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  • Greg Nance avatar

    How Hardships Work For Good

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 25, 2013
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    Acts 5 gives us two cases where the church faced hardship. One was internal and the other was external. Both were used by God for the good of the church. How can that happen for us today?

    (Read Acts 5 with slides) What does it take to ruin a church? What does it take to stop God? Acts 5 gives us two stories about threats to the church, one from the inside and the other from the outside. First. The threat from the inside produced two deaths and great fear upon the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When A Curse Is Made A Blessing

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013
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     | 5,965 views

    All things become new in Christ; old things, bad things, horrible things all pass away. Jesus makes curses in our past blessings by drowning them in His precious blood!

    Quotes: “We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty.” -Winston Churchill "It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." -Eleanor Roosevelt “God doesn't bless us just to make us happy; He blesses us to make us a blessing.” ― Warren W. Wiersbe Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's 1st Missionary Journey Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 27, 2023
     | 1,515 views

    We begin in Syrian Antioch. There we find Barnabas and Saul worshipping with other believers. The Holy Spirit instructed the congregation to set Barnabas and Saul aside for a special work.

    October 28, 2023 Prologue • Acts 11:19-30 - Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. Some men from Cyprus and Cyrene went to Antioch and also told the Greeks good news about ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Battle For Your Heart

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Nov 20, 2024
     | 676 views

    We will say sometimes lets get to the heart of the problem… but sometimes the problem is the Heart.

    The Battle for Your Heart Text: Matthew 13:3-9 Matthew 13:18-23 Intro: We will say sometimes lets get to the heart of the problem… but sometimes the problem is the Heart. Why is it that some people’s lives change after one sermon, and others don’t seem to change at all? Why is it as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Suffering + Joy + Poverty = Wealth

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 9, 2025
     | 298 views

    Sermon about giving based on the example of the Macedonians

    Background to passage: this is the beginning of a section composed of two chapters that deal heavily with giving. The two things we have to know is that the offering was supposed to go to the church in Jerusalem for relief from poverty, persecution, and famine; also that many Mediterranean churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Of Good Cheer: I Have Overcome

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 27, 2025
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     | 1,119 views

    The Lord Jesus informed His disciples of the Tribulation they will experience in the world, but assured them victory all through them.

    Be of Good Cheer: I have Overcome Study Text: John 16:33 Introduction: This Scriptural verse emphasizes the importance of a believer in Christ to maintain a positive and hopeful outlook, even in the face of adversity. This is because Christ has overcome the world and He is always present to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Under Fire – Attacks On Christians In The U.s.

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 13, 2025
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     | 1,059 views

    In recent days, America has been shaken by the assassination of Christian leader Charlie Kirk. Following Jesus publicly will invite spiritual resistance, but the Church must face hostility with truth, holiness, and courageous love.

    Faith Under Fire – Attacks on Christians in the U.S. Text: John 15:18–20; 1 Peter 4:12–14; Romans 12:21 (KJV) John 15:18-20 (KJV) If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Strength In Weakness: Embracing God’s Power In Our Frailty Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 25, 2026
     | 35 views

    The Christian life contains a profound paradox: strength is found not in self-reliance, but in surrender; not in achievement, but in humility; not in boasting, but in admitting our weakness

    Title: Strength in Weakness: Embracing God’s Power in Our Frailty Text: 2 Corinthians 12:10 “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Introduction: The Christian life contains a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Empowerment PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 2,685 views

    God not only calls us to be His witnesses but also empowers us through the Holy Spirit to fulfill this mission, and we should audaciously rely on His strength rather than our own.

    Good morning, family! We've gathered here today to delve into a powerful message from the book of Acts - about God's mighty power, our empowerment, and the ultimate source of our strength. Now, let's take a look at the scripture: Acts 1:8, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on ...read more

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    You Are Chosen PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,454 views

    Emphasize the profound nature of God's love for us, reminding us that we are chosen by Him and called to respond to His love by praising, reverencing, and following Him.

    Good morning, family! I trust you're all feeling blessed today. Today we're diving into some powerful passages of Scripture that remind us not only of our identity in Christ, but the profound nature of God's love for us. Yeah, you got that right. He chose us! We'll be looking at 1 Peter 2:9-10, ...read more

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    All For One PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 762 views

    This sermon explores the depth of God's love, the power of Jesus' intercession, and the assurance of our eternal security, emphasizing that nothing can separate us from God's love.

    Good morning, family! Today we're going to dive into the deep waters of God's amazing love, the unmatched power of Jesus' intercession, and the assurance of our eternal security. We're basing our sermon on Romans 8:34-39, a passage that is rich with hope and promise. Let me read it for you: "Who is ...read more

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    Going Through The Storms Of Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,186 views

    This sermon aims to explore and understand the depth of God's unconditional love, the power of faith, and the strength of hope as expressed in Romans 8:31-39.

    Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to be diving deep into the heart of Romans 8, a passage that shines a powerful light on God's unconditional love, the power of faith, and the strength of hope. The great Christian author, C.S. Lewis, once said, "Though our ...read more

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    Fear Not, For You Are Valuable PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,043 views

    Trust in God's provision, recognize our worth in His eyes, and courageously live fearlessly for Him, even in the face of opposition and challenges.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be diving into a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that will encourage and challenge us. As we begin, let's remember these words from Max Lucado: "Meet your fears with faith." With that thought in mind, let's turn our attention to Matthew 10:24-39: [Read ...read more

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    Promises Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,023 views

    This sermon encourages embracing God's promises in Scripture as a source of strength and hope, especially during times of weakness and hardship.

    Good morning, beloved friends. I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a message brimming with hope. Today, we are going to wrap ourselves in the warm, comforting blanket of God's promises, as revealed in His Word. We are going to bask in the glow of His assurances, as they are ...read more

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    This Gospel

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,512 views

    THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

    THIS GOSPEL HEBREWS 2:1-3 INTRODUCTION: THE WAY TO SALVATION IS NOT THROUGH THE PHILOSOPHICAL TEACHINGS OF PLATO, SOCRATES, OR ARISTOTLE. NOR IS THE WAY TO SALVATION ROOTED IN THE POLITICAL CONCEPTS OF CAPITOL HILL. FOR YEARS, MILLIONS HAVE TRIED TO COME TO CHRIST BY MANY MEANS. HOWEVER, MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist