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  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Getting Through The Valleys Of Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,494 views

    keys to making it through the many trials life has to offer each of us.

    Intro: plastic Christianity is when people try to act like when you become a Christian there are no trials, no problems, no disappointments and no valleys. David was a realist, His Psalms told it like it was: his ups and downs, his victories and defeats, his mountaintops and his valleys. Psalms 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Have You Built?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,455 views

    This sermon is about building a life and faith that will stand the trials and tribulations of modern living.

    Where Have Your Built? – Matthew 7: 21 - 29 Intro: Nick spared no expense in building his beautiful, big ranch-style home covered in limestone. – Built over a mine shaft – caved in – for lack of planning. I. Verse 21 – “not everyone who says Lord, Lord, . . .” A. Lord = KURIOS – Rabbi, My ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If You Could Have Been There

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 3,343 views

    What would you have done if you had been at Jesus’ trial?

    If You Could Have Been There 1. "Back to the Future" story 2. Moses b. 1500 B.C. Elijah 900 B.C. only time travelers. Matt. 17 Transfiguration. 3. Vs. 1 “Very early in the morning” Illegally arrested Jesus at night and conducted a trial. Powerful Sanhedrin-70 men-supreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Can!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,899 views

    We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

    Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Close To The Enemy's Fire

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 24, 2024
     | 843 views

    While Jesus is on trial, Peter is warming himself at the enemy's fire

    Close to the Enemy’s Fire Mark 14:53-64 Good morning. Solomon asked in Proverbs 6:27, Can a man take fire to his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? NKJV According to bibleref.com, “This passage of Proverbs warns of the dangers associated with adultery. This statement is echoed by a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Last Half Hour

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,915 views

    Please know today that the last half hour of your trial is often the greatest test of your faith. Depend on God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit and you will come through trials victoriously and your faith will increase exponentially.

    By Greg Johnson August 6, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org On our journey from earth to glory, we will be faced with many trials that will test our obedience to the Lord. These are crosses that we must carry as Jesus said (Luke 9:23 NIV) "If anyone would come after me, he must deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith That Fortifies For The Fight

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 44,712 views

    This message deals with the victory that comes from unwavering faith toward God in the midst of our trials.

    Faith That Fortifies For The Fight Text: II Chron.32: 8 Intro: Life is full of struggles, difficulties, and problems. Some are bigger than others. But whether the Christian’s trials in life are of the garden variety, or more along the lines of major tragedy, there is but one thing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Rewards Of The Faithful In The End Times Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025
     | 675 views

    The rewards of the faithful in the end times far outweigh any suffering, trials, or sacrifices made on earth

    THE REWARDS OF THE FAITHFUL IN THE END TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:21, Revelation 22:12, Hebrews 6:10, 1 Corinthians 9:25, James 1:12 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is a race that requires perseverance, faithfulness, and dedication to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Kallstrom avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 166 ratings
     | 50,737 views

    This is a message about overcoming struggles, not the struggles that we face from without, but the struggles that we face from within, and winning the battle over temptation.

    This morning we are going to be talking about overcoming struggles, not the struggles that we face from without, but the struggles that we face from within – today we want to talk about winning the battle over temptation. A mother told her son that he was not allowed to go swimming that day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Simple Tests? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,200 views

    WE LOOK AT 15 AREAS OF TESTING THAT WE FACE.

    LET US LOOK AT TESTING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James says Count it all JOY when you have many tests. Exodus 16:4 Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go and gather a certain rate every day, THAT I MAY PROVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Suffering

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,644 views

    . This section is one of three sections in II Corinthians devoted to a listing of Paul’s sufferings. Paul was not afraid of suffering because he knew that God controls trials, and God uses trials for His own glory.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. “How can you now claim to have all these injuries?” asked the insurance company’s lawyer. “According to the police report, at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prison Break

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,561 views

    This message shows how the church advances in the face of spiritual opposition.

    Title: “Prison Break” Text: Acts 12:1-10 Big idea: “Jesus has promised to build his church!” (so the word of God spread...12:24) Complement: to show God’s power and continued care for Jewish Christianity. Acts 12:1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Allen avatar

    God Is Greater Then Our Circumstances

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,317 views

    There is nothing that we will face in this life time, that God cannot handle.

    Intro In your time we have the opportunity to move not only toward the rich society and the powerful society but upward to the Great society. President Lyndon B. Johnson spoke those words at the University of Michigan on May 22, 1964. Reading them over four decades later, I ask myself, “I wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    How God Changes The Unchangable Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,271 views

    Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

    How God Changes the Unchangeable Series: Letting God Guide You May 22, 2005 Problems! You got um! I’ve got um! All God’s children got problems! Sometimes problems are small and quickly solved… sometimes problems overwhelm us. It’s like the guy who had 4 long distance calls before he could get ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Gift PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 746 views

    To explore the gifts of testing, patience, and joy and how they serve to mature us and deepen our relationship with Christ.

    Good morning, church family. You know, as Christians, we often hear about the gifts of the Spirit, but how often do we consider the gifts of testing, patience, and joy? In a world where instant gratification is the norm, these gifts may seem like anything but. However, as we delve into James ...read more

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