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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Lessons From Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,970 views

    When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

    Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Jesus Is The Lord Of The Storm! Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,314 views

    part seven of "A purpose driven life". We were created to be like Christ even in the midst of trials.

    Mark 4:35-41 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, ?Let?s cross to the other side of the lake.? 36 He was already in the boat, so they started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon a fierce storm arose. High waves began to break into the boat until it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Faith Requires: Persist Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,610 views

    We seek God through the ups and downs of life - the trials and struggles. This means that faith requires us to PERSIST.

    What Faith Requires: Persist Mark 6:1-6 Introduction We are called to have faith in Jesus - to believe in Him, His power, His Strength, and His Presence. The life of Faith is not always easy - in fact, it is often difficult and that’s why we need the strength and presence of Christ. We are making ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,352 views

    A sermon on how we can use our pain for other’s good (Based on John Baker’s Book, "Life’s Healing Choices", chapter 8). For Celebrate Recovery

    (Mat 5:10 NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Evening Service for 5/24/200 Introduction: Have you ever heard of Lieutenant Hirro Onada? He was the last Japanese soldier to surrender after World War II. He was left on the island ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strength In Surrender: The Prayer In Gethsemane PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 845 views

    Explores Jesus' humanity, obedience, and perseverance in the face of adversity, as exemplified in His prayerful preparation in the Garden of Gethsemane.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day of gathering together in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I am thrilled to have you all here today as we gather to reflect upon the Word of God. Today, we're going to be focusing on a pivotal moment in the life of our Savior, a moment that is as ...read more

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  • Paul Davidson avatar

    Right Where God Wants Me To Be

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 7, 2020
     | 20,430 views

    As we follow where God leads us, we encounter trials and struggles, but that's part of the plan! God uses those trials to shape and mold us into the people He desires for us to become… but most importantly, so His glory can be revealed to the world!

    For the message this morning, we’re going to go back to the book of Exodus... and we’re going to look at a real historical event that will be very familiar to most of you… The crossing of the Red Sea. Since this story IS very familiar to us already, we must be careful not to just read through it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    How To Meet Trouble

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,457 views

    Trials and Troubles come our way in life. Daniel taught us how to meet them.

    HOW TO MEET TROUBLE Daniel 2:1-28 INTRO: In the course of our life we sometimes come up against major trouble. It can be with our health, our job or our family. It is usually the kind of thing that threatens to tear our family and us apart. How we meet this trouble quite often determines ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Some Good Things About Midnight

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 156 ratings
     | 42,531 views

    This sermon is too encourage those who are going through trials and tribulations which are called midnight.

    Some Good Things About Midnight And when they had laid many stripes upon them; they cast them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely: Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. And at midnight Paul and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,193 views

    God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    After The Storm

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,847 views

    A sermon to provoke people to action towards Christ after passing through a trial or storm of life.

    Intro: (reported in the Sun Sentinel) Arthur Levon Davis Jr., age 56, died on Sept 27, 2004, two days after Hurricane Jeanne swept through South Florida. The man was repairing the roof of Dixie Shoes when he fell two stories. An experienced roofer, he failed to realize the danger while working ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion/It's Only A Test

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 106 ratings
     | 26,560 views

    When trials and tribulations come your way, just remember that "It’s Only A Test!"

    Introduction: In life we are faced with difficult situations and challenges. At times it seems as though our situations are the final chapters of our lives. Our jobs pose problems for us or even our health may begin to fail us. It seems as though everything we’ve tried is not working. Well I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry Helps

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,793 views

    Here are some ministry helps based off the Word of God for those who are in the mist of a trial.

    Ministry Helps Adversity Joshua 1:9-10, “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Psalm 147: 3, “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Special ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    You're The President Of What? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,292 views

    Exposition of three truths in Acts 4:1-22 regarding the trial of the apostles before the Sanhedrin

    Text: Acts 4:1-22, Title: You’re the President of What? Date/Place: NRBC, 8/12/07, AM A. Opening illustration: John Kenneth Gailbraith, in his autobiography, A Life In Our Times, illustrates the devotion of Emily Gloria Wilson, his family’s housekeeper. It had been a wearying day, and I asked Emily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    God's Got Me Right Where He Wants Me

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on May 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,582 views

    If you feel like you’re in a trial: just know God has you there for a reason!

    God’s got me right where he wants me Jonah Bible tells us the familiar story of the ministry of the Jonah. The son of Amittai of Gath-hepher, he was a prophet of Israel who in 2 Kings 14 predicted the restoration of the ancient boundaries of the kingdom. He exercised his ministry very early in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Understanding God's Guidance Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,734 views

    Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

    Understanding God’s Guidance Series: Letting God Guide You April 10, 2005 A few months ago, I decided to read and study the book of Esther. If you’ve never read this book of the bible, Esther is the story of how God used one woman to change the fate of an entire nation. However, as I read, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan