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  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Count It All Joy Eulogy For My Brother Desmond Robinson

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 14, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,095 views

    A SEEKERS ISSUE SHOWING THAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR A FEW COURAGEOUS MEN AND WOMEN TO FIGHT THIS FIGHT OF FAITH.

    COUNT IT ALL JOY INTRODUCING JAMES THE CENTRAL THEME OF THIS EPISTLE IS THAT OF FAITH AS SEEN BY JAMES, WHO WAS ONE OF THE TWELVE DISCIPLES AND SON OF ZEBEDEE, BROTHER OF JOHN ALSO SAID TO BE THE HALF BROTHER OF JESUS, BEING THE OFFSPRING OF JOSEPH AND MARY AFTER THE BIRTH OF JESUS. JAMES’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Ruin To Rescue

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,700 views

    From original sin to redemption this sermon traces Adam’s sin and death-sentence to Jesus’s victory over temptation and death.

    From Ruin to Rescue Gen 2:15-17 1st test – First man Matt 4: 1-11 2nd test – Second man Romans 5:12-19 Final exam -perfect grade If I were taking a poll of folks on the street at random, I think most of them would know about the story of Adam and Eve and how they failed to listen to God’s one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Here's How To Use Your Suffering

    Contributed by Peter Walters on Apr 21, 2015
     | 4,366 views

    Don't waste your suffering - Use It to grow, comfort others and let your light shine.

    On twitter a Pastor posted: "Two Sundays ago I preached on sickness. Since then half my congregation has fallen ill. Sunday I preach on sadness. Consider yourself warned." I tweeted back: "I preached on suffering and my car broke down and my wife has been in emerg twice. I gonna preach on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ministry Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022
     | 1,933 views

    Restoring hope to a people who need Christ Jesus

    Notice these verses are addressed to, “those who are spiritual”. Now do you know who is spiritual and who is not what is the test of a man’s spirituality. If I said I was going to speak to those who are spiritual would you know if I was speaking to you? How do you tell who is spiritual and who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Putting God On Trial

    Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Jan 25, 2026
     | 65 views

    A moment comes in every believer’s life when the weight of unanswered prayers, delayed promises, or unexpected storms tempts us to drag God into the courtroom of our emotions. But God is not the accused, and we are not the judge.

    Today I come to you with a Message the Lord laid in my heart last night; Faith is trusting God's character when His methods confuse us. Instead of putting God on trial, we step back from the witness stand and remember who He is. Let me ask you something this morning… Have you ever noticed how ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Brotherly Love

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,641 views

    A look at the love Christ desires to exist between His followers.

    I. Called ’brotherly’ because we are spiritual kin. Ephesians 2:19, "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household," Romans 8:16, "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God," 1 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pure Nathan Series

    Contributed by Kevin Landis on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,073 views

    Nathan had a pure spirit that found Jesus

    Disciple #6 Pure Nathanael The sixth disciple we are going to look at is Bartholomew and/or Nathanael. Most Bible scholars believe Bartholomew’s other name is Nathanael. Nathanael is mentioned in John but never mentioned in Matthew, Mark or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 19, 2020
     | 3,387 views

    This is the conclusion of my series on IF and discusses our IF situations relating to faith.

    IF Part 5 Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-5; 9-11; Hebrews 11:13-15; Matthew 17:14-21 This message concludes my five part series on “IF”. In the first four messages I gave you the definition of “IF” and how it relates to our fellowship with God. I talked about “IF” as it pertains to our pride; our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Will Provide Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,184 views

    How does God meet our needs in crisis times if we trust Him

    "The Lord Will Provide" Text - Genesis 22:1-19 "Where’s God in all of this?" The question was thrown down like a challenge, almost defiantly, by the person who had come to visit me. Knowing the circumstances of that person’s life over the last couple of years, I could understand the attitude and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparation For Promotion Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
     | 6,443 views

    Part 4 of this series.

    Preparation For Promotion Part 4: Test of Forgiveness Scriptures: Deuteronomy 23:4, 6; Romans 12:14; Genesis 50:14, 15, 19-21 Introduction: This will be the final message in this series on Preparation for Promotion. In this message we will look at the final test, the test of forgiveness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Life Without Compromise

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 252 ratings
     | 64,917 views

    You can life a live without compromise by making several commitments.

    Living A Life Without Compromise Daniel 1:1-20 The life of Daniel is the story of a young man that “Lived a Life Without Compromise.” The setting for the book of Daniel is during the third year reign of Jehoidakim king of Judah. Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon occupied the territory of Judah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Walking In Obedience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,330 views

    To walk in obedience means to walk in love.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a groom, whom during the wedding rehearsal, approached the minister with an unusual offer. 1. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m to promise to ’love, honor and obey’ and ’forsaking all others, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    ’a Place Of Temptation - Jesus’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    ’A Place of Temptation - Jesus’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 4 verse 1-11. Quote: • Oscar Wilde who once said that: • “He could resist everything except temptation.” Quote: • An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other; • The caption below them said: “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Triumph Through Trying Times

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    When trying times come, and they always do, God has a message for us.

    TRIUMPH THROUGH TESTING TIMES (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) After a long series of sermons on giving God room to work, it almost seems fitting, to look at scripture and find a place where God tells us, that tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Temptation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,646 views

    in this sermon we analyze the temptation of Jesus and learn how Jesus responded to temptation and how we should respond to temptation.

    Scripture Jesus began his public ministry when he was about thirty years of age (Luke 3:23). One of the most significant events in the life of Jesus took place immediately following his baptism, namely his being tempted by the devil. Luke tells us about the temptation of Jesus at the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed