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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    God's Purpose In Problems

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,579 views

    Problems and trials are a normal part of life. This message seeks to give understanding as to why God permits trials to come into our lives.

    GOD’S PURPOSE IN PROBLEMS TEXT: Ps.119: 65-75 INTRO: Whether we like it or not, problems are a fact of life. It is not a matter of “if” problems come, but “when” problems come. You know, as well as I do, that even with the best of preventative measures problems still have a way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Feel Overwhelmed

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,251 views

    Jesus' mom teaches us 3 things that we need to do when we are feeling overwhelmed.

    When You Feel Overwhelmed Mother’s Day 2022 I want to start off today’s conversation, ‘When You Feel Overwhelmed,’ with some words to a song that David sang to the Lord after He had delivered David from all of his enemies including from the hand of Saul. We find it in 2 Samuel 22 (Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Avoid The Tendency To Blame Others For All Problems

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,744 views

    It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good

    1. It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contrasting Defeatist And Overcoming Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,802 views

    Too many people are succumbing to the cynicism of the postmodern mindset of defeatism. Paul writes, "Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good." (Rom. 12:21)

    Romans 12:21 - Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. Illustration:One salesman came back from a remote part of the world informing his boss that he could not sell any shoes to the people. When the supervisor asked the salesman why the people were resistant to purchasing shoes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ropehandlers

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,089 views

    everyone is important to the work of God

    Intro: when I was younger I had the lone ranger mentality, the rise and fall of every situation rested squarely on the shoulders of the leader. So I went into ministry thinking I had sole responsibility for success in every situation. Now 18 years later my thinking is exactly opposite, to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Caught In The Act!

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    What do you do when you are faced with a difficult decision? (work, home, family, friends, ethical, non ethical) What do you do when there doesn’t seem to be a clear answer?

    Caught in the Act Chapter summary. Jesus is teaching again in the temple courts when the religious leaders drag in a woman caught in the act of adultery and challenge Him to sentence her. He avoids their trap by calling on “any one of you” who is without sin to cast the first stone—and one by one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    4 Truths About Timothy Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,379 views

    Paul offers Timothy as an example of what a humble servant-leader looks like. In Philippians 2:19-24 we learn 4 key truths about this young man Timothy.

    Paul Tells Us 4 Truths About Timothy 1. Timothy’s coming is soon. – “But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly…” – Philippians 2:19 (NKJV) A. Why was Paul sending Timothy to the Philippian church? 1. To gather information on the status of the Philippians’situation. – “…when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Have A Blow Out Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,963 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Pot Holes". What do you do when things don’t go right?

    Sunday Morning August 2, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#5] WHEN YOU HAVE A BLOW OUT 1 Samuel 14:1-52 Introduction: As you drive down the road of life, occasionally you will hit a pothole really hard and you will have a “blow out”. Whether you like it or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,053 views

    There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

    The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missing The Point Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,733 views

    The Pharisees were worried about healing on the Sabbath, but missed the very work of God in their presence.

    Missing the Point Mark 3:1-6 Mark 3:1 (HCSB) Now He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a paralyzed hand. Situational Awareness - Jesus entered the temple - To direct others to God’s presence - Teaching - Revealing God’s power - A paralyzed hand - The opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Responsibility Of The Watchman Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2024
     | 1,229 views

    A challenging passage on the essential responsibility of the spiritual watchman. How does this idea apply to today?

    IN ANCIENT DAYS: There would be a watchman on the city wall to warn of impending danger. - Ezekiel 3:17. - 2 Samuel 18:24-27; 2 Kings 9:17-20. - In ancient times there was literally a watchman on the city wall, scanning the horizon for danger. When an army appeared, the quick alarm spread by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Christian Alphabet Of Values

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 4,258 views

    A Christian alphabetized list of Godly responses to hardship. How would you evaluate yourself?

    The Christian Alphabet Poem Author Unknown "We are no longer to be infants, but speaking the truth in love, let us grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ." (Eph. 4:15) A lthough things are not perfect B ecause of trial or pain C ontinue in thanksgiving D o not begin to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus On Casual Divorce Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,343 views

    Part 6 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at what Jesus says about divorce.

    Jesus On Casual Divorce Part 6 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 14, 2008 Dallas Willard writes: “Divorce, if it were rightly done, would be done as an act of love. It would be dictated by love and done for the honest good of the people involved. Such ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Time To Make An Application Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,360 views

    We can’t just listen we must act on what we hear.

    Time to make an application James 1:19-27 Last week we started a study of the book of James. The general theme that I am looking at is a Faith that Works. Last week the subject was Pure Joy. James explains to his readers then and today that trials come in spite of our faith. In James’s day ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Joy After Sorrow Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,126 views

    God provides help and grace and deliverance and justice and power and comfort in the sorrow to the other side of the disaster where His joy awaits.

    MESSAGES FROM THE PROPHETS: JOY AFTER SORROW Joel 2:20-32 #6weeksintheprophets INTRODUCTION… What are our feelings about COVID-19? (p) * Stress because of changes to routines, school schedules, and life in general. * Hostility that some people take distancing seriously and others do not. * Worry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ