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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Punishing Rod Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 27, 2022
     | 807 views

    When we merit correction or discipline, how can we or why do we grumble and complain about what type of "ROD" that God utilizes on us?

    Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:20 Now the prophet asks a second question. How can God allow such a godless nation to be allowed to bring judgment upon His children? Granted Judah has been wicked, but how can God use another wicked nation to punish them? Although this is hard to understand, Habakkuk waits on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Attitude PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,076 views

    To understand and embrace the joy in trials, the power of patience, and the strength of perseverance as they are tools for spiritual growth and maturity.

    Good morning, family! I am delighted to share with you today a message that's been heavy on my heart, a message about the Joy of Trials, the Power of Patience, and the Strength of Perseverance. Now, I know some of you are probably thinking, "Joy in trials? That sounds like a contradiction!" Well, ...read more

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    Furnace Of Affliction PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,248 views

    This sermon explores how facing life's trials can deepen our faith, help us find God's presence, and fulfill our divine purpose amidst struggles.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family, united under the banner of God's unending love. We come together, not as individuals, but as a community, bound by the shared hope of our faith. And today, we stand on the precipice of a ...read more

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    Dying To Self Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 16,713 views

    Life is to be lived for the glory of God. When a person lives out of a motive of self interest he is operating just as the world operates and experiences life accordingly. But for those who will deny the self-centered desires of their fallen nature and pu

    Dying to Self Fortifying the Foundations # 28 John 12:12-36[1] 2-15-04 Intro Video Clip “The Greatest Story Ever Told” [Ch. 22 (2:07: 47) to Ch. 23 (2:10: 36)] Does Christianity really work? Is there something to be experienced in a walk with God that is not experienced by the average human ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Glimpses Of Grace

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,369 views

    A Christian attempt to understand the tragedies of 9/11.

    Glimpses of Grace II Corinthians 12:7-10 & I Samuel 4-6 Baltimore Area Men’s Rally March 3, 2002 I live in Staten Island–which is a Borough of New York City, but I live in a unique part of NYC, probably unlike any other part of the world. It is called Travis. People ask me what is Travis ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lowered To Be Lifted Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,718 views

    "It is possible to be too big for God to use you but never too small for God to use you!"

    LOWERED TO BE LIFTED UP When Joy and I lived in Manville, NJ, we had a beautiful magnolia tree in our side yard. However, the roots were so persistent, that they grew right through the sewer pipes and caused a clog that only roto-rooter could fix. So we cut down our lovely tree, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hold On, I'm Not Done Yet!

    Contributed by Paul Davis on May 23, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 22,182 views

    This sermon highlights how one can make the best of a bad situation.

    Hold On, I’m Not Done Yet! Scripture: Job 1: 6-12 6Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD and Satan also came among them. 7And the LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Who Morn Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,423 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #2

    Americans don’t like to be unhappy. “Grey skies are going to clear up; put on a happy face.” We often live in an illusion denying reality. Jay Lenno gets paid to make people laugh. Could you imagine Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, or Dan Rather starting the evening news with the band playing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dust In The Wind

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,384 views

    Our lives are so brief, and yet so potentially impacting..

    “…you are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away…” "I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment’s gone All my dreams, pass before my eyes, a curiosity Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind. Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea All ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,319 views

    In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because we are now children of God.

    Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Victory Accomplished Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 91 ratings
     | 25,505 views

    Though it will take an eternity to reveal all that happened when Jesus Christ died on the Cross let’s briefly look at the Christ culminating His earthly work & ministry.

    JOHN 19: 28-30 THE VICTORY ACCOMPLISHED [Matthew 27: 51-52] When I approach the Cross of our Lord Jesus and attempt to understand it, I increasingly feel inadequate, baffled by a mystery so vast, so deep, so high, so wondrous, that it seems impossible to fully comprehend it. Along with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stepping Out In Faith Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,353 views

    In order to get a miracle you have to go to Jesus with your need.

    July 19, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Mark 5:21-43 Subject; Part 6 in the Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Miracle Title: Stepping Out in Faith – The Story of Two Miracles OK, Here are the facts. We have been going step by step toward receiving a miracle in your life. Everyone needs a miracle. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Resurrection Reactions

    Contributed by John White on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,890 views

    A Biblical exploration of the age old mystery and questions of immortality.

    Resurrection Reactions Once a broken man, covered with hideous and painful sores from the sole of his feet to the top of his head and adorned with sack cloth and ashes, sat mourning amid the ruins of his own household. He finds scarce comfort in his grieving from his faithless fair-weather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live As You Are Called Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,686 views

    In our lesson today, Paul teaches that Christians should retain the place in life assigned to them by the Lord.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of marriage. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Live As You Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is Controlling You? A Conditioned Stimulus?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 16, 2015
     | 6,708 views

    We love and serve each other, we influence and restrain one another, but we must become aware of the whys and motives. Control over another is a strange phenomenon; I observe many people are unaware of who is pulling their strings!Control is usually done by invoking fear!

    What Is Controlling You? A Conditioned Stimulus? By Kelly Durant 5-17-15 Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage 5:13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army