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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Managing Christian Trials-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 28, 2010
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    2 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing these difficulties. How are Christians to manage these properly? Tackling trials properly, involves managing...

    MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-II—James 1:1-27 Attention: A man in a supermarket was pushing a cart which contained, among other things, a screaming baby. As the man proceeded along the aisles, he kept repeating softly, "Keep calm, Thomas. Don’t get excited, Thomas. Don’t yell, Thomas." A lady watched ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take A Good Look At The Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 24, 2023
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     | 2,290 views

    Behold the Father's love... 1. Because it helps us appreciate His affection (1a). 2. Because it helps us understand the world's rejection (vs. 1b). 3. Because it helps give us comfort in hard times (vs. 2a). 4. Because it promises our future perfection (vs. 2b).

    Take a Good Look at the Love of God 1 John 3:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared December 24, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Before we begin our study today, let me remind you that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible scholars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Plain

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 12, 2019
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    Have you noticed that Jesus often says the exact opposite of popular ideas? Christianity is for thinking people. Jesus did not establish a Church where people just check their brains at the entry door and blindly follow men. We worship God also with our minds. Jesus challenges us to think.

    Have you noticed that Jesus often says the exact opposite of popular ideas? Christianity is for thinking people. Jesus did not establish a Church where people just check their brains at the entry door and blindly follow men. We worship God also with our minds. Jesus challenges us to think. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Out Of The Pit

    Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 9, 2004
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    If you were sinking in quick sand, what would you do: Pray for help? Yell at God? Figure out an escape? Give up? Look for help?

    Getting Out of the Pit Psalms 40:1-10 October 6, 2004 PM Icebreaker: If you were sinking in quick sand, would you: (a) Pray for help? (b) Yell at God? (c) Figure out an escape? (d) Give up? (e) Look for help? 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anatomy Of A Miracle: The Lystra Cripple Healed

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 22, 2019
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    We’re look this morning at the possibility of miracles, 5 reasons why it’s God’s will for you to be healed, and how to lay claim to your healing.

    THE ANATOMY OF A MIRACLE: THE LYSTRA CRIPPLE HEALED Acts 14:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HE CAUGHT ON QUICKLY 1. A Jewish man moved into a Catholic neighborhood. Every Friday the Catholic's went crazy because, while they were morosely eating fish, the Jew was outside barbecuing steaks. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Complacent Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008
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    The Laodicean Church had become complacent & apatetic about the cause of Christ because its members were involved in the worldly activities of the affluent society in which they lived. Jesus tells them that He would not accept their luke-warm attitude.

    Revelation 3: 14-22 THE COMPLACENT CHURCH [Matthew 2:19-34] The letters to the seven churches are God’s X-rays, given so that we might examine our own lives and ministries. Judgment is going to come to this world, but it first begins at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Broken Man Before The Boundless Gospel

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 522 views

    Locked doors and crowded rooms can stop most people, but real faith finds a way. In Mark 2:1–12 four friends tear through a roof to place a paralytic before Jesus—He forgives first, then heals—showing His authority and calling us to carry others to Him.

    A little while ago I was installing a keypad lock on the door to my upstairs studio—just trying to add an extra layer of security for my equipment, cameras, computers, all that production stuff. So I set the keypad lock up, got the old handle out of the door, got the batteries in, set the code, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Fear To Faith

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 15, 2018
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     | 11,106 views

    Jesus shows up to the disciples behind locked doors and reminds us: 1) Don't be surprised when he shows up in our lives. 2) Allow him to meet our doubts. 3) Allow him to open our minds to scripture, and 4) Take the witness stand for him.

    Luke 24:36-48 From Fear to Faith Rev. Roy Almquist shares a peculiar story from the bloody second Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War. Captain Robert Clark and his men were surrounded by the Confederate forces but refused to surrender. In the terrible battle that ensued, Clark’s entire detachment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Unchanging Faith In A Changing World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 17, 2007
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    If the Apostles were living today I believe they would see all the advancement in technology as more ways to get the good news of the gospel out to the world.

    Unchanging Faith in a Changing World I Peter 3:13-17 If the Apostles were living today I believe they would see all the advancement in technology as more ways to get the good news of the gospel out to the world. Researchers tell us that over 50% of Americans own cell phones, 70% own personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Be Your Own Boss!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,454 views

    Most Americans work and much of their life is controlled by someone else. There certainly is nothing wrong with that. This country could not operate unless people were willing to fill the jobs that are needed.

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 5 - A Prayer For Protection Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 21, 2014
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     | 16,586 views

    This message deals with David again in his request that the Lord would protect him from his enemies who were under the sway of Absalom.

    A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION TEXT: Psalm 5:1-12 Psalms 5:1-12 KJV To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. [2] Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. [3] My voice shalt thou hear in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Patrick Slack avatar

    Community Series

    Contributed by Patrick Slack on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,423 views

    Have you ever gotten into a fight with a next door neighbor? Have you ever just felt alone in life? Maybe even in a room full of people? Have you felt like nobody really cared about you? It sometimes seems easier to just become a loner or not to try

    Community Video- I belong Have you ever gotten into a fight with a next door neighbor? Have you ever just felt alone in life? Maybe even in a room full of people? Have you felt like nobody really cared about you? It sometimes seems easier to just become a loner or not to try to develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is There, But Do You Know It? Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008
     | 3,854 views

    Ever had a bad dream that seemed real? Ezekiel had this vision that God’s glory was going to leave the Temple and leave Jerusalem and as the glory left and terrible judgments were going to come down upon the city and all of Judah.

    June 8th, 2008 — River of Life Ministries — Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part 9 — Jehovah Shammah part one Sermon: God Is There, But Do You Know It? Scripture: Judges 16:20 Ever had a bad dream that seemed real? Ezekiel had this vision that God’s glory was going to leave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Brock avatar

    How Do I Know That I'm Led By The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,038 views

    The Holy Spirit is the one whom the Lord has ‘called alongside of us’ to give us help. But how do we know when we're being led?

    Andy Rooney (60 Minutes) once said that the (2) most popular books in any bookstore are Cook books & Diet books: (1) tells you how to cook it & the other (1) tells you why you shouldn’t eat it We live in a confusing world that’s difficult to find our way in @ times: so long before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Problem Solving 101

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 8, 2010
     | 6,134 views

    Do you have problems that are almost impossible to fix, your Father in Heaven can help. This sermon shows that even the Apsotles were reluctant to ask for His help.

    PROBLEM SOLVING 101 (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (Small portions of Max Lucado’s “Every Day Deserves a Chance” are used in this sermon.) Ever had a problem and just thought to yourself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ