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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Strength In Weakness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,311 views

    God does not promise nations or his children a charmed life, but he does prmise to give us strength, be with us in the struggle, and see us safe to the other side.

    2 Corinthians 12:2-10 “Strength in Weakness” INTRODUCTION “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” We have all heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Exodus 16 - I Don’t Recall Grumbling Being A Fruit Of The Holy Spirit! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,083 views

    I like Moses response to people who grumble. "Your grumblings are not against us but against the Lord." That’s calling it like it is! Grumble for be grateful but grumbling is not one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit!

    Exodus 16 - New and Fresh Every Morning! I don’t think I have ever been tested in my trust concerning food. I have always had enough. I have never been without. Julie was away recently in Sydney for a brief time and the food ran out, but all I had to do was to go to the shop and buy some more. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful Wounds

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,942 views

    God is working through everything that happens in the lives of those who love Him to help us become more like Jesus.

    Faithful Wounds Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend…. [NIV: Wounds from a friend can be trusted….] Romans 8:28-29 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It’s Friday But Sunday’s A Comin

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 62,715 views

    This is an Easter Sermon based on a message I once heard Dr. Anthony Campolo preach.

    Introduction: What a difference a few days make. This time of the year a few days can make a big difference. It can be 75 or 80 degrees on one day and a couple of days later it could be in the 30’s or 40’s. On January 19th, 2008 President George W. Bush was the leader of the Free World and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing Patience

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 14, 2010
     | 7,281 views

    The Bible tells us many ways we can practice the spiritual fruit of patience, this sermon deals with three tings we must do in order to display the fuit of patience.

    PRACTICING PATIENCE (All me sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Many times I pray for Wisdom - to understand my teenagers; Love - to forgive them; Patience - for their mood swings; Because, Lord if I pray for Strength, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trials Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 22, 2011
     | 6,518 views

    A study of the book James

    James 1:1-2-James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not All Bad!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,573 views

    Sometimes when we look at certain Bible passages we get the feeling that only suffering and persecution awaits the true believer in Jesus. Nothing could be further from the truth! Even in the midst of trials we can have joy and peace and hope! PTL!!

    1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (Please look up this Scripture as we will read it in a few minutes) As I was thinking of last weeks sermon we had spoken about the death of James, the brother of John and the miraculous deliverance of Peter from prison and of the fact that there is a great wave of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Benefit From Trials Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,948 views

    Suffering trials is a strange place to find anyone rejoicing, yet that is the surprising instruction of God for us in Christ.

    At the heart of the gospel is the amazing truth of how God is willing to suffer to redeem us. Jesus experienced firsthand the greatest human trial imaginable. He endured being betrayed by on of the 12 apostles, deserted by all his closest friends and followers, falsely accused, being mocked and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking On Dry Land

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,195 views

    What are we to do in the storms of life? Sometimes God doesn’t bring us out... He brings us THROUGH!

    Walking On Dry Ground Exodus 14:10-18 There is no such thing as a life that is filled with rainbows and never has a cloud or even a storm. As a matter of fact… you have to endure a few clouds and storms to have a rainbow. This morning I want to talk to you about the rainbows and clouds and I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,778 views

    We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

    Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bring It On

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    Too often, we run from challenges. Yet the people we love to read about in the Bible are impressive because they battled challenges. If God sends you on stony paths, He will provide you with strong shoes.

    Opening illustration: A TV program on the History Channel featured the world’s most extreme airports. The one that caught my attention is no longer open, but it is one I had flown into. I agree that Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport was definitely a thrill ride for passengers and surely a challenge for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Tragedy Strikes Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,523 views

    How to deal with tragedy when it hits. Used these scriptures to explain the school shootings and what to do.

    Title: When Tragedy Strikes Theme: How to react when tragedy strikes. Text: Psalms 46 Link to worldwide school shootings http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0777958.html Introduction Please turn in your Bibles to Psalm 46. This song was written in the context of problems, stress, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    From Bitter And Better I Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
     | 6,294 views

    Trouble will make you better if you do not allow it to make you bitter.

    From Bitter And Better Exodus 1:11-14 11 Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses. 12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 3: Their Reception Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2018
     | 4,348 views

    Paul wants these fellow Christians to remember that he and his co-workers preached the Gospel to them, and they responded by believing and receiving that Gospel.

    4/21/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 3: THEIR RECEPTION OF THE GOSPEL (1Th 1:5-7) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 (NIV) 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pain To Promise Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 17, 2012
     | 9,292 views

    Christmas reminds us that God turns pain into a promise

    PAIN INTO PROMISE – How God turns suffering into promise. Have you been disappointed at Christmas? Luke 2:35 A SWORD WILL PIERCE YOUR HEART – Why does Luke skip the pain? Because that was temporary - not part of the goal Praise in Pain - "Glory to God" – the focus is on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal