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  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    How Will You Answer Persecution?

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 19, 2020
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    Persecution against Christians is rising up everywhere. Even in America, it is becoming common. Have you considered how you will answer when persecution comes knowing at your door? Have you ever considered planning your response ahead of time?

    ANSWERING PERSECUTION - How Will YOU Answer? (NOTE: Some content in this is from other sermons on SermonCentral & website research as noted) How Will YOU Answer Persecution? How Can We Prepare to Answer the persecution coming in these end times? 1. Hold FAST to your faith, above ALL ELSE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Paddle Thru The Rapids

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 27, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,705 views

    Thoughts after having gone on a whitewater rafting trip with teens group.

    Paddle thru the Rapids “So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.” 1 Peter 1:6 NLT Intro: We all have opportunities to get upset. We have temptations that we are faced with. We have stresses that come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What About Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015
     | 4,938 views

    PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the source of all life, you must worship Him even during periods of great suffering.

    What About Suffering? Job 1 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the source of all life, you must worship Him even during periods of great suffering. I. Submit to God’s specific purpose for your suffering! A. Know that even the righteous will suffer (1-12). 1. Pursuing God doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Fight Fire: God's Way

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 7,523 views

    Trial

    Daniel 3:1-30 HOW TO FIGHT FIRE: GOD'S WAY I. CONSIDER THE FIRE V. 12 There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Jesus Instructions And Warnings To His Disciples Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 14, 2017
     | 13,322 views

    Jesus has laid out some very heavy demands, Jesus is to come first in our lives. Even over and above our family and friends. We are to take up our cross and follow Him. Endure hardship, Death and Humiliation.

    Introduction A. Last week we began looking at this passage and we found that in this passage Jesus lays some heavy demands upon His disciples 1. He stated clearly what it will cost a person to be His disciple, and He describes the cost by using these four illustrations 2. The passage can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Rejoice In Being His Friend Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 31, 2017
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     | 7,404 views

    A study of the Gospel of John chapter 3: 22 – 36

    John 3: 22 – 36 I Rejoice In Being His Friend 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. 24 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When Bad Things Hapen Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 6, 2016
     | 4,816 views

    Job is a man with abundant blessings and a sincere faith. Still he experiences tragic loss.

    Job 1:1-22 “When Bad Things Happen” INTRODUCTION There are times when we believe in ideas that are not true. Though it may not make much sense here in the Valley of the Sun, but I grew up believing that if I didn’t dress warm enough for the harsh fall and winter days I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 14, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,160 views

    DO YOU BELIEVE THE DEVIL HAD THE ADACITY TO TEMPT CHRIST? The devil came after Jesus. He had the Guts to come after Jesus – Emmanuel – God with Us. You better believe devil has no problem coming after us and Tempting us

    This sermon is not an original thought for key points. Some points used from multiple sources found on Sermon Central. The points have been expanded upon and added too in this manuscript preached at First Baptist Church, Ardmore, OK TITLE: TEMPTATION SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 4:1 I recall hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shake It Off Like Paul

    Contributed by Beverly Holstein on Jan 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,263 views

    Paul was able to keep pressing because he knew how to shake it off!

    PAUL WAS ABLE TO KEEP PRESSING BECAUSE HE KNEW HOW TO SHAKE IT OFF!!! Acts 13: - 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. 51 But they SHOOK OFF the dust of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace Through Contentment Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 11, 2017
     | 11,559 views

    Although facing great adversity, Paul had learned to be content. The Lord had been faithful to provide the strength he needed to endure whatever trials or difficulties he faced. We too can learn contentment and receive strength for our trials.

    Peace through Contentment Philippians 4: 10-13 Our text today offers a compelling and intimate look within the heart of Paul. This letter to the Philippian church was penned from a Roman prison. Paul was bound, and unable to minister freely as he once did. The possibility of execution loomed each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hang In There Series

    Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,569 views

    God is telling the church to hang in there. Why? for God is on your side.

    The Church On Trial Pt. 6 Hang In There Revelation 3:7-13 7) To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 8) I know your deeds. See, I have placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expectations Of Ambassadors Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 15, 2014
     | 11,128 views

    We are called to be ministers of reconciliation and ambassadors of Christ; what can we expect as ambassadors?

    Expectations of Ambassadors 2 Cor. 6:1-13 The US presently has appointed around 225 ambassadors throughout the World to represent the interests of our country in those places. Throughout the history of the US, only 8 ambassadors have died while serving, the latest we are all very aware: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 18, 2013
     | 4,311 views

    Tough times are coming, but God’s people must be prepared and refreshed. Remove all the things that weigh you down and be ready to advance with God’s plans and strategies. Do not become bogged down, snagged up, and immobile. Be ready and able to move with

    Be a good soldier 2 Timothy 2:3 - You therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Tough times are coming, but God’s people must be prepared and refreshed. Remove all the things that weigh you down and be ready to advance with God’s plans and strategies. Do not become ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Walton Jeremy Edwards avatar

    Jumping Hurdles

    Contributed by Walton Jeremy Edwards on Jun 8, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,010 views

    Steps to overcome obstacles in our lives!

    “Jumping Hurdles” During our lives we are going to have obstacles/situations that come along that at times will make us feel like there is NO WAY i’m going to be able to SURVIVE! Addictions Family Problems Death of Loved Ones Unemployment Financial Problems ETC.... Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Middle

    Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Nov 3, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,320 views

    what happen in the middle of the journey, the start is full excitement and the end is full of joy because you achieved the end. The middle is the hardest part of the journey, it is where the frustration happens and discouragement sets in.

    The middle INTRODUCTION A few months ago we were setting goals and visions for the year, we were so excited and full of anticipation for what is going to happen, for some of us it is going well and we are on track just pushing to get to the next level, for others it is not going well at all and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal