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  • Rodney Fry avatar

    An Important Duty

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 29, 2016
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    No exercise so important let so often commanded – yet so neglected. It is the procurer of all blessing to averter of dangers the solace in trials --- therefore pray

    Sermon An Important Duty I Timothy 2:1 Prayer – No exercise so important let so often commanded – yet so neglected. It is the procurer of all blessing to averter of dangers the solace in trials --- therefore pray I. First of All a. First in point of the time – Seek ye First i. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Strengthens

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2025
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    Jesus is the source of our strength. Whether we are weak, facing battles, enduring trials, serving in ministry, or running the race of faith, His strength is available to us.

    JESUS STRENGTHENS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." – Philippians 4:13 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Psalm 27:1, Ephesians 6:10, Colossians 1:11 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of challenges that can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    That I May Know Him (3) - The Fellowship Of Christ's Suffering Series

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 27, 2024
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    Jesus suffered the ignominy of dying on the cross for the sin of mankind. The riches of the cross is laced with trials and persecutions. Every believer must carry his/her cross daily.

    TEXT: Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death." CHRIST SUFFERED FOR YOU Suffering is not pleasant but sometimes necessary to ascend to the seat of glory. Christ had to suffer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Still And Know

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2023
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    It is against human nature to stand still when trials, problems and panic attacks are crushing us. Faith says I will trust God's plans.

    BE STILL --- STAND STILL --- STAND FIRM By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part lesson) STAND STILL: waiting patiently, a condition or situation with no movement, not give up, hold on, continue, no rush, to be patient. DO WE REALLY TRUST GOD KNOWS HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith Works! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2017
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    Use your faith to serve. Then use your works to show that your faith is real. It will save you from a debilitating despair in the midst of your own trials.

    A state trooper was parked on the side of the road, waiting to catch speeding drivers, when he saw a car puttering along at 22 mph. Knowing that a slow driver is just as dangerous as a speeder, the state trooper turned on his lights and pulled the car over. As he approached the vehicle, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Delivered From Foundational Bondage PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the concept of foundational bondage as depicted in Psalm 11:3, and how through God's deliverance, we can overcome trials and live in the freedom He offers.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we delve deep into the heart of the book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 11:3: When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do? This verse speaks to a reality many of us grapple with - the reality of foundational bondage - and it asks us ...read more

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    Delivered PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    No matter the trials or snares we face, we can find freedom and deliverance through God's love and mercy, and we should express our gratitude for this.

    Good morning, church family! Today we’re going to dive into a message from Psalm 124:7. It’s a message about God's deliverance, the enemy's captivity, and our gratitude. As Christian author Joyce Meyer once wrote, "God wants you to be delivered from what you have done and from what has been done to ...read more

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    Finding Joy In The Midst Of Struggles PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025
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    God’s presence brings peace and joy in life’s storms; we can trust Him, rejoice, and find hope even amid trials and uncertainty.

    Friend, if your week has felt like a hailstorm of headlines and heartaches, you’re in good company here. God gathers the weary and the worried and whispers hope. He knows about the tightness in your chest at 2 a.m., the text that didn’t come, the bill that did, the doctor’s words you keep ...read more

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    Stop, Drop, And... Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 6, 2013
     | 5,936 views

    Fire safety campaigns have done a great job of preparing children for emergencies through their slogan, 'Stop, Drop, and Roll.' The apostle Paul had a similar slogan.

    “Connected: Stop, Drop, and…” Rom. 1:8-10; 1 Thess. 5:12-28 Fire safety campaigns have done a great job of helping people be prepared for emergencies. Their campaign slogan of “Stop, Drop, and Roll” has been indelibly burned into the minds of children so in the event ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Coated - Pt. 2 - With Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 25, 2016
     | 5,651 views

    You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

    Coated - 
Pt. 2 - With Introduction
We are combating hopelessness. We are challenging you to quit quitting. Give up giving up. Paul told us we could be overflowing with hope. So we have begun to tell you why we should have hope. You can have hope because our Father prefers you. You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Enter With Thanksgiving!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001
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     | 481,328 views

    With all my heart I believe we are a people & a nation that have truly been blessed by God. And of all those who "give thanks to Him and praise His name" our name should be at the top of the list!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: Psalm 100 A. One of the most beautiful Psalms of thanksgiving is the 100th Psalm. Please follow along as I read: "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; come before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forbidden Fruit Creates Many Jams

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 4, 2013
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    A sermon on temptation, trials and testing from 1 Corinthians 10:13 (Much material adapted from Todd Hunter's book, Our Favorite Sins, chapter 3 The Insider Report) material between [] is extra material added for a camp vespers service

    HoHum: Todd Hunter in Our Favorite Sins: "I’d just taken a few steps out the front door of church after a Sunday worship service when Bob walked up to me with gusto and, with a joyous smile, said, “Now there’s temptation right there!” He was pointing to a shiny, black, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Tries To Save Pilate Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,678 views

    Is Pilate trying Jesus, or is Jesus trying Pilate?

    Jesus Tries to Save Pilate John 18:28-38 Introduction Last week we talked about three trials. We talked about the mock trial of Jesus before Annas and the Jewish leaders. The second trial was that of the Jewish nation before Jesus. The third was the trial of Peter and John in the courtyard before ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Whelps Of Winter

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 12, 2014
     | 3,017 views

    In the winter of life, things can get gloomy. Nevertheless, Christ is not finished with your life. When He passes by, there will be a welcome assistance.

    WORRIED, WEARY, AND WORN OUT Heb. 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. I. Worried Luke 7:12-15 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tested By Fire Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,141 views

    When a Christian is born again receives spiritual nourishment on the Word of God. As a baby is first fed with milk and latter in life as the baby grows starts eating solid food. Paul is telling the Christians of Corinth that their normal development stopp

    Today we continue studying the book of 1st Corinthians Last week we read that the Church of Corinth was struggling with a problem of division. People where tearing the congregation apart by choosing factions. Chapter one addresses this issue. Chapter 2 talks about the importance of the preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist