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  • James Dunn avatar

    Job: One Man's Tragedy Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    Life is full of suffering. In this fallen world, marred by sin and plagued by Satan, suffering is par for the course. How we respond to our suffering says so much about us. In this message, Pastor Dunn helps us look at one man who faced one tragedy after

    One Man’s Tragedy Job 1:1-22 Intro: Life is full of suffering. In this fallen world, marred by sin and plagued by Satan, suffering is par for the course. The effects of the curse are everywhere. But how we respond to our suffering says a lot about us. Many people hide or mask their suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power For Us Who Believe

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,229 views

    Pray to be enlightened to the resurrection power of Christ at work in our lives. We need to claim it and through faith release that power in our lives.

    Eph 1:18-23 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Strength To Stand

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 117 ratings
     | 11,870 views

    We are called to live a life that is filled with God’s strength so we can take our stand in this life.

    Strength to Stand Daniel 3:1-30 April 25, 2004 I. Recognize the need to stand Life is unpredictable (Read verse 1) One thing that is certain about life is that it is almost always uncertain. We do not know what the rest of this day hold for us, let alone tomorrow. Situations come up where all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Facing Your Goliath

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 113,825 views

    What can we do when faced with insurmountable obstacles? Like David, we often have more resources than we realize, especially our Great Resource. Let’s look at some principles David displayed in this great conflict that can strengthen our resolve today.

    David Beirne, Pastor Fox Ave Baptist Lewisville, TX 1 Samuel 17:4-11 Facing Goliath Intro. A young woman named Florence Chadwick attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast in 1952 in an attempt to set a record for covering that distance. When she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 2, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 12,223 views

    1. We are in the midst of a spiritual battle. 2. You must choose sides. 3. The battle must be fought with courage.

    Jennifer Hoes will get married on her birthday, May 28, 2004. It will be an elaborate affair: a unique wedding gown, a ceremony in the wedding room of the City Hall of Haarlem in the Netherlands. Jennifer will be both the blushing bride and the dashing groom. Family and friends will gather to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Standing Tall: Et. Tu. Brutus Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on May 2, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,798 views

    Betrayal and rejection are a part of life but it doesn’t have to be the commanding part of life

    No one goes through life without experiencing rejection and/or betrayal. Its part of the result of being sinful humans that we reject others and as a result we end up on the receiving end of that rejection as well. In some ways this fear is the foundation for so many others. We’re afraid of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Respond To Persecution

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,445 views

    We live in a world that is loath to experience any persecution for the sake of righteousness, truth and enduring freedom. No wonder we see reports on TV that continually promotes victimology in their daily reports. However, Jesus reminds Christians that

    How To Respond To Persecution (John 15:20) We live in a world that is loath to experience any persecution. Few seem willing to endure hardship for the sake of righteousness, truth and enduring freedom. No wonder CNN and the New York Times continually promotes victimology in their daily reports. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Analysis Of Confusion

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 7, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 41,925 views

    God does not sustain what He has not ordained so all the lack of intimacy with God is a symptom of confusion.

    There is a powerful spirit known as the spirit of confusion, and because it is sometimes neglected and nobody prays seriously against it, gives room to have many confused women and men in the market square of life. Some just find themselves in the world, with no good idea of what they come to do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Warriors Armour Part 2

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 10, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,423 views

    Take it off TO PUT ON:

    Ephesians 6:16-17 Take it off TO PUT ON: The Belt of Truth 1. Truth is CHRIST the Living Word of God. John 14:6 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 2. Truth is ESSENTIAL. Prov. 23:23 3. Truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made Me A Servant Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,150 views

    Begin to think like a servant.

    Make Me a Servant Purpose Driven Life #33 Montreal/Cornwall April 24, 2004 God is looking for a few good people that He can depend on to be involved in the work of His family. He, however, is not looking like others, here on earth, might be looking. God is looking for servants. We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When Satan Thwarts You

    Contributed by Roy Halberg on May 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    Following Paul’s model for responding to the frustration of Satan’s interference in our lives give us hope in the task of "dealing with the devil"

    May 16, 2004 1Thess#15-What To Do When Satan Thwarts You 0510604 GFC am SERIES: Making A Difference—Studies in 1 Thessalonians SUBJECT: "What To Do When Satan Thwarts You" SCRIPTURE: I Thessalonians 2:14-20 MAIN POINT: every believer must realize he has an enemy that ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Elijah: The Weatherman.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    There were only 7000 of all the millions in Israel who had not bowed to this false God. But truth is truth whether people accept it or not.

    Elijah: the weatherman. 1st. Kings 17: 1. 05/02/04 I want to talk to you about a man we find in the Old Testament that was a no-nonsense type of personality. There are several things we could say about this prophet but one thing I want you to know is there was no middle ground with this man. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Wanted

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,113 views

    When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong.

    The most wanted First King’s 17: 2 -- 7. 05/16/04 When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong. He went to the palace and told the King Ahab there was coming a drought in the land. The drought would last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Widow And The Prophet.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,598 views

    Good people suffer to when a land is being judged for its sin. Paul says in Romans 14:7, “none of us live to himself.”

    The widow and the prophet. First King’s 17: 8 -- 16. 05/19/04 The scene opens with the Brook Cherith, the only water supply for Elijah had dried up. It had dried up because of the lack of rain. The lack of rain was the result of Israel worshiping Baal a false god. So, it is safe to say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robin Fletcher avatar

    Maintaining Courage

    Contributed by Robin Fletcher on May 30, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,152 views

    Useful sermon for patriotic holidays that discusses how Christians can maintain courage (like soldiers).

    Maintaining Courage Note: Much of the information in this sermon was taken verbatim, from sermons on the www.sermoncentral.com Web site as follows: A Call to Courage (David DeWitt), Be Strong and Courageous (James Galbraith), Turning Chains into Courage (Dana Chau), Valuable Lessons for the Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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