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  • Dan Chromy avatar

    Your Pain, Your Gain

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,335 views

    The Christian can maintain a positive attitude in the face of trials because they provide opportunities to prove God's faithfulness.

    Why do you go through trials? If God really loves you, wouldn't he protect you from the bad things that everyone else goes through? We have many blessings because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Because of your faith in Christ, you know that your sins are forgiven. Your faith in the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hold Fast Thy Crown Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 35,061 views

    The church of Smyrna shows us today how to live a victorious Christian life in the face of persecution and trial.

    It has been said that there have been more Christian martyrs in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars. According to a study done by Regent University, in 1999, nearly 164’000 Christians worldwide were martyred for their faith, and in 2000 that number was closer to 165’000. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dr. Larry Petton avatar

    The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,716 views

    As we follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, He will lead us beside the still waters in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. He will also lead us straight through VALLEYS at times. This message fits everyone of us, because we all face valleys in our lifetime. You may be facing one right now!

    “THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH” Dr. Larry Petton Psalm 23 _________________________________________________________________ As we follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, He will lead us beside the still waters in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. He will also lead us straight through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Fox avatar

    The Positive Benefits Of Negative Things Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016
     | 13,442 views

    Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad because of religious persecution not to think it strange when the fiery trials come as though something strange happened to them. They were rather to rejoice in the trials that come their way.

    The Positive Benefits of Negative Things May 15, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 4:1-19) Command Baptist Church TEXT: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min avatar

    "Count It All Joy"

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 70,212 views

    No matter what you may encounter, count it all "Joy". Problems come and they go, but count it all "Joy". With Jesus, we can face the whole world, and know that we have the Victory!

    Intro: James was the oldest half-brother of the Lord Jesus (Matt. 13.55). He witnessed Christ’s appearance following His resurrection (1 Cor. 15:7), and was among those who assembled together following the Ascension (Acts 1:14), He awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. Later he became a leader ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    When Things Happen To You

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,716 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

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Lion Tamers - Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 5, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,973 views

    Lions are loud. They are scary. All we see are teeth. So how do you tame the lions in your life?

    Lion Tamers - Pt. 1 I. Introduction The king of the jungle. Fierce. Loud. Teeth bared. Claws sharpened. Ready to pounce. Ready to destroy. Infinitely powerful. Striking fear in everyone! Lions. One of the top attractions at zoos and circuses! We don’t mind watching them when they are caged up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    When Troubles Come Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 29, 2013
     | 6,077 views

    So let me get this straight James... I am to 'rejoice' when troubles come my way?

    A Study of the Letter of James James 1:1-8 August 21, 2013 Last week we learned a little about the background and history of the book of James. During this past week I asked you to read the ENTIRE book of James once every day… how many did that? Tonight we are going to begin our study in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    We Cannot But Speak

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 1, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,509 views

    To establish that the man of God cannot be silent regarding the word of the Lord. Even amidst threats, persecutions, and the fear of death, he will speak the truth boldly in the face of dignitaries, dungeons, or degenerated people.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Peter and John before the High Priest 2. Prophet Jeremiah before the People 3. Paul before the False Prophets Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “We cannot but speak.” This lesson deals with the challenges of the men of God who speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,227 views

    A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

    Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Glimpse The Glory Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,227 views

    If we glimpse the glory ahead for every believer, we’ll be able to carry the cross today when times are hard.

    Three store owners shared adjacent storefronts in the same building. Times were tough. In hopes of picking up sales, the owner of the shop at one end of the building put a sign over his front entrance that said, YEAR-END CLEARANCE!!! At the other end of the building, another owner responded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1assurance:god's Gift Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,776 views

    We face trials, pain and disappointments --- God understands when fear tries to destroy FAITH. So God will give you REASSURANCE to trust Him!

    #1 REASSURANCE, GOD’S GIFT! WHEN FEAR TRIES TO HINDER, GOD WILL GIVE US REASSURANCE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #1 of a #2 part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Often times life throws us some strange twists that we never expected. Our hopes can seem so far away. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Keep The Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 11, 2014
     | 8,494 views

    The theme of James is more than patience through trials. James is exhorting us to stay FAITHFUL in the face of PERSECUTION. He is exhorting us to KEEP the FAITH.

    There’s a familiar story about the new bride who is cooking a big family dinner. As the ladies are gathered in the kitchen, the bride puts the roast in the pan and asks her mother why we always cut the end of the roast and put it in another pan? They ask grandma who says, “well honey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russell (Rusty) Pruitt avatar

    Communism: The Spirit Of Antichrist In Our Age

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Aug 3, 2021
     | 3,768 views

    The Apostle John wrote that in his day, the spirit of Antichrist was already at work in the world. It has not changed. The spirit of Antichrist is still at work in our day.

    COMMUNISM: THE SPIRIT OF ANTICHRIST IN OUR AGE TEXT: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Do Not Lose Heart! (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,086 views

    This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

    Last week we began a series entitled “Do Not Lose Heart.” We established the point that many people lose heart as they travel the path of life. I mentioned Jim Ryun, who was a long distance runner. At one point in his life he lost heart with running and walked off of the track. He quit. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist