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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Naomi's Faith Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2015
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     | 17,365 views

    Naomi is the theologian of the book of Ruth. Her faith under the greatest trials has an impact on her daughter-in-law, Ruth, so that Ruth is ready to accept Naomi's God as her God.

    Open your Bibles to the book of Ruth. Ruth is one of two books in our Bibles that is named after a woman, the other being Esther. Both of these books are in the Old Testament and both involve times of great tragedy and great triumph through God’s grace. Both are also depictions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World Has Gone Crazy

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 4, 2015
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     | 11,891 views

    In changing what God has intended marriage to be, we are changing the fabric of society. God's word tells us not to be surprised by this and that we should be happy for the opportunity to respond to theses trials and tribulations.

    The World Has Gone Crazy 1 Peter 4:12-16 (NLT) ( for an audio and visual of this sermon go to www.thecreekmonroe.com) Intro: Back in 1995, there was a movie that starred Mel Gibson titled “Brave Heart”. It was about the beginning of the Scottish revolution in their quest for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross Made The Difference

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2016
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    There were three people who were present during the trial & crucifixion who were profoundly influenced by Jesus; Barabbas, the Dying Thief, and the Centurion and his men. It was the Cross of Jesus that made the difference!

    THE CROSS MADE THE DIFFERENCE Colossians 1:19-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CALL FROM ALMIGHTY GOD 1. A pastor was working late on a Saturday night at the Almighty God Tabernacle. Around 10:00 PM he decided to call his wife before he left for home. 2. Although the pastor let the phone ring several ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Overflowing Hope (Believing Hope)

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jan 25, 2022
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    In these times of hardships and trials we face every day, we need an overflowing hope that will sustain and strengthen us. The purpose of this exhortation is for us to continue to believe that there is still hope in the midst of these adversities in life.

    Intro Good morning. We are now on our 4th week for this 1st month of 2022 with the theme Believing Hope and most of us are still confined in our homes due to the restrictions our government imposed on this time of pandemic. Yet we still cling on to the hope that God will carry us through these ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Tested Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022
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     | 3,077 views

    Faith produces worth & approval in those who undergo severe afflictions, adversity & trials. Faithfulness in suffering produces character & virtue, & ultimately it produces a better resurrection

    HEBREWS 11:35-40 A TESTED FAITH [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] [Romans 8:35-38] Many have been the triumphs faith has obtained against incredible odds and many have been the times when the faithful suffered because they chose to remain faithful. This section deals with many unknown men and women who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Favor Does Not Mean A Straight Line Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    Hard times and trials do not mean loss of God’s favor. God’s favor means His presence, His guidance, His work through you, and your inner strength.

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD’S FAVOR IS NOT 1. Even in prison. “The Lord was with Joseph and showed him mercy and gave him favor” (Genesis 39:21). 2. Joseph’s road down: a. Joseph’s favored status with his father. “Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children” (Genesis 37:3). Favoritism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Made Abraham A Friend Of God Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 27, 2023
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    God gives us trials and our obedience makes us stronger. Satan gives us temptations, and our disobedience. Abraham’s faith obedience is his shining example of devotion to God

    “By obedient faith, Abraham offered his only son Isaac as a sacrifice to God, who was testing him. God had promised Abraham that through his seed his descendants would be counted and would bless the world. Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay The Course Series

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,758 views

    Many people have gone before us and endured hardship and persecution. The Prophets, Job, Peter, Mark Buntain, Rachel Scott, Cassie Burnel, the list goes on of those who have stayed the course through all the trials and challenges.

    Many people have gone before us and endured hardship and persecution. The Prophets, Job, Peter, Mark Buntain, Rachel Scott, Cassie Burnel, the list goes on of those who have stayed the course through all the trials and challenges. We can make it through the storm! Not even Hurricane Katrina can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Change Within Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    When we look to the outside appearance of things our senses, and our emotions can mislead us. We need to look to what changes God is making in us, in preparing us for a new body and a new life with Him

    For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com The Change Within 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 Pastor Tom Fuller What sense is most important to you? I’ve heard it said that people who lose one of their five senses tend to develop one or more of the other ones to compensate: blind ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Do Not Destroy (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2022
     | 2,506 views

    Exhausted following a flight to preserve his life, David looks to God Who alone can deliver His wearied saint. And He will deliver you when you cry out to Him in the midst of your trials.

    TO THE CHOIRMASTER: ACCORDING TO DO NOT DESTROY. A MIKTAM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM SAUL, IN THE CAVE. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. I cry out to God Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering Saints Shall Surely Survive Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 16, 2007
     | 3,550 views

    We need to stop and remember that our forefathers suffered much for thier faith in Christ, yet they bore the affliction with grace and dignity and through their trials, they made it through to Glory Land. The record they left teaches us much.

    HEBREWS 10:32-39 SUFFERING SAINTS SHALL SURELY SURVIVE I. SUFFERINGS: Hebrews 10:32-34 A. Severity. B. Solidifying. C. Spoliation. II. SELFLESSNESS: Hebrews 10:34-37 A. Succor. B. Steadfastness. C. Surety. III. SUMMATION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Death And The Christian - Set Your House In Order For You Shall Die And Not Live – Was Hezekiah’s Time Up? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 21, 2023
     | 3,213 views

    News of impending death comes more of a shock the younger we are. What is our attitude to all this? How do we digest it mentally and emotionally? Here we look at death for a Christian, setting one’s house in order, and specifically at King Hezekiah who was about to die.

    DEATH AND THE CHRISTIAN - SET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER FOR YOU SHALL DIE AND NOT LIVE – WAS HEZEKIAH’S TIME UP? [A]. INTRODUCTION {{Isaiah 38 v 1 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, ‘SET YOUR HOUSE IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Memories

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 10, 2024
     | 2,366 views

    This message is about the power of memories and how past memories can change depending on what we are experiencing today. We can never forget how God has delivered us in the past when we are facing new trials.

    The Power of Memories Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19; Philippians 3:12-14; Hebrews 11:13-16; Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “The Power of Memories.” This is the second of four messages that God has given me to be delivered to you. As I told you last week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "that's All I Want!"

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 2, 2020
     | 9,271 views

    Yes, the 23rd Psalm sustains us in hours of difficulty & trial. But I would like to consider it in a slightly different way this morning. I’d like you to see in this psalm three great reasons to be thankful to God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 23; Philippians 4:11-12 For nearly 30 centuries the 23rd Psalm has been one of the best known ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith And Love James' Style

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 7, 2015
     | 3,487 views

    James has a lot to tell us about faith. His simple, straight forward message challenges us and instructs us in character building God's way. This is a summary of some of the things James tells us as we prepare to enter chapter three.

    The theme of James is captured in the first chapter, verses James 1:2-4 (read). He then discusses trials and faith throughout the rest of the letter. Some of these trials come from without, but some are as near as the members of our own bodies, i.e. our tongues. Someone pointed out that James ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ