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  • Steve Hanchett avatar

    Faith Tested By Persecution Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    Message shows how God uses trials to allow our faith to be tested.

    Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church “But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Wonderful Watchcare

    Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,764 views

    Several crises in our church family prompted the need for an encouraging sermon on God’s watchcare over our lives, even if we don’t understand what is happening at the time.

    His Wonderful Watchcare Deuteronomy 32: 10-12 by S. M. Henriques Sometimes it seems as though God does not care anymore! Have you ever felt that way? Or perhaps you believe he cares, but at times you have difficulty seeing how he does. Every one of us is plagued with doubts and fears sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming Back To God Series

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,395 views

    1st in a series.

    Ruth-Coming Home to God Ruth 1:1-22 By Chad H. Ballard Do you ever read romance novels? Not me. I hate that old mushy, gushy stuff. I don’t even watch movies that are love story kind of stuff. I remember a several years ago there was a Clint Eastwood movie that came out called “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chasing Dead Dogs & Fleas

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 27, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,520 views

    So many chase after the unimportant and insignificant things of life. The Bible calls us to prioritize in favor of eternal values.

    Chasing Dead Dogs! ALL TRULY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN LIFE HAVE BEEN THOSE WHO PRIORITIZED. Furthermore, they had their priorities in order. A businessman, referring to a friend who was devoting most of his time and energy in pursuit of an insignificant matter, said, “He reminds me of a bulldog ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    #2 Identify And Thrive When Tested!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    We study the testing processes of life. Test are not for teachers, test are for the growth of the student. We must submit to evaluation?

    IDENTIFY THE TESTING PROCESS AND LEARNING TO THRIVE IN THE TEST --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is printed in two parts, but needs to be done in several sittings. This is part two. TEXT: James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building An Expressway To God

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    There is good news for those how feel far away from God right now. Preparing for the coming of Christ through repentance. Second Sunday in Advent, year B.

    [Preview the Isaiah reading with a description of what Isaiah is writing to. Isaiah wrote hundreds of years before Jesus at a time when his people, God’s people, were threatened by destruction from a foreign nation. God saved them, but the warning from Isaiah and other prophets of that time was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Abundance Of Grace

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,650 views

    God’s grace is at work in our lives restoring in us the image of God that was lost in the fall of Adam through the power of Christ in us.

    The Abundance of Grace, Romans 5:12-17 Introduction A philosopher was asked by a friend to show him the splendid garden of which he was always boasting. He led him to a bare rocky space behind his house. “Where is your garden?” the friend asked. “Look up,” said the philosopher; “heaven is a part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Earthquake

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,913 views

    A sermon on the earthquake at the cross of Calvary, Matthew 27:51

    Sermon for 3/7/2010 The Earthquake- Matthew 27:41-54 Introduction: Story of me being in an earthquake. What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and movement of large sections of the earth's rocky outermost crust. WBTU: A. Darkness in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Symbolism Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,618 views

    This is the third sermon in a series on Basics which focuses on the New Testament symbols assigned to baptism.

    Basics #3- Baptism The Symbolism of Baptism Romans 6:3-8, Colossians 2:10-14, I Peter 3:18-22, Galatians 3:26-27 CHCC: July 19, 2009 Video from Youtube (Cannonball baptism)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5abEm1241kY&NR=1 INTRODUCTION: At least I can say, that boy was excited about baptism! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What About The Psalms

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,251 views

    The Bible - the Library for Christians, Psalms the Psalm book of the Tempel.

    What about the Psalms – His Love Endures forever! Psalm 136 Do any of you remember your early trips to the Library? I remember at first there was no real pressure. The teacher took us in and showed us where the simple picture books were. You could get one and look at it. And then just leave it ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Presence Of God’s Love Series

    Contributed by James Mercer on Dec 8, 2009
     | 6,850 views

    This is a message intended to challenge the audience to a commitment to the Lord who revealed His awesome love at the Cross.

    The Presence of God’s Love John 3: 16 Christmas for most people has come to be equated with the giving and receiving of presents, families gathering to share tokens of their love. During December there will be holiday get-togethers where small gifts are exchanged and bonus checks given out. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shake It Up!

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 34,724 views

    A message about getting out of ruts, of being decanted like wine (emptied from vessel to vessel) The dangers of stagnation, and the upward call of God in Christ.

    Shake it Up De 1:6 "The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain. De 1:7 'Turn and set your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, in the hill country and in the lowland and in the Negev and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Search Of The North Pole

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 65 ratings
     | 20,103 views

    In the Book "Winnie the Pooh and the North Pole"; Christopher Robin has organized a band of animals on a journey to the North Pole. It seems to me, that this expedition to the North Pole is symbolic of our culture's quest for the spiritual.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four Scriptures readings before the Message. Today's assigned Lessons are: 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 ; and Mark 9:2-9 .; Children's stories .... Can often bring insight... to greater Spiritual Truths. In the Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Gates Of Nehemiah: The Valley Gate

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 26, 2016
     | 11,126 views

    The fourth of a series of messages on the ten gates of Nehemiah- spiritualized to represent the progress of every believer

    The Gates of Nehemiah: The Valley Gate Introduction: Tonight we are looking at the fourth message in our ten week study. The next gate in the ten gates of Nehemiah that represent our spiritual progress as a Christian is the valley gate. Last week we studied the meaning of “the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 16, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,942 views

    The Power of Patience - James chapter 5 verses 7-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Farmer. (vs 7-9) Example #2: The Prophets (Vs 10). Example #3: Job (vs 11): SERMON BODY Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator. • His eyes focussed of the handrail. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied; “No, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren