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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Good News Through Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,928 views

    The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.

    Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Lutheran/Biblical Mind Finds Joy In The Cross Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 16, 2017
     | 4,713 views

    We not only find joy in the cross of Christ, but also in the cross God calls us each to carry. Find out why.

    We’re smackdab in the middle of another Alberta summer. There isn’t anywhere else I’ve lived that serves up summer as well as this part of the world does. We have long hours of sunshine that stretch well into the evening letting you get more done outside. Even when temperatures reach the upper 20’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Why Is It Raining On Me? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,707 views

    The suffering of life has to be dealt with. God always has a plan.

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1  When you are going through difficult times do you feel loved by God? • How do you think you would feel if you were seeing your family being persecuted because of their faith or if you suffer persecution because of your faith in Jesus? • I know we all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Handcrafted By God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2012
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     | 9,826 views

    Is God bending, shaping, or polishing me right now? What’s my attitude: Am I thanking and praising God, or am I complaining about the process? Trials are intended not to provoke us but to prove us. See the present from the perspective of the future. Look

    Opening illustration: The Steinway piano has been preferred by keyboard masters such as Rachmaninoff, Horowitz, Cliburn, and Liszt—and for good reason. It is a skillfully crafted instrument that produces phenomenal sound. Steinway pianos are built today the same way they were 140 years ago when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Making Sense Of Life Prt 1- The Problem Of Evil

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 14, 2023
     | 1,440 views

    The existence of evil is one of the most vexing challenges a Christian—or any person for that matter, must grapple with.

    Making Sense of Life The Problem of Evil - Part 1 13 Aug 2023 When trying to reconcile the existence of a good and all-powerful God and the problem of evil, it can be a difficult conversation. One doesn’t need a Ph.D. in theology or philosophy to realize something is desperately wrong with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "If The World Hates You..."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
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     | 6,448 views

    Message discussing persecution.

    “If the World Hates You…” Various Scriptures December 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEYS’ BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Today we’re going to talk about that wonderful Christmas topic called “persecution.” November 8th was the yearly International Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    No Condition Is Permanent Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 16, 2021
     | 15,738 views

    Your current condition cannot outweigh your future glory. No condition is permanent and so are your afflictions, sufferings and disappointments.

    *OASIS EVENING WORD (OEW)* For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT *NO CONDITION IS PERMANENT* Straightaway, your current condition cannot outweigh your future glory. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Jesus Followers Guide

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Aug 28, 2010
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     | 3,917 views

    An honest look at following Jesus

    Good morning Calvary, are you ready for the word of God. We will be looking at Ephesians 3:1-13 today. As you find this passage in your Bibles I want to confess to you when I began my ministry over 28 years ago, I was clueless. I had no idea what ministry involved. I did not really know all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Yes We Have A Future

    Contributed by Norm Story on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 7,822 views

    Focus on immediate suffering, or a longer-term perspective?

    "Yes, You Do Have a Future" Isaiah 40:26-31 Romans 8:18-28 (Isaiah 40:26-31 NRSV) " Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. {27} Why do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You’re The Answer To Someone’s Prayer!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 13, 2020
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     | 14,757 views

    Now how about us? Do we know how to pray? Well, of course we do! Or do we? For example, how do we pray for Christians who are going through difficulties in life?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Luke 22:42; Romans 8:28 ILL. I heard a story recently about a missionary in Africa, named William Chalmers, who was approached by two tribal chieftains. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    To Live: Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009
     | 3,779 views

    Paul has joy even when life is hard because he focuses on Deliverance! Either your difficult times will come to an end, or you will, but it’s a win/win situation...because Paul knows Christ!

    TEXT: Philippians 1:12-30 TITLE: To LIVE: Deliverance SERIES: To Live TOPIC: Salvation OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 28, 2009 PROP.: in order to receive deliverance, you must wait for the Lord…but continue to read His word, continue with your mission, understand God’s plans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trouble Up Ahead

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 25, 2020
     | 3,100 views

    Having hope when we face the storms of life

    Trouble Up Ahead Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 25-06-2020 Sermon Outline Introduction E.M. Bounds said : “Trouble and prayer are closely related. Trouble often drives men to God in prayer, while prayer is but the voice of men in trouble.” 1 G.K. Chesterton said: “Jesus promised the disciples three ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Hines avatar

    "It Is Not Good For Man To Be Alone." Series

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,403 views

    The acronym HALT means Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired, today we will look at Loneliness.

    It is not Good that Man should be Alone! (H.A.L.T.) The dangers of Loneliness Romans 11:1-3 1I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Affliction

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,623 views

    What is affliction and how are we as followers of Jesus supposed to react to those around us who are afflicted?

    Today let’s talk about Affliction: 1) a state of pain, distress, grief or misery: 2) a cause of mental or bodily pain, as sickness, loss, calamity, or persecution. You know from your own life experiences what affliction is. If you have never experienced affliction you are a very rare ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Cracking The Hard Seedcoat Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2013
     | 4,622 views

    The hard surface of our hearts must be scarified or we cannot grow and we cannot bear fruit.

    Wednesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 3 [Preacher: You should have a bluebonnet seed or other seed and either sandpaper or vinegar.] We come to what we might call the last day of the triduum before the Great Triduum, and to the moment Church tradition calls “Spy Wednesday.” This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic