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    Strength Tested

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 22, 2021
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    First Sunday in Lent, Series B

    February 21, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:9-15 Strength Tested Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The gospel of Mark is the shortest of all four gospels. Mark writes his stories very tersely. Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Testing & Persevering Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Trials test our faith and produce perseverance. We can find joy in trials because they shape us and draw us closer to God.

    Today, ,we're going to deep dive into the book of James. James, Jesus' half-brother and a big deal in the early church, wrote this letter to encourage believers who were having a rough time. James talks a lot about faith and actions going hand in hand. Let's see what he has to say about handling ...read more

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    Tested In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness after fasting for forty days. Each time Satan tempted Him, Jesus responded with scripture, choosing to rely on God alone. When we face testing in our own lives, we can stand firm in our faith and trust in God's provision.

    Imagine you're in the middle of a desert, no food, no water, and you've been there for 40 days. You're starving, thirsty, and all alone. Suddenly, a guy shows up offering you all the food and water you could ever want, but there's a catch. You have to do something that goes against everything you ...read more

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    Testing Times PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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    Explores Jesus' journey through the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of trials in revealing our true selves and strengthening our faith.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's always a blessing to stand before you, to share the word of God, to be part of this spiritual family, and to be in the presence of our Father. Today, we gather under His grace and His love to understand His word and His will for us. We gather to grow, to ...read more

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    Sensing God During The Storm

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009
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    Learning to sense Him in the Storm.

    SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM John 16 INTRODUCTION: Archibald Rutledge tells the story of looking out his window and watching a bird build a nest. He spent the better part of a day watching the scene. During the night, a bad storm came. Rutledge went to the window the next morning to see how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting On A Word During Suffering Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 7, 2013
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    It is no strange thing when the godly encounter persecution by those who refuse to yield to God & His Word. May the understanding that God has brought His servants before us through persecutions minister comfort & encouragement to us in our own tribulatio

    PSALM 119: 81-88 [The Ministry of The Word Series] WAITING ON A WORD DURING SUFFERING [John 16:33] We have arrived at the eleventh section of the 22 letter alphabetic Psalm. Here the psalm reveals the dark and dreary midnight of a distraught soul. The psalmist is in anguish. His soul faints ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confident Trust During Opposition

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 30, 2011
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    THE PERSON WHO TRUSTS IN GOD IS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES

    CONFIDENT TRUST DURING OPPOSITION INTRODUCTION: THE PERSON WHO TRUSTS IN GOD IS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES Psalm 62:1-12 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. 3 How long will you assault a man? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfort During Trying Times Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
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    Comfort for weary believers or those discouraged.

    COMFORT DURING TRYING TIMES! JOHN 14 THEME: JESUS WILL CARES FOR US AND WILL HELP US DURING THESE LAST DAYS. 1. LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED - VS.1 A. SICKNESS OF SOUL 1. The Maladies of the soul affect us physically - Psa. 42:11 2. Occurs because of: A circumstance - Current text A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Maintaining Happinessduringtrials Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2020
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    God will use every opportunity—good or bad—to spread the message of Jesus.

    Maintaining Happiness During Trials Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Suffering; Happiness / Philippians 1:18–30 God will use every opportunity—good or bad—to spread the message of Jesus. INTRODUCTION • One of the things we dread in life is facing trials and experiencing suffering. • When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Content During Covid

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 31, 2021
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    In seeing the title of the sermon you may be thinking, "he can't be serious. Content during COVID? How?" Paul said that he learned the secret to contentment. With the way things are going it would do us well to learn that secret.

    BEING CONTENT DURING COVID In seeing the title of the sermon you may be thinking, "he can't be serious. Content during COVID? How?" Before the holidays hit we were making strides. The numbers were going down, businesses were opening back up, etc. We may have started to get our hopes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith During Uncertain Times

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 13, 2021
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    Maybe the future of our country looks uncertain; or we are living under oppressive leadership. But when we recognize that God is still on the throne, we find the confidence necessary to carry on with boldness!

    I wish to begin our message by sharing something about the time in which Dietrich Bonhoeffer lived. The Nazi regime ascended to power on January 30, 1933. “Two days after Hitler was installed as Chancellor, Bonhoeffer delivered a radio address in which he attacked Hitler and warned Germany ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can Reeds Thrive Without Water?

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jan 4, 2003
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    As we move close to the beginning of a new year, let’s study our plans, our goals, our worldview to make sure they are not reeds. Let’s consider our own lives and make sure that we ourselves are not merely reeds!

    CAN REEDS THRIVE WITHOUT WATER? Job 8:11-19 INTRODUCTION ‘A man stopped to chat with a farmer who was erecting a new building. He asked, "What are you putting up?" The farmer replied, "Well, if I can rent it, it’s a rustic cottage. If I can’t, it’s a cow shed."’ That farmer had put some thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Just Survive But Thrive

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005
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    How we are to live our lives in this world based on God’s strength.

    Don’t Just Survive…Thrive Mark 10:46-52 Read Scriptures Prayer Illustration A young man who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as a signalman for the railroad. For his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, “What would you do if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Just Survive-Thrive!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,366 views

    Living up to our potential in Christ.

    DON’T JUST SURVIVE-THRIVE! (LIVE UP TO YOUR POTENTIAL IN CHRIST) INTRODUCTION: I get discouraged sometimes when I’m out and about and I see so many people just doing nothing. Just sitting on the steps, sometimes drinking. Sometimes it might just be someone chilling out after a hard day. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Caleb: How To Thrive At Age 85! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
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    Caleb serves as a lesson for us to never release God’s promises; never retire from serving God; and never retreat from the enemy! If you will follow God with your whole heart and depend on his strength alone, you will still be able to thrive at age 85.

    INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series from Joshua entitled “Making the Leap from Good to Great!” The title is based on the excellent book by Jim Collins called Good to Great. Our thesis has been that there is a level of Christian living that can be described as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist