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  • The Tests Of Provety & Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,461 views

    Tests are common to life. Having discussed the testings of faith & the resources needed to meet them, he now introduces two of the most common examples of testing: the test of poverty & the test of prosperity.

    JAMES 1:9-11 THE TESTS OF POVERTY AND PROSPERITY [Luke 16: 20-31] Tests are common to life. James having discussed the testings of faith (2-4) and the resources needed to meet them (5-8) now introduces two of the most common examples of testing: the test of poverty (1:9) and the test of ...read more

  • Walking On Water, But There Is Much More To This Miracle.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,643 views

    There is much more to the miracle of Jesus walking on the water. It is story of how our lives are determined and directed by God; a story preparing us to meet with him in all eternity.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th August 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). 1 Kings 19:9-18 Psalm 85:8-13 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

  • Frequently Asked Question

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,841 views

    The answer to Job’s anguished question of "Why?" does not come in words but in presence.

    I met Janet at a party, several years ago, the kind of combination business/social gathering where people talk shop, and network, and make superficial small talk. It’s the sort of event I usually avoid if at all possible, but of course it wasn’t always possible. Anyway, for some reason Janet ...read more

  • Facing The Giants Series

    Contributed by Chris Carter on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,200 views

    We will face battles in life but how you face them will dictate victory or failure.

    “Facing the Giants” Duet 9:1-6 -Luke 6:46-49 (NLT) 46 “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? 47 I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. 48 It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays ...read more

  • Expect Trials Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,005 views

    We can expect trials because we live in a fallen world. We can expect some of our difficulties to originate from God Himself, and we will bring hardship upon ourselves because we are not perfect.

    Expect Trials Faith Expectations Part 5 06/01/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably true ...read more

  • Living While Dying Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,489 views

    By remaining faithful even in the face of tribulation, we prove the genuineness of our faith and can be assured of eternal life, even in the face of physical death.

    I’d like to begin this morning by reading a portion of an article from the January 2008 issue of “Christianity Today” titled “A Victorious Family.” [Read first part of article]. We’ll come back and finish this account of Necati and Semse a little later, but ...read more

  • What To Do When Your Breakthrough Does Not Come Through

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 31 ratings
     | 50,969 views

    There are times when you expect a breakthrough to occur in your life, but it don’t happen. So, what are we to do when our breakthroughs don’t happen?

    Genesis 40:9-15, 20-21, 23 Topic: What to do when your breakthrough don’t come through In these passage of scriptures of Genesis 40-41, we read about a man named Joseph. Joseph was one of the 12 sons of Jacob; in matter of fact, Joseph was the 11th son of Jacob(Israel). Joseph was the favorite ...read more

  • In Times Like These (A Message Of Encouragement)

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 20, 2010
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     | 34,763 views

    Paul had set the example of joyfulness in difficult times. In prison, after beatings, Paul and Silas had sung praises. Now, in the difficult times of their life, Paul gives advice for believers in difficult times.

    In Times Like These: A Message of Encouragement Philippians 4:1-8 Calvary Baptist Church October 19, 2008 INTRODUCTION • The church at Philippi had fallen on difficult times. APPLY! – We are in difficult times! (The economy, the election) • The story of the founding of this church may be read in ...read more

  • How To Use The Rest Areas Of Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    When the storms of life have calmed and God has brought us into the rest area to refresh, we need to make sure we use it to our advantage before heading into the next valley.

    Following In the Footsteps of Faith How to Use the Rest Areas of Life Genesis 21:33-34 Intro: There are times in life that are simply difficult to tolerate! There are battles to fight, valleys to cross, long nights to endure and storms that must be weathered. All you have to do is read the story of ...read more

  • "The Wind In Our Face"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,855 views

    Three things to do when the storms of life come.

    “The Wind in our Face” April 26, 2009 Hebrews 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14 “Well, the snow is just about melted off of Black Butte. The old timers in this area keep a watch on the conditions on Black Butte to determine when they can plant or not. Last week, with the temperatures in the mid 80’s, a ...read more

  • Defiled By The World (Preventable? Response?) Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,115 views

    What God wants us to do now is totally depend on Jesus Christ to show the world that Jesus already won all the battles!

    Is there sin in the world? Sin is anything that does not line up with a Holy God! Specifically, where do we see sin in this world we live in?? We are confronted with sin everyday, aren’t we? Jesus prayed to God the Father in John 17, “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that ...read more

  • A Sermon About Grumbling

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,605 views

    A sermon for Pentecost 12B preached 8/31/2003 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa (LCMS).

    I think that it may be a safe assumption to make that when you all came here this evening, you didn’t expect to hear a sermon about grumbling. If you did, boy, someone must have let my secret out of the bag or you hacked into my computer or something……But, in all seriousness, we are confronted ...read more

  • Surviving The Terrible T's Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,409 views

    First in a Summer series on the book of James

    In elementary school we took a field trip to the Richmond Auditorium. I don’t know who was leading the orchestra but one of the things they did was to introduce us to the idea of "musical themes" via Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Musical themes are those repetitious melodies that mark the ...read more

  • The Product Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 20, 2009
     | 3,881 views

    A devotional encouraging God’s people to Prayer.

    The Product of Pentecost Acts 4:1-31 * For the last 2 weeks we have been called to powerful prayer by God’s word. We began the journey in Acts 1 as they prayed for 10 days after the ascension of Jesus. We reviewed the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost and my prayer was and is, “Lord, do it again ...read more

  • Keeping The Faith

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,295 views

    How to weather doubt, discouragement, and hardships.

    Keeping the Faith ILLUS: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside ...read more