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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    "who Do You Think You Are?" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2021
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    Jesus criticized the Pharisees for their inability to discern the signs of the times (Matthew 16:3). The signs of our times seem to be indicating an increasing hostility toward Christianity, which has lost its place as the nation’s primary guiding ethic.

    You can run but you can’t hide. That’s certainly true today, amen? They not only know where you live and work, but probably know what kind of car you drive, when you take a shower, what’s your favorite flavor of ice cream or your favorite show on TV, what station you listen to in the car. They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Prophetic Utterances Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2021
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    Christians are listening to prophecies on the Internet and must be taught how to test those messages. This teaching instructs Christians on how to operate in the prophetic and how to evaluate prophetic ministry so that we receive the benefits and avoid the pitfalls associated with it.

    Our subject today is prophetic utterances. How do we benefit from prophecies given in the Body of Christ, and how do we avoid the pitfalls that people often fall into in the exercise and application of this gift? The gift of prophecy is a powerful tool in the church today. But powerful tools must ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Last Words Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
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    Everyone Abandons Jesus. It’s really remarkable when you think about … just how many people abandoned Jesus at His greatest time of need.

    At the end of today’s service, I’ll be offering you an opportunity to respond to Christ. In fact, some of you may want to grab your worship guide right now and find the communication card. There, you’ll find an opportunity to be a part of next Sunday’s baptism service. Place your name there and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But Nails Hurt! Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
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    Nails were distributed to the congregation, so that they could test: if you wish to endure, you have to endure some pounding. Holes may be punched in you, too. But if you persist, ultimately you will be built up.

    If you really want to grow, it’s going to cost you. If you truly expect to be built up, there will be some pain involved. No growth ever takes place without pain. That’s a law of life. That’s not negotiable. No pain, no gain. No hurt, no growth. No rough edges, no building up. If you truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio"

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 23, 2002
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    This is a sermon summarizing the stories learned by the children during Vacation Bible School, looked at through the "tests" that each individual endured. How, through the power given by God, ordinary people accomplished extraordinary things. Stories in

    August 18, 2002 VBS Wrap-Up Sermon Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Late Friday night, I was in this room recording the opening for this morning’s radio broadcast. We had just completed this years VBS and I think I can speak for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Overcome With All Joy When Trouble Comes Series

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 39,516 views

    How do you find strength to continue when you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world upon you shoulders? Trials and test of our faith are allowed by God to mature us Spiritually.

    Banner of Praise Ministries Reverend Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “How To Overcome With All Joy.... When Trouble Come....” James 1:2-8 (New Century Version) Faith and Wisdom 2 My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, 3 because you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Make It To Friday

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 29, 2007
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    Facing troubles and tests in our daily walk drains our energy. We wonder if we can even make it to Friday. Three things from I Peter show us how to get there.

    May, 2007 How to Make it to Friday I Peter 1:17-23 INTRODUCTION: In this scripture Peter is writing to Jewish Christians who were driven out of Jerusalem and scattered throughout Asia Minor and to all believers everywhere. This writing took place as Christians were being tortured and killed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Seasons Of Life (Part 1 - Childhood To Young Adult) Series

    Contributed by W F on Jan 2, 2011
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    Each season of life brings it’s own unique tests from God. Here’s how to pass some of those we come across in the first season of life, birth to young adulthood.

    What advice does the Bible have for passing the tests we face in the first season of life? PART A - CHILDHOOD 1. GET ON WITH YOUR PARENTS One of the first and greatest tests we face in life is how to get along with our parents. The Bible is very clear about how children should relate to their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Slow Learners

    Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2008
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    No matter how long it takes, and how many times we might fail the test, if we just keep on being faithful, God will bring us to a place of victory and fruitfulness. Faithfulness is all that matters in the end.

    The Slow Learner Sunday, April 06, 2008 By Pastor Jim May If you are like me, and I think that most people are, then you are sometimes a little slow to learn the truths of the Bible and the ways of God. Sometimes I just don’t get it. It’s not that I don’t believe, but this little old “peanut” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Truth About Trials Series

    Contributed by Robert Gallaty on Aug 6, 2007
     | 3,808 views

    All of us have experienced trials and temptations in Life. What should we do in the midst of difficulty and what can we expect from the Tests of Life? James provides wisdom on handling the challenges of life.

    THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIALS Intro: How Many People Love to Take Tests? With Persperation on your Forehead, and Sweat on your Palms, the Teachers Hand out the Test, with a Smile on their Face and say, “This is not intended to discourage you or make you nervous—It is simply to see what you know. IT’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gold Of Heaven

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
     | 4,223 views

    Every major kingdom in history, in an out of the Bible, was noted for it's abundance of gold. This is why the final kingdom of God's people is pictured as one of pure gold, for that has been the test of the glory of all the kingdoms in history.

    THE GOLD OF HEAVEN based on Rev. 21:9-21 By Glenn Pease On our vacation in South Dakota, we stopped in the small town of Keystone. Almost every store in town had a variety of Black Hills Gold on display. Seeing all this gold made me want to study gold in the Bible. The streets of the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 5

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 17, 2020
     | 1,332 views

    Today we are continuing our study in 1 John 3. Thus far John has been presenting us with “tests” we can take that will help us to know whether or not we are true Christians.

    Today we are continuing our study in 1 John 3. Thus far John has been presenting us with “tests” we can take that will help us to know whether or not we are true Christians. 1. One of the first tests we find in the passage of John we are looking at today continues with what we were looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Triumphant Faith Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 1, 2020
     | 8,668 views

    Triumphant faith is the result of going from tested faith – putting faith into action – living by faith – to expressing Joy. Triumphant faith is not instant faith; sometimes it takes a long time, but it always wins in the long run.

    Triumphant: - having won a battle or contest; victorious. Feeling or expressing jubilation after having won a victory or mastered a difficulty. Triumphant faith is a actually a transition from faith to joy, from faith to praise. However Triumphant Faith is different - Triumphant faith is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 4,751 views

    God puts a really interesting proposition in front of us. He says, “Put me to the test” when it comes to your money. “Try it my way,” God says, “and see if my way works.”

    We are doing a yearlong challenge in our church in 2020. We are challenging you to share the story of Christ’s love with friends, co-workers, and family members who don’t know Christ. When you do, we invite you to drop a ping-pong ball into the container, if you will. Our church hopes to see 5,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Election Integrity: Upholding Christian Values In A Divisive Election

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Nov 2, 2024
     | 1,110 views

    As we approach another election season, we find ourselves in a country that is increasingly divided. The political landscape can often feel like a battleground, where integrity is tested, and our ethical Christian standards are challenged.

    • Someone said recently: If trump wins the election, I will leave the United States If Kamala wins the election, I will leave the United States This is not a political post, I just want to travel • After the Russian election Putin meets with his staff Staff: “Sir Comrade Vlad, we have got good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God