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  • Rob Ketterling avatar

    Works Tried By Fire Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jun 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,635 views

    There is a day that we are going to face judgment as followers of Jesus Christ, so we should pay attention to this and make sure that we make that a good day.

    Fire Series Part 5 by Pastor Rob Ketterling We are continuing our Fire series, and I want to let you know that this week is a continuation of last week. And if you missed last week, you're still fine; this sermon will entirely make sense. But I would encourage you to go back and listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trying Times - “i Don't Know Why You're Calling On The Name Of Jesus” Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 19, 2013
     | 6,073 views

    Confronting doubt in trying times, of change in leadership.

    Trying Times – “I Don't Know Why You're Calling On The Name Of Jesus” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/07/2013, 8/8/2013, 8/9/2013, 8/17/2013) ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Understanding Temptation

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,708 views

    Temptation can take us by surprise sometimes. We can get discouraged when we find ourselves giving in over and over. We get overwhelmed when it seems like we can't catch a break. What can we do? It's important that we understand what's going on so we can

    UNDERSTANDING TEMPTATION James 1:13-18 1) The difference between testing and temptation. • Testing is good; temptation is not (Vs. 17). Every good and perfect gift is from above. Therefore, since God doesn’t tempt anyone temptation is not good. However, it isn’t sin, since Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Materials

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 22, 2011
     | 7,326 views

    What you have in your foundation!

    1 Cor. 3:9-15-For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Truth About Trials Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2010
     | 5,826 views

    Trials are designed to mature us. Growing old is not synonomous with growing up

    Truth about Trials James 1:2-4 * (Show clip from Forrest Gump – Life is like a box of chocolates) – Did you hear that last line? “You never know what you are going to get.” My comment is that while there is ‘some’ truth in the previous statement, I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blinded By Pride Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,902 views

    Pride keeps us from recognizing our weaknesses, confessing our need and receiving God's blessing.

    20110320 Web Site Title: Blinded by Pride Text: Psalm 32 and James 1:2-4 Thesis: Pride keeps us from recognizing our weaknesses, confessing our need and receiving God’s blessing. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is The Lord Among Us Or Not? Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Mar 23, 2011
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     | 9,297 views

    The Bible is a book about God – who God is and what He wants. Exodus follows the same pattern – it is a book about God. The message is simple: God is good. He is good and what He does is good. Every chapter speaks of the very hand of God throughout the

    The Bible is a book about God – who God is and what He wants. Exodus follows the same pattern – it is a book about God. The message is simple: God is good. He is good and what He does is good. Every chapter speaks of the very hand of God throughout the deliverance and journeys of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,312 views

    Sermon 5 in series. 1 John, the epistle of assurance, gives 16 signs of a genuine believer in Christ. This is part 1 of that series.

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. REVIEW: Message #1: An Argument in Eternity. Mt. 7:21-23 Many who say “Lord, Lord ...” Message #2: The Cost of Freedom in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010
     | 4,109 views

    Sermon 12 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." This sermon:: (Sign # 13) The Constraint Test. Do I love God? (1 John 4:19) The love of God constrains me.

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 12: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VIII) (2 Cor. 5:14; 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:16-21) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    The Pain And Pleasure Of The Pastor

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,961 views

    A person in ministry experiences both, pain and pleasure. From 2 Timothy 4 we can see that Pastor Paul experienced: Pain from Opposition, Pain from Disappointment, Pain from Abandonment and Pleasure of Partnership, The Pleasure of Restoration and The Plea

    We had a recital yesterday from our music school. I was looking around at our community, enjoying Sam’s performance. For those of you who do not know him, Sam is a student of the Bangalore Conservatory. He has autism, somewhat rare condition, in which his brain does not function like everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Keep The Faith When Trials Come Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,535 views

    These principles from James 1 will help us keep the faith when trials come.

    Recently, Addie Zierman wrote an article on“Five Churchy Phrases that are Scaring Off Millenials.” This age group currently in their 20's objects to statements that appear insincere or dishonest. One of the statements that doesn’t pass the “sniff test” with them is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Chandler avatar

    A Vision For The Church: Worship

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015
     | 3,921 views

    What role should worship play in the life of the church? This message looks at the very first time the word "worship" appears in the Bible. Genesis 22, Abraham is tested and commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac. It was an act of real worship.

    A vision for the Church: Worship Genesis 22 We have looked at other elements in the vision for the church: To see the lost saved- evangelism To see Christians mature- discipleship To see the church one- fellowship To see the world changed- service To see Christi exalted- worship Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Yort avatar

    When The Brook Runs Dry

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,012 views

    I. God sends us out to confront and counter the sins of our nation II. God tests us through His guidance III. God tests us in our hiding place IV. God tests us when the brook runs dry

    Introduction One of the new terms of our day is “virtual reality.” We live in a day and time filled with imaginary stories, characters, and scenes. These transport us into unreality, a world of make believe, even a world of science fiction that catapults us into another world. We go to an IMAX ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "How God Tests Our Faith?” (Paano Pinatatatag Ang Ating Pananampalataya?) Part_1 Series

    Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 15, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 205,287 views

    James 1:3-4 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

    Santiago 1:3 MBBTAG (3 Dapat ninyong malaman na nagiging matatag ang inyong pananampalataya sa pamamagitan ng mga pagsubok. 4 At dapat kayong magpakatatag hanggang wakas upang kayo'y maging ganap at walang pagkukulang.) James 1:3-4 ESV 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • William Tan YH avatar

    To Soar Through The Seasons In Ministry Series

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 28, 2020
     | 2,639 views

    We will experience seasons of ups and downs in the ministry. There are days when we feel like an eagle soaring on the high winds, while other days we feel like a deflated balloon.

    Brothers and Sisters, I wish to share this devotion with you. I remember a preacher said that in a motorcycle training school, the instructor taught him that where he looked there his motorcycle would go. If he did not keep his eyes straight on the road but looked in the ditch , his motorcycle ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic