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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Joyful Confidence In The Midst Of Trouble - Psalm 119:143 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 15, 2024
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    Life is full of trials, pressures, and stress. In those moments, how do we find joy and stability? Psalm 119:143 offers a profound answer: God's Word. This verse teaches us that even in the heaviest of times, joy and strength are found in God's commands.

    Joyful Confidence in the Midst of Trouble” Key Verse: “As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.” (Psalm 119:143, NLT) Introduction: Transformed by Truth Life is full of trials, pressures, and stress. In those moments, how do we find joy and stability? Psalm 119:143 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Should We Thank God And Take Courage?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
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     | 7,525 views

    Some of the benefits of thankfulness during trials

    Why It Is Important To Thank God and Take Courage (Acts 28:10-15) Illustration;Thankfulness seems to be a lost art today. Warren Wiersby illustrated this problem in his commentary on Colossians. He told about a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, who was part of a life-saving squad. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going From Strength To Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
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     | 3,134 views

    This sermon explores how believers draw strength from God's Spirit, sustaining their faith and enabling them to face daily challenges with wisdom and resilience.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, ready to open our hearts and minds to His holy Word? As we come together in fellowship, let's remember that we are not alone. We are part of a vast family of believers, all seeking the same ...read more

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  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Our Hopelessness Vs. God's Faithfulness

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 27, 2012
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     | 20,121 views

    Because of God's mercy and loyal steadfast love, we have hope, no matter how hopeless our situation.

    OUR ENDING FAITHFULNESS VS. GOD’S UNENDING FAITHFULNESS Lamentations 3:1-40 It is great to be back at AIT. I remember attending our 42nd anniversary. To think we would flooded out soon never crossed my mind. I know many of you have lost much and I have been praying for you continually. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    [change] 1955 And 1974, Recovery Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 3, 2013
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     | 2,877 views

    Change a sermon for people in recovery. There is a change that is occurring in the Residential Bridge Programmes accommodation hostel. An opportunity to address how God does not change.

    [Change] 1955 and 1974, Recovery. There are two plaques by the door each has a date on it. I’m guessing that once the upgrades been done there will be another. If you were born in 1955 which would make you 58 or there about you would have been born the same year Ed Hillary and his team ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To People Trying To Be Faithful To God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 16, 2022
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    King Hezekiah has tried to be faithful and yet a frightening attack from the Assyrians is headed his way. Why would God allow that and what can we learn from Hezekiah's response?

    BUT KING HEZEKIAH WAS FAITHFUL: Why do bad things happen to people trying to be faithful to God? - 2 Chronicles 32:1. - Dismiss the idea of “why do bad things happen to good people?” with a discussion of the fact that none of us are good people. - This verse uses the word “faithfully” and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ills That Befall

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 5, 2017
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     | 5,594 views

    "Christians differ from pagans not in the ills that befall them but in what they do with the ills that befall them." - St. Augustine. Christians should respond to tragedy, sickness, and trials in light of who they are in Jesus Christ.

    The Ills that Befall September 3, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: "Christians differ from pagans not in the ills that befall them but in what they do with the ills that befall them." - St. Augustine. Christians should respond to tragedy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Being Encouraged In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 9,846 views

    I wanted to share a message of encouragement with you all today. There are many times in life when we can be tempted to feel like we can’t keep going, like it’s too tough.

    I wanted to share a message of encouragement with you all today. There are many times in life when we can be tempted to feel like we can’t keep going, like it’s too tough. And even if you don’t feel that way today, there will be times when you feel that way. So let me encourage you with Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    An Anthem Of Prayer

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 5, 2025
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    This Psalm is sometimes called "Israel Anthem of Prayer. It encourages us to pray when we are about to enter into a difficult time of situation. The message is not original with me. I'm not even sure who to attribute it to, I found it in some of my old sermon notes.

    An Anthem of Prayer Psalm 20 Intro. A. Psalm 20 & 21 go together. B. Both are battle songs. (One before & one after the battle) C. Psalm 20 is a prayer, Psalm 21, praise. D. David was almost always at war. E. This time he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Uses Thorns Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 45,742 views

    God calls us to accept, own and use our thorns to extend His grace to others.

    GOD USES THORNS Years ago in the northeastern United States codfish was a big commercial business. There is a market for eastern cod all over, especially on the West Coast. The demand posed a problem to the shippers. At first they froze the cod, then shipped them elsewhere, but the freezing took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God's Purpose In Problems

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,613 views

    Problems and trials are a normal part of life. This message seeks to give understanding as to why God permits trials to come into our lives.

    GOD’S PURPOSE IN PROBLEMS TEXT: Ps.119: 65-75 INTRO: Whether we like it or not, problems are a fact of life. It is not a matter of “if” problems come, but “when” problems come. You know, as well as I do, that even with the best of preventative measures problems still have a way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Paul Before Festus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2017
     | 12,316 views

    Those two years that Paul languished in prison are silent years in the life of Paul. Perhaps he was exasperated by it all. We don’t know. We do know that the hand of God was discernible in all this, and His purposes were carried out.

    July 11, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul Before Festus (Acts 25:1-27) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Our Faith In Real Life Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 3, 2021
     | 4,586 views

    The God-ordained trip for Paul consists of a very difficult voyage. We see his faith in God despite the ordeal. God is sovereign, present and in control in our trials and tribulations.

    How often do your plans start well but then somehow moved into chaos? You make all the arrangements but then disaster strikes. • Where do you turn to in times of crisis? When you have done all that you possibly can, what’s next? Are we going to give up or still stick with God? • Welcome to Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    From Bitter And Better Iii Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
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     | 7,074 views

    Your problems will make you better if you do not allow them to make you bitter.

    Genesis 50:20 he would put it this way, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.” • Even as his dreams are being fulfilled, as his brothers are bowing before him, as his beloved father is being preserved by him, he finally sees the hand of God in it all. • ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From Joe Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 9, 2009
     | 4,398 views

    Joe is forgotten by the cupbearer in our text today but not by God. It was a lonely time for Joe but God was with Him even in the dungeon. We need to be reminded that He is with us in the palaces of life and in the dungeons of life.

    Lesson’s from Joe pt 3 - “The forgotten ones.” Opening Video Illustrations – These two clips reveal how people wrestle with loneliness and the feeling of being forgotten. Listen to their stories: “Alone again” - Blue Fish TV (2:12) “Trusting God through loneliness” Blue Fish TV (1:30 min) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational