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  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    God's Grace Amidst Life's Pain

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,738 views

    We find that the trials and the sufferings of life refine and prepare us to take flight for the glory of God.

    [Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to II Corinthians chapter twelve. I would like to thank each and every one for all of the calls, cards, emails, flowers, and, most of all, prayers surrounding the event of my brother’s death. Your efforts were a tremendous blessing to me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    The Misery Of Suffering: When Life Seems Unfair

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,467 views

    God will help us during the misery of suffering when life seems so unfair if we rely on and trust Jesus as our Savior in every experience of life.

    THE MISERY OF SUFFERING: WHEN LIFE SEEMS UNFAIR --Job 2:1-13 Proposition: God will help us during the misery of suffering when life seems so unfair if we rely on and trust Jesus as our Savior in every experience of life. Objective: My purpose is to see God’s people realize that God always does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Stand Up

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009
     | 7,164 views

    Trials are a common part of the Christian life, but not one that we should allow to rule us. This portion of Thessalonians gives us insight into how we can stand up against the trials that come our way.

    Stand Up 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Intro Before a child can walk, he must learn to stand. Usually the father and mother teach the child to stand and then to walk. Paul was the “spiritual parent” to these believers, but he had been forced to leave Thessalonica. How, then, could he help these young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,119 views

    A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

    Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    It's Going To Take More Than That

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 58,017 views

    No matter how things may look God is still with us -- In the midst of TROUBLES – STORMS – TRIALS - of every sort we need to be aware that God is still with us and that He is still in control.

    TITLE: IT’S GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN THAT SCRIPTURE: ACTS 27:1 / 27:9-11 / 27:14-19 / 27:27-31 / 27:37-44 / 28:1-6 It is important to understand that in all of our lives, God has an amazing assignment on us. With that assignment also comes anointing. It is an anointing that sustains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Troubles Come Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 29, 2013
     | 6,000 views

    So let me get this straight James... I am to 'rejoice' when troubles come my way?

    A Study of the Letter of James James 1:1-8 August 21, 2013 Last week we learned a little about the background and history of the book of James. During this past week I asked you to read the ENTIRE book of James once every day… how many did that? Tonight we are going to begin our study in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vineyard Worker’s Complaint

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2016
     | 12,262 views

    Workers hired at different times of day. Represent? 1. Time they were saved? 2. Amount of 'heat' they took? 3. Proportion of Loss? 4. Amount of Work they did? We complain God isn't being fair. God responds that He knows what's best!

    THE VINEYARD WORKER’S COMPLAINT Mt. 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The salesman 1. Morris applied for a job at MEN’S WEARHOUSE. During his interview, Ben, the personnel manager asked him, "Where did you last work?" 2. "Joseph A Bank," replied Morris, proudly. "And how long did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Tools We Need To Make It Through Times Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 25, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,129 views

    This message deals with four tools we can use from the book of James to get us through times of trial and persecution.

    FOUR TOOLS WE NEED TO MAKE IT THROUGH TIMES OF TRIAL JAMES 1:1-8 JAMES, A SERVANT OF GOD AND OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, TO THE TWELVE TRIBES SCATTERED AMONG THE NATIONS: GREETINGS. 2  CONSIDER IT PURE JOY, MY BROTHERS, WHENEVER YOU FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS, 3  BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT THE TESTING OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joshua Neal avatar

    "rowing Through Life" Series

    Contributed by Joshua Neal on Nov 22, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    Anyone who has lived understands that in life there are hinderances and obstacles. Many of us have faced hinderances and have often wondered if Jesus recognizes where we are and what we have to deal with. The disciples are rowing and are hindered by a wave as Jesus passed was passing them by.

    “ROWING THROUGH LIFE” Mark 6:45-52 intro: Famous Painting = Under the Wave off Kanagawa, about 1830–31, Katsushika Hokusai. Woodblock print (nishiki-e) in Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection, Museum ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lloyd John Ogilvie avatar

    Triumph In Trying Times: Antidotes To Losing Heart

    Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,526 views

    A sermon to give support and strength to those struggling in difficult times.

    Life has its trying times times. Some would say we have more than our share right now. Life is not easy. We only go round once. And for most it’s no merry-go-round ride, but a difficult, bumpy journey. People pressures get us down; problems pile up; worries and anxieties persist. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rising From Life's Difficulties

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,972 views

    Everyone faces tough times and trials. Too many times the answers we here are trite or condescending. But in the story of Lazarus we can find the meaningful truths that will allow us to rise from the difficulties of life.

    Rising From Life’s Difficulties Text: John 11:1-46 I. Introduction Illustration: Walking Dead – Hershel Greene -I can't profess to understand God's plan, Christ promised the resurrection of the dead. I just thought he had something a little different in mind. Are things not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "recycling Our Pain" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
     | 2,523 views

    Our scripture for today falls into this category of verses I don’t understand when I first read them. Here it is. Happy are those who are persecuted.

    “Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If your right eye offends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cramer avatar

    Calming The Storms In Life Through Faith. Mark 4:35-41

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,339 views

    A message about how to weather and overcome the storms that come along in life.

    Calming the Storms in Life Through faith. Stand with me, hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,243 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love, the healing nature of celebration, and overcoming fear through faith, as guided by Luke 15:1-10. Key

    Good morning, dear family of faith. I greet you all with the warmest of welcomes and a heart full of love, eager to share the divine message that has been placed upon my heart. Our gathering today, under the magnificent banner of God's grace, is a testament to our shared belief in the ...read more

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    Breaking Off From Your Limitations

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 165,344 views

    A believer can succeed without limitations if he decide to and he is determined through the strength of God, and he can refuse the distractions from the kingdom of darkness.

    BREAKING OFF FROM YOUR LIMITATION Study Text: 2 Kings 6: 1 – 7 2Ki 6:1 THE SONS of the prophets said to Elisha, Look now, the place where we live before you is too small for us. 2Ki 6:2 Let us go to the Jordan, and each man get there a [house] beam; and let us make us a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal