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  • Tim Huie avatar

    Agony In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
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     | 10,667 views

    As Jesus looked toward the cross, He agonized over what was to happen. What made His look at the cross with such fear and dread?

    The Glory of the Cross Series Agony in the Garden Luke 22:39-44 1. Illus. of dads ring • Dad gave it to me after his stroke, when he realized his days were numbered. • His father gave it to him when he went to military. • Not very valuable... but I wouldn’t sell it for a million ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan's War Against God's Followers Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 8, 2009
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    The American church has been mostly exempt from persecution for more than 200 years. Could it be that we too have become lazy along the way? The fifth seal talks about those who have died for the Lord rather than live for the world. If you were given th

    Revelation 6:9-11; 12:10-17 Purpose: To describe how and why martyrs die. Aim: I want the listener to accept persecution as a privilege. INTRODUCTION: The early church suffered much persecution. But from the death of Severus in 211 until the reign of Decius in 240, about 30 years, the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You A Veteran?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,296 views

    On Veterans Dy we honor those who have served in the Armed Forces. But are you a veteran in the service of the Lord?

    Are You A Veteran? I wonder how many veterans we have in attendance today? If you have ever served in any branch of the armed forces, please raise your hand. I am a veteran of WW2, serving in the army from 1943 to 1945 in the U.S., Great Britain, and France. WW2 veterans are passing off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Steady As She Goes Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 2, 2009
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    Unwaveringly keep the faith.

    STEADY AS SHE GOES Revelation 2.8-11 S: Suffering C: Faithfulness Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: UNWAVERINGLY KEEP THE FAITH. CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE COMMAND V. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Even Great Faith Struggles With Hard Truths

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 6, 2009
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    Job illustrates the answer to, "what is reality".

    Even Great Faith Struggles with Hard Truths! Job 14 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 14. Have you ever experienced a run in with reality? The reality that life is tough and no matter what you do it remains tough… Have you noticed that your body is decaying and you can’t stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pt. 2 Fundamentals Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 17, 2013
     | 2,826 views

    Any discussion of healing must start with the fundamental questions, “What is the origin of sickness & suffering?”Biblically, all evil/suffering & their consequences are a result of Adam’s sin.

    Healing 2 Dr. Mike Fogerson October 24, 2012 A Any discussion of healing must start with the fundamental questions, “What is the origin of sickness & suffering?” 1 Why does . . . a A four-month old die from SIDS, toddler get bullied, young student get hit by a car, teen die in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Never Lost My Praise

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 23, 2013
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    Praising the Lord should not depend on the circumstances of your life

    20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshipped. 21 And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed (or Praise) be the name of the Lord.” 22 In all this Job did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bitterness Of Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012
     | 3,757 views

    Smyrna was a Church that was under great persecution and uses this ti encourage us to endure sufferings.

    The Bitterness of Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 The Church of Ephesus represents the end of the apostolic age and was indicted for losing their love they once had for our Lord. Reference: Rev. 2:7 Tree of life Genesis 2:9 in the mist of the garden Then: Genesis 3:22-24 Guarded by the Cherubims as man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Love Him? Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012
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     | 5,867 views

    Jesus teaches His disciples that they must 1) be willing to suffer loss to follow His will, 2) be willing to suffer from the others to accomplish soul-care and 3) be willing to be a servant in order to achieve lasting results in His kingdom.

    Do You Love Him? Mark 10:32-45 • We live in a society that values ambition. • Those who are most respected in our society are driven by ambition to reach higher goals than those who fail to achieve notoriety. • This past week, citizens of 42 states and the District of Columbia ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Super Glue

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 26, 2011
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    The knowledge of the love of God who sent Christ Jesus into the world to rescue sinners such as you and me is the super glue that can hold our lives together through any adversity.

    Romans 5: 1 – 11 / God’s Super Glue Intro: Billy Crystal’s monologue as Mitch in the movie City Slickers: “Value this time in your life, because this is the time in your life when you still have your choices, and it goes by so quickly. When you’re a teenager, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Trials Do Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
     | 3,472 views

    Suffering is a part of the Christian’s life.

    1. Who really likes all the trials & testings? a. I don’t know too many people that would jump and say, “I do Pastor Ed. I love them. Give me more!” b. After all, they are often irritating times of sorrow & sadness, & difficult times of problems & pain. c. But whether we like them or not, trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breakable God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010
     | 3,282 views

    In this message, part 3 in the series Love Without Limits, Dave deals with the earthquake in Haiti and the eternal question, "How can a God who loves us allow us to suffer?"

    Breakable God Love Without Limits, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 17, 2010 It feels like we're sitting in a different world today than the world we sat in last Sunday at this time. Many of us are deeply affected by the news of what has happened this week in Haiti. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Solitude Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,503 views

    1) The Straining from a lack of Solitude (1 Kings 19:1-4), 2) The Strengthening from Solitude (1 Kings 19:5-8), 3) The Searching from Solitude (1 Kings 19:9-14), &, 4) The Sending from Solitude (1 Kings 19:15-18)

    With the conclusion of the Olympics and Paralympics, one of the most trying adjustments that athletes and spectators alike claim is an emptiness after the games. With such preparation and excitement, it really means a change of gears for people. Likewise, the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19 was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Failure To Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 159 ratings
     | 27,473 views

    This is the final of 9 sermons on Standing in the Storms.

    Standing In the Storm #9 (Final) This is the ninth study about the Survival of Storms. We have seen principals of power to help us be solid, stable, steadfast, and sure in everything that comes our way. We need to understand that even as Christians we have problems, it has been taught by many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Anxious To Matter Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2013
     | 6,796 views

    If you want to live a life that matters, sacrifice, suffer, submit and serve. These are 4 words we don't like very much, because they seem like steps down to obscurity, but in God's Kingdom they are steps up to true greatness.

    The movie, Pearl Harbor, tells the story of two friends, Rafe and Danny, who survive the attack on Pearl Harbor and enter World War II as fighter pilots. In training before the war, Rafe McCawley is one of America's top fighter pilots. When America initially holds back from entering the war, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free