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  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Assurance Of Salvation And Suffering

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,971 views

    This sermon is an expository message on brokenness from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which encourages believers to embrace their suffering and sorrows.

    Today is Palm Sunday, the day we celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey in triumphal procession to the shouts of “Hosanna... and the waving of palm branches. This victorious day was followed by a week of suffering, the final week in Jesus earthly life. In theological circles we call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Turned It Around Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025
     | 308 views

    When all seemed lost, God reversed the decree—turning fear into faith, sorrow into joy, and defeat into glorious victory.

    Introduction - Children’s Prayers A mother was teaching her three-year-old the Lord’s Prayer. Night after night they practiced, and one evening the little girl said, “Mommy, I can do it myself.” So she folded her tiny hands and prayed, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us some ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    That I Should Boast - Ash Wednesday Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,522 views

    As examination of Issac Watt’s "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross" in light of relevant Scripture.

    That I Should Boast, Galatians 6:14 Introduction A young boy complained to his father that most of the church hymns were boring and old-fashioned, with tiresome words that meant little to his generation. His father challenged him with these words: “If you think you can write better hymns, why don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "The Test Of His Courage"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,286 views

    The Cross is the ultimate in Courage.

    Matthew 20:17-19 “The Test of His Courage” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview united Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org There are, at least, two kinds of courage. There is the courage that is a kind of instinctive reaction… …it’s like a reflex action… …it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Lord Who Comforts

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    God is in control of time and circumstances to achieve His purposes, and He understands your life hurts and sorrows.

    Today we are going to look closely at one particular event in Jesus’ ministry. This event helps us understand the heart of Jesus for us. It had happened suddenly. In the town of Bethany, Lazarus, brother of Mary and Martha and friend of Jesus, fell sick. The sisters tried their best to help him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Messiah And Forrest Gump Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,535 views

    Jesus tells us that the Great Tribulation will be a time of great sorrow, but He also gives us hope.

    The Messiah and Forrest Gump Text: Matt. 24:15-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Movie clip "Run Forrest, Run!" 2. Today I get to talk about two things; one I like to talk about and the other I would rather not talk about but need to talk about. a. The thing I like to talk about is one of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The God Who Exchanges Ashes For Beauty Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025
     | 167 views

    God specializes in transforming sorrow into joy, shame into glory, and ashes into beauty for those who trust Him.

    THE GOD WHO EXCHANGES ASHES FOR BEAUTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Key Verse: “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Turns Weeping Into Dancing Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 9, 2025
     | 351 views

    God has the power to transform seasons of sorrow into seasons of joy, replacing tears with testimonies and mourning with celebration.

    THE GOD WHO TURNS WEEPING INTO DANCING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 30:11 — “Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:3, John 16:20, Jeremiah 31:13, Psalm 126:5-6, Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Makes You Laugh Again Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 8, 2025
     | 59 views

    A revelation of God’s power to turn prolonged sorrow, shame, and disappointment into laughter, joy, and open celebration.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES YOU LAUGH AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1-7 Key Verse: “And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.” — Genesis 21:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:1-2; Isaiah 61:7; Job 8:21; Luke 1:37; Habakkuk ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 660 views

    This sermon explores the depth of God's love and mercy, seeking wisdom and insight from a seemingly sorrowful Scripture in the book of Matthew.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. There's a warmth in the air today, a palpable sense of shared faith and mutual understanding. We gather here, not as individuals, but as a collective body, united by our love for God and our shared commitment to walk in His ways. Today, we turn our hearts and ...read more

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    Doesn't God Want Me Happy?? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,002 views

    Considers the way that God cares about our holiness, and the way that God uses Godly sorrow to change us.

    1. Title Doesn’t God Want Me Happy? 2. Text: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., February 19, 2006, #5 in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God is more concerned with our holiness and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing To Build - 5

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,316 views

    Seeing the Vision . . . Seeing the Cross

    Preparing to Build - Part 5 Seeing The Vision…Seeing The Cross We continue our series today…PREPARING TO BUILD, SEEING THE VISION, LIVING THE DREAM. We started this series on July 8 for the purpose of getting ready to see God move in our lives and our church. We chose the builder, we talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oblivious To Jesus' Death Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 6, 2014
     | 5,467 views

    Millions of people understand that Jesus died on the cross and rose again, but do they really understand? Do we?

    Oblivious to Jesus' Death (Mark 9:30-32) 1. Some people just don’t get it. This is a true story, and it happened in a produce department. The customer walked up to the assistant: Assistant: “Hello, can I help you with anything?” Customer: “Yes, do you have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tradeoffs Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,592 views

    There are tradeoffs in life in general and in spiritual life: A. Some things need to be denied in order for other things to be gained B. Some things need to be lost in order for other things to be found C. Some things need to be carried in order for ot

    I. Introduction Is being a Christian supposed to be a joy or a burden? Is being a Christian supposed to be something that brightens our life or weigh us down? Some people think that being a Christian means it creates a heavy burden and weighs them down. I want to show you today that that is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shouts From The Savior

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2018
     | 7,959 views

    The holiness of God recoils from even the smallest sin. When God the Father looked down and saw His Son on the cross, He didn’t see His Son; He saw the sin that He was bearing.

    [Read these passages with lights off] Zephaniah 1:14-15: “The great day of the LORD is near, near and hastening fast; the sound of the day of the LORD is bitter; the mighty man cries aloud there. A day of wrath is that day, a day of distress and anguish, a day of ruin and devastation, a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist