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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024
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     | 780 views

    This sermon encourages believers to respond to trials and adversaries with love, kindness, and prayer, reflecting God's grace and becoming better, not bitter.

    Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? We are here, filled with hope, brimming with expectation, and united in faith. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to let His truth seep into our very being, to allow His wisdom to shape our ...read more

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    Lectio Divina Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
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     | 5,963 views

    The Company We Keep, prt. 8. Dave teaches about the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, or "divine reading." This is a way of reading scripture that is more likely to produce transformation than the informational way most of us read it currently.

    Lectio Divina The Company We Keep, prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 20, 2009 I have to admit a fear to you. I mean, I’m doing great on conquering fear, but I have this fear that my attempts to nudge you toward a life of practicing the means of grace may backfire. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Masters Call

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014
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     | 18,952 views

    What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean to hear "the Master's call?" "Many are called but few are chosen,"

    Mark 1:16-20 "And as He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, 'Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.' And they immediately left the nets and followed Him. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Respond To God Luke 2:26 - 38 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013
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     | 7,685 views

    Adapted from a sermon by Brian Atwood. God cannot nor will He use proud people to do His work. Proud people get in the way because if you aren’t yielded to God, you begin to think you can handle things on your own.

    Last week we saw an angel come to Zechariah with a message that the prayers, he and his wife Elizabeth were praying had been heard and that they were going to have a son. Let’s pick up the story in the first chapter of Luke’s account of the greatest story ever told. READ Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hey, What About Me?

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 3, 2018
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     | 3,886 views

    Matthias is the little known apostle chosen by chance. What motivates our response, when chosen, whether by chance or not?

    Mid-week Message/Devotion May 2, 2018 Acts 1:15-17 Hey, What About Me? Reading Luke’s account to Theophilus about the selection of Matthias to replace the traitor Judas as an Apostle, gives rise to a few questions. 1. Who was Matthias? Matthias is not mentioned anywhere else in the bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Spirit Inspired Spontaneity

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 11, 2024
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    Holy Spirit-Inspired Spontaneity (Hearing & Responding to God) - Learning from Philip

    Philip (aka Philip the evangelist) 1. Like Stephen, he was one of the seven chosen to ‘serve tables’ of the widows (Acts 6:5). 2. In Samaria, Philip ‘preached Christ,’ there was great response and miraculous confirmation of the word. (Acts 8:5-8). 3. Philip’s life and ministry in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Immediately

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 13, 2022
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    What causes us to respond to something immediately? In this sermon I will examine that Jesus CALLS, Jesus COMMISSIONS and They CAME.

    Immediately (Mark 1:17-20) Intro: A. It may have happened in your life. You get a phone call and drop everything to leave. There isn’t time to plan. What you just heard calls for immediate action. It may have been upsetting news like an accident or death, or it may have been exciting news ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lion's Den Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010
     | 10,074 views

    Look Back at Daniel and the Lion's Den in this stirring sermon on perseverance in the face of adversity

    We’re continuing our series on O.T. Old School, with stories you’ve learned since you were a kid. Last week, we talked about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and the Fiery Furnace. Tonight, we’re going to look at their friend, Daniel. I was looking for a good illustration to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Blind Bart Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,745 views

    If we dont’ want to become weakened or hardened in adversity, but change the world around us, we must throw aside our own efforts at self-betterment and trust Christ with our lives.

    A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for her. “As soon as I solve one problem,” she said, “another one comes up. I’m tired of struggling.” Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen where he filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Beyond Our Strength Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 16, 2015
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     | 8,949 views

    When you undergo afflictions, go over your convictions.

    JOSEPH BAYLY ONCE SAID, “Never doubt in the dark what you learned in the light.” But we do, don’t we? When we go through times of trial, we lose sight of what we believe. We have a tendency to see only the bad our afflictions. For example, when the heat’s on, we may assume ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Growth Through Trials

    Contributed by Scottie Gray on Jun 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    God uses trials to strengthen us.

    Father God we pray to you, our one and only God. We worship your Holy name. We pray a mercy seat in the middle of the sanctuary, so that you may join us with your presence, and hear our praise. We ask for your cleansing, and a desire to hide your Word in our hearts. Father God, we ask that you take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,937 views

    A message to help people identify their most difficult challenge in life right now and to approach it unafraid and with the Lord’s empowerment

    Today we are introducing a new series entitled “Lessons for Life from the Shepherd King.” In other words, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking into a few scenes from the life of David. Poet, shepherd, musician, singer, statesman, warrior - King David is more than just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In An Upside Down World Series

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Apr 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,470 views

    Introductory Message to a series on 1 Thessalonians focusing on the foundation of our faith despite the uncertain times in which we live.

    LIVING IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD 1 Thessalonians 1:1; Acts 17:1-9 INTRODUCTION How does a person live for Jesus Christ in a society where his faith is constantly under attack—where he can be ostracized or blacklisted for openly professing that he is a Christian?...How can you raise children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's All About Faith #1 Series

    Contributed by Mac Hammond on Apr 9, 2013
     | 5,060 views

    After you’re saved, you have to make the decision to receive the Word of God as the divine, final authority for your life, and invest your believing in the whole counsel of the Word of God. When you come to this point, you position yourself to grow in fai

    A. When we live by the Word of God, adversity will come our way because the enemy of our souls will do everything he can to resist the unfolding will of God in each one of our lives. B. Some of the trials we face are going to seem pretty fiery while we’re in the middle of them. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Of The Valleys

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015
     | 30,246 views

    We’re going to take a look at Valleys and see that God is also the God of our valleys, as well as in our mountain-top experiences. The title of this message is, “The God of the Valleys.”

    “THE GOD OF THE VALLEYS” 1 Kgs. 20:23,28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW MANY CHICKENS 1. Boudreaux spots Thibodeaux walking down the levee the other day, carrying a sack over his shoulder. 2. Well of course, curiosity got the best of Boudreaux, and he asked Thibodeaux, "Hey, Mon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God