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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Is Your Calling? (Part 10) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,856 views

    The life of our Lord is a constant testimony to His desire to please the Father, more than anyone else. Thus, His actions and His words are always governed by the will of the Father. Think about what did Christ’s calling mean? THE CROSS ... Are you ready?

    Opening Illustration: A missionary couple who had been gone from the US for years on end were finally coming home. They had faithfully served God and ministered among the poor, and had seen many lives brought into the kingdom of God. When they got off the airplane, there was a crowd of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trouble Is Brewing Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,654 views

    Mordecai, Esther, and the Jewish population in Persia may have been excited that a Jew had been selected as the new queen, but their excitement would not last. Trouble is brewing within the kingdom - a situation that will affect every Jew in the Persian Empire.

    Trouble is Brewing Esther 3: 1-7 It is likely that Mordecai and the Jews within Persia were feeling confident about their current situation. Although they remained a captive people within the land, one of their own had been crowned queen over the kingdom. This surely increased their outlook for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Times The Righteous Rise Up Again!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2022
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     | 6,676 views

    God's people are not promised immunity from trials and troubles. In fact, the Bible hints we may fall many times. Our victory is not that we never fall, but that God gives us grace and power to get up each time, so that in the end we triumph!

    SEVEN TIMES THE RIGHTEOUS RISE UP AGAIN! Prov. 24:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some people fall at the worst times. Like the high school graduate who fell down the platform stairs just after receiving his diploma (in front of 4,000 people). 2. A waiter in a restaurant told of slipping on a wet ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Things Happen

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,739 views

    Bad things happen to us. The way in which we handle them demonstrates to the world the relationship we have with Christ Jesus.

    Things Happen – John 9: 1 - 12 Intro: Some of us have enjoyed the benefits of cataract surgery. With this simple operation usually done in less than fifteen minutes per eye, doctors can remove the clouded lens of the eye and replace it with a clear, artificial lens. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Growth Through Trials

    Contributed by Scottie Gray on Jun 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,550 views

    God uses trials to strengthen us.

    Father God we pray to you, our one and only God. We worship your Holy name. We pray a mercy seat in the middle of the sanctuary, so that you may join us with your presence, and hear our praise. We ask for your cleansing, and a desire to hide your Word in our hearts. Father God, we ask that you take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lion's Den Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010
     | 10,074 views

    Look Back at Daniel and the Lion's Den in this stirring sermon on perseverance in the face of adversity

    We’re continuing our series on O.T. Old School, with stories you’ve learned since you were a kid. Last week, we talked about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and the Fiery Furnace. Tonight, we’re going to look at their friend, Daniel. I was looking for a good illustration to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,936 views

    A message to help people identify their most difficult challenge in life right now and to approach it unafraid and with the Lord’s empowerment

    Today we are introducing a new series entitled “Lessons for Life from the Shepherd King.” In other words, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking into a few scenes from the life of David. Poet, shepherd, musician, singer, statesman, warrior - King David is more than just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Faith To Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,053 views

    This sermon is 5 things that we have got to do to get from faith to faith. The outline was taken from Bruce Howell, and I am greatly indebted to him.

    You know how some sermons are just easy to listen to? Maybe they hit on a subject you were just wondering about, or they address a need you felt but hadn’t put a name to, or they re-affirm something you believed but didn’t have the words for. Some sermons just seem to hit us right where we are at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,105 views

    Explore the nature, source, and power of faith, emphasizing that faith is not just belief, but a confident expectation and profound assurance in things unseen.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we find ourselves in the heart of Hebrews 11:1-13, a passage that has been described as the "Hall of Faith". And why not? It's here that we are given a clear and compelling description of faith, its source, and its power. As a reminder of the text we're ...read more

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    Faithful! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 719 views

    Explore the power, blessings, and victory that come from faithfulness, encouraging us to remember and imitate the faith of our spiritual leaders.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. Today, we are going to explore a powerful message found in Hebrews 13:7. It tells us, "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith." We're going to unpack the power of faithfulness, ...read more

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  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    How To Handle The Storm Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,336 views

    Using the physical and literal storm Paul faced on his way to Rome, this message gives insight into how we can handle the "storms of life" that come our way

    INTRODUCTION * Paul, the main figure in the past 14 chapters of Acts, has faced much adversity, but has realized all that God has done for him during that time * One of Satan’s goals from the beginning of the church has been to oppose it in such a way as to try to stop it (Acts 1 = the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In Faith: Nurturing Our Spiritual Journey Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 28, 2024
     | 1,282 views

    Growing in faith is a vital aspect of the Christian journey. It involves deepening our trust in God, maturing in our spiritual understanding, and living out our faith in practical ways.

    Introduction Growing in faith is a vital aspect of the Christian journey. It involves deepening our trust in God, maturing in our spiritual understanding, and living out our faith in practical ways. As we navigate life, our faith should continuously evolve and strengthen, enabling us to face ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 932 views

    Explore the nature, fruit, and power of true faith, emphasizing that it is a deliberate confidence in God's character, even when His ways are not understood, and it is essential for pleasing God, producing spiritual fruit, and living righteously.

    Good morning, folks! It's a joy to see all of you here today. We're diving into some of the most potent verses in the New Testament. We're talking faith – true faith. Not just any kind of faith, but the faith that moves mountains, the faith that transforms lives, the faith that births the very ...read more

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    Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 700 views

    Explores the nature of faith as an active trust in God, the example of Jesus' unwavering faith, and the visible fruits of our faith.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today, united by our shared faith, and warmed by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In this sacred space, we are reminded of the deep well of wisdom that is the Word of God, and the transformative power it holds. ...read more

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    Standing Firm In The Faith: The Story Of Polycarp

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 373 views

    The story of Polycarp reminds us that true faith is tested in the fire of adversity. He could have saved his life by renouncing Christ, but he chose to stand firm because he understood that faithfulness to God is greater than any earthly comfort.

    STANDING FIRM IN THE FAITH: THE STORY OF POLYCARP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 10:32-33, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 8:35-39 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is one of faith, perseverance, and unwavering commitment ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God