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  • Lark Lewis avatar

    The Anchor Still Holds!

    Contributed by Lark Lewis on Jul 14, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,672 views

    This sermon is about faith in God in hard times.

    The Anchor Still Holds! Hebrews 6:17-19 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: "That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Spending Time In The Furnace

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Oct 30, 2012
     | 6,223 views

    God often puts us through various tests/trials to grow our faith in Him.

    Spending Time In The Furnace George Muller once said: “God likes to test the faith of His children in order to make them stronger so that they can eventually be winners! Yes, persecution, trials and tests, even sometimes suffering defeat, are spiritual food for our faith and helps us to grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,686 views

    We’re going to look at James’ outrageous proposal, why Christians - above all others - are destined for trials, and how Christians should respond differently to them than other people.

    COUNT IT ALL JOY James 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVOLUTION JOKE 1. Orangutan One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species. 2. Surprised, he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books?" "Well," said the orangutan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Digging Wells In The Valley Of Baca

    Contributed by James May on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 75,560 views

    Life is a journey through the Valley of Baca (Valley of Tears) on our journey to the safety of the "City of Refuge". If we will learn to dig a well in every adversity, God’s refreshing will come.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    When Life Really Gets Hard (Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,640 views

    God gives wisdom to those who ask and enables them to successfully navigate difficult circumstances in life.

    When Life Gets Really Hard (II) James 1:5-12 4-27-08 We are currently in the book of James, chapter 1. James begins this book with the subject of trials. Is anybody in a trial at this time in your life? Has anybody here walked thru a few valleys during your Christian journey? What is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    What We Learned From A Ping-Pong Marathon Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011
     | 3,233 views

    Paul says to dwell on those things that are excellent and worthy of praise. These encouraging words will help us all through any circumstance, any trial or any hardship, as we remember that “all things work together for good to those who love God.”

    How soon we forget, or how soon we don’t forget. I have cherished memories from long ago that I will never, ever forget. Way back in 1975 I learned a valuable lesson about time, and I learned how many hours are in a week. I also learned about the power of prayer and leaning on God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Mud In Your Eye

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,785 views

    In situations that at great trials, when we ask "Why Me?" we see that it is an opportunity for God to get the glory.

    MUD IN YOUR EYE JOHN 9:1-41 HERE IS THE SCENE: READ JOHN 9:35-41 35 Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" 36 "Who is he, sir?" the man asked. "Tell me so that I may believe in him." 37 Jesus said, "You have now seen him; in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Worry, God's Got It All In Control

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 49,726 views

    God’s ability to handle our problems.

    DON’T WORRY, GOD’S GOT IT ALL IN CONTROL ISAIAH 43: 1-2 I. INTRODUCTION I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT CHRISTIANS SPEND FAR TOO MUCH TIME ENGULFED IN NEEDLESS WORRY. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, WE WORRY ABOUT THIS AND WE WORRY ABOUT THAT. WE WORRY, WORRY, AND WORRY SOME MORE. AND THE TRAGIC THING IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 966 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to persevere in faith, embody brotherly love, righteous suffering, and heart service to God, as guided by Apostle Peter's teachings.

    Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound by the divine love that transcends human understanding. Each of us brings a unique story, a unique ...read more

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    My Right To Be Happy

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    This sermon deals with the reality, Christians have a right to be obedient, not a right to be happy. The video and audio is available at www.glenvillenewlife.com

    My Right To Be Happy Genesis 22:1-18 Hebrews 12:1-3 Have any of you seen the commercial on tv in which they shout the words, “you want it all, you want it all, and you want it right now.” The words behind those words, are you have a right to be happy, and you’ve got a right to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Tow avatar

    When Life Really Gets Hard (I) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,047 views

    Benefits gained by those who persevere through trials are discussed. James tells us to rejoice in hardship; sermon examines why.

    When Life Gets Really Hard James 1:2-12 4-13-08 How would you respond this morning if you received a call telling you that terrorists had just blown up your house and your insurance had expired yesterday? How would you respond if your boss called to tell you his business had fall off and he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020
     | 5,529 views

    This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

    The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Go! And Treasure True Beauty (Rubies) - Proverbs 3:15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 528 views

    Rubies in Scripture are a picture of preciousness, rarity, and enduring worth. They remind us that true treasure is not material, but spiritual, eternal, and found in Christ.

    Go! And Treasure True Beauty (Rubies) - Proverbs 3:15 Proverbs 3:15 (NLT): “She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.” Introduction: The Search for True Value Think about a jewel store. Rows of sparkling gems dazzle the eye — diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Test & Trials, Why God Allows Them Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,691 views

    As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. Many times we go through afflictions because we

    Introduction • As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. • When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. • Many times we go through afflictions because we are disobedient to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Blueprint For Christ's Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,669 views

    A sermon examining Jesus plan for His church.

    THE BLUEPRINT FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, June 11th, 2025) If you look through the vast resources in my personal library you would notice that great number of those books are focused on church growth, organization and church health. One book is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist