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    The Cry Of Desertion PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
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     | 969 views

    This sermon explores the profound spiritual significance and lessons derived from Jesus' declaration of thirst during His crucifixion.

    Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What an honor and privilege it is to gather together as a family, united by our shared faith, to delve into the rich tapestry of God's Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a poignant moment in the narrative of our Lord Jesus Christ's ...read more

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    Job PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,278 views

    This sermon explores the significance of suffering through the story of Job, emphasizing the strength found in faith during trials and the understanding gained from them.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you, standing on the common ground of our faith and united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves at the foot of a mountain, ready to climb the steep path of understanding. We are here to seek wisdom and ...read more

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    What Christian Suffering Is--And Isn't

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on May 9, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,048 views

    Christians can expect to suffer, but in Christ suffering is a time for joy, praise, humility, and faith.

    WHAT CHRISTIAN SUFFERING IS—AND ISN’T 7th Sunday of Easter (1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11) Introduction: “OK, Doc, give it to me straight.” When you go to the doctor, do you want him to only hint that something might be wrong, or do you want him to honestly and clearly discuss the details of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hard Lessons About Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 9, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,212 views

    Trials are designed to teach us so that our conduct and character change.

    Hard Lessons About Hard Times 1 Peter 4:12-19 Rev. Brian Bill March 7-8, 2015 Several years ago I took one of our daughters to a Demolition Derby. I loved watching the drivers demolish and destroy one another. We saw some great smash-ups and did a lot of laughing. I didn’t know much about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Was Found In His “fathers House”. No Surprise There.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 30, 2016
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     | 12,715 views

    Jesus was found in his fathers house. The most uninspiring of all the stories, yet there is a Gospel message at its core, and the plan unfolding about Jesus’ ministry.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th December 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. “Please join me in a short prayer from Psalms 19:14, and ” Let the words of my mouth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Can I Lose My Salvation? The Answer Might Surprise You

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 17, 2022
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     | 2,243 views

    One of the most important questions about how salvation works in Christ is the question, after having received salvation in Christ, as I continue my journey through life, can I lose it? Is falling away possible? Or is my salvation eternally secure?

    One of the most important questions about how salvation works in Christ is the question, after having received salvation in Christ, as I continue my journey through life, can I lose it? Is falling away possible? Or is my salvation eternally secure? This is probably the single most contentious ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Persecution - What's A Christian To Do?

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 18, 2014
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    Persecution of Christians is occurring all around the world. Even in America, some Christians are being pressured and criticized. What is the Christian response to persecution?

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 17, 2014 David Simpson Persecution - What's a Christian to do? Matthew 5:38-45/1 Peter 4:12-19 Christians have made the news this past week...not for recognizing their noble service...but for suffering...for persecution. Christians in northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Life Is So Tough

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino on Apr 6, 2011
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     | 7,571 views

    Many of us would like a personal ministry, but we don’t know where to begin. This passage suggests that our personal ministry begins as we share with others what God has shared with us.

    INTRO: In May 2008 Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman's five year old daughter Maria was run over and killed on the family property. Her teen-aged brother did not see her playing in the driveway before she was struck. It was a tragedy of unspeakable sadness. I remember that my first thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ready

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    We must be ready for His return!

    1 Thessalonians 5:1-5:11 A man called 911, saying, "My wife is pregnant, and her contractions are only two minutes apart!" "Is this her first child?" the doctor queries. "No, of course not, this is her husband!" Someone said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Easter Means To Me

    Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 4, 2012
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     | 7,235 views

    "What Easter Means to Me" is a short from the heart sharing that covers six points: Excitement, anticipation, Surprise, Theology, Expectation, and Renewal.

    WHAT EASTER MEANS TO ME 4-4-12 Bluefield VA UMC Lenten Service 1. Easter means EXCITEMENT about an EMPTY TOMB! I don't know about how it was for you, but when I was a very young fellow, Easter was a very important holiday. Now, I didn't know about the crucifixion, or the resurrection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When God Doesn’t Make Sense

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 30 ratings
     | 30,636 views

    There are some Biblical realities that we need to come to grips that will help us answer the question of where is God when life hurts?

    Last Sunday I received a phone call from a man wanting to test drive our 2002 Ford Excursion that we had for sell. It was parked in Augusta and I told the man that I could meet him in about 15 -20 minutes. I met the man and he seemed like a really nice fella that wanted to surprise his wife with ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pain And Persecution

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023
     | 1,356 views

    Why does the Lord allow us to go through pain?

    Pain and Persecution 1 Peter 4:12-19 Good morning everyone, if you would turn to 1 Peter 4:12-19 we will continue in our study of the Christian life and what Peter and Paul have to say about it in their letters to the churches. Let’s Pray- 1 Peter 4:13-19 Read clearly There are things that must ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Wayfaring Strangers Part 18" Fiery Trials" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 5, 2018
     | 4,029 views

    Part 18 of our 1 Peter study

    Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 18 “Fiery trials” As we continue today with our series On 1 Peter Titled Wayfaring Strangers The Apostle Peter Once again addresses suffering for Christ We have seen over the last couple of months That we as believers Those whose home is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week 6: Relax Under The Umbrella Of God’s Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021
     | 4,451 views

    If you've ever travelled to a place where the culture was different than yours, you know how clueless you can feel. Job's "culture" was different than God's. It's no wonder he felt lost in the midst of his suffering...

    How many of you have travelled to a place where the culture was noticeably different than yours? At times, didn’t you feel totally clueless? I’ve seen the bewildered look on American businessmen’s faces who came to Japan where I grew up. When meeting with a Japanese client for the first time, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spending Time In The Furnace

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Oct 30, 2012
     | 6,070 views

    God often puts us through various tests/trials to grow our faith in Him.

    Spending Time In The Furnace George Muller once said: “God likes to test the faith of His children in order to make them stronger so that they can eventually be winners! Yes, persecution, trials and tests, even sometimes suffering defeat, are spiritual food for our faith and helps us to grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist