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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Managing Christian Trials-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 28, 2010
     | 2,489 views

    2 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing these difficulties. How are Christians to manage these properly? Tackling trials properly, involves managing...

    MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-II—James 1:1-27 Attention: A man in a supermarket was pushing a cart which contained, among other things, a screaming baby. As the man proceeded along the aisles, he kept repeating softly, "Keep calm, Thomas. Don’t get excited, Thomas. Don’t yell, Thomas." A lady watched ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About Trials Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2010
     | 5,742 views

    Trials are designed to mature us. Growing old is not synonomous with growing up

    Truth about Trials James 1:2-4 * (Show clip from Forrest Gump – Life is like a box of chocolates) – Did you hear that last line? “You never know what you are going to get.” My comment is that while there is ‘some’ truth in the previous statement, I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Up When You're Torn Down Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2014
     | 13,004 views

    Trials are meant to fortify our faith.

    Growing Up When You’re Torn Down 1 Peter 1:6-9 Rev. Brian Bill September 27-28, 2014 Offertory: “He’s Been Faithful” On Monday of this week, the pastoral staff and spouses went bowling. It was meant to be a great bonding time and we purposely wanted to keep it light. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of The Shakedown

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Aug 3, 2009
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     | 3,680 views

    We will all encounter struggle and pain in our lives, but God is still GOD in these things, and will use them for growth in you and ultimately His glory!

    God of the Shakedown 1 Kings 19 We’ve all had moments where the world seems to fall down around us don’t we? Some of us may be walking through a season like this right now. I want to thank Geri for her message last week again on the victory that we have in our savior. But why is it that as soon as ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,565 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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    Midnight

    Contributed by Gregory J Brice on Jul 22, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 53,059 views

    How God changes our gloomy outlooks on life into bright, sun shining days.

    I am convinced that the safest place in the world is in the center of God’s will. You will never find a place more secure than being in the center of God’s will for your life. At the same time, I am also convinced that the center of God’s will; though it is the safest place, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Big Bounce - Pt. 2 - Bump Basics! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,106 views

    We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

    “The Big Bounce” Pt. 2 - Bump Basics Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of Israel, "If it seems right to you, and it is God's will, let's invite all our relatives ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus - The Way Maker

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 59,543 views

    No matter how bad the situation is - Jesus can make a way!

    Jesus – The way maker John 11:38-44 3/9/09 Then Jesus, again groaning in Himself, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. Jesus said, "Take away the stone." Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, "Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rejection

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,685 views

    We have all experienced ‘rejection’ at one time or another or one form or another.

    We have all experienced ‘rejection’ at one time or another or one form or another. It may have been something very minor or it may have been so devastating that it affected your whole life and all of your relationships. Here are some common examples: you were not chosen to play on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If I Fall? (How To Face Failure And Recover From It)

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 9, 2012
    based on 188 ratings
     | 54,122 views

    Normally, Training Institutions and tons of books taught us how to win. But this time, the greatest teacher of all is instructing his students how to face failure and recover from its devastating effect. When every body is talking positively about winning

    WHAT IF I FALL? How To Face Failure And Recover From It Matthew 26:31-35 INTRODUCTION: First of all, I want to make it clear that this message is not for perfect people. If you are already perfect in your Christian life then you can stop reading this sermon. Because this message is for anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Philippians And Stress 6: Don't Face Stress Alone Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020
     | 4,174 views

    In times of stress, we need people...to support us...teammates...to care about

    PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: DON’T FACE IT ALONE ***Fresh out of school, I started my first job, teaching high school math. I had 5 classes, with more than 30 students filling the desks each hour. I was immature and unprepared for the challenges before me, figuring things out as I went. I worked from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Can We Face The Future When All Seems Lost?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 29, 2019
     | 2,769 views

    The disciplines hid in fear after the crucifixion. How could they continue, even survive when all appeared lost. How can we face the world when we are in that same bad place?

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th April 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Acts 5:27-32 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Psalm 118:14-29 “Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    How Can We Face The Future When All Seems Lost?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,084 views

    The disciplines hid in fear after the crucifixion. How could they continue, even survive when all appeared lost. How can we face the world when we are in that same bad place?

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th April 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Acts 5:27-32 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Psalm 118:14-29 “Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    How Can We Face The Future When All Seems Lost?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 30, 2019
     | 3,211 views

    The disciplines hid in fear after the crucifixion. How could they continue, even survive when all appeared lost. How can we face the world when we are in that same bad place?

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th April 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Acts 5:27-32 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Psalm 118:14-29 “Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Facing Our Judgmental Attitude Toward Our Brothers And Sisters In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 4, 2023
     | 1,207 views

    It's so easy for us to be judgmental toward those in our church family. What does this passage tell us about how God wants us to handle those thoughts?

    - So far in this sermon series: 1. There are disputable matters. 2. We should accept the brother or sister we disagree with on disputable matters. NOT OUR JOB: It is not our job to judge our brothers over disputable matters. - Romans 14:1b. - We are focusing this morning on the judgmental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist