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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Sweat For Pay Not Pay To Sweat

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 16, 2018
     | 3,184 views

    Has our quest to overcome the curse cursed us worse?

    Gen 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Coming home from my granddaughter's soccer game (they won), I passed by one of the gyms in town and saw a lad on his way in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Want To Be Well?

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 27, 2020
     | 6,378 views

    A message about overcoming brokenness and hurt. Moving from the past.

    Will You Be Made Well? Theme: Text: John 5:1 – 7 Introduction Before looking at the following story with regard to its practical application, I would like us to consider its theological implications, for in it we find a clear picture of the impotency of tradition and organized religion… Courson ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Word Of Praise

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2014
     | 5,074 views

    Praise is powerful! With our praise, God overcomes our foes.

    1. Eddie Rickenbacker It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking slowly and slightly stooped with a large bucket of shrimp. The sea gulls would flock to this old man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "identity Theft"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2021
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     | 4,491 views

    A sermon about the nature of temptation and how we can overcome.

    “Identity Theft” Luke 4:1-13 In Luke Chapter 4 it’s bread, power and safety. But it could be something else because the point of it isn’t the specifics of the temptations as much as it is the nature of temptation itself. We must remember that Jesus heads out into the wilderness, not on His ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jacob Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2022
     | 3,741 views

    From "Heel Grabber" to "Overcomer"

    June 18, 2022 Every story has a beginning – today we find ourselves in Genesis 25. Isaac was 40 years old when he married Rebekah. 20 years later, after much prayer, Rebekah was finally “with children”. My Jewish Bible gives us an early insight of things to come: “The children fought with ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Fool's Gold Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,178 views

    Overcome the challenges and seek after God's Wisdom

    Introduction People in hard hats working underground is what often comes to my mind when I think about how gold is mined. It is challenging work. According to what I read; it takes a long time from prospecting to mining to producing the finished product- refined gold. On the other hand, fool’s gold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Be Ignorant About The Past

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009
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     | 3,453 views

    Lent 3(C) - Do not be ignorant about the past: We learn that God’s examples warn us and God’s strength saves us.

    DO NOT BE IGNORANT ABOUT THE PAST (Outline) March 15, 2009 -- LENT 3 -- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 INTRO: Today’s text opens with the words: “I do not want you to be ignorant…” These are fighting words for most people. Ignorant is a polite word for stupid. Paul is saying that he does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 29, 2011
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     | 6,515 views

    God has saved us to be so much more than just pew sitters and church attenders.

    More than Conquerors November 27, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has saved us to be so much more than just pew sitters and church attenders. Focus Passage: Romans 8:31-39 Supplemental Passage: You are from God, little children, and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Our Balance In A Topsy Turvy World

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 20, 2009
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     | 6,543 views

    We have been given authority and power in order to become overcomers in the present circumstances. We do not need to succumb to the pressures around us but can live overcoming lives.

    Valley Grove Assembly of God May 3, 2009 Keeping Our Balance in a Topsy Turvey World Colossians 2:6-16 INTRODUCTION: There are many things that upset the apple cart in our “topsy turvy” world. One of them is the downturn in the economy with the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In Faith Through Trials And Tests Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025
     | 528 views

    This message is a reminder that faith is not just believing when things go well, but holding on to God even when everything around us seems to fall apart. Faith is the bridge that carries us from testing to testimony, from tears to triumph, and from brokenness to breakthrough.

    LIVING IN FAITH THROUGH TRIALS AND TESTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 1:6-7, Romans 5:3-5, Hebrews 11:17-19, Job 23:10, 2 Corinthians 4:17 INTRODUCTION: Life as a believer is not exempt from difficulties. Trials and tests are part of the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where I End ... Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,733 views

    In his prayer, "The Serenity Prayer," Reinhold Niebuhr makes the claim that hardship is the pathway to peace. How can that be? Come discover this wonderful truth with us.

    [This is part of a series based on The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr. This sermon deals with the "accepting hardship as a pathway to peace."] Many years ago, my dad and I got our hands on a motorcycle that had been sitting in a man’s backyard for years. It had been sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    No Matter What Your Stinking Problem Is, Get Up Again Anyway

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    We need not let hardships and difficulties keep us down, because we serve a God that can bring life from death, bringing glory to Himself.

    John 11:1-44 - No Matter What Your Stinking Problem is, Get Up Again Anyway Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Put Your Trust In A Good God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,484 views

    Despite hardship and having to run for his life, David kept his faith in a good God and prayed for deliverance. His experience can be ours too, today.

    For a believer, no ’dead end’ is really a dead end. It is so only from man’s point of view. If we believe in God, then we must believe that He can still make a way. Matt 19:26 - Jesus: "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Isa 43:19 - See, I am doing a new thing! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    Final Advice

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,191 views

    St. Paul offers Timothy some final advice before his earthly departure. Christian consistency, the ability to endure hardship, mission, and heavenly reward are discussed.

    Final Advice ILLUSTRATION: A man was on the practice golf course when the club pro brought another man out for a lesson. The pro watched the fellow swing several times and started making suggestions for improvement, but each time the pupil interrupted with his own version of what was wrong and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • John Lowe avatar

    His Joy In Suffering For Them Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2018
     | 4,897 views

    Paul suffered persecution, hardship and imprisonment for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the congregations which were under his spiritual care in Asia Minor, Greece and Rome.

    7/12/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIIA1? His Joy in Suffering for Them? (Colossians 1:24) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:24 (NIV) (Text) 1:24: Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist