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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    In All Our Afflictions He Is Afflicted

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,557 views

    Making mention of the past kindnesses of the Lord.

    IN ALL OUR AFFLICTIONS HE IS AFFLICTED. Isaiah 63:7-9. When we pray for the Lord’s people today, we should remember past mercies - mercies which are ‘new every morning’ (Lamentations 3:22-23). Similarly, as we look at Biblical and subsequent Church history, we should recollect the great deeds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tears In A Bottle

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 9, 2014
     | 9,092 views

    DAVID REFLECTS ON HIS PAST EXPERIENCES.

    TEARS IN A BOTTLE OBSERVATION: THE PSALMIST DAVID REFLECTS THE STRESS HE EXPERIENCED WHEN THE PHILISTINES CAPTURED HIM IN GATH. PLACING TEARS IN A JAR WAS COMMON AMONG THE ANCIENT ROMANS AND JEWS. IT CONVEYED SEVERAL REALITIES OF LIFE EXPERIENCES. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 56:8 (NKJV) YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Not A Waste Material

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025
     | 328 views

    No matter what you have been through or how you feel, God values you deeply. You are not a waste material; you are a vessel of honour in God’s hands.

    YOU ARE NOT A WASTE MATERIAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:14, Isaiah 49:15-16, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 8:28, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Examples And Warnings

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,668 views

    Let us learn from the past and depend on God for the future.

    EXAMPLES AND WARNINGS 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Different Asian countries celebrate New Year in different dates and ways. In Vietnam, the New Year is called Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet for short. It begins between January 21 and February 19, the exact date ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Forward

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025
     | 250 views

    Life is a journey of progress, and God’s will for His children is forward movement.

    GO FORWARD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-16 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 1:6-7, Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19, Genesis 12:1-4, Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey of progress, and God’s will for His children is forward movement. In Exodus 14, the Israelites ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "If Only"

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,542 views

    Keeping your past from ruining your future

    IF ONLY! John 11 1A man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany with his sisters, Mary and Martha. 2This is the Mary who poured the expensive perfume on the Lord’s feet and wiped them with her hair. Her brother, Lazarus, was sick. 3So the two sisters sent a message to Jesus telling him, "Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    To Follow Or Not To Follow

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,778 views

    Following God has many rewards and failure to follow God is costly

    To Follow or Not to Follow Esther 4:12-17 Leadership Lesson – Official Board Meeting June 12, 2001 Key Lessons from the Decision of Esther I. Failure to Follow God Makes You No Different than Anyone Else A. This will cause you to lose out on God’s blessing 1. God wants to bless your life and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Danger!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,086 views

    A study on what professing believers ought to pursue and resulting failures if not pursued.

    I. Two Things Professing Believers are to Pursue (diokete = press after, chase after, pursue) A. Pursue Peace 1. The Importance of Peace a. Peace is essential to spiritual progress, to usefulness, and to enjoyment of the presence of Christ. b. Peace is the rhythm of our wills with Jesus’ love-will. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anchors For The Soul

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,648 views

    My life is not futile. My failures are not fatal. And my death is not final.

    ANCHORS FOR THE SOUL I Cor. 15:1-8 INTRO.- Anchors and fishing. ILL.- Two men were out fishing on Sunday morning and were feeling pretty guilty, especially since the fish weren’t biting. One said to the other, "I guess I should have stayed home and gone to church this morning." The other man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Smart Spiritually Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,151 views

    Tests of authenticity that prove the validity of Christianity and the failure of other forms of spirituality.

    A Muslim heard the good news about Jesus and decided to become a Christian. His Islamic friends asked him, “Why on earth have you done such a thing? What could possibly cause you to leave the religion you grew up with, the faith of your fathers, and turn to following Jesus?” “Well,” he replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Times For Joy

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Mar 14, 2016
     | 5,168 views

    Having Joy based on the past, future, eternity, and now.

    As we lead up to the Easter Season, I want to talk about one of the biggest paradox’s of the Christian faith. You know what a Paradox is, don’t you? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it is something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make The Best Use Of Your Time

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,654 views

    The two greatest enemies of transformation are regrets for things we did in the past, & anxiety about what will happen to us in the future. Many of us are living either in the past or in the future.

    Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. How are your priorities organized? Are you seeking love first? Money first? Kids first? Hobbies first? Churches and preachers may have told you in the past that if you don't put God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Créteur fabien avatar

    Find God When You Missed All

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,258 views

    Through the failure of Peter, we can see that our failures can transform our lives, our destinies are in its hand ! He will be able to always find us where we are!

    TROUVEZ DIEU QUAND VOUS AVEZ TOUT RATE Lecture Jean 21/ Premier Point : Ici nous retrouvons, le groupe des disciples, et un peu au centre de l’histoire, celui qui l’avait renié, j’ai nommé Pierre… Jésus est allé le chercher sur le terrain là où il l’avait déjà amené à lui, la première fois ! Là ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    My Soul Looks Back

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,992 views

    We blame failure on "social ills" and that is a factor. But most of the time we are scapegoating, when we do not have to, for Jesus has turned our failure into potential. Clifton Park Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

    There is at my house a picture I treasure. In that picture I am about three years old, and my father is holding me in his arms. You look at my father and you see that he is wearing the cap of a service station attendant. Shell Oil, it says. Nothing especially remarkable about that, except that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    How To Handle Conflict In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,291 views

    What causes conflict and how to handle it in your marriage

    Title: Handling conflict in marriage Introduction 1.We are in week 2 of a 4 week series on marriage. 2.Week 1 – We looked at God’s design for marriage A.God designed marriage to show the world the image of God “In the image of God he created them. Male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God