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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Bowed But Not Beaten

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2002
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    When faced with the difficulties of life, David’s words in Psalm 56 can help us to bear up under the worst of circumstances.

    OPENING: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed that a little boy was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the lad would leave. But he didn’t. Pleased at the thought that his work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 3: Responding To Persecution With Joy

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,957 views

    This is study three on a series on 1 Peter

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 3: Responding to Persecution with Joy 1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction In the last study, we discovered that Peter has reminded us of the true state of affairs. We have been chosen, and are therefore special to Him. We also saw that this was accomplished by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Danger Of Making Your Move Too Soon

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014
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    There are times when we are looking for help in Christ we need to stay stationary and keep our focus on the hill where all of our help comes from.

    The Danger of Making Your Move Too Soon I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence, cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which make heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 My brothers and sisters, I wonder if there’s anybody here who have played a game of checkers or chess and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Exception And The Rule

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 17, 2012
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    The proof of God's activity in our lives is not so much about the magnificent and the miraculous as it is about the grace that sustains us even in our weakness.

    Title: The Exception and the Rule Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: The proof of God’s activity in our lives is not so much about the magnificent and the miraculous as it is about the grace that sustains us even in our weakness. Introduction When he was born his mother named after gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Hidden Sin Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 25, 2022
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     | 4,308 views

    Chapters 1-6 of Joshua the children of Israel go from strength to strength. Then there was an unseen problem that would ruin everything. It was the hidden sin of Achan recorded in Joshua chapter 7.

    It was an unusual situation. One evening the president of our fraternity called a special unplanned meeting. When everyone came to the room the doors were shut. He explained the problem. Wallets were disappearing from the rooms. They were disappearing at such a rate and at such unusual times that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Success In Singleness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
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    Success and Singleness are not two words most people easily put together. For most, the state of singleness is only ever supposed to be a temporary, necessary stage of life. Some might even go as far as to see as a 'necessary evil.' Too frequently to b

    “SUCCESS IN SINGLENESS” 4th in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 31, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: Success and Singleness are not two words most people easily put together. For most, the state of singleness is only ever supposed to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014
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    We’re going to look at James’ outrageous proposal, why Christians - above all others - are destined for trials, and how Christians should respond differently to them than other people.

    COUNT IT ALL JOY James 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVOLUTION JOKE 1. Orangutan One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species. 2. Surprised, he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books?" "Well," said the orangutan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Going Over There? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the themes of trouble, hope, joy, and freedom in the context of Job's suffering, emphasizing that while anxiety and suffering are inevitable, we have the choice not to be imprisoned by them through faith in God.

    Good morning, church family! There's a quote by Max Lucado, that I want to share with you this morning. He once said, "The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional." That, my friends, is where we find ourselves today in the book of Job, chapter 3, verses 17-20. Hear ...read more

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    Go! And Trust God Where You Are - 1 Corinthians 7:17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 25, 2025
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     | 528 views

    Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I here? Why this situation? Why now?” Life is full of seasons—some joyful, others painful. But in every season, God is present.

    Go! And Trust God Where You Are - 1 Corinthians 7:17 Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your Word which speaks life, hope, and truth. Thank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. As we open the Scriptures today, open our hearts to understand Your will and to walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020
     | 3,431 views

    When we face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy? Really, James? Find out how how that's possible.

    One of my favorite songs or mantras that I often repeated when I was a young man was: “Why me?” “Why does this always happen to me?” Every time there was a problem … any time something threw off my day or my plans … I would launch into an endless chorus of “Why Me?” One day I was singing the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Greatness Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,522 views

    GREAT IS THE LORD AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED – FOR HIS GLORY AND STRENGTH

    BIG IDEA: GREAT IS THE LORD AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED – FOR HIS GLORY AND STRENGTH I. (:1-6) CALL TO THE WHOLE EARTH: TO SING PRAISES TO THE LORD FOR HIS GLORY AND STRENGTH A. Tone of Praise: 1. New and Fresh "a new song" 2. Good News "Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day" B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Travis Moore avatar

    How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 184 ratings
     | 5,736 views

    God’s strength is available in our times of temptation.

    How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 8) HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. ·"God did tempt Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) ·"God cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Helps You Overcome Fear

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,551 views

    God gives you the strength to overcome your fears.

    How God Helps You Overcome Fear Psalm 46:1-11 History of this Psalm This hymn (A Mighty Fortress is Our God) is one of the most significant in church history. It was written by Martin Luther on his way to the Diet of Worms. He was invited to this meeting by the Holy Roman Emperor and the pope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Strong Without The Spinach

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,372 views

    Our source of strength should come from the Lord.

    How to be Strong Without the Spinach Acts 4:8-12 Sept. 10, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A During WWII, meat was in short supply in the U.S. & the government rationed it in an attempt to send it to the men serving in the armed forces ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lead Me To The Rock

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,073 views

    Jesus: My Rock of Strength, Stability, Safety & Shelter

    Lead Me To The Rock Ps 61:2 2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Devils Tower WY (a volcanic neck) - Said to be known among the Indians as Bear’s Tipi "misinterpreted the name to mean Bad God's Tower, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist