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  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Thank God For My Scars!

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 10, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,342 views

    There is a purpose to the scars of life, Christ suffered for us but are willing to suffer for Him?

    “From now on, don’t let anyone trouble me with these things. For I bear on my body the scars that show I belong to Jesus.” – New Living translation INTRODUCTION Scars are a reminder of something, and most of the time a scar reminds of something unpleasant. Scars are not unusual because there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Priority Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Newbaker on Jan 26, 2016
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    Where do you turn to when difficulty, sickness, hardship comes into your life? Where do you turn to for wisdom, guidance, comfort? The first place we should turn to is pray.

    The Priority of Prayer 1 Thess. 5:17 Where do you turn to when difficulty, sickness, hardship comes into your life? Where do you turn to for wisdom, guidance, comfort? The first place we should turn to is pray. read text This is not the only time in scripture that we find this command. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Where To Look When It Hurts The Most?

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 21, 2015
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     | 5,799 views

    In our darkness moment when earth has no answer; we must always look up to Christ who is seated at the right hand of God.

    I. Look with Focus into Heaven.( Stephen looked steadfastly to heaven). II . Look at an Opened Heaven. (He saw the heaven opened) III.. Look at the Glory or Presence of God.(He saw the Glory of God) IV. Look at Jesus Standing at Attention. (He saw Jesus Standing on the right side of God) V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mountaintops And Valleys

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015
     | 9,779 views

    A short sermon outline on a message encouraging those in a valley and rejoicing with those on a mountaintop.

    Mountaintops and Valleys Matthew 14 We all experience mountaintops and valleys For a preacher- Monday always follows Sunday There are times in our life when everything is wonderful and God seems to be blessing us so richly. There are times in our life when we feel alone, not sure where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Don't You Know? Haven't You Heard?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 7, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,384 views

    A sermon about trusting in God when the going gets tough.

    "Don't You Know? Haven't You Heard?" Isaiah 40:21-31 In the Upper Room devotional for this past Monday Amy Grenoble wrote about her many years of battling with an eating disorder. Her days were filled with mental battles, prayers of desperation, attempts to repair injured relationships and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Walking On Water

    Contributed by Lincon Guerra on Oct 26, 2017
     | 10,915 views

    Sometimes when we have storms in our lives we may think God is not present or not interested in our problems. However, the Lord is preparing the precise moment where He will show us His Glory.

    Walking On Water. Matthew 14: 22-33 (Mark 6: 45-56) Introduction. - The event before this passage is the feeding of 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish, a great miracle; they could have stayed there for a long time, receiving fame, praise, good treatment and very comfortable. - But Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    21 Reasons God May Allow Pressure

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
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    21 Reasons God May Allow Pressure...

    Pressure 1 Corinthians 10:6-14 (KJV) 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "No Smell Of Fire"

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 22, 2016
     | 13,672 views

    We're going to look at the trying of the faith of the 3 Hebrew “worthies” and see how some parts of the narrative are indicative of trials in general, how trials are really beneficial to us.

    "NO SMELL OF FIRE" Dan. 3:16-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: OLD AGE DOUBLE TROUBLE 1. "Man, it’s tough getting old," said Sam to his friend Frank. "If it’s not one problem, then it’s another. As soon as I awoke this morning, I had two shocks, one after the other." 2. "So what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remember The Rooster

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,614 views

    Sooner or later the cock is going to crow, and if it's like the rooster across the way from my house, it could be...at any time! Like Peter, we are sinners in need of a Savior. But, like Peter, we have a hint that the rooster is going to crow, eventually, no matter what.

    Happy "Crowing" Saturday, Everyone! There is a rooster that lives across the road into the valley below on my neighbors farm. That crazy bird will cock-a-doodle-do anytime of the day. What a crazy bird! He reminds me of the lesson this week. This week's Sunday School lesson is from Mark 14. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying When It Hurts

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,251 views

    A look at a psalm and how we should pray during times that are hard in life

    We’ve sung this song by Matt Redman called "Blessed Be Your Name." The first verse says, Blessed Be Your Name, in the land that is plentiful, where Your streams of abundance flow. Blessed be Your name. The 2nd verse starts out: Blessed be Your name, when the sun's shining down on me, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Temptations Of Christ (Luke 4)

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 25, 2023
     | 1,855 views

    Jesus fasted or ate no food for 40 days after He was baptized. While there, the Devil came and tempted or put Jesus to the test in three different areas. Jesus triumphed, and so can we!

    Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 1-22-2023. This is not an exact transcription. Introduction: Last week we looked at how John the Baptist came preaching, far away from town, much like he might do here if he lived here. To give a kind of local flavor, he might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    When God's Word Tests You

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 17, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,474 views

    God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. A plan backed by divine action will conquer your darkest hour.

    Turn to Psalm 105:17, as we talk today about when the Word of God tests you. God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Listen closely. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream about your future. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    A Purpose Behind The Problem

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 26, 2022
     | 2,100 views

    Our troubles should not lessen our faith. There is a purpose for the suffering. We should our troubles as opportunities to let the Lord's light shine through us.

    Key verse (17) What good comes out of trials? This is the second letter from Paul to the believers in Corinth to defend his position as an apostle and to denounce false teachers who twisted the truth. • Paul reminds us that although struggles come, do not give up hope. • Our bodies are subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    When Trouble Comes!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
     | 2,936 views

    King David had a lot of problems and so do we. Many times there are things we can do to correct the problems we encounter. For example:

    (1) SOME HAVE HEALTH PROBLEMS This is a wonderful age in which we live. We hear of some folks who have vision problems. They go to the doctor for some out-patient surgery, and in a few weeks they have 20-20 vision again. Illus: I heard about an elderly retired gentleman that had severe hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Expose False Doctrine

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,214 views

    “Test everything; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21, ESV).

    O Lord, our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom comes, Lord let your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. I was glad when they said unto me, “We will go into the house of the Lord” (Psalm 122:1). Thank you, Lord, for inviting us into your house. Thank you for forgiving our ...read more

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