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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution.

    It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution. So, two thoughts on Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday. Untie the colt and bring it here. As Rev. Dr. Jennifer A. Little noted, we can enter into this story in so many places. How about identifying with those sent by Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Is The Color Of Your Faith

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,664 views

    The purpose of trials for the believer is said to involve the perfecting to our faith

    What Is The Color Of Your Faith?-By Reverend A. L. Torrence 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith–of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 27, 2007
     | 5,339 views

    How the word of God keeps us through the trials of life

    Guard your heart Proverbs 4: 20-23 My son, attend to my words, incline thine ear to my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes, keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep your hearts with all diligence, for out of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Suffering Of A Christian

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,449 views

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Duran Johnson avatar

    A Soldier's Story

    Contributed by Duran Johnson on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 23,659 views

    This message is to encourage the people of God to endure the hardships and trials of life.

    "Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." (2 Timothy 2:3) Introduction I have become a big fan of the Apostle Paul as I continue reading and digesting the letters written by him in the NT. I’m particularly intrigued by his multi-faceted personality. In this second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Hardships Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 5,921 views

    Part 2 of a series from Philippians focusing on the blessings of trials.

    The Joy of Hardships I. Introduction A. Sources of Joy 1. Men have searched for joy through many avenues. a) Voltaire search for joy in unbelief and then declared, “I wish I had never been born.” b) Lord Byron searched for joy in pleasure, yet proclaimed, “The worm, the canker, and grief are mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rugged Path To Glory Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,874 views

    Part 13 of the Romans series dealing with the necessity of trials in achieveing glory.

    Chico Alliance Church August 26, 2001 Pastor David Welch “The Rugged Path to Glory” Romans 5:2-8 Review I. Receive the gift of God’s righteousness by faith 1-5 A. God proves every man needs His righteousness 1-3 B. God explains and illustrates His way to righteousness 3:21-4:25 C. Justification ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Chronos: 2 Thess 1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 29, 2022
     | 1,447 views

    Christian are best encouraged in times of trial through praise, promise and prayer

    This week we start the fourth oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Week Seven Christian Maturity Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023
     | 1,388 views

    As you received the Lord, so walk in Him!

    SPIRITUAL MATURITY I. INTRODUCTION This seventh and final lesson is the target of the other lessons. This lesson and the other six can be foundational blocks to begin or continue your Christian walk, to begin or increase your service to our Lord. Spiritual maturity and God’s use of you increase ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Collins avatar

    1st Peter 1:6-12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 7, 2023
     | 1,488 views

    This devotion is about what our attitude to persecution needs to be and also about the amazing salvation we have come to possess.

    For the Audio Version on YouTube, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpvbKdQ_9pI For the Audio Version on Spotify, click on the link below ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Have To Be Kidding

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,234 views

    James’readers must have been amazed when he told them to count it all joy when they fall into trials. James was not kidding and explained how trials can be a friend and not a foe.

    YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING! James 1:2-11 There are times in life when you hear something that sounds so outlandish that your first remark is "You have to be kidding!" You think that what the person is telling you has to be a joke or a lie, but certainly not the truth. This had to be the thoughts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Slaying Goliath

    Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,118 views

    We all come face to face with "Goliaths" in our lives. Like David, we too can conquer them and be victorous!

    POINTS OF TRUTH Christian Ministries Crusade Church of God www.pointsoftruth.com The battle lines were drawn. Across a great valley, the army of the Lord faced their enemy, the Philistines. The mighty army of the Lord was in full battle array, shouting the war cry, and waiting anxiously ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Becoming All Things

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 17, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    This message looks at how Paul was able to reach others by becoming all things to all people "without compromising his faith." Written in 2020, it is applied to showing compassion about differing views of the Corona Virus.

    In our message this week, we’re going to encounter something the apostle Paul said – something very interesting – that becomes the philosophy for his ministry, and that forms the basis for a number of chapters in the book of 1 Corinthians, including the chapters that we’re going to view today; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Fact Of Scripture Over The Words Of Fools

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,244 views

    In 1910, evangelist Dr. R.A. Torrey presented a series of revival messages, that are still powerful in their ability to make people think about their souls and the need for a Savior. This is a revision of one of those messages given before an audience in Edwardian England, still relevant today.

    The Scriptures do not soothe ruffled feelings nor do they strengthen egos devoid of belief in or trust of God. An atheist is, in God's eyes, a FOOL (Psalm 14:1). Human pride and self-centeredness are roadblocks we set up with help from the enemy of our souls to deafen and blind ourselves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Sadness To Joy

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,687 views

    Trials and tribulations may bring sorrow, but Jesus brings us joy.

    Text: Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher). Seven days before the resurrection, there were shouts of joy along the road from Jericho to Jerusalem. The crowd recognized Jesus as King and gave Him the glory that He so deserved. The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church