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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Seeking God’s Face, Not Just His Hand Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025
     | 1,113 views

    Seeking God’s face means pursuing a deeper relationship with Him, desiring His presence, and understanding His character rather than merely asking for His blessings.

    SEEKING GOD’S FACE, NOT JUST HIS HAND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 27:8 “When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek." (KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:14-15 Matthew 6:33 James 4:8 1 Chronicles 16:11 Jeremiah 29:13 Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dunn avatar

    God Is Greater Than What You’re Facing

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 2, 2025
     | 105 views

    Jesus Christ stands as heaven’s Commander—our Defender, Champion, and Warrior—declaring in every battle that no one is like God.

    Some truths must be approached quietly… not because they are fragile, but because we are. Some truths cannot be slammed on the table. They must be opened slowly, like a gift you weren’t expecting but desperately needed. Some truths do not enter the mind by force. They slip in through ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Asking For Favor When Facing Obstacles Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,145 views

    Trouble is small when viewed by God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Nehemiah served tables (waiter) yet he faced: a. Great burden. “I sat down and wept … for days I mourned, fasted and prayed. b. Great destruction. “Walls … torn down … gates destroyed by fire” (1:3). c. God’s people discouraged. d. Great opposition. “Sanballat, Tobiah, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Facing The Many Decision Doors Of Life Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023
     | 1,312 views

    Opening life's doors.

    A. DOORS ABOUT HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “ I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (John 10:9). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s kingdom only through the narrow door. The highway to hell is a wide door for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Beholding The Face Of God: The Promise Of Revelation 22:4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024
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     | 783 views

    Revelation 22:4 – the promise that believers will see the face of God. This statement carries deep significance and offers a glimpse into the eternal joy and intimacy awaiting God's children.

    Beholding the Face of God: The Promise of Revelation 22:4 Introduction: Today we embark on a journey to explore the profound truth found in Revelation 22:4 – the promise that believers will see the face of God. This statement carries deep significance and offers a glimpse into the eternal joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Have You Ever Been To Key West?

    Contributed by Dennis Raines on Mar 8, 2008
     | 2,737 views

    What is necessary for God to help in time of difficulty.

    Have you ever been to Key West by car? I lived in Florida most of my life and did not make that journey until I was in my late 40’s. I was quite impressed with the Keys. I was impressed with the beauty of the water and the scenery. But one thing really impressed me. I was impressed with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust Me Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,351 views

    The call to faith this morning is an invitation to trust God when you think everything is falling apart. In the midst of the difficulties you face, the pain you bear, or the darkness you stumble through, trust Father.

    Keeping It Together When You’re Falling Apart Trust Me 1 John 5:1-5 Text from The Message: 4Every God-begotten person conquers the world’s ways. The conquering power that brings the world to its knees is our faith. Today’s message represents my final in a series called “Keeping it together when ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    Why Should I Be Thankful

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 19, 2022
     | 2,305 views

    It seems that in the last few years that life has thrown us a curve. It has not been easy to face the difficulties in living so we may ask the question why I should be thankful this Thanksgiving

    Sermon Text: Col 1:3-8 We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints; 5 because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Biblical Strategy For Success In The New Year

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2022
     | 3,599 views

    Paul recognizing that the believers were facing great difficulties and knowing the problems created by a pandemic of persecution and present trials, he wanted to be an encouraging example for the church at Philippi. Here is His biblical strategy for success.

    Subject: A Biblical Strategy For Success in the New Year Text: Philippians 3:7-14 Php 3:4 “Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Cost To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2019
     | 8,087 views

    Jesus had revealed much about the difficulty and opposition the disciples would face as they sought to serve Him. Finally, He revealed their service would also require personal sacrifice - it would come at a cost.

    The Cost to Serve Matthew 10: 34-39 Jesus had revealed much to the disciples regarding what they could expect as they answered the call to proclaim the Good News. He warned that the task would not be easy, many would reject them, and they would face opposition along the way. However, in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Can You Be Intelligent And Not Believe In Evolution?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 277 ratings
     | 9,234 views

    A consideration of the intellectual difficulties with the theory of evolution.

    It was voted by the Associated Press to be the top story of 1999: the Kansas Board of Education’s decision to de-emphasize some aspects of the teaching of evolution in Kansas’ schools set off a firestorm of controversy. >>>”Events began in 1995, when the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Dealing With Difficult People - Part I Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,087 views

    A series dealing with relational difficulties and reconciliation.

    Dealing With Difficult People Part I Matthew 18:15-18 June 6, 2004 Matthew 18:15 (NLT) "If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the fault. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. Problems Within The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    (Section 4) Yea, Though I Walk Through The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019
     | 5,329 views

    The difficulties of going through the shadow of death.

    XI. YEA, THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, A. A Shepherd would take his sheep up a very steep cliff to travel over a mountain. The trail would only be about 2 ft. wide. If a sheep would lose his foothold he would slide into the Valley (Valley of Death) to his death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Doesn't The Bible Make Sense" Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,024 views

    Why people have difficulty with scripture

    A. WHAT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE TO US? 1. A subject in school we hate. 2. Computer instructions too complicated. 3. A foreign language we flunked in school. 4. A sport we’ve never played. 5. GPS instructions that go against our knowledge. 6. A love letter not written to you. B. WHY SOME MISS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    When Things Happen To You

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,728 views

    This sermon explains how to cope when bad things happen to you.

    How do you respond when bad things happen to you? Sometimes we are depressed. Sometimes we are destroyed. Sometimes we prosper. God gives us a model for handling bad things. This model was displayed by the apostle Paul. It is found in Philippians 1:12. "The things which happened to me have actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist