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  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Following Jesus, Even Through Trials And Tests Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2022
     | 2,598 views

    James, the half-brother of the Lord Jesus, knew about trials and tests. His words to believers of his day are just as true for us of these days, too. In a sentence, he'd say "Endure the test and receive a reward".

    Full disclosure: this is edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO in August 2022 Introduction: Many of us think following Jesus is going to be a walk in the park, so to speak, but that isn’t always true. Certainly, as He promised, He’s there with us, but trials and tests ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Trial Of Jesus Before The Spiritual And Government Authorities Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023
     | 1,026 views

    We’ll see how three groups respond to Jesus: the spiritual leaders of the nation, the followers of Jesus themselves, and governmental authorities.

    "For centuries people believed that Aristotle was right when he said that the heavier an object, the faster it would fall to earth. Aristotle was regarded as the greatest thinker of all time, and surely he would not be wrong. Anyone, of course, could have taken two objects, one heavy and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Growing Through Trials James 1:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024
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     | 1,718 views

    James 1:3 speaks directly to the transformative power of trials and challenges in our lives. Let us explore how we can grow and be transformed by truth through the trials we face.

    Growing Through Trials James 1:3 Introduction: Today, we delve into a profound passage of Scripture found in James 1:3. This verse speaks directly to the transformative power of trials and challenges in our lives. Let us explore how we can grow and be transformed by truth through the trials we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trials Of Faith: Biblical Stories Of Strength And Perseverance SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 1,164 views

    This sermon explores seven powerful instances of testing in the Bible, demonstrating the strength and perseverance of those who kept their faith.

    Today, we will explore seven examples of how people were tested in the Bible. The Scriptures teach us that life is a continuous test, where God examines our character, faith, obedience, love, integrity, and loyalty. Testing helps develop and reveal our true nature. In fact, all of life can be seen ...read more

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    Our Trials Come To Make Us Strong PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,447 views

    Explores God as our life coach, guiding us through trials with His promises of hope, prosperity, and purpose, even in desperate circumstances.

    Good morning, dear friends. We're here today, gathered in faith, love, and hope. We're here to listen, learn, and lean on the Word of God. We're here to find comfort, courage, and clarity. Our Scripture today is Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to ...read more

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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Keeping The Light On

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,756 views

    Staying prepared for the Second Coming

    Keeping the Light On Matthew 25:1-13 According to Bible Gateway, oil is mentioned 207 times in the bible. In biblical times, oil was derived from various sources and used for many different purposes. Oils were used for fragrances in days before air conditioning and air fresheners. In nomadic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,881 views

    It is important for us to live ready for the Lord's return

    29. Who is Jesus? March 20th, 2010 Be Ready We have seen a lot of really amazing things about Jesus, but the best is yet to come. We are in the final months of Jesus life. Jesus has been healing people, performing miracles, casting out demons, battling the religious, and answering questions all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Funeral Sermon For Lucille Austin

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,733 views

    This funeral message speaks upon how the hymns we sing today can bless us for years to come, even as Christ’s promise to prepare a place for us can provide us comfort upto our last day.

    I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going. Thomas said to him, Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Word Of God Comes

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 13, 2013
     | 3,987 views

    John the Baptist received the word of God in the desert, and prepared the people for the coming of Christ by calling them to repentance.

    We are in the season of Advent. We prepare now for the coming of Christ at Christmas, and we recall that He will come again with power and great glory on the last day. The Incarnation was long foretold by the prophets and looked for by God’s faithful people. The secular world prepares for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,780 views

    This morning, we come to our last beatitude in Jesus’ Great Sermon on the Mount. Though this is the last one, we are going to split it up into 2 Sundays.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION IT’S A POP STAR CONSPIRACY We live in a world filled with conspiracies about what is real and what isn’t. Everything from Elvis still being alive in a gas station in Minnesota to the Loch Ness monster and Bigfoot. Musicians cannot escape their own conspiracies it seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Ready For The Coming Of The Bride Groom? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,847 views

    Parable of the ten virgins was one of waiting for the bridegroom as we are awaiting for Christ.

    ARE YOU READY FOR THE COMING OF THE BRIDEGROOM? Matthew 25:1-13 I. THE ANTICIPATION OF THE GROUP-- THE BRIDEGROOM. Intro. 1.) Rather than the bride, they were waiting for the Bridegroom. A.) This is very much foreign to us today. aa.) In our day and culture, the focus of the wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tony Fox avatar

    The Positive Benefits Of Negative Things Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016
     | 13,591 views

    Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad because of religious persecution not to think it strange when the fiery trials come as though something strange happened to them. They were rather to rejoice in the trials that come their way.

    The Positive Benefits of Negative Things May 15, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 4:1-19) Command Baptist Church TEXT: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Wilderness Seasons Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
     | 584 views

    The wilderness is not merely a geographical location; it is a spiritual season. It is a time of isolation, transition, testing, and preparation.

    LESSONS FROM THE WILDERNESS SEASONS OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 23:14-29 Supporting Texts: Exodus 13:17-18, Deuteronomy 8:2-3, Hosea 2:14-15, Psalm 63:1, Luke 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: The wilderness is not merely a geographical location; it is a spiritual season. It is a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lessons Learned In The Valley

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,201 views

    My experience with cancer taught me some important lessons about life that I could only learn in the valley of suffering.

    Lessons Learned in the Valley Chuck Sligh May 2004 BIBLE READING: Psalm 23 TEXT: Psalm 23:4 – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” INTRODUCTION Several years ago (1979), I went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Laubach Jr avatar

    Pressing On To The Goal Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Oct 22, 2011
     | 6,549 views

    A sermon about perseverance and the trials we endure.

    As we get started today, I wanted to speak about finishing the race. Not so much about the end, but about the trials and issues we all have on the way. I will be spending a lot of time in Philippians chapter 3 if you’d like to follow along in your Bibles. We heard a few minutes ago about ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army