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    Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 4- "The Temptation Within" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 30, 2017
     | 6,880 views

    Part 4 of our James series

    Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian living Part 4 “The Temptation within” Today as we continue our study of James We will continue to connect the dots That James lays out For Bona Fide Christian living We began this series with the pressure test If you will remember we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Holds When You’re Tested

    Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 28, 2025
     | 695 views

    In Philippians 1:12–26, Paul writes from prison—but his faith isn’t shaken. This message invites us to consider what truly holds when life tests us. Is Jesus our comfort… or our everything? Let’s explore the difference surrender makes.

    Sermon Introduction: “What Holds When You’re Tested” Philippians 1:12–26 Let me tell you about two people. Both go to church. Both say they follow Jesus. But one wants just enough Jesus to feel better— to ease the guilt, to call for help when things go wrong. The other? They’ve given Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Fail Without Becoming A Failure

    Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,165 views

    Big Idea: A person is not finished when he fails; a person is finished when he gives up.

    How to Fail Without Becoming a Failure Luke 22:31-22:34 Kurt Cobain. The famous rock singer-songwriter, musician, and best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the band Nirvana, has sold over 50 million albums worldwide. During the last years of his life, Cobain struggled with heroin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Joy Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,022 views

    The Spirit is the source of our joy.

    Fruit of the Spirit – JOY Galatians 5:22-3 What is this thing called Joy? Joy is a rather illusive thing to define. It’s like happiness, but it is much deeper than happiness, it is like pleasure but it is deeper than pleasure. C. Davis in the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology says this: “A ...read more

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    God Pours Out His Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011
     | 7,184 views

    PENTECOST (A) - Our gracious God freely pours out his Holy Spirit. This is our gracious God's glorious Gift and practical Gift.

    GOD POURS OUT HIS HOLY SPIRIT (Outline) May 23, 2010 - Pentecost - JOEL 2:28,29 INTRO: God’s gift of the Holy Spirit provides faith in the hearts and for the lives of every believer. Those who lived during Jesus’ earthly ministry did not always understand the truth that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Zechariah’s Tests God’s Promises Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2024
     | 671 views

    Do we rejoice at God’s provision even in when we don’t feel like it? Do we seek to know Jesus and share Him with those around us? John prepared the way for Jesus, who came to redeem all of creation - what will we do to show Him to others? This is our mission during Advent!

    2024 Christmas Series – Part 2 Sermon 2 – Zechariah’s tests God’s promises Luke 1:5-25, 57-66, and 67-80 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we continue our series on Advent -- Might ask, “What is Advent?” Comes from Latin word, “Adventus” -- In its original form it means ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 7 Tests In Which We Must Be Victorious - Refining : The Purpose Of Trials And Tribulations

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 160 ratings
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    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE REFINING PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN OUR LIVES AND THE 7 AREAS OF TESTING NAMELY THE TEST OF 1. LOVE 2. FAITH 3. OBEDIENCE 4. SACRIFICE 5. HUMILITY. 6. ENDURANCE 7. PATIENCE

    7 TESTS IN WHICH WE MUST BE VICTORIOUS REFINING - THE PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OUTLINE 1. THE TEST OF LOVE 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE 4. THE TEST OF SACRIFICE 5. THE TEST OF HUMILITY. 6. THE TEST OF ENDURANCE 7. THE TEST OF PATIENCE 1 Corinthians 10 : ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Know How To Worship In Spirit And With Truth! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,647 views

    To worship the Lord in Spirit and truth means we are connected to His Spirit and we are worshiping Him with the right motives, the heart in the right place and our minds focused and centered on the right person and mission.

    Opening Illustration: Me Church - video clip Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? Sermon 5: “Know how to worship in Spirit and with Truth” NOTE: Today we are going to start our service with our teaching before you worship because our subject today deals with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking With Jesus In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,513 views

    A sermon on the interaction between Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

    Walking With Jesus In the Spirit Rom. 8:1-6 INTRO.: There are two ways to live: in the flesh and in the Spirit. “Flesh” means human nature in all its weakness and sinfulness. It is human nature apart from God. It is the flesh that gives Satan a chance at us. Paul writes to Christians as those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Spirit Is In Training PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 121 views

    God lovingly searches and guides our hearts, illuminating our true priorities so we pursue what truly matters and find purpose in His presence and direction.

    Friends, welcome. There’s a candle God has placed within you—a steady, searching flame that glows in the quiet corners of your soul. You feel it when the house finally settles for the night and the noise goes still. You sense it on the commute, when the dashboard hums and your heart starts ...read more

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    There Is A Fly In The Ointment Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 29, 2023
     | 2,394 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series on the Seven Churches in Revelation. This one deals with the Church of Thyatira.

    Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29; Ecclesiastes 10:1; Song of Solomon 2:15 Theme: Tolerance – How Much? Title: The Fly in the Ointment INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Simplicity. Keeping things simple, plain and straightforward. Keeping things honest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Have We Had The Saint’s Test? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,191 views

    We must love others. We are to love in deed and in truth and not just in word.

    1 John 3:11-24 depicts the differentiation among love and hate, and how love should be found in the existence of every Christian believer. Evil has an envious scorn for goodness. For this reason, Cain killed Abel, and it is why hatred is viewed as murder’s spiritual identical. Christians are relied ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Falling Of The Holy Spirit Pt. 2

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,286 views

    A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets dry, waters have grown stagnant, burned out & ready to quit.

    Holy Spirit Part 2 Dr. Mike Fogerson June 10, 2012 A A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) 1 Acts 3.19, describes these times as “times of refreshing.” a It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Filled Living

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on May 2, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,611 views

    Here we will learn what it means to be spirit filled, and how to live it.

    THE SPIRIT FILLED LIFE EPH.5:15-21 GAL. 5:22-23 INTRO: The spirit filled life transforms the believer to a higher level of a understanding of God. Love--(unconditional,unselfish) Joy--Jesus 1st Others 2nd You last Peace-Only from God Longsuffering--real patience,patience put to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit–filled Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,441 views

    A message examining the condition of the local church.

    THE SPIRIT–FILLED CHURCH Acts 2:1-4 INTRO: We have been telling you this week about the need of a church giving it’s all to God. We have told you that many Christians in our churches are asleep and need to be awakened. Tonight, we want to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist