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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    When The Time Comes, How Will You React?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 4, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,165 views

    Jeremiah is called upon by God to respond to the sin of the Israelites. How would he respond? How would they respond? How would YOU respond?

    March 7, 2004 Jeremiah 26:8-15 But as soon as Jeremiah finished telling all the people everything the LORD had commanded him to say, the priests, the prophets and all the people seized him and said, “You must die! Why do you prophesy in the LORD’s name that this house will be like Shiloh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wake Up Call Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,711 views

    According to current events, we are in a crisis of global proportions. Problems have always been part of life. However, today the magnitude of problems that exist on a worldwide scale is certainly grounds for concern.

    Be Aware - In Romans 13:11 we are given a warning. “And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed” (Romans 13:11). The Apostle Paul is telling us that we need to be aware of the times in which we live and act ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Integrity Boshemity

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,671 views

    Queen Vashti teaches us a lesson of integrity in the face of adversity.

    Integrity Boshemity Esther 1:1-22 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On December 15, 2002 Introduction: I. Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these answers. A. They told me at the blood bank this might happen. B. I was working smarter – not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hold Your Pastor’s Hands Up

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 27,386 views

    This sermon emphasizes the need to support your leader in their time of adversity.

    In the heat of battles, our souls will often become faint. Bouts of depression will come to most of us. The strong are not always vigorous. The wise are not alway ready. The brave are not always courageous. The joyous are not always happy. Great travail is created for all men. It is clear that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing The Light

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 7, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,774 views

    Finding grace in adverse circumstances to pass the torch of the gospel on to others.

    PASSING THE LIGHT. 2 Corinthians 4:5-12. Paul had been concerned by some self-made ‘ministers’ who were nothing better than peddlers ‘making gain by corrupting the word of God’ (2 Corinthians 2:17). Paul and his fellow-ministers, by contrast, were neither dishonest nor manipulative. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Should We Respond To The Supreme Court Justices’ Decision Biblically?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,649 views

    Same-sex marriage has been a controversial issue recently, especially since the SCOTUS decision to legalize same sex marriage. How should we respond biblically?

    Nine days ago on June 26, 2015 the SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) legalized same sex marriage in all fifty states. How should we, as Christians who believe that the Bible is the Word of God and is the authority for our faith and life, respond to this decision biblically? According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hardness Of Heart Or True Friendship

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2025
     | 152 views

    Tested friends are the most valuable ones, sturdy shelters against future adversity.

    Friday of the Seventh Week in Course 2025 Jeshua ben Sira was an Alexandrian Jew who spoke both Hebrew and Greek. About two hundred years before Jesus Christ his family gave us a compilation of his writings, which we call the Book of Sirach. It was used so often in the early Church that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Hope Found In The Call Of God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,868 views

    The concept and purpose of a divine call is not something we create, it is something God places within us. Have we responded to or rejected God’s specific call on our lives? Throughout history God has called people to Him and called people to serve Him. Let me tell you about some of them

    We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month we are considering Hope in the Call or Calling of God. The dictionary defines calling as: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. The concept and purpose of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sharpening The Focus Of Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,155 views

    In today’s sermon we discover two life-changing responses to adversity.

    Scripture This is the fifth message in my series titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Let us read Habakkuk 3:1-15: 1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On shigionoth. 2 Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Finding God In The Mess Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 29, 2015
     | 7,539 views

    God always responds. God always delivers. God always wins.

    Last week we looked at a judge called Shamgar, whom the Lord used to save Israel. He was the 3rd of the twelve judges (some says 13) mentioned in this book. • Author Samuel recounted the acts of these judges, from Judges 3 to 16. • They are not written entirely chronologically, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pray Purposefully Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2024
     | 642 views

    3 more ways to view "Deliver us from evil" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 13 of the same title)

    HoHum: Story from Bob Hostetler in Red Letter Prayer Life: Two of my dearest friends in the world, Dave and Becky, told me the amazing story of their mission trip some years ago to the mountain town of San Luis, Honduras. They traveled as part of a combined medical and evangelistic team that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trusting God’s Unfailing Love Psalm 13:5 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,003 views

    Psalm 13:5 provides a window into the soul of King David during a time of great distress, yet it concludes with a powerful declaration of trust in God’s unfailing love.

    Trusting God’s Unfailing Love Psalm 13:5 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts to one of the shortest but most profound psalms in the Bible, Psalm 13:5. This psalm provides a window into the soul of King David during a time of great distress, yet it concludes with a powerful declaration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Who Intervenes Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025
     | 525 views

    God is not distant from the affairs of His children. He is actively involved, especially when they face impossible situations. Divine intervention means that God steps into a human situation to cause a supernatural turnaround.

    THE GOD WHO INTERVENES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1, Daniel 6:22, Acts 12:5-10, Isaiah 43:2, 2 Chronicles 20:17 INTRODUCTION: God is not distant from the affairs of His children. He is actively involved, especially when they face impossible ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hearing The Voice Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 343 views

    The voice of the Holy Spirit is a treasure that every believer must learn to value and cultivate. In this age of noise, confusion, and deception, the ability to hear and follow His voice will determine whether we walk in victory or defeat.

    HEARING THE VOICE OF THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:7 Supporting Texts: John 10:27, Romans 8:14, Isaiah 30:21, 1 Samuel 3:9-10, Hebrews 3:7-8 INTRODUCTION: Hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit is one of the most vital aspects of the Christian walk. Throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Answers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
     | 491 views

    One of the greatest assurances we have as believers is that Jesus answers when we call upon Him. Unlike men, who may ignore or delay in responding, Jesus always hears and answers at the right time. He is not too busy to listen, nor is He indifferent to our cries.

    JESUS ANSWERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." – Jeremiah 33:3 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:7-8, 1 John 5:14-15, Psalm 91:15, Isaiah 65:24, John 14:13-14 INTRODUCTION: One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God