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  • Larry Meador avatar

    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Larry Meador on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 15,610 views

    We have been called to appropriate this gospel in such a time as this

    FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Esther 4:14-16 14) For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    For Such A Time As This Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,353 views

    This is the introductory sermon in a sereis on the life of Moses. Part 1 of 9.

    MOSES FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Scripture: Exodus Chapter One Intro. A. A few weeks ago I talked to you about genealogies and Family Trees. I thought I would share with you today a few comments that came from a genealogy support group. 1. My family coat of arms ties in the back…is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tom Dixon avatar

    Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You

    Contributed by Tom Dixon on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    Often it is in times of frustration and incessant demands that God most effectively teaches us how to have compassion and to serve others with His power.

    Mark 6:30-44 Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You Parallel passages: Matt 14:13-21; Luke 9:10-17; John 6 THE SETTING: Mark 6:27-29 1. Disciples just returned from long ministry tour through towns – they’re exhausted 2. And Jesus finds out his cousin (john the Baptist) has been brutally ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Bravo avatar

    Dont Fret, Be Still

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    We know hard times will come. But we don’t have to be overcome by these hard times. We can have the peace of Christ in us. We can get to a point in life where even though things seem bad and hopeless we can know we have a God on our side that will fight w

    Don’t fret be still Exodus 14:1-14 (NIV) 1 Then the LORD said to Moses, 2 "Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp near Pi Ha-hi-roth, between Mig-dol and the sea. They are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal Ze-phon. 3 Pharaoh will think, ’The Israelites are wandering around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Keeping (A Godly) Perspective

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,298 views

    Since we know God is sovereign we don't have to worry in times of trouble (1 week after presidential election chaos)

    "Fellow citizens! Clouds and darkness are round about Him. The dark waters of the seas and stars of the skies form His pavilion. Justice and judgment are the establishment of His throne. Mercy and truth go before His face. Fellow citizens, God still reigns! He will enable the government in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Washburn avatar

    "Hold Me Jesus"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 17,959 views

    There are times when life just doesn’t make sense, and the best thing we can do is cry out, "Hold Me Jesus."

    Rich Mullins sings a song in which part of the lyrics say, “Sometimes my life just don’t make sense at all. The mountains seem so big and my faith just seems so small. Hold me Jesus, for I’m shaking like a leaf, you have been king of my glory, won’t you be my Prince of Peace.” I can’t tell you how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    Where Is God When Trouble Strikes?

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005
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     | 3,662 views

    Trouble strikes us all at times, and often out of the blue. Do we press the panic button, ot trust that God is with us in the storm?

    A tale of two acorns: Two acorns fell on the earth. One was in open ground; the other in the middle of a dense forest. The acorn in the open ground produced a sapling as its roots began to grow. For a while the growth was held back as the root system developed going deep into the soil and round ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Helps In Times Of Weakness!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 10, 2024
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    Helps in times of Weakness! Romans chapter 8 verses 26-27 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Involvement of the Spirit. (vs 26a) (2). The Intercession of the Spirit (vs 26b). (3). The Intelligence of the Spirit (vs 27a) SERMON BODY: The Holy Spirit is the Spirit who is not a ghost: • Old translations of the Bible call him the Holy Ghost rather than the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Establish Growth As A Process

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    We are an event minded people, but growth is not a one time event, good healthy growth is a planned process. Good growth must be more than accidental!

    GROWTH AS A PROCESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Mark 4:17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended. Jude 1:12 These are spots in your feasts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chuck Booher avatar

    Paul And His Final Days

    Contributed by Chuck Booher on May 2, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,882 views

    We need to be people who endure hard times by reading God’s Word, sharing Christ and being faithful to the end.

    Come to Paul: one of the most amazing men who ever lived! • I want you to know who Paul is and then you will understand him and what he is telling you. • He wrote 13 Books of the New Testament so you need to get where he is coming from. • At the end of his life he passionately ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Dealing With An Impossible World

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,202 views

    We live in a world that is a very hard one to live in at times. How do we deal with it? Well, we begin by looking at God’s word...

    DEALING WITH AN IMPOSSIBLE WORLD Psalm 37:1-17 READ PSALM 37:1-17 AFTER INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION: The headline article in "The Saturday Star" for July 5, 1997 is about the latest milestone made in space when NASA’s Pathfinder successfully came to rest on the planet Mars Friday. Pathfinder ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    God Is My Provider

    Contributed by James May on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,467 views

    Let us not forget in trying times, that God is still our Provider. Don’t let the fear, frustration, worry and fretting take hold of your heart.

    God is My Provider By Pastor Jim May This will be a short message. This has been a very trying and tiring week for us all with the passing of the storm and the events that have taken place. I feel that God would have me to just give you a few words of encouragement from the Bible and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Time Out, Time In Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,529 views

    After vacation -- time out -- it would be ridiculous if there were no "time in", engagement. God calls us to full engagement with Himself, which in turn calls us to live in newness and not in old habits. There is no time for anything that is not a serio

    There are certain intense situations in which the best answer, maybe the only answer, is to take a “time out”. Time out, to get perspective; time out, to get emotions under control; time out to back off and take a better look. There are certain serious situations in which your instincts tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Cry Out To Jesus

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,709 views

    Remember to cry out to Jesus any time you need Him.

    CRY OUT TO JESUS Text: Psalm 70 Introduction: • Have you ever been in a situation where you needed help and you needed it right now? • Matthew 14 – Jesus walks across Sea of Galilee in midst of storm • Fear; “It is I; be not afraid” • Peter steps out on water, starts to sink; one of shortest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Cry For Deliverance

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 128,238 views

    Are you serving God in rigour and hard bondage? It is time to cry on to the Lord for deliverance!

    THE CRY FOR DELIVERANCE "And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour: and they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in mortar, and in brick, and in all manner of service in the field: all their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigour" (Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal