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  • David Radcliff avatar

    Walking In The Fire

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
     | 7,737 views

    Learning to walk with God.

    WALKING IN THE FIRE Daniel 3:8-30 Many times the children of God must walk in the midst of the flames to walk with the fourth man: CHRIST: This age is not without its fiery furnace. Every age must be faced with much testing. I. THE DEMANDS MADE ON THE CHILDREN OF GOD. (Threats) (vs. 12-15) 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Over Sin

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 14,950 views

    The difference between trials and temptations and how to overcome temptations. 4 facts about temptations

    1 Corinthians 10:13 Victory Over Sin Purpose Statement: To lead persons to becoming free from sins power. If you’ve ever had difficulty in dealing with a particular temptation or sin then this message is for you. I want to discuss with you having victory over temptation that leads to sin today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Abraham Passed This Test. So Did Jesus. How About You?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,146 views

    We are faced with many tests in our lives. How do we respond? How did Abraham? Find out.

    2.18.24 Genesis 22:1–18 (EHV) 1 Some time later God tested Abraham. He called to him, “Abraham!” Abraham answered, “I am here.” 2 God said, “Now take your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    A Prayer Of Courage (Part 1)

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018
     | 5,733 views

    David's plea for God to SEARCH, KNOW, TEST, and LEAD him

    As I was reading the word this week, I came across a passage that I have seen several times but didn’t really jump out This time, as I read the words, the thought that God brought to my heart is that this is A PRAYER OF COURAGE Whenever we read this passage you will hopefully see what I’m talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Resume Of A Champion.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 6, 2021
     | 3,164 views

    What does the resume of a champion look like? Believe it or not, but possibly a lot like yours. Many times success comes with downfalls and setbacks. However, champions fight; Champions fight the good fight of faith.

    The Resume Of A Champion. Hebrews 11:1-6NASB What does the resume of a champion look like? Believe it or not, but possibly a lot like yours. Many times success comes with downfalls and setbacks. However, champions fight; Champions fight the good fight of faith. Paul reminds Timothy his young ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    21. David Hunted In The Wilderness Of Ziph (1 Samuel 23) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025
     | 48 views

    But God… Oh, don’t you love those two words? They change everything, especially in Scripture. All throughout Scripture, when the story seemed finished, those two words rewrote the ending.

    David Hunted in the Wilderness of Ziph August 20, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 23:15-29 Introduction: When the Walls Close In Life has a way of pressing us into corners where the walls seem to close in and the options run out. Maybe you’ve felt it financially, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    A Good Life Goes Bad Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,814 views

    Faith and trust do not come from understanding.They come from an awareness of God’s character.

    I. INTRODUCTION 1. There are many mysteries in life: things that we cannot comprehend no matter how hard we try. Many of these mysteries lead to questions about God and his ways, particularly when he does not make sense?at least to our level of understanding. A. Perhaps the most often asked of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brian Williams avatar

    The Greater Blessing - Genesis 15 Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024
     | 598 views

    Life is filled with choices and opportunities. How do we know which choices to make and what opportunities are from God or not?

    Last week we studied the passage in Genesis 13:3-18 where we saw that Abram and Lot were prospering, so much so that they needed to expand their territory and go their separate ways. Throughout this transition, Abram stayed close to God and learned to settle things God’s way. Lot on other hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Let Jesus Show You How To Face Temptation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,081 views

    Your best defense against temptation is quoting the written Word of God. Therefore, learn the Bible, memorized the Bible, and use the Bible.

    “Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil … fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards … hungry. The tempter said ‘if you are the Son of God … stones become bread. Jesus … ‘It is written man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word … mouth of God.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Tested By The Death Of A Loved One: Lesson 16

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
     | 1,042 views

    God tests us by deaths of people we love

    A. WHEN FACED WITH THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: GENESIS 23:1-20 1. Death visits all: sometimes a loved one, eventually ourselves. 2. Some think we should not show grief because a believer goes to be with the Lord. a. True, they are better off. b. We miss them because they were part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Trying Times - Hurricane Andrew Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,264 views

    A comparative: the affliction of Hurricane Andrew, lost love and broken hearts (Thanking God for placing things in perspective that there is no great affliction or small affliction that we hold in our hearts that is too much for God's love to deal with, i

    Trying Times -Hurricane Andrew by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013) “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded (James 4:8, King James Version (KJV), [Patience in ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    Faith On Trial

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,278 views

    Our faith will be tested. The question is can we stand up to the test?

    Text: Acts 5:27-32 Title: Faith on Trial Introduction: (play Perry Mason track) Raymond Burr (the eponymous attorney Perry Mason), Barbara Hale (Perry’s very capable private and proper secretary Della Street), William Hopper (Perry’s detective of choice Paul Drake), Connie Cezon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Stick With It

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 9, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,988 views

    Hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering. Fight and never quit for your destiny depends on your patience.

    “Stick with it” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 10:23 & 35-39 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised ;) Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Have We Had The Scripture Test? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 900 views

    Believers are urged not to sin, but if they do, they have an advocate with God the Father. Believers are told to have love for one another, thereby showing that they are followers of Christ.

    In verses 1-2: John is at this point an extremely elderly person. He has spent practically each of his years in the service of the Lord, and a considerable amount of his readers were for sure his spiritual youngsters. John utilizes the phrase “little children” in a warm, paternal way. He is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    A Litmus Test Of Spiritual Well-Beng

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Mar 5, 2022
     | 1,274 views

    Using the analogy of a litmus test, this sermon juxtaposes the traits of arrogance over against the traits that reflect the DNA of love. It explores the inclusion of 1 Corinthians 13 sandwiched between chapters 12 and 14.

    “Litmus test” is a process used to determine the nature of something. In the 14th century scientists discovered that litmus, a mixture of colored organic compounds obtained from lichen, turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and, thus, can be used as an acid-base indicator. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational