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  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Life Is A Series Of Examinations

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 27, 2022
     | 2,499 views

    Life is a series of examinations. We face trials, temptations and tests on a daily basis which ultimately shape our lives and destinies. It is only the dead that are exempt from the constant examination of life.

    TEXT: Job 1:8 -12 'And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou made an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Heals A Blind Man Lesson 20 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,008 views

    Neither this man nor his parents, sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him”.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis Chapter Twenty-Two Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,989 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Two. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abraham is tested to make a sacrifice of Isaac. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 22 Abraham, being commanded to offer up his son Isaac, when stretching forth his hand to slay him, is prevented by the angel of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are We To Prepare Ourselves For Persecution?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 30, 2025
     | 122 views

    We should not be afraid of what may happen to us because of our faith. Trust in God to help guide us through what we may face.

    Why Are We to Prepare Ourselves for Persecution? Matthew 10:16-42 In verses sixteen - eighteen: The resistance of the Pharisees would resemble assaulting wolves. The only expectation that the disciples have is to seek their Shepherd for assurance. We might even confront comparable aggression. Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ticking Time Bomb Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of anger, primarily acceptable/unacceptable forms of it.

    Ticking Time-bomb Jonah 3-4 Text: 4:4 "Have you any right to be angry?" (NIV) ANGER – who has not known its unleashed fury and witnessed the devastation left in its wake? Like a tornado with no predetermined path, it sucks into its violent vortex absolutely anyone or anything that creeps across ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Decision Time – Again Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,842 views

    Life is about choices, and God brings his people back again and again to one essential choice: Who will you serve?

    Introduction A pig and a chicken were walking past a church, and read the pastor’s sermon title on the outside notice board. It read: ‘How Can We Help The Poor?’ The pig and the chicken debated the question as they carried on their way. Then the chicken had a bright idea: I know, she said, we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Certainty In Uncertain Times

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,924 views

    Christ is the chief cornerstone, the firm foundation of our faith in an age of shifting sand.

    Certainty in Uncertain Times, Mathew 7:24-29 Introduction During an earthquake that occurred many years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, and at the same time surprised, at the calmness and apparent joy of an old lady, whom they all knew. At length one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Trying Times - "Increase" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,070 views

    A personal BEST story fitted against the pitfalls of greed, in reflection the presence of God and the salvation history of woman.

    Trying Times - “INCREASE” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013) “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer” (Psalms 19:14, KJV [God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    "Time To Clean House"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,415 views

    Being angry is not a sin. It is what we do with our anger that really matters.

    “Time to Clean House” John 2:12-22 When I was attending college and seminary I always looked forward to the beginning of a new semester. Regardless of what mistakes I may have made the previous semester, I could now start ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakthrough From Fear Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2020
     | 4,025 views

    In 1 John 4 - John gives us three actions that are to be a part of the children of God’s daily lives so they fulfill the will of God for their lives. 1st we are to Test the spirit’s, 2nd Know Love and show love, and 3rd Fear not.

    Sermon: Breakthrough from Fear! Illustration: The story from Outreach Church and the bat from the balcony! Opening Quote: “Everyone experiences fear in their life. There are big fears we are very aware of and little ones we may not even realize we have. I've learned that it's very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Cariño avatar

    How To Fail Without Becoming A Failure

    Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,989 views

    Big Idea: A person is not finished when he fails; a person is finished when he gives up.

    How to Fail Without Becoming a Failure Luke 22:31-22:34 Kurt Cobain. The famous rock singer-songwriter, musician, and best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the band Nirvana, has sold over 50 million albums worldwide. During the last years of his life, Cobain struggled with heroin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim White avatar

    Spending Time With The Best Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,233 views

    Spending time with the Father should create visible results in our personal lives and in our fellowship with one another.

    Spending Time With the Best 1 John 1:5-10 In 1991, Ryan, our son, age 6 at the time, played Challenger Baseball, a modified version of the game for disabled children. At the end of the season, each child received an official Challenger baseball for his or her participation. We asked Ryan what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    A Refuge In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 20,211 views

    This sermon looks at how even though times our tough, God is there as our refuge. Also takes a look at how we can trust God for His promises to our life.

    In 1989 a devastating earthquake flattened the country of Armenia, killing over 30,000 people in less than 4 minutes. In the midst of the confusion that followed, a father left his wife securely at home and rushed to his son’s school, hoping for the best but fearing the worst. When he arrived, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Time Is Running Out

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 59,705 views

    Paul declared many years ago, "Time is running out." Looking back over history, there are some startling signs that point to the end of this age. Look at the following sequence of events: -From the sailboat to the steamboat-5,000 years -From the steambo

    TIME IS RUNNING OUT SCRIPTURE: Romans 13:11, 12 INTRODUCTION Paul declared many years ago, "Time is running out." Looking back over history, there are some startling signs that point to the end of this age. Look at the following sequence of events: -From the sailboat to the steamboat-5,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Time For A Change

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 29, 2012
     | 5,653 views

    The only resolution that can be effective is the one made with God in mind.

    December 30, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Romans 8:1-17 Subject: New Years Resolutions Title: It’s Time for a Change It’s that time of the year. You know what I’m talking about. It’s the time when we all have to stop and evaluate our lives and try to come to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God