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  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Faithfully Persevering In Times Of Trial Series

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Aug 21, 2009
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    James encourages us to persevere in times of trial by choosing to have an attitude of spiritual joy, an attitude of persistent faith and an attitude of humility.

    1)Introduction a)Statements made: children don’t come with an instruction manual. b)Society says that there is no standard way to live your life. Just do it your way, make yourself happy, and according to Nike “Just Do It.” c)The Book of James however, is a Do It Yourself Guidebook on Faithfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Call This Worship?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 7, 2011
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    1) True worship is persistent, not sporadic. 2) True worship is done for others, not for oneself. 3) True worship is beneficial, not futile.

    I have a confession to make. I haven’t eaten a tasty store-bought or restaurant-made pizza since coming to Canada. The crusts are consistently too dry or too doughy. The pepperoni is too greasy and too salty. And the pizza sauce is too sweet. It’s not as bad as the pizza I had in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rising To The Challenge

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 7, 2010
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    “Christians who persist in proclaiming Christ as Truth-Incarnate risk being tarred with the brush of narrow-mindedness or even bigotry.”(Chan)

    Sermon Topic: Rising to the Challenge Sermon Text: Acts 17:16-34 (to be read during sermon) Rosa De Burca, former employee of UNICEF (1994-2003). As the Child Protection Officer she traveled with a colleague to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 1997 in an effort to help refugees who ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Our Month Of Prevailing Prayers

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020
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    Welcome you with joy to our month of prevailing prayers. People of God, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer.

    Welcome you with joy to our month of prevailing prayers. People of God, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of God's people realize. The good news is that prayer works. Whatever you are going through, whatever our nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is Jesus To You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023
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    This sermon encourages Christians to personally know Jesus, publicly proclaim Him as the Messiah, and persistently pursue a relationship with Him in their daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share the Word of God, the bread of life, and to commune with you in this sacred space we call fellowship. As we gather together under the banner of Christ's love, let's remember that we are here not ...read more

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    Reaping What We've Sown PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
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    This sermon explores the spiritual implications of sowing seeds of righteousness versus sin, emphasizing the importance of persisting in doing good for eternal rewards.

    Good morning, dear family of believers. It is always a joy to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship and to bask in the illuminating light of God's Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds towards an enriching passage from the book of Galatians, a message from the apostle Paul that ...read more

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    It's My Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to persevere in doing good, persist in prayer, and find power in perseverance, promising God's reward in due time.

    Hello, dear friends. It is always a joy to gather together in the company of fellow believers, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to immerse ourselves in the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new understanding, a new perspective ...read more

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    The Widow's Mites PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
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    This sermon encourages us to participate in God's purpose, perceive the divine in the mundane, and persist in devotion, inspired by the widow's offering in Mark 12.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, where the whispers of God's love echo in our hearts and His grace wraps us like a warm blanket on a frosty morning? We are here to delve into the depths of His Word, to seek His wisdom, and to ...read more

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    It's Too Soon To Quit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
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     | 672 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persist in faith and trust in God's promises, despite life's trials, drawing strength from the Word of God.

    Good morning, beloved. I stand before you today with a heart full of hope and a message brimming with encouragement. We gather in this sacred space, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and grace. In the midst of our everyday trials and ...read more

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    Keep Going PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
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    This sermon encourages perseverance in doing good, emphasizing that persistence and positivity will yield divine rewards, even if progress seems slow or insignificant.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's such a joy and a blessing to be standing here before you, sharing God's word and His love with each and every one of you. We are, each of us, part of a divine tapestry, woven together by the hand of God, and bound together by the threads of His love and ...read more

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    Praying In The Belly

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,772 views

    Description – The fourth message in the 2010 Lenten series

    (Slide 1) This morning I begin with a desire to hear from you. In a moment, I am going to ask you a series of questions and all that I want you to do is to do is raise your hands to “yes” or “no” ask I them, ok? Ready? Here we go! (1A)Question 1: Did you pray last week? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sound - Pt. 4 - Sound Barriers Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 26, 2013
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     | 8,444 views

    We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?

    Sound Pt. 4 – Sound Barriers If you have been here the last 3 weeks then you are surely becoming convinced that there is power in sound. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and that is probably true. However, as powerful as sight is sound rivals its impact. You simply change the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unusual And Unstoppable Prayer

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 22, 2020
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    Keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

    Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” But then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Asking And Asking Again

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 20, 2009
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    Persistent prayer is commanded to us by Christ. If even the unjust judge will respond to it for bad reasons, how much more will the Father respond for good ones?

    Asking and asking again Luke 18:1-8 What is your prayer life like? How long can you pray without stopping? I am not talking about standard written or memorized prayers, I am talking about speaking with God concerning what is on your heart and working to remember everything that should be prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Keep Praying For Justice Against Your Adversary

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 25, 2010
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    The platitude, 'Just keep praying,' seldom helps us in our struggle to persist in prayer. What encourage does the parable of the unjust judge give?

    Text: Luke 18:1-8 Theme: Keep Praying for Justice against Your Adversary Season: Pentecost 22c Date: October 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Keep-Praying-for-Justice-against-Your-Adversary-Luke18_1-8.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran