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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    A Walk Through The Garden Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,584 views

    A visit to Gethsemane to learn from Jesus the way to face life’s times of crisis with power that comes from God and to take that into our next hard time

    1. Title: A Walk Through The Garden 2. Text: Matthew 26:36-56; Mark 14:32-52; Luke 22:39-53; John 18:1-12 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 26, 2006, 1st in the 4 part series “Walk To The Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to examine the actions of Jesus at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Having A Clean Heart - Test #4 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012
     | 6,539 views

    If our hearts are really clean, then we love God, but if our hearts condemn us, we don’t love God. How can we have a clean heart

    We are in the middle of 6 tests that prove if we really love God. Tonight’s test asks, “Do you have a clean heart?” If our hearts are really clean, then we love God, but if our hearts condemn us, we don’t love God. How can we have a clean heart? Let’s look at what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Plans For The Future: Lesson 17

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
     | 511 views

    God tests us by our belief in salvation

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 24:1-67 1. Why is this story included in scriptures? Abraham sends his servant back to his family in Mesopotamia to find a bride for his son Isaac. The story includes incidents how God worked in small details for the servant to find Rebekah and return her to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Martin avatar

    Great Blessing Brings Great Testing

    Contributed by Dave Martin on May 17, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,781 views

    Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water.

    Pastor Dave Martin ~ Cross Creek Community Church ~ May 15, 2005   Great Blessing brings Great Testing! Part 1   Many Examples is seen in God’s Word... · Jesus’ Baptism > Tested in the wilderness (Mt 4) · David conquered enemies > Fell to Bathsheba (2Sam 8 & 11) · Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Cesar Datuin avatar

    Facing A Pandemic New Year Is Not A Problem

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jan 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,585 views

    How can we start a New Year in the midst of a pandemic? This sermon will try to exhort us on how to face the New Year with global pandemic and crisis.

    Intro: Christmas is over and we are welcoming the New Year 2021 with questions in mind, with hesitations whether we will make it this whole year or not in terms of our economy, political situations, calamities or even what we are still experiencing – pandemic. We knew how to celebrate Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Temptation Vs. Testing And Trials - What's The Difference? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,967 views

    Earlier in the first chapter of James much has been said about testing and trials but now James turns his attention to temptation. How are they alike and how are they different, especially since the Greek word is the same for both? Let's take a look!

    James 1:1-15 “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Keeping Kingdom Central Despite Life’s Winding Paths Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 12, 2020
     | 1,959 views

    All believers are stewards of the Kingdom of God. As we meander through life, we need to face the realities about keeping the Kingdom a priority while doing what we can to improve its future impact.

    Keeping Kingdom Central Despite Life’s Winding Paths (Acts 20:22-36) 1, Life can be filled with amazing coincidences. 2. Stephen and Helen Lee had just gotten engaged when they made a shocking family discovery. While looking through family photos during their engagement party in New York, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gods Favor, "Tried, Tested, True!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 21, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,016 views

    What an exciting time to be alive, if you let Him, He will make everyday more exciting than the day before! He wants us to awake with great expectations every morning, with Him in the center meeting and exceeding those expectations! What a better time th

    Gods Favor, tried, tested, true! Ephesians 2:4–-7 NKJ “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Daniel's Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,138 views

    This is a sermon in a series on the prayers of the saints.

    Title: “Daniel’s Prayer in a Precarious Predicament” Script: Daniel 2 Type: Expos/Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 9-26-21 Intro: Andrew van der Bijl is a 93 yrs old Dutchman. To many, he is just an unassuming elderly man. Van der Bijl was born during a hostile time in the world. As he entered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Opposition Comes

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,329 views

    When we do things for God we will face opposition.

    Three contractors were touring the White House on the same day. One was from New York, another from Missouri, and the third from Florida. At the end of the tour, the guard asked them what they did for a living. When they each replied that they were contractors, the guard said, "Hey we need one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    How To Succeed Amongst Ungodly People

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,737 views

    The Do's, Don't's & the Delights when facing ungodly people

    Our Answer to Trouble We are constantly bombarded with pithy sayings • If you give him an inch he will take a mile • Two wrongs don’t make a right • If you lay down with the dogs you will get up with the fleas • God helps those who help themselves • Don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Greer avatar

    Abrams Second Test: A Famine In The Land Series

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,790 views

    The problems with getting out of Gods will and plan.

    Series: Gods First Patriarch Second Test: A Famine In The land Genesis 12:10-20 (Sunday Feb 2, 2003) Intro: I found an Illustration, which asked, “How you can tell when it’s going to be a rotten day:” You wake up face down on the pavement. You call Suicide Prevention ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Seven Tests To Distinguish God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,984 views

    God speaks in dreams, visions, impressions and thoughts, or so writes the writer of Proverbs. But how can you tell if the voice is really Gods. Use these seven steps to test the Spirits. (Portions from a published sermon by Rick Warren)

    Introduction I. We are working through a series on how to hear God’s voice. A. Hearing the voice of God is something that every believer wants to do, at least that’s what we say. B. Hearing the voice God, at least in this lifetime is not always easy though. II. When we read the Bible, and if ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Haun avatar

    It's Time To Put God To The Test

    Contributed by David Haun on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    Everyone should tithe, but some in your audience won’t have reached that level of faith. This sermon is intended to give a way for Christians with young faith to begin a systematic method of giving.

    SERMON BASIC THOUGHTS "IT’S TIME TO PUT GOD TO THE TEST... AND DISCOVER HIS LOVE!’ Dr. David L. Haun King David was called by a prophet Gad to build an altar to the honor and glory of God. When he approached the property’s owner, he was offered the land for free. David’s answer: "No, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Gwartney avatar

    7 Things Every Mother Faces

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on May 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,159 views

    Let's look at some things in the NT about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and see some parallels that every mother faces or experiences.

    The mother of three notoriously unruly youngsters was asked whether or not she'd have children if she had it to do over again. "Sure," she replied, "but not the same ones." When my son graduated from high school, he had to give a speech. He began by reading from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist