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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Tis’ The Season

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 25,970 views

    Painful. Dry. Taxing. Rewarding. Seasons . . . they are common to all of us. These truths will help us negotiate these phases of our life and journey in Christ.

    Tis’ The Season I. Introduction It is during this time of the year that I often begin to think about seasons. Deer season, turkey season, basketball season, and yes . . . Christmas season. We often talk about seasons even when we don’t realize it. When we talk about the weather we are actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's The Deal?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 2,946 views

    The complete unfairness of grace...what a concept! We want our reward to be commensurate with our works. And it's tough when it's not!

    Passage: Matthew 20:1-16 Intro: Do you remember the story of David and his confrontation with Nathan? 1. David had committed adultery, had husband killed, confronted by the prophet in a unique way. 2. story of man who stole pet lamb to feed guests, …sucked David in…”you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Unfruitful Vine

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,786 views

    God created us for His purpose, it is our responsibility to discover and fulfill the purpose. There is a reward if we do, and there will be punishment if we do not.

    THE UNFRUITFUL VINE Study Text: Luke 13:6-9 He also spoke this parable: A certain man had a fig-tree planted in his vineyard. And he came and sought fruit on it, and found none. Luk 13:7 And he said to the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig-tree, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Share Jesus With Fear

    Contributed by David Cook on Oct 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,106 views

    When it comes to sharing Jesus with fear, 1 - Realize You Are Normal, 2 - Keep Your Eyes on Jesus, and 3 - Remember the Reward

    What keeps the majority of Christians silent when it comes to sharing Jesus with others? Fear of rejection Fear of not knowing what to say Fear of what people might think of me Fear of the potential problems that might arise if I stand boldly for Jesus When I was in third grade, I had to get up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Troubles Come Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 28, 2013
     | 6,637 views

    "Faith" is the very quality of life that Jesus smiled upon and God rewards, but what does a life of faith look like in real life?

    When Troubles Come Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – June 23, 2013 Intro I've found in recent years...that the more iI get to hear someone's story...the more amazed I am about the challenges people have risen up through in their lives. Everyone has a story... a story that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pastoring And Leadership

    Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Nov 16, 2013
     | 5,514 views

    Gaining others confidence bit by bit can take along time to see rewards and sometimes you may not even see them.

    Matthew 28:18-20 New International Version (NIV) 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    How To Become A Worthy Laborer Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 2, 2014
     | 6,655 views

    How can we be laborers for God who will one day be worthy of a reward? Our text gives us a clear and concise answer.

    How To Become A Worthy Laborer 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 Introduction: 1. This is Labor Day weekend. This is a holiday set aside to honor the working class in our society. I think that’s a great idea! 2. Work is a biblical principle, and the concept of work was instituted by God before Adam and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    But It's Not Fair: Unjust Suffering Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,158 views

    Believers strengthen their resolve in persecution when they are armed with an understanding of the 1) Attitude of Christ, 2) the Will of God, 3) the Transformation from the past, and 4) the Hope of eternal life.

    When 53-year-old Danny Anderson was feeding his horses Monday night, a 5-foot rattler slithered onto his central Washington property. Anderson and his 27-year-old son, Benjamin, pinned the snake with an irrigation pipe and cut off its head with a shovel. A few more strikes to the head left it ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Wilson avatar

    Hurry Up, God!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,571 views

    David's prayer is that God will hurry up and deliver him from persecution. However, his life also demonstrated submission to God by not taking matters into his own hands.

    Psalm 70 As we begin, I want to advise you that this Psalm is a repetition, almost word for word, of the last part of Psalm 40. This theme was so important to David, he included it in two of his Psalms. VS. 1 Hurry Up, God! When we try to rush God’s Timing it is because we feel an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Behave In The Church

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,941 views

    A sermon about our behaviour in the body (church/Ekklesia) of Christ. Also a answer what to do with people who persecute you for following Jesus.

    Rom 12:9-21 Paul gives us clear instructions here as how to life in this body (Ekklesia – Church – body of Christ) Let me break it up for you as we go through it. 1.Love in the body V9 Let love be without hypocrisy Paul says that we should not just pretend that we love others. Hypocrisy means ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 27, 2025
     | 982 views

    The Thessalonian believers gave us a good testimony of genuine faith in Christ. They believed the Scriptures, that it is the Word of God, and they held fast to it as the truth, despite the persecution.

    1 Thess 2:13-16 Trusting the Word of God Paul came to the Thessalonians with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. • He thanked God constantly for this – that they received the Gospel with faith and believed it to be the Word from God. • Not as words of Paul or of men but the very Word of God - the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Molenaar avatar

    Family Ties

    Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 9, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    True family ties are experienced through our relationship with Jesus Christ. If there is a true tie with Jesus nothing, not even persecution, can break that bond.

    John 15:18-27 I’m sure this has been a busy day for many people. Mother’s Day is a time when people do get together with their families. The family unit is important. When you are part of a family, you wear that family name and all the good and bad things of the family come with the name. Legally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What Are Positive And Negative Ways That Power Is Utilized

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,367 views

    1. Saul abused his religious powers in persecuting Christians, the early church and encouraging others to have Stephen put to death for preaching Christ.

    1. Saul abused his religious powers in persecuting Christians, the early church and encouraging others to have Stephen put to death for preaching Christ. Since such a prominent figure as Paul practiced persecution, many people wrongly followed his example by whipping up opposition to growth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Prayer Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 11, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    3rd in the series "Patterns for Prayer." The way Stephen faced death for his testimony is an inspiration and a pattern for us when we face persecution.

    In midwinter of A.D. 320 Emperor Licinius sent out an edict that to show their allegience all soldiers were to offer sacrifice to the pagan gods. Forty members of the famed Twelfth Legion of Rome’s imperial army serving in Sevaste, in present-day Turkey refused the emporer’s order. Their captain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Got Contentment? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,033 views

    This sermon explores trusting God in difficult times, understanding His love, responding to persecution, and learning contentment in all circumstances through Christ's strength.

    Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we come to meet with our Lord, to seek His face, to hear His voice. We are here to lean in, to listen and to learn from His holy Word. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to the letter of the ...read more

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