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  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Face To Face With Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015
     | 6,831 views

    What is the purpose of trials and tests?

    Face to Face with our Faith James 1:9-20 Max Lucado shares a story that happened in November 2004. A group of teenagers decided it would be fun to steal a car and go for a joyride. They find a credit card, get some groceries, a 20 lb turkey, and head to the video store. There they are caught on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,902 views

    The second in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon focuses on the prosperity of Joseph, the purity of Joseph, and the punishment of Joseph.

    Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/25/2014 Yesterday we held a funeral luncheon here at the church for Coy Weller’s brother, who passed away earlier this week. I want to thank Jami and everyone who helped out with that. It’s such ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,371 views

    The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

    Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking Up Our Cross

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 14, 2024
     | 598 views

    The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and will be delivered from its enemies at the coming hour of trial upon the world. Take up your cross and do the same.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to welcome you to this moment of shared faith, a time of communion in the Word of God. We gather here, not merely as individuals, but as a community united by the love of Christ, a love that transcends our differences and binds us together as one family ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Governance-&-Church-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 22, 2018
     | 2,220 views

    1 of ? Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church--I—1Peter 3:8-12 Peter is offering lessons to the church in the overall scheme ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 25: Getting Back To The Joy Of Jesus - Sermon 1: The Promise And Power Of Confessing Our Sins Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 29, 2025
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     | 453 views

    The Joy of Jesus Christ... 1. Comes through heartfelt confession (vs. 1-5). 2. Comes from heavenly cleansing (vs. 6-10).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 25: Getting Back to the Joy of Jesus Sermon 1: The Promise and Power of Confessing Our Sins Psalm 51:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 29, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Of His Service Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    To see Jesus’ service and increase our commitment

    “THE WONDER OF HIS SERVICE” LUKE 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: This summer our youth are going on a mission trip to Mexico. Our youth minister, Doug and his “right hand lady” in this endeavor, Diane Sutton, wondered if they would get enough sponsors to go on a hot, dirty and hard trip like this. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Obedience In The Hard Times Of Lfe Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009
     | 8,652 views

    When life gets hard… when life seems UNFAIR… when life begins to beat you down… How do you react? How do YOU serve God when LIFE gets hard all of a sudden?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 16, 2009 Date Preached: May 03, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Life is Hard Sermon Title: Obedience in the Hard Times of Life Sermon Text: Job 1:12-19 [NASB] 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Sing?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,597 views

    On the occasion of dedicating new hymnals, it is fitting for us to think about why we sing, and how important singing hymns is to our spiritual health and growth.

    This morning we are dedicating new hymnals for use in our worship. Lord willing, these hymnals will bless our congregation for many years to come. We are thankful to have them. We are thankful to the committee which compared and evaluated several hymnals before choosing this one. And we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Get Promoted" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,629 views

    We may need to re-define "success"

    “How to Get Promoted” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A few days ago I received an email from a friend in Germany, a fellow Army Chaplain. He had some bittersweet news--he had just been selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel…but many of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Beginning To Rebuild Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,197 views

    How Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem.

    Introduction In this morning’s text, we will look at how Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem. I think that the state of walls of Jerusalem / is not a bad picture / of the state of some of our parishes in England today. Perhaps the state of repair of the walls will not epitomise ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ's Example Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,128 views

    forgiveness in practice

    Jesus’ Example of Forgiveness – Matthew 26:47-56 Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he preferred to work in some kind of ministry, the only job he could find was driving a bus on Chicago’s south side. One day a gang of tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Promise You Can Stand On

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 3, 2002
    based on 199 ratings
     | 15,621 views

    God promised that if we learn to endure our sufferings, we will end up at hope and we won’t be disappointed.

    A Promise You Can Stand On Have you ever read the Peanut’s cartoon where Charlie Brown is telling his problems to Schroeder? To comfort Charlie Brown Schroeder says, "Don’t be discouraged, Charlie Brown. These early defeats help to build character for later on in life." Charlie ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In A Cave Licking Your Wounds?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,600 views

    It is easy in ministry to find a safe spot and hide and just spend your time licking your wounds. You must arise and quit this.

    IT IS ENOUGH? LICKING YOUR WOUNDS? NAW, GET OUT OF THE CAVE! TEXT: 1 KINGS 19:4 But Elijah went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under the juniper tree: and requested for himself that he might die; and said IT IS ENOUGH; now O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Jones avatar

    I'm Over And Above

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 30,068 views

    Just when the enemy thought he had you,he found out that you still had more power! This is a powerful message.

    As we have opportunity to observe and survey the lives of many believers we will find that they all had or have one thing in common.They were either going through something or coming out of something.Many times when we face tests and trials,we feel as if God has forsaken us and that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal