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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Trade Your Sorrow For His Joy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2011
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,965 views

    God responds according to your faith and surrounds you with His mercy. Is yours the kind of faith that can sing to Him in times of danger? The next time you face threatening circumstances, trust the Lord. He will protect you and deliver you from your enem

    Trade Your Sorrow for His Joy Weeping May Last for a Night but a Shout of Joy Comes in the Morning. (Psalm 126) Count it all joy when you encounter various trials knowing that the trial of your faith works patience. Let patience have its perfect work that you may be perfect and complete not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 21, 2013
     | 8,261 views

    In a time of famine, Elimelech and his family run from God to the land of God’s enemies, and pay a steep price as they do what seems right in God’s eyes. How will we respond in the time of our own “famines?”

    Walking in the Wilderness - Ruth 1:1-5 - January 20, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #1 Some years ago I was given, as a gift, a copy of the New Testament. I truly appreciate the thought that went into that gift, and the heart with which it was given, but ...read more

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    Thy Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016
     | 16,069 views

    Do we really want to know and do God's will?

    SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #5 TITLE: Thy Will Be Done TEXT: Matthew 6:1-10 INTRO: Once upon a time there was a man who went hunting. He was hunting bears. As he trudged through the forest looking for bears, he came upon a large and steep hill. He climbed the hill and, just as he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Hears Even The Silent Tear Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025
     | 216 views

    God is so compassionate that even the silent, unspoken cries of His children are heard, remembered, and answered by Him.

    THE GOD WHO HEARS EVEN THE SILENT TEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 56:8 “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” — Psalm 56:8 (NLT) Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:7, 1 Samuel 1:10-11, Psalm 34:15, Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Triumphant Entry Of The Messiah (Luke, Part 9) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 21, 2022
     | 2,251 views

    Jesus is moving towards His ultimate purpose and He arrives in the epicenter of “God’s people - Jerusalem”. It’s critical to realize this is for God’s glory - for Him to do this publicly - to show how committed God is to us.

    The triumphant entry of the Messiah (Luke, Part 9) Luke 19:29-44 Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for believers to explore -- We see Luke’s interest in humanity (it’s genuine, rem: career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Him Who Has An Ear Hear...

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 30, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,594 views

    For us to be effective in our Christianity, we have to hear the voice of God, recognize the Voice of God and respond to the Voice of God.

    June 1, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Subject: Hearing God’s Voice Title: Let Him Who Has Ears Hear… Last week I spoke to you about how America is following in the footsteps of Europe in becoming basically, and anti-Christian nation. I found it interesting in these last couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Is Never Tired Of Your Cry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 17, 2025
     | 469 views

    No tear or prayer uttered in sincerity is ever lost before God.

    THE GOD WHO IS NEVER TIRED OF YOUR CRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 34:15-18 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:7-8; Psalm 40:1-3; Luke 18:1-8; Isaiah 30:19; Psalm 56:8 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when it seems as though heaven is silent. You have prayed, wept, fasted, and waited; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Job's Worst Day Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2017
     | 8,716 views

    Our response to what's going on in our lives, matters. How can we show others Who we serve if our reaction to God is sinful? If we cannot even respond with reverence … how will we live properly?

    Job’s Worst Day Job Sermon Series, Part 2 Introduction (Job Slide) - The book of Job is going to be a very challenging study for us - Most people think this is about a man named Job who had a rough life - However, we can easily fail to focus on the main character … God - I believe this book ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Vineyard Worker’s Complaint

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2016
     | 12,406 views

    Workers hired at different times of day. Represent? 1. Time they were saved? 2. Amount of 'heat' they took? 3. Proportion of Loss? 4. Amount of Work they did? We complain God isn't being fair. God responds that He knows what's best!

    THE VINEYARD WORKER’S COMPLAINT Mt. 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The salesman 1. Morris applied for a job at MEN’S WEARHOUSE. During his interview, Ben, the personnel manager asked him, "Where did you last work?" 2. "Joseph A Bank," replied Morris, proudly. "And how long did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Run Towards God Or Away?

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,479 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on how we respond to God’s call in our life.

    Jonah 1:1-3 “Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Leadership That Just Won't Quit

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
     | 3,662 views

    These lessons from the life of Nehemiah will show leaders how to respond in the face of adversity.

    Leadership That Just Won't Quit I) When opposition struck, Nehemiah prayed Nehemiah 4:4-5 (NIV) 4 Hear us, O our God, for we are despised. Turn their insults back on their own heads. Give them over as plunder in a land of captivity. 5 Do not cover up their guilt or blot out their sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    When God's Plan Involves Pain

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,339 views

    A sermon examining how to respond when you encounter trouble in the Christian life.

    WHEN GOD’S PLAN INVOLVES PAIN Acts 5:33-42 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025) - Annie Johnson Flint wrote a hymn that says: God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wrong End Of The Sword Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,930 views

    Dealing with the hurts of life and responding correctly when we cause hurt in others

    Matthew 26:47-54 (NIV2011) 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Good Samartian

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 10, 2025
     | 737 views

    In life like the Samaritan were up to bat at moments when we see needs and respond actively or inactively. The Levite and Priest responded inactively but the Samaritan responded by being active he was up to bat and hit a grand slam.

    1. The Good Samaritan Story Luke 10:25-37 • An expert in the law Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” • Jesus said, 26 “What is written in the Law?” “How do you read it?” • The young lawyer said, “ Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christian Life And Living In The Modern Day PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,221 views

    This sermon explores living a Christ-like life of morality, mercy, and mindfulness, guided by the teachings of Jeremiah and Ephesians in the Bible.

    Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be together in this sacred space, united in our love for God and our desire to grow in His wisdom. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We gather in the name of the One who loves us, who gave His life for us, and who continues to ...read more

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