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  • Peter Toy avatar

    Patience Is The Key (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013
     | 3,795 views

    Patience is the key of getting through life.

    Patience Is the Key (Part 2) – James 5:10-12 August 26, 2012 Patience is the key of getting through life. Have you ever hit the rock bottom where you just couldn’t go on any longer, when the worst thing that you could imagine happened and all you wanted to do was give up? I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unstoppable Work Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,157 views

    Because God’s purpose is unstoppable, we would do well to cooperate with Him, pursuing His will for our lives.

    The Unstoppable Work of God [Give background of passage: Arrested for healing/ freed from jail by an angel who told them to go and tell more people about new life in Jesus/ brought before the Sanhedrin, who confronted them concerning their disobedience/ Peter replied that they should obey God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus: Strength To Face Life’s Trials” Hebrews 12:1-3

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 653 views

    A message about surviving life's trials everyday with Jesus.

    Good Morning Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live Like You Believe Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,576 views

    Philippians 1:27-30. Scripture calls us to live lives worthy of the gospel by standing firm in unity, striving together for the faith, and suffering willingly for Christ.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE LIVE LIKE YOU BELIEVE PHILIPPIANS 1:27-30 INTRODUCTION - A famous actor was an after dinner speaker at a big fund raising function; and apparently he was well known for his voice because when he stood up to speak, he invited his audience to choose a poem for him to recite. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having Confidence Always

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,553 views

    In our Christian life there are many issues that test us and cause us to stumble. Sometimes they even have the ability to make us lose our confidence in God. In this passage we are shown how to keep our confidence in difficult circumstances.

    Hebrews 10:32-39 Having Confidence Always Scripture Readings:- 1 Peter 4:12-19 Hebrews 10:32-39 Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ, Have you ever been involved in a “remember the good old days” discussion? That is one of those discussions where you sit with your parents or grandparents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Joy

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,880 views

    Shows how we can have joy in all kinds of situations by trust & hope through the Holy Spirit.

    Christian Joy Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: We know that God has provided peace for us—and desires for us to experience peace. Likewise, God has provided joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus The Lord Our Banner (Jehovah Nissi) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025
     | 92 views

    This message unveils Jesus as our divine Banner, under whose authority and presence every spiritual and physical battle is won.

    JESUS THE LORD OUR BANNER (JEHOVAH NISSI) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 17:15 Key Verse: “And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi: For he said, Because the Lord hath sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.” — Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fire Shut Up In My Bones PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,421 views

    Encourage believers to hold onto the power and warmth of God's Word, even in the face of discouragement, and to not be silenced by the opinions of others.

    Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Jeremiah that speaks to us about the power of discouragement, the fire of God's Word, and the importance of not letting others shut you up. As Samuel Chadwick once said, "Destitute of the Fire of God, nothing else ...read more

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    A Bare Log Series

    Contributed by Mark Opseth on Dec 12, 2011
     | 3,985 views

    The Master Carpenter now strips the tree of its branches and begins to peel away the bark. We must rid ourselves of the things that hinder and the sin that so easily entangles.

    Our theme for this Christmas season is The Carpenter’s Workshop. The Master Carpenter, Jesus, is busy working on His project – us, the Church, preparing himself a gift for his return. Last week we talked about how a tree needs to be felled in order to get to the wood. The Master ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Elephant In Your Living Room

    Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Dec 13, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,560 views

    Too many times we have dreams or goals and we shrink back because of fear. It is time we face that "Elephant In The Living Room" once and for all.

    There are several elements to courage that are always there. When we follow through with what we need to do, even though we don’t want to do it, we will see all these elements come to pass. ELEMENTS TO COURAGE 1. Courage takes boldness - To Face your fears Fear, in it self, can rule us and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Perseverance In The Midst Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 17, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,004 views

    A sermon examining how to keep on when trouble comes your way.

    Perseverance In The Midst Of Persecution Acts 4:1-22 Kayla Mueller was a young woman who traveled to Turkey in 2012 to assist Syrian refugees. After some time she entered Syria with her boyfriend and was captured by ISIS. She was forced into marriage to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not By Might But By My Spirit

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 377 views

    This sermon proclaims that God’s work in rebuilding His temple—and in strengthening His people today—is never accomplished by human effort but solely by the empowering, obstacle-flattening, hope-renewing work of the Holy Spirit.

    Not by Might but by My Spirit Zechariah 4:1-9 Let’s begin with the remarkable story of how God’s people — weary from exile yet renewed by hope — rebuilt the house of the Lord. Because of their idolatry, moral corruption, and rejection of God’s prophets, the nation of Judah fell to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kill 'em And Bless 'em 2

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 4, 2011
     | 3,476 views

    Exposition of Psalm 35 regarding praying for our enemies

    Text: Psalm 35:13-14, Title: Kill ‘Em and Bless ‘Em 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/3/11, AM 1. Opening ill – taking scripture seriously, martyrs about denying Him, also forgiving others 2. Know more is going on than you see (Acts 2:23) 1. In this text, Peter tells the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering Temptation Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,386 views

    This is a Bible Study dealing with ways of coping with temptation when it happens, using the life situation of Joseph and Potiphar's wife as our illustration.

    CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 TEMPTATION IS ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO CHRISTIANS. THERE ARE SOME GENERAL THINGS THAT WE CAN DO TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR WHEN TEMPTATIONS OCCUR, THERE ARE SOME THAT WE CAN EVEN EXPECT, BUT WHEN THEY HAPPEN, WHERE THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW THEY HAPPEN, CAN CATCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 30, 2021
     | 4,045 views

    What was promised to us at Christmas has been fulfilled to us on Good Friday.

    Good Friday 2021 What was promised to us at Christmas has been fulfilled to us on Good Friday. Isaiah 9:2 NIV The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Jesus promised to come into our dark world and bring us the hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational