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  • David Parks avatar

    Confidence In Troubled Times

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
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    The World Trade Center attack has left many seeking confidence in troubled times.

    Confidence In These Troubled Times TEXT: INTRODCUTION: 1 This morning I would like to talk to you about how to have – Confidence In These Troubled Times. 2 I’m sure we can all agree that these are uncertain times. 3 We’ve lived in a nation surrounded by 2 great oceans that seemed to insolate us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Smith avatar

    Where Do You Go When Trouble Comes

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 156 ratings
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    A look at what to do when trouble comes using the promises of Psalm 91

    WHERE DO YOU GO WHEN TROUBLE COMES Text: Psalm 91:1-16 Since September 11 our world has not been the same, yes there have been other events that have effected the world but non quite like September 11. Most of us thought we were fairly safe just going about our daily life but I think the events ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral Ii

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
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    Another funeral sermon

    Funeral II John 16:31-33 INTRODUCTION: Talk about Ms. Aleeze and the peace she had about her station in life. Speak of the arrangements she made. I. The trouble we face comes only from this world A. God allows trouble because: 1. It reveals our hearts (Mt 13:1-9) 2. It is an opportunity to trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    9-11 Remembrance: Hope And Healing

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
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    A reminder that the only true hope is Jesus

    9/11 Remembrance Hope and Healing John 16:31-33 INTRODUCTION: Talk about the constant preparedness of the Marines for the physical battle, but how we hurt like everyone else spiritually. ILLUS - Story of WTC Visit: I visited my brother in Manhattan two months after the World Trade Centers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    What You Need, God Has

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
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    Jesus knew the disciples would face trials, persecution, and death. He knew they would have grief. So he comforted them. And Jesus comforts us as well when we are having problems and face grief.

    Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God Has) As I choose this passage to preach, I knew that these three verses were the three from the entire 16th chapter of John that I would concentrate on. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kelly Hudnall avatar

    Holding Onto Your Faith

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 26,729 views

    How to hold onto your faith when life hurts most.

    HOLDING ONTO YOUR FAITH When Life Hurts the Most I. Intro: When was the last time life served you a curve ball? Life has a way of doing that you know? Jesus promised in John 16:33 that we would suffer many of life’s curve balls in life. His exact words were, "in Me you have peace, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bracing For The Bad Times

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
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    How do we make it through difficulties? Not just troubles, but even tragedies? Jesus told us we would have trouble, but He also promised peace. This message discusses how that is possible.

    (This message was preached during a recent week where our family experienced the death of a close friend, and the death of a family members’ baby.) Any time tragedies and turmoils come to us, such as we have experienced this week, it sends us searching for answers. We begin to think, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Warren avatar

    Jesus' Word To Us In Light Of The Attack On America

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
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    Jesus Christ offers encouragement in this verse to all believers in times of crisis.

    Intro: The attack on America by terrorists has cause a heightened degree of uncertainty and anxiety throughout our world. During such times, we are to turn to the One Source for hope: Jesus Christ our Lord. In our text, Jesus speaks to our fears, uncertainties, and anxieties....Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Chapter 16 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,093 views

    Before the Cross, Jesus did His best to teach us those things we would need to know. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of three things: Sin, Righteousness and Judgment.

    John Chapter 16 This chapter begins with Jesus still talking about the hatred of the world! Read verse 1 “These things I have spoken to you” are the things Jesus talked about in chapter 15. Read verses 2,3 Jesus didn’t want the disciples to be offended at the things that would happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Life's Struggles Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
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    Life has tremendous pressures and trials, yet Peter had learned how to respond to release God’s power in his trials.

    1 Peter 1:10-25 VCC August 9, 1998 Handling Life’s Struggles Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) Many go through life’s struggles relying on their own power, their own resources, their own strength, but God has not designed us to go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "where Was God?"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    This sermon utilizes the tragedy of 9/11 to answer the age old question; "where was God when..?"

    “Where was God?” You’ve no doubt heard the news, the United States of America--the richest and most fortified Super Power in the entire world sustained an almost unthinkable attack. In this anonymous and brutal act of aggression, the very symbols of our vast economic wealth ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Robert Houston, Sr. avatar

    The Worst And The Best Is Yet To Come

    Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 315 ratings
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    A discussion of Jesus’ direction to believers to "Cheer Up" during tribulations.

    Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org Text: John 16:33 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles McCall avatar

    How To Overcome The Drama In Your Life

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 179 ratings
     | 39,675 views

    You don’t have to allow the dramas of the world to overtake you. You can overcome the drama that is in your life by trusting in Jesus.

    John 16:33 Topic: How to overcome the “drama in your life” There is a hip-hop singer whose name is Mary J. Blige. Mary J. Blige had a hit record last year that was entitled, “No More Drama.” In this song, “No More Drama”, Mary J. Blige talks about how tired she was from having so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Hit Me Instead!

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,212 views

    I don`t advise you to try doing what I did - only if God is prompting you!

    HIT ME INSTEAD. One evening the phone rang. It was a woman whom I had visited from time to time. She wasn`t a Christian; in fact she was very dubious about the whole business of Christianity - she couldn`t see what relevance someone who lived 2,000 years ago could possibly have to her today. I`d ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be A Vibrant Overcomer

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,328 views

    Recognize that God has made every a believer an overcomer through Christ. Paul wrote, For our sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. (Rom

    * Recognize that God has made every a believer an overcomer through Christ. Paul wrote, For our sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.  (Rom. 8:36,37) Application: Thank God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational