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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Save Your Life By Saving It In Gods Presence

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016
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    To show that GOD called us not to believe only but to suffer for His Name's sake and if we try to avoid or save ourselves from trials, persecutions and sufferings here on earth, we will not be saved (advance) in our spiritual life.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you called to suffer for Him? Yes. Philippians 1:29 (Amplified Bible) For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake not only to believe in (adhere to, rely on, and trust in) Him, but also to suffer in His behalf. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Such Thing As Can't PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 982 views

    With God's strength, there is no challenge or task we cannot overcome.

    Hello, my brothers and sisters! We find ourselves gathered today to explore a powerful message from the book of Philippians, one that speaks volumes about our past, our present, and the boundless possibilities of our future. Rabindranath Tagore once said, "Faith is the bird that feels the light ...read more

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    Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 42,740 views

    God takes the disadvantages of our dead ends and uses them as an opportunity to propel His plan into the spectrum of His greater glory and our greater good, as seen in the discourse between the disciples and Christ prior to His ascension.

    Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? - Seeming possibilities--crushed. - Dreams—deferred. - Hopes—handcuffed. - Hands—tied. - Predicaments—problematic. - Vision—diminished. - Life—over We are living in perilous times. And what tends to add ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray And Praise Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 21, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    With the ups and downs of life there is something we can do to make any situation better, to respond to any situation. Talk to God!

    Pray and Praise: James 5:13-20 As I get older I notice that life, is really full of swings and roundabouts, those times that people describe as ups and downs or seasons. You could be having a great day one of those ones when people are generally cherry and greet one another with a smile and enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Where Is God When You Need Him?!

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on May 14, 2015
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     | 9,940 views

    A sermon to encourage and assure during difficult times in life.

    Where is God when you need Him? - Have you ever asked yourself that question? [e] - I know I have! - In fact, even as a minister of the Gospel, I have asked that question at times. [e] - Perhaps, this sermon is so much more serious than last week’s one, but sometimes we need to get serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Keep Rowing!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,293 views

    May be you are in a situation like in the middle of the sea, fear not, you’re not alone – trust Him to come to your rescue! Keep rowing , keep rowing, keep rowing, until He comes to your rescue – don’t quit!

    Keep rowing, keep rowing! Mark 6:48” And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea…” The above text says that Jesus saw the disciples struggle in the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Reverent Account Of A Horrific Event

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 14, 2017
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,415 views

    Matthew's account of Jesus' Passion, as viewed from its own Biblical, historical and theological context.

    A REVERENT ACCOUNT OF A HORRIFIC EVENT. Matthew 27:11-54. It is quite remarkable that two acts within Matthew’s account of our Lord’s judicial murder are passed over quite without the gory details which our modern culture seems to demand. Each is referred to by a single word in the Greek, each ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,107 views

    Learning to pray during the hard dry times of life.

    Nov. 17 Praying in Hard Times Is God’s primary goal to make me comfortable or make me strong (comfort = make strong) - To mend my body or my spirit To whisk me out of every trial and danger or to walk by my side so I can discover how strong and good He is. Jeremiah in prison, David in the cave. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is This Happening To Me? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 995 views

    Explore God's call, purpose, and faithfulness in the midst of suffering, using the biblical story of Gideon as a guide.

    Good morning, church family! Picture this: You're going about your normal day, minding your own business, when suddenly you're confronted by a divine messenger with an enormous task. That's exactly what happened to Gideon in the book of Judges - specifically, Judges 6:11-16. Let's read the passage ...read more

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  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What Every Believer Needs To Know About Worship Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,543 views

    What is it that every believer needs to know about worship.

    Text: Joshua 6:1-20 Title: What every Believer needs to know about worship Introduction Let me first start by giving you what every believer needs to know about worship and then we will look at the proof. 1.Every believer needs to know that worship is a powerful offensive weapon. 2.Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Handling Persecution Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    How did Jesus handle persecution?

    Jesus said in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Jesus promised an abundant life to his Disciples! But then in John 16:33 Jesus told His Disciples, "In this world you will have trouble!” What did Jesus mean with these statements? How did ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sin Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    Jesus confronts the Pharisees with their false theology regarding their understanding of God with parables. He then, in Luke 17 speaks to the disciples about reality. Sin happens. Forgiveness will work. It is our duty to imitae Jesus.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 7, 2007 Text: Luke 17:1,3,4,10 Redeemer “Sin: It Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith” Jesus was a middle-aged Rabbi. People flocked to hear him. They were fascinated. He told stories. He challenged the Pharisees who were filled with self ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas Bell avatar

    Don't Worry Butch, Everything Will Be Alright

    Contributed by Thomas Bell on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,012 views

    Praise be to God! 10 folks answered altar call following message. God the Father shows and tells us everything will be alright no matter what occurs, just as Peter, James and John witnessed at the transfiguration.

    Mark 9:2-9 Don’t Worry Butch, Everything Will Be Alright Are you all wondering who in the world is Butch? Gee, Pastor Tom I don’t recall that name appearing anywhere within the scriptures. Well feel confident in that, because Butch is not listed in the Bible, you see Butch is me. Growing up I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What Every Believer Needs To Know About Worship

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 7, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,017 views

    What every believer needs to know about worship from the battle of Jericho

    Text: Joshua 6:1-20 Title: What every believer needs to know about worship Introduction Let’s start by telling you what every believer needs to know about worship and then we will look at the proof. 1.Every believer needs to know that worship is a powerful offensive weapon. 2.Every believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Abound In Hope Romans 15:4-7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 889 views

    Hope is not just a fleeting feeling or a vague optimism; it is a confident expectation rooted in God’s promises.

    Go! And Abound in Hope Romans 15:4-7, Romans 15:13 (NLT) Introduction Today, we focus on a message of encouragement, endurance, unity, and hope. Our theme is "Go! And Abound in Hope." Hope is not just a fleeting feeling or a vague optimism; it is a confident expectation rooted in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal