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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Testing Times

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
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    Trials

    TESTING TIMES (1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-9) What do these countries have in common - North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Maldives, Mali, Iran, Yemen and Eritrea? The answer is, Christians suffer the worst persecution here. You might also be surprised to know that Christianity is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hurdles And The Peace Of God Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 13, 2015
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     | 7,894 views

    Part one of this two part series focuses on how we can have peace in the midst of our troubles. The example used is a track runner who runs the hurdles.

    “Hurdles And The Peace Of God…” Part 1 Scriptures: John 14:1-3; 27; Gen. 3:8-9; Mark 4:35-40; Isa. 26:3 Introduction How many of you have had a long week? How many of you have had a long 2015? This morning I want to briefly share with you from a topic of “Hurdles And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example In Resisting Satan Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025
     | 324 views

    Jesus didn’t just defeat temptation for Himself — He demonstrated how you can walk in victory. Armed with the Word. Filled with the Spirit. Anchored in your God-given identity. Temptation is inevitable — but defeat is not.

    Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example in Resisting Satan June 8, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 4:1-11 We’ve spent the last several months pulling back the veil on the enemy’s tactics — exposing his schemes, his snares, and his shadow games. Let’s be real: Satan is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Brevity And Challenges Of Human Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 10, 2025
     | 570 views

    Life is brief and full of challenges, but God has given us hope, strength, and victory through Christ. We must live wisely, trust God, and prepare for eternity.

    BREVITY AND CHALLENGES OF HUMAN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 14:1 "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Supporting Texts: Psalm 90:10, James 4:14, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:17, John 16:33 INTRODUCTION: Life on earth is short and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Some Things I Want You To Know Before I’m Gone”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 15, 2018
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    Three things to remember.

    “Some Things I want You to Know Before I’m Gone” April 15, 2018 3 John 1-4 “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    What To Do When Your World Seems To Crumble

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2009
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     | 5,588 views

    When the hardship of life comes your way, tell it to Jesus. He is our Rock.

    Intro. This has been a year of great grace. God has been good. This has been a year of turmoil, people concerned over the economy, even though we know God is in control. This year has been a year of defeat in some sense, because we have seen wicked people be elected to our high offices across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Easter: Simon Peter-Sifted Now To Strengthen Later

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 16, 2023
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     | 1,661 views

    Sifting wheat doesn't always mean using a hand-held sifter. The Lord Jesus Christ gave Peter a warning that Satan wanted to "sift" him, but gave him encouragement as well.

    Full disclosure: Sermon Central has a message of mine based on this text called “When Thou Art Converted”. This message is different, not just an edit or a rewrite. Also, this message was based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on March 12, 2023. This is not an exact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calmness In The Storm

    Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Feb 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,947 views

    Life is not a bed of roses.

    Storms will come. Everyone has their own definition of what they are going through. You may say you are going through fire,or many waters. No matter how you define your challenge allow me to call it the storm. According to the Webster dictionary a storm is a a violent disturbance of the atmosphere ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Wilson avatar

    God's Goals Vs Satan's Goals

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 16, 2013
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     | 6,718 views

    This sermon is a contrast between God's goals for the believer and the church and Satan's goals for individuals. God wants to make us like Christ, Satan wants to slowly destroy us.

    The Two Goals of the Church: 1) Reach people for Christ. 2) Grow people in Christ. Biblical basis: Matthew 28:18-20 (called the Great Commission) God's goal for You: To work in all things for our good in order to conform us to the image of his Son, Jesus Christ, Biblical basis: Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering Our Mountains

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022
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     | 10,711 views

    In a spiritual sense, a mountain can represent any obstacle that stands in the way of victory. This message looks at how to overcome the obstacles and trials that are trying to pull us down into the valley of hardship and defeat below.

    In the Christian walk we often refer to “entering the valley” and “having mountaintop experiences.” The valleys are the low points in our life, and those times in which we experience hardship and trials. King David said in Psalm 23:4, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Being Persecuted

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 2, 2022
     | 1,889 views

    Suffering may not be a common topic of conversation in our lives but suffering for the sake of Jesus, being persecuted because we follow Him, is something Jesus told us to expect.

    As we live our Christian lives there are a lot of questions that are related to the Christian Life that don't really fall into life and death categories. Questions like: what's your favorite version of the bible? How can I be a better group member? Or the BIG ALL-IMPORTANT QUESTION: if a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    How Satan Destroys The Believer

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,301 views

    Satan’s priority is to DESTROY (John 10:10). He has been destroying individuals, families, churches & nations. Don’t let him mess yours! Now what would it take Satan to make you quit on God?

    Intro: Satan’s priority is to DESTROY (John 10:10). He has been destroying individuals, families, churches & nations. Don’t let him mess yours! Now what would it take Satan to make you quit on God? To understand different areas of our lives that Satan may attack and be prepared when it happens, let ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "unshakeable - Forging Strength In The Fires Of Adversity"

    Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Jul 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,704 views

    In a world filled with challenges and trials, we are called to stand firm in our faith, finding joy and growth even in the midst of hardship.

    Focal Scripture: James 1:2-4 (CSB) "Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    God In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
     | 5,710 views

    This continues my series through the book of Acts.

    “God in the Storm” Acts 27 August 17, 2008 The opportunities are many and the temptation is strong for a preacher to take this passage and approach it from an allegorical perspective. Some pastors have done just this and posted their messages online, with titles ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Radcliff avatar

    Five Dark Valleys Of Life

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
     | 4,540 views

    Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys.

    FIVE DARK VALLEYS OF LIFE Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys. THE FIVE VALLEYS ARE: 1. The valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist