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  • Buddy Baird avatar

    University Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007
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     | 4,512 views

    Peter had some trials to prepare him for his future ministry in the church.

    PART 3 THE UNIVERSITY OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATION TEXT: MATTHEW 16.21-23 INTRODUCTION: We continue to study the life of Peter. Remember that Jesus had called, and Peter left all behind in order to become a follower. You will also recall where just prior to our text, Jesus gives out the mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    #1 The Truth - Take A Deep Breath And Say It Anyway Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,092 views

    There are plenty of difficult times in life. Some are more breath-taking than others. What do you do when faced with life’s difficult tasks?

    21Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?” 23He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘Doctor, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus- The Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,373 views

    Consider the meaning of the phrase, "Mighty God," taken from Isaiah 9:6.

    What do you believe about Jesus Christ? Your ideas might be captured in the following letter written by a third grader. One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Burn On Without Burn Out

    Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008
     | 5,705 views

    This sermon addresses burnout in the ministry and how the Christian should maintain a balance of work, worship and rest.

    If you brought your Bible with you I would like to invite you to turn with me to Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus gives us a very helpful perspective on life. "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stay Focused

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 50,660 views

    A sermon of encouragement to those who may be going through unforeseen trials and other life challenges.

    INTRODUCTION Say: Today is a different kind of day in our church - we have always been in transition, well, ever since I arrived as the new pastor and that was expected. But as I come to you today, I believe that the transition that started seven and a half months ago has taken a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When People See You Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,613 views

    Part 3 of this series.

    When People See You – They See….. (Part 3) Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30; Mark 16:17-18; Luke 6:27-38; John 13:34-35 Introduction: Several weeks ago I started this series by asking “What do people see when they see you?” Do they see the Spirit of God operating in your life or do they see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fresh Water Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008
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     | 5,246 views

    In this series, we will explore six traditions of Christian faith. The first is one that the Church of God strongly connects to: the holy life. We explore strengths/weaknesses and how to integrate it.

    Streams of Living Water Fresh Water James 3:11-18 October 10, 2004 Mark Eberly “Streams of Living Water” is the title of this sermon series. During the next month and a half we are going to look at six streams or traditions of the church. These traditions are six different foci concerning our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Daleth - Psalm 119:25-32 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,746 views

    Confession of sin is vital, but just as vital to the growth of the believer is active obedience to live out the faith God has instilled within our heart!

    Daleth November 2, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:25-32 (ESV) – 4 of 22 25My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! Our life is destined for death, our mortality is on our minds and we find our very soul clinging to or being pressed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Delivers Himself Into The Hand Of Angry Sinners Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,030 views

    In one step across the Brook Kidron, Jesus changes history for ever. Are you willing to follow?

    Part 1: God Delivers Himself into the Hands of Angry Sinners (John 18:1-11) Rev. Mark A. Barber The Gospel of Mark mentions that the last thing that Jesus and the disciples did at the Last Supper was to sing a hymn. As this was the Passover meal, we know that Psalm 118 was one of the psalms that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus, Mad, Monster, Or Master? Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
     | 6,800 views

    How do you respond to Jesus? Like the Pharisees who want everything to be neat and tidy within clearly defined parameters? Like Jesus’ family who are embarrassed by him and doubt him? Or like those who followed him, even at the risk of their lives?

    How much is too much? I’m not thinking about chocolate here. That’s an easy one. No, I’m thinking about ministry effort. When do you say enough is enough? Is it OK to say “I’ve done my 40 hours this week; now I’m going to stop and have a rest”? Or should ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Bad Company Of Bad Habits

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 2, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,623 views

    Bad habits can really bring us down. We need to replace them with good habits. This sermon encourages others to do so.

    The Bible says we are to confess our sins to one another. Therefore, I am going to confess a sin of mine to you this morning. In fact, it has become a habit. I feel comfortable confessing a habit of mine to you because I suspect that all of us are subject to this habit. The habit of mine is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    This Is The Time For Stepping

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 16, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,893 views

    Can you be at the right place at the right time where God is moving, and miss receiving from God? We answer that question in this sermon.

    John 5:1-4  After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. [3] In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures – Additional References Part 9 – Isaiah, Jeremiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022
     | 1,875 views

    This posting completes the Old Testament references for the Day of the LORD. This is the time following the Rapture of the Church and covers the Tribulation and even beyond that. It will be a dreadful time of much death. Some of these descriptions are quite graphic.

    THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES – ADDITIONAL REFERENCES PART 9 – ISAIAH, JEREMIAH The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Going Beyond Human Sickness

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 22, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,742 views

    Where do you go when your mind is broken, you feel empty and without a sense of purpose, incapable of finding any joy in your life? You seek a cure from the Great Physician Jesus whose demand to deny self and follow Him is a yoke that is light in His sustaining grace and strength!

    Going Beyond Human Sickness Matthew 11:28-30, 16:21-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What do you do when you get sick? For many of us our first response is to look for an “over-the-counter” solution to see if we can find a cure for whatever ails us on our own! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Energizing Your Prayer Life

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 3, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,185 views

    We have been raised with Christ, we have a position with Christ in the heavenly‘s, we have been raised up so that in the ages to come he might show his exceeding riches of his grace and his kindness towards us in Christ Jesus!

    Energizing your Prayer Life Illus. THE STATS ON PRAYER A Newsweek poll several years ago titled "Is God Listening?" indicated that 54% of those the magazine surveyed prayed on a daily basis - 25% said they pray to God once a day and 29% more than once a day. 87% believed that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational