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  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Trial By Fire

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 23, 2008
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     | 3,803 views

    BUILDING THINGS THAT WILL PASS THE TEST OF FIRE.

    SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 1 COR 3:9-15 TRIAL BY FIRE 1: WE WORK FOR GOD A) GOD’S HUSBANDRY- YOU ARE GOD’S FIELD B) GOD GIVES THE INCREASE C) APPLYING GOD TO OUR FIELD CAUSES IT TO GROW AND PRODUCE FRUIT 2: GOD’S BUILDING A) WE ARE GOD’S BUILDING B) WE ARE TO BUILD ONLY ON THE FOUNDATION OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Faith On Trial

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
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    We get an idea from the life of Paul as he stood before King Agrippa how to conduct ourselves when our faith is on trial in this world. 1- We must obey God’s vision 2- We must not fear accusations 3- We must present the truth of God

    INTRO.- ILL.- A judge, bored and frustrated by a lawyer’s tedious arguments, had made numerous rulings to speed the trial along. The attorney had bristled at the judge’s orders, and their tempers grew hot. Finally, frustrated with another repetition of arguments he had heard many times before, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Two On Trial

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 59 ratings
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    Passion Week: A careful examination of the text reveals there were really 2 people being tried. Not only Jesus, but also Peter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Two on Trial Matthew 26:57-75 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TwoOnTrial.html There were 2 phases to Jesus’ kangaroo court. There was the religious phase where He stood before Jewish religious leaders, and then there was the civil phase where He stood before Roman government leaders. But a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Trial Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,530 views

    Every single one of these men - Judas, Peter, The Sanhedrin, believe that they are faithful, and they appear faithful to those around them. But appearing to be spiritual, appearing to be faithful is neither spiritual nor faithful, it only appears to be.

    Jesus, an innocent man, is arrested in an olive grove and now stands ready to be condemned to death – there is no doubt about the outcome. How did it all come to this? How did it come to this, that the most theologically adept men of the day sat ready to condemn an innocent man, they sat ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sufferers On Trial Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
     | 3,187 views

    Crisis and Choice, Pt. 1

    SUFFERERS ON TRIAL (LUKE 13:1-5) On the day the terrorists struck New York and Washington D.C., I received an e-mail from a friend that hinted strongly that America was under attack for forsaking God. Two days later, Jerry Falwell commented harshly: “I really believe that the pagans, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sufferers On Trial Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
     | 2,739 views

    Friend of Sinners, Pt. 3

    SUFFERERS ON TRIAL (LUKE 13:1-5) On the day the terrorists struck New York and Washington D.C., I received an e-mail from a friend that hinted strongly that America was under attack for forsaking God. Two days later, Jerry Falwell commented harshly: “I really believe that the pagans, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Trial By Felix

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
     | 4,469 views

    Paul faces trial by the Roman authorities and appeals to Caesar.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. This week, the Presidential race officially began. The Democrats were seen heating up the airwaves and newspapers in Iowa, as the American public sees their potential voting field trimmed down somewhat. b. President Bush, on the other hand, addressed the nation in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trials And Persecutions

    Contributed by Timothy West Sr. on Aug 11, 2010
     | 4,845 views

    There are many reasons we face trials in life.

    Why Do We Face Trials I. We must all face trials and persecutions in our walk with God. A. Our trials are fiery trials  I Peter tells us that as believers there WILL be times that we will face problems, persecution, and trials of our faith!!  He compares our trials to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    Faith On Trial

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    Our faith will be tested. The question is can we stand up to the test?

    Text: Acts 5:27-32 Title: Faith on Trial Introduction: (play Perry Mason track) Raymond Burr (the eponymous attorney Perry Mason), Barbara Hale (Perry’s very capable private and proper secretary Della Street), William Hopper (Perry’s detective of choice Paul Drake), Connie Cezon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trial By Food

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012
     | 4,202 views

    These four young Jewish men were given an opportunity to remain unique or go with the flow. And God used them mightily because they remained true to their principles.

    Passage: Daniel 1:1-21 Intro: Every people, every nation, every person is faced with the same choices. 1. same choice that Adam and Eve had. 2. to listen to God and obey Him, or to listen to the liar. 3. circumstances are typically a part of that choice. 4. “what has God done for me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jason Jones avatar

    God On Trial

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 24, 2007
     | 3,256 views

    Response to the Virginia Tech Massacre dealing with the Christian response to things like this

    Text: Romans 9:14-21, Title: God on Trial, Subject: Theodicy, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: “Our God who is omnipotent is also weak in that God has imposed limitations on God’s omnipotence to give us the space to have a real autonomy” – Bishop Tutu, “The only answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ward avatar

    Trial By Fire

    Contributed by David Ward on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 154 ratings
     | 48,701 views

    BIG IDEA: In times of testing, God’s people fight fire with faith.

    “Trial By Fire” Daniel 3 INTRODUCTION: One time on a school field trip I visited Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. As the tour boat approached Fort Sumter, our teacher asked if the guides would be dressed in blue or in gray. Sumter had been a Union fort in Confederate territory ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God In Trials

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,966 views

    These three young men stood up for God, and so were used in amazing ways to impact the greatest king who ever lived. They refused to do what was convenient and safe and rather entrusted themselves to God in the face of death.

    Passage: Daniel 3:1-30 Intro: Have you ever been frustrated by your inability to bring someone to faith in Christ? 1. you share your faith, you live a transformed life, you love and serve 2. sometimes even nag and cajole!! 3. but they continue walking in the darkness, and we wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Messiah On Trial Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    Once we have honestly and objectively examined the truth about Jesus we can only come to one conclusion: He is who He said He was, the Son of God.

    Messiah On Trial Text: Matt. 26:57-68 Introduction 1. Illustration: When C.S. Lewis came to Oxford University he was an atheist. He had lost his mother at nine and the rest of his life was spent in boarding schools. But had no use or belief in God. But while at Oxford he met a man who became his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    The Trial Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 31, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,893 views

    Jesus could have said, “I AM” and you are not. And the whole crowd that came to arrest Him would have disappeared! He spoke the universe into existence, He could have spoken these soldiers out of existence. For Jesus being arrested is something that He di

    Many people call this passage the holy of holies passage. This is the time we see that Jesus is arrested and crucified. It is a time of deep grief for Jesus' disciples. READ John 18:1-3 The word Kidron may have to do with Cedar trees but the word actually means dark or black. You can read in 2 ...read more

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