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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Part 13: How To Face The Future Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 28, 2024
     | 1,861 views

    God wants us to face the future... 1. With a positive attitude (vs. 1-4). 2. With heavenly hope (vs. 5-6, 8-10). 3. With God's guidance (vs. 7-8, 11).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 13: How to Face the Future Psalm 16:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 28, 2024) BACKGROUND: *We have been studying some of the great prayers in the Old Testament. And today's Scripture is King David's prayer in Psalm 16. But first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wipe That Smirk Off Your Face

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 11, 2019
     | 3,599 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 49: 1 – 39

    Jeremiah 49: 1 – 39 He will wipe that smirk off your face 1 Against the Ammonites. Thus, says the LORD: “Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why then does Milcom inherit Gad, and his people dwell in its cities? 2 Therefore behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, “That I will cause to be heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Our Face Set Toward Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 28, 2019
     | 2,986 views

    Athanasius taught that God became human so that humans could be made divine. But even the baptized struggle with the profound negative impacts of original sins in our physical, emotional and spiritual lives.

    Tuesday of the 26th Week in Course 2019 St. Therese of Liseaux The connection between our two Scripture readings today is stark. The prophet Zechariah, writing a couple of hundred years before Christ, is in a society dominated by Hellenist culture, polytheism and utter contempt for Biblical faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    When Facing A Decision Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,603 views

    Fasting will not make a decision for you, it gives you access to God. In His presence, you can find your answer.

    “And he (Paul) was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.” Acts 9:9 “Is this the fast that I (the Lord) have chosen … (so) your light (understanding) should break forth speedily.” Isaiah 58:6, 8 NKJV “We can make our plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Proverbs 16:9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Things Every Mother Faces

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on May 11, 2020
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     | 5,295 views

    Let's look at some things in the NT about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and see some parallels that every mother faces or experiences.

    The mother of three notoriously unruly youngsters was asked whether or not she'd have children if she had it to do over again. "Sure," she replied, "but not the same ones." When my son graduated from high school, he had to give a speech. He began by reading from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Irritation: Facing The Problem Before The Promise.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2026
     | 215 views

    In real daily life we face many IRRITATIONS and FRUSTRATIONS. These obstacles are opportunities to release miracles. Goliath was David's opportunity to arise.

    IRRITATION: THERE IS ALWAYS A PROBLEM BEFORE THE PROMISE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) ON THE WORLD WIDE AVERAGE WHAT IS THE DEADLIEST ANIMAL IN THE WORLD? LIONS kill on the average of 200 people annually. HIPPOS on average kill 500. ELEPHANTS kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When The Door Slams In Your Face

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 21, 2026
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     | 200 views

    How do you react when God tells you NO, and you are trying to do His work?

    When the Door is Slammed in Your Face (Maximizing Your Impact for the Kingdom) Acts 16:6-15 Paul is preaching along a route, endeavoring to share the gospel in various cities.......but the Holy Ghost gets his attention and gives him a different assignment. 2 Cor. 2:12-14 Furthermore, when I came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Decision-Making When Facing Doors

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025
     | 135 views

    Guide to making decisions ion the will of God.

    A. DOORS TO HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “I am the door, by Me if any man enters in he shall be saved, and shall go in and out and find pasture” (Jn. 10:4). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Press On PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
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     | 954 views

    This sermon explores how trials reveal our true strength in Christ and promises triumph through faith and perseverance, not a life devoid of trials.

    Good morning, dear church family. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in spirit and in truth. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a topic that is as timeless as it is timely. It's about the trials we face, the tribulations that test us, and the triumph ...read more

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    I Am Going Through But I Am Running Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023
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     | 1,074 views

    This sermon explores finding God's grace, growth, and gain in our trials, as exemplified in Psalm 23, encouraging trust in God's presence and protection.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and potential, a day to draw closer to our God and to each other. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by a common ...read more

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    "When Life Throws You A Curve" Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 15, 2015
     | 9,037 views

    Christians can rejoice through trials as God refines their faith through them. As a Christian must realize we will face difficulties, and those difficulties are not meanness but strengthen our faith not in ourselves but in

    Title: "When Life Throws You a Curve" Big Idea: Christians can rejoice through trials as God refines their faith through them. Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Who? Me?

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 19, 2019
     | 2,799 views

    The Navy SEALs are a pretty exclusive and elite group of men. But you and I are part of the most elite group in the world …. We are Christians!

    Hooyah! Anyone here a Navy SEAL? Anyone here want to become a Navy SEAL? I’m afraid it’s a pretty elite group and none of us would be qualified to enter the training program. First of all, you have to be a man … sorry, ladies. You have to be an active-duty member of the U.S. Navy. You have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,289 views

    A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

    Fighting the Enemy from Far off Part II The battle of Elah: -- While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the south, Saul and his army were posted on a similar stony ridge on its northern side. The valley, one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Poured Out- Greatness Cometh

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    What happens to a person that stops giving or doing? What's wrong with just asking for ease and comfrot?

    Being Poured Out- Greatness Cometh Jeremiah 48:11 “ Moab has been at ease from his youth; He has settled on his dregs, and has not been emptied from vessel to vessel, nor has he gone into captivity. Therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent has not changed. Moab had taken the land ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rejoice In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Chris Zeller on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,857 views

    Christians must rejoice when they suffer for christ

    Rejoice in suffering 12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist