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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Standing Strong In The Face Of Difficulties

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 25, 2021
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     | 4,896 views

    We can stand strong in the face of any fearful situation. That's because we are truly rich in the grace of God.

    Have you ever been scared? I mean scared to the point that you were afraid for your life. There was a group of missionaries that were on a mission trip in London. They were in prayer walking one afternoon in an area that was full of mosques and protesters were in the streets. As they walked and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,316 views

    America has been attacked. Many Americans are filled with fear and uncertainty. How do we answer their questions, and calm their fears?

    SIGNS OF THE TIMES 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 INTRODUCTION When Westinghouse first proposed to stop a huge railroad train with air brakes he was not taken seriously. People thought he was crazy and they dismissed his claim. They said it never would happen. Yet it did! When a man by the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    The Rich Poor Church (Smyrna) Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013
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    The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. As we continue the message “The Rich Poor Church” I want to remind you that the city

    Introduction As we continue the message “The Rich Poor Church” I want to remind you that the city of Smyrna was called “The Crown City” because it was surrounded by hills that resembled a crown. It was also called “The Flower of Asia.” When the city chose a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Blessed

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,850 views

    The beatitudes: 1. Are often misinterpreted. 2. Help us to be like God. 3. Are not promises for the present, but guarantees of our future.

    We Are Blessed Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are those who have gone through a divorce. Blessed are those who cannot pay their bills and may be facing bankruptcy. Blessed are those who have just heard that they have a terminal illness. Blessed are you when you have been fired from your job. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Keys To Happiness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 29, 2017
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    The Beatitudes reveal the best keys to happiness.

    Intro How can we find true happiness? Is it found in heavenly thoughts? Goal Let us understand where true happiness comes from. Sermon Plan We will look at the beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12, keys to happiness. One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of All Comfort

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 2, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,307 views

    The comfort that we receive from God we are to give to others.

    COMFORT RECEIVED AND GIVEN Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 To go through life without trials and tribulations is truly rarer than either gold or silver. Living in a fallen world of bondage and decay one can’t help but experience times of personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conversion Of The Apostle Paul Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 5,747 views

    Talk to any genuine believer here and they’ll you the same thing about their story of conversion, God chases them down. God is coming after you.

    The Scripture is read before my sermon. Today’s Scripture But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation Not Just Participation Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021
     | 3,396 views

    in a society that believes that all people will go to heaven if they want to, we see that this is a false hope and a wrong interpretation of scripture.

    Navigation the Journey series #1 Transformation not just Participation Damascus road experience Introduction- Good morning and welcome to Rosedale! Prayer- This morning we will be starting a series called ‘Navigating the Journey.” What I hope we will see is that we only have an appointed time ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    What God Has Done To Us

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,953 views

    When it seems God is not doing anything in our difficulty, it pays to remember what He has done in our life.

    “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 3: Their Reception Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2018
     | 4,432 views

    Paul wants these fellow Christians to remember that he and his co-workers preached the Gospel to them, and they responded by believing and receiving that Gospel.

    4/21/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 3: THEIR RECEPTION OF THE GOSPEL (1Th 1:5-7) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 (NIV) 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Paradox

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,009 views

    It’s a choice...choose to enjoy the fruit of this present world, or hold out for the world to come.

    God does not see things as we see them...We need to start seeing things as God sees them. I Samuel 16:7 - 7But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Work Of The Word-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005
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     | 1,965 views

    Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. The Word of God produces an enduring work in the believer. But how is that work evidenced in the faithful? 4 evidences of work produced by the word of God in the faithful. The work of the word is evidence

    THE WORK OF THE WORD-II—1Thessalonians 2:13-16 Paul was thankful that the Thessalonian Christians accepted, believed on & appropriated God’s word. Previously.... 1:1-10—A Faith that soothes the soul 2:1-12—A Ministry that Shepherds the soul The Word of God produces an enduring work in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 55,425 views

    We are not just conquerors but more than conquerors through Christ, not just in some situations, but in all circumstances of life. The ground of this confidence is His great love for us. Therefore let us fight with an attitude of faith, and reliance.

    Believers in those times faced many trials and sufferings. They were persecuted and opposed, because of their faith in Jesus Christ. • We got to know it in history, as well as in the Scriptures. • Paul mentioned some of these difficulties in verse 35 - trouble or hardship or persecution or famine ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Behavior Becoming Of Citizens Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,278 views

    The church faced difficulty within a culture loyal to Rome. While they were subject to Roman authority, their primary responsibility was to the Sovereign Lord. We are citizens of two worlds, and our allegiance belongs to Christ. We must always honor Him.

    Behavior becoming of Citizens Philippians 1: 27-30 As Paul sought to conclude the first thoughts of his gracious letter, apparently he was reminded of the intense struggle the church in Philippi faced. Bear in mind that he and Silas had been beaten and imprisoned there. Philippi being a Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Arabian Nights

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,921 views

    Paul trained in the desert of Arabia. It was a long night in his life. He now tells about those Arabian Nights and how they helped make him who he is. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Arabian Nights Galatians 1:11-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ArabianNights.html Where did you go to seminary? Or Bible college? This question is asked often of those in ministry. What they really mean, usually, is, "What camp are you in?" Paul trained in the desert of Arabia, and I'm sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist