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  • Doug Gorman avatar

    God’s Refining Fire

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016
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     | 9,898 views

    Refining Fire...

    Christians are told to love and forgive one another, not try to tear each other down. Those are devices of Satan and church we cannot let him get a foothold in here. I am going to quote Chuck Colson who once told his congregation (and this should hold true for any pastor), “I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grey Area Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015
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     | 5,231 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". How do you handle things that fall into grey area?

    Series: Are You Real? [#9] GREY AREA 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction: There are some things in life that are absolutes and we say that those things are “black and white”; while there are other situations that aren’t so clear and we say that those things are grey area. The ironic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's In A Trial

    Contributed by Chris Carter on May 29, 2012
     | 5,705 views

    When we go through the tough times in life there are many things we can get out of it.

    “What’s in a TRIAL” James 1:2-8 I. T-Test (vs2-3) A. Tests take effort to complete and pass 1. We live in a NOW society 2. Many people live as if things are owed to them and no work is necessary to achieve what they want 3. In turn this is a failure in the spiritual life as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Job, God, And Satan Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 23, 2020
     | 4,943 views

    Why did God allow Satan to test Job's faith?

    Last week we noted a wealthy man Job with grown children who were also well off and enjoyed life. Job is described as blameless, upright, feared God and shunned evil. Job was a godly man! Before we learn from the rest of Chapter 1 of Job. Since angels are cited, let us remind ourselves of who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When The Famine Hits Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 18, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,242 views

    When the famine hit Canaan, Abram looked to Egypt rather than to God. This sermon examines the problems we encounter when we turn to the world in our troubles rather than to God.

    Do you have a worry box? It’s a mental box that we can place our worries in. This box can only hold so many worries, so as soon as one disappears, we fill it with another. If a bigger worry comes along, we discard the smaller worries to make room for it. These worry don’t vanish. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "When Life Throws You A Curve" Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 15, 2015
     | 8,871 views

    Christians can rejoice through trials as God refines their faith through them. As a Christian must realize we will face difficulties, and those difficulties are not meanness but strengthen our faith not in ourselves but in

    Title: "When Life Throws You a Curve" Big Idea: Christians can rejoice through trials as God refines their faith through them. Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focused Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015
     | 7,610 views

    Following his baptism Jesus is led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit and is tempted by Satan. His temptation helps him to focus on who he is and what he has been called to do.

    Matthew 4:1-17 “Focused” INTRODUCTION It is interesting to see how Hollywood has interpreted the temptation of Jesus. The truth is that we don’t know exactly what happened. No one was present with Jesus, in the wilderness, to record what actually took place. There were no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Great Temptations

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 3, 2017
     | 5,850 views

    Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won.

    Intro Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus too was faced with great temptations, but he succeeded. Goal Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won. Plan We will look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11. Matthew 4:1-2 Led by the Spirit We read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Assurance Of Salvation

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,613 views

    Like David, we at times need God to say, "I AM thy salvation."

    Assurance of Salvation PPT 1 Title PPT 2 Text Ps 35:1 ([A Psalm] of David.) Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; Fight against those who fight against me. Ps 35:2 Take hold of buckler and shield, And rise up for my help. Ps 35:3 Draw also the spear and the battle-axe to meet those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Doesn't God Do What I Ask? Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 3,482 views

    What are God's reasons for not answering?

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY OUR PARENTS DON’T DO ALL WE ASK 1. It’s not good for us. 2. They don’t have resources. 3. They have other plans for us. 4. They have something better. 5. It would hurt us. B. WHY SOME HAVE GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1. Promise. “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identifying The Spirits Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2019
     | 7,716 views

    We need to discern whether something is from an evil spirit or the Holy Spirit.

    IDENTIFYING SPIRITS Text: 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Discernment in Scripture is the skill that enables us to differentiate. It is the ability to see issues clearly. We desperately need to cultivate this spiritual skill that will enable us to know right from wrong. We must be prepared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Live An Exceptional Life!

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 8, 2022
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     | 2,995 views

    This message is based on Genesis 22 and looks at God's testing of Abraham and his obedience; Abraham is called the "man of faith" in the NT

    Title: How to live an exceptional life Text: Gen 22:1-18 Introduction: You may have heard of the passing of Guy Lafleur (April 2022) ... an ordinary person in every way – with one exception...He was an exceptional hockey player... 5 Stanley cups 3 Art Ross trophy’s (scoring title) 2 Hart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Killing The God Potential---

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014
     | 3,568 views

    Why does God send many of His people into the desert? What is your perspective? Are we walking in a land of make believe? Our deserts are but testing zones. Arise above the problems.

    KILLING THE GOD POTENTIAL... SPIRITUAL SUICIDE... THERE IS NOT ENOUGH IN THIS DESERT? MY PERSEPCTIVE... HOW DO I SEE THESE FACTS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson... I. HAVE YOU EVER CAME TO THE PLACE WHEN ENOUGH WAS NOT ENOUGH? A. I do not have enough... ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wilderness Season Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 10, 2025
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     | 875 views

    Psalms 13:1-2 " How long, O Lord, will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?

    Psalm 13 captures David’s deep despondency and his struggle with God’s silence during a challenging period in the wilderness. This heartfelt lament reflects a profound sense of abandonment and a desperate plea for God’s intervention. David openly questions how long God will hide His face and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025
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    This sermon encourages weary believers to trust God’s steadfast hope and grace, reminding them that faith endures trials and is anchored in Christ’s resurrection.

    If your week felt like a whispered prayer under a loud sky, you’re in the right place. Peter wrote to people with tired eyes and tender hearts, people who knew what it was to be squeezed by life. He takes our chin in his hands and points us toward a living hope, a hope that breathes when our ...read more

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