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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Rejoicing Always

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 25, 2006
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     | 5,901 views

    Trials and persecutions notwithstanding, Paul keeps the focus on rejoicing both in his life and in the church.

    REJOICING ALWAYS “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul referred to “rejoice”, “rejoiced” or “rejoicing” ten times. The church had much that tended to discourage it. It was not an affluent congregation. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Article #2 - Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,583 views

    The second in a sixteen-sermon series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. This sermon explores the incarnation and our understanding of the Divine-Human nature of Jesus.

    Article of Faith #2 - Jesus Christ Date: Sunday, June 13, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Despite the somewhat bizarre weather we’ve had of late, it appears as though Summer is finally on its way. Friday was my last day of volunteering in the school lunchroom until next fall, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Regardless Rejoicing

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    Having it all or losing it all, rejoicing in any and every situation should be a natural part of a Christian’s life.

    WE HAVE QUITE A FEW UNIQUE SAYINGS IN OUR CULTURE THAT HELP US DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A PESSIMIST AND AN OPTIMIST. SAYINGS SUCH AS “A PESSIMIST SEES THE GLASS AS HALF-EMPTY WHILE THE OPTIMIST SEES IT AS HALF FULL” OR “THE OPTIMIST IS THE ONE WHO CAN ENJOY THE SCENERY EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE TO TAKE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Being A Christian Can Be Painful! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,660 views

    We should invest ourselves in the Lord, even while suffering.

    Being A Christian Can Be Painful! (I Peter 4:12-19) 1. C. S. Lewis once remarked that “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pain; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” Today’s sermon is about suffering, trials, and stressful experiences. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Softing Of The Heart

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,874 views

    This sermon deals with softing our heart and a look at Job and see what we can learn

    The Softening of the Heart Job 23:1-17 (text v. 16) 1. Verses 1-6, Job is saying? I would come and let God know just how I feel, and He’d give me strength. 2. Verses 7-9? It was like a game of hide & seek. Job cannot sense God’s presence. Sometimes you will find yourself in some extreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "God's Shining Face” (Christmas)

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,534 views

    Jesus Christ…not just God’s shining face, but God’s shining hour!

    Biblical Text: Psalm 80:1-7 and Numbers 6:24-26 Psalm 80:1-7 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. [2] Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us. [3] Turn us again, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus' Joy Gave Him Strength

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more.

    How Jesus’ Joy Gave Him Strength by Paul Fritz John 15:10-15:11 Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Will Destroy The Veil That Veils All People

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,470 views

    The beautiful face of Jesus Christ is hidden from us or is extremely dim.

    He Will Destroy The Veil That Veils All Peoples "On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples. A feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. 7 On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, The web that is woven over all ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Lord Is My Portion Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,418 views

    Part 5 in a series on Lamentations. Jeremiah finds hope in the midst of tragedy.

    The Lord is My Portion Lamentation 3:19-39 I. Introduction A. A Bad Start 1. The Millennium and Tragedy a) The Y2K scare and the talk of the end of times – Great if you were a water salesman or a generator salesman. This shook our faith in technology. b) The Presidential election of 2000 that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To React To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:13-17

    Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17 Title: How to React to Persecution Date/Place: LSCC, 11/27/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: the persecution of the insurance companies, the suffering of the bricklayer—ill file B. Background to passage: Peter again takes up the subject of Christians being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hardest Thing In The World

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007
     | 2,055 views

    The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

    The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Jesus Meets The World Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,870 views

    Learn more about the most influential man in history from the most infulential book in history

    Based on a Sermon Preached by Adrian Warnock on 6th October 2002 at Jubilee Church QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION Ice breaker What is your name and what person in history other than Jesus do you most admire? Questions? IS Jesus really the most influential man in history? What kind of person ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    "I Thrist" Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,178 views

    examine the cry form the cross "I thirst"

    John 19:28 "I THIRST." These words were spoken by the suffering Saviour a little before he bowed his head and gave up the spirit. "I thirst." What a text for a sermon! A short one it is true, yet how comprehensive, how expressive, and how tragic! The Maker of heaven and earth with parched ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Very Jewish Messiah

    Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,073 views

    In a predominantly Gentile church, it’s easy to forget how important Jesus’ jewishness is to his mission as savior and Lord. This message explores his Jewish roots and shows how God’s purposes are fulfilled by our very Jewish messiah. Special emphasis on

    The Jesus I Never Knew: A Very Jewish Messiah Text: Matthew 26:17-30; Romans 11:17-24 November 5, 2006 Jeffrey Hayes Wildrick Today, we’re beginning a new series of messages inspired by the book, The Jesus I Never Knew, by Philip Yancy. Christians usually think they know a lot about Jesus. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On Eagle's Wings

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,135 views

    We live in a society that is plagued with a lack of sleep, low energy, discouragement, rampant depression, and a loss of joy. But hope waits for those who learn to wait upon the Lord.

    ON EAGLE’S WINGS Isaiah 40:27-31 Ask for a show of hands – keep them up! Who is tired today? How many are weary? Who is discouraged? Who has had a rough week? Who is facing a difficulty or trial that seems insurmountable? Who feels burdened today with a concern or question? Welcome to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness