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  • David Henderson avatar

    "What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013
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     | 11,999 views

    All of us will face trials. Ironside said, "be careful you do not allow your trials to be wasted on you."

    The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometimes prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Timing Is Everything

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
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     | 14,883 views

    Timing is everything so we must understand that we cannot waste our time but use it to make a difference for eternity.

    Unity Baccalaureate - Sunday Eve. May 20th Class motto for the Unity senior class of 2007: We laughed until we had to cry, We loved right to our last goodbye but over the years we will recall for just one moment, we had it all. As I read your class motto the concept of time raced through my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soul Scrubbing

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 8, 2018
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    Lent gives us an opportunity to do some soul scrubbing/soul polishing. Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect, reevaluate and allow the Holy Spirit an opportunity to do some spiritual transformation in our lives!

    Scripture: John 2:13-22 (Call to Worship - Psalm 19:7-14) Theme: Soul Scrubbing/Soul Polishing Lent gives us an opportunity to do some soul scrubbing/soul polishing. Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect, reevaluate and allow the Holy Spirit an opportunity to do some spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "slavery To Sin"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2023
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     | 1,801 views

    An opportunity to turn back to the God who awaits you.

    “Sold as Slaves to Sin” John 1:29 It doesn’t seem like we hear people talk much about sin anymore. I know it can be a downer of a subject, and we don’t want to over-dwell on it, but we certainly don’t want to pretend it doesn’t exist. I know it exists in my heart, in my life. I know I have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Amazing Prayer” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,343 views

    PRAYER...our opportunity to talk with the Creator.

    Who do you pray for? What grabs your heart in prayer? • Is there a social concern that you’re passionate about? • A ministry direction you’re faithful & fervent in supporting? • Do friends fill up your prayer list? Have a few enemies on it? • Ever pray for governmental leaders? The military in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing The Hard Realities Of Life!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,932 views

    Life's difficulties are often disguised opportunities.

    Introduction: Long days of chill had passed when many parts of the world were filled with raucous cheering and strident reveling to celebrate, once again, the best yet conclusive events of the past year – Christmas and New Year. A plethora of jolly greetings filled the air – at homes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is It Worth The Risk?

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,632 views

    Are we making the most of our opportunities?

    IS IT WORTH THE RISK? A guy was talking to his pastor about talents, abilities and natural gifts one morning. He said, “Pastor, I think I have only one talent.” The pastor asked, “What’s your talent? The man said, "I believe I have the gift of criticism." The pastor replied, "Then maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006
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     | 5,285 views

    Opportunities - and how we face them

    www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#6 - Philadelphia March 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts QUICK RECAP… Ephesus: Return to the first love Smyrna: Endure through Suffering Pergamum: Remain True to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Gospel-Centric Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 4, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,012 views

    Look at every situation as a gospel opportunity.

    Becoming Gospel-Centric Acts 3:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2019 Play IDOP video Today we’re giving attention to the persecuted church. Let’s pray the persecuted will… 1. Sense God’s presence (Heb. 13:5) 2. Know the greater body of Christ is praying for them (2 Tim. 1:3) 3. Experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grandparents Day

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2023
     | 4,762 views

    Grandparents have a unique opportunity with their grandchildren.

    Today is National Grandparents Day. Let me tell you a story. One day, Grandpa Henry sat in the park with another old man. Henry discovered that his seventy-five-year-old friend had just married a twenty-five-year-old woman. Grandpa Henry was amazed. "Your wife must be beautiful,” he said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of A New Beginning Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025
     | 569 views

    A new beginning is not just about starting over, but starting afresh with God’s grace, direction, and power. When God initiates a new beginning in someone’s life, He brings clarity, hope, and transformation.

    THE POWER OF A NEW BEGINNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22-23; Genesis 1:1-3; Joel 2:25; Revelation 21:5; 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons, and every season comes with opportunities for a new beginning. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Doors Shut, God Creates New Ones

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 379 views

    When a door is closed in your face, God is already fashioning another way, often greater than what you initially hoped for. He is the Master of breakthroughs and the God who opens doors that no man can shut.

    WHEN DOORS SHUT, GOD CREATES NEW ONES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Acts 16:6-10, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with moments when it seems like every door of opportunity, progress, or blessing has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Williams avatar

    The Greater Blessing - Genesis 15 Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024
     | 596 views

    Life is filled with choices and opportunities. How do we know which choices to make and what opportunities are from God or not?

    Last week we studied the passage in Genesis 13:3-18 where we saw that Abram and Lot were prospering, so much so that they needed to expand their territory and go their separate ways. Throughout this transition, Abram stayed close to God and learned to settle things God’s way. Lot on other hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power To Crush The Yoke Of Delay

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 25, 2025
     | 1,402 views

    God is the author of divine acceleration, and He can restore wasted years and bring long-awaited promises to fulfillment in record time.

    POWER TO CRUSH THE YOKE OF DELAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 10:27 – “And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christian Response To Sin

    Contributed by Doug Sanders on Jan 8, 2011
     | 4,190 views

    As Christian we have wasted to much time in our sin. The very thing that our Savior died for.

    Christian Response to Sin 1 Peter 4:1 - 3 (NKJV) 1Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist