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    Green With Envy, Ripe For Trouble Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018
     | 9,039 views

    The causes of envy: circumstances, insecurity, spiritual vacuum. Solutions to envy: Take responsibility, find security in Christ, embrace our purpose in God's plan.

    GREEN WITH ENVY, RIPE FOR TROUBLE—Genesis 37 A few years ago, a shampoo commercial on TV featured a beautiful woman, with long flowing hair, saying, “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful.” Why would anyone hate a person who is beautiful, or charming, or successful, or popular, or rich, or smart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christians In The Wild Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2016
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     | 12,568 views

    By forcing the reader to see what it means to serve Jesus in extreme circumstances, Luke challenges us to consider the depth of our own personal discipleship.

    Message Hard Sayings of Jesus - Luke 9:57-62 “The Truly Committed Don’t Look Back” In America there is a mountainous forest called the “Bridger Wilderness Area”. Let me say that again the Bridger WILDERNESS Area. The idea is to go there and have a genuine wilderness experience. After you visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Mess Of Stress - Part 4

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020
     | 1,387 views

    We’ve been learning that the key to dealing with stress is securing the mind against wrong thinking and wrong feelings about circumstances, people and things...

    We’ve been learning that the key to dealing with stress is securing the mind against wrong thinking and wrong feelings about circumstances, people and things. Wrong thinking and wrong feelings, which lead to stress, come from three sources, the world, self and the devil. And just as there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Psalm 25 Title: The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 22, 2019
     | 14,481 views

    The underlying theme of this psalm is guidance. David’s circumstances are dire, he hardly knows which way to turn, so he turns to God.

    May 28, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 25 (KJV) Title: The Way, the Truth and the Life A psalm of David. Psalm 25 (KJV) 1 Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Exodus Man/Woman Pt2 Series

    Contributed by David Shoots on Jan 16, 2022
     | 2,875 views

    There is a way that God wants us to walk in this life. We use these two people to illustrated how God used them to walk in spite of circumstances

    Exodus 2:1-17 1 And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. 2 And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he was a goodly child, she hid him three months. 3 And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph: God Is Able

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 18, 2024
     | 1,045 views

    Joseph trusted God. He knew that no matter the circumstances God was able to show up. Joseph knew how to forget and count his blessings.

    Title: God is Able Theme: To show that no matter what the circumstances, God is able. Text: Genesis 50:15 – 21; Ephesians 3:20 Opening Scripture When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, "Perhaps Joseph will hate us, and may actually repay us for all the evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Joy

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,599 views

    It is independent of our circumstances or His gifts . Joy does not come from personal comfort or emotional highs. It only comes as a response to the person of Christ.

    Joy Joy is a delight that comes from focusing on Jesus. It is independent of our circumstances or His gifts . Joy does not come from personal comfort or emotional highs. It only comes as a response to the person of Christ. The counterfeit of joy is happiness or elation. You feel good as long as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Even Now

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2022
     | 11,807 views

    This message is about having faith in your worst circumstance that God can bring you though. As Martha said, "Even now...."

    Even Now Scripture: John 11:22; Luke 10:38-42; Psalm 23:4 Several weeks ago I was sitting on my father-in-law’s porch meditating and listening to music. At the time I was thinking all of the things those around us were dealing with and the fact that the stresses of life seemed to never end. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is There Anything Too Hard For God? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 220 views

    God’s power is greater than our problems; prayer and obedience invite hope and restoration even when circumstances seem impossible or overwhelming.

    Some weeks feel like a siege, don’t they? The walls close in. The headlines howl. The bills glare. Your energy ebbs and your faith feels small. You stand at a window and you wonder, “How is this going to work?” If that’s you today, you’re in familiar, biblical company. Jeremiah knew about closed ...read more

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    God’s Response To Every Situation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 95 views

    The sermon emphasizes turning to God in every circumstance through prayer, praise, confession, and community, trusting that sincere prayer brings real change and healing.

    Friends, welcome. If your week has been full of sighs, or full of songs, you’re in the right place. If you carry aches that have no easy answers, or blessings that make you grin in the car at a red light, you’re in the right place. James talks to folks like us—tired teachers and young parents, ...read more

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    Stuff Vs. Simplicity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 716 views

    To encourage believers to find contentment in God, appreciate simplicity, and practice gratitude, regardless of their circumstances, as they seek first the kingdom of God and rely on His strength.

    Good morning, friends! I'm so glad you've chosen to spend part of your day here with us. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into two powerful passages that are just as relevant today as they were when they were penned by the apostle Paul and recorded by the disciple Matthew. We're going to talk ...read more

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    How To Find Faith And Patience To Wait? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,282 views

    Emphasize the importance of patience, trust in God's plan, and faith in our spiritual journey, even when we may not understand our current circumstances.

    Good morning, church family. Ain't it a blessing to be gathered here today in the presence of God? We've got a powerful message for you today taken straight from the Word of God, James 5:7-8. Our brother in Christ, Philip Yancey once said, "Faith is trusting in advance what will only make sense in ...read more

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    Living In Divine Favour PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,200 views

    Explore the benefits of living in divine favour and how young people can continually experience God's favour throughout their lives, even in difficult circumstances.

    Good morning, family! Today, we are going to dive into an exciting topic that I believe will be a great blessing to each one of us. We’ll be exploring the benefits that come with living in divine favour and how our young people can walk in the incredible favour of God. I want to begin with a quote ...read more

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    Our Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,250 views

    Learn to find our strength in God, practice contentment in every circumstance, and experience the resulting joy and peace that comes from relying on His provision.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from Philippians 4. In these few verses, the Apostle Paul teaches us about the importance of relying on God's provision, finding contentment in every circumstance, and experiencing joy and peace as a result. As Christian author ...read more

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    God Is Doing A New Thing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,309 views

    Explores understanding our present circumstances through God's deliverance and His role as the Way Maker, shaping our perception of Him and our lives.

    Good morning, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dig into God's word and see what He's got to say to us. You know, there's something really special about this gathering of believers, this community of faith. We're all here because we believe in God's love, His grace, His ...read more

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