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  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Why God Permits Problems

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,194 views

    It is a negative reality of life that problems are here to stay. Every person has had a problem in the past, has a problem in the present, and will have a problem in the future. Always remember, God is still at work in our lives even when we don’t realize

    Intro: How many of us have not heard some people make these following complaints – “Someone cheated me.” “I got laid off work.” “A storm destroyed my house.” “My husband left me for another woman.” “My wife spent all the money while I was overseas.” “I was diagnosed with cancer.” “I have a ...read more

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    The Lord Whom We Seek Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 20, 2024
     | 1,066 views

    Jesus is the clear image of God Almighty who refines our souls and cleans our sin.

    MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: THE LORD WHOM WE SEEK MALACHI 2:17-3:5 INTRODUCTION… Mr Incredible and Tricycle Kid The man is hunched over in his powder blue aging car that is way too small for his incredibly large frame. He barely fits. He is dejected and unhappy and unfulfilled and all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Content With God's Good Gifts Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 859 views

    Many of the trials that we face come from outside of us. Some of those trials come from within as temptations. James urges us to be content in our station, because our station and the trials that accompany it are good gifts from God.

    In 2016, Rosario Butterfield was speaking at university. After her talk, she met a young woman who was struggling. To Rosario and this lady went to visit the campus chaplain, who was also a counselor over the course of their conversation they found out that this young woman had been listening to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Hardships Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 5,989 views

    Part 2 of a series from Philippians focusing on the blessings of trials.

    The Joy of Hardships I. Introduction A. Sources of Joy 1. Men have searched for joy through many avenues. a) Voltaire search for joy in unbelief and then declared, “I wish I had never been born.” b) Lord Byron searched for joy in pleasure, yet proclaimed, “The worm, the canker, and grief are mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Story Of Job Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,909 views

    Suffering, trails, restoration, faith

    THE STORY OF JOB Job 1: 1-22 (p359) Sept 26, 2010 INTRODUCTION Right before I left for New Orleans the History channel was running a series of shows remembering the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on American…Kari and I watched many of them "Hotel Ground Zero" "102 minutes that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "don't Give Up!"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 6, 2019
     | 16,625 views

    Sometimes we feel like "throwing in the towel" -- but that is precisely when we must not give up!

    “DON’T GIVE UP!” Psalm 27:1-6 David P. Nolte There are some things in life that attack us: wasps (ask Lonnie or me about that); injuries and illnesses; false accusations; enemies of the church, the Bible and God; an unresolved guilty conscience, temptations fitted to our own desires, to name ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Conflct Resolution

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,277 views

    Jesus was no fool. He knew that the Church would have its conflicts - so he gave us instructions on how to resolve them. Sdaly we so rarely believe him!

    Church Conflict Resolution Mt 18:15-20 This is the one place in Scripture where Jesus talks about Church Discipline, which nowadays is so sadly lacking. I’d like to look at one verse today 15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Don't Let Your Dream Die In The Pit

    Contributed by Larry M. Treat on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,504 views

    When we feel alone and abandoned we must remember that God has not forgotten us. He is an ever present help in our time of need and he is always up to something in our lives.

    Don’t Let Your Dream Die In The Pit Gen. 37 • As Humans we like or tend to focus on the NEGATIVE • We like to look at the negative as if it tells the whole story o Each one of us tonight sit in this place as an incomplete ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    After The Whirlwind

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,120 views

    Do we learn anything by passing through difficult times? A study of Job will encourage the people of God to realize that God always instructs us through the trials we are called to pass through.

    “Job answered the LORD and said: ‘I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. “Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?” Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. “Hear, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempted, Troubled, Tested-Part 2

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,706 views

    How Jesus overcame a troubled spirit.

    TEMPTED, TROUBLED, TESTED Part 2 Mark 14:32-42 Sunday, February 17, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee We see Jesus at his second lowest point emotionally in the passage today. Mark records that Jesus was deeply distressed and troubled. Jesus had already told his disciples… John 14:1, “Do not let ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    Dare we talk about this fire that Jesus mentions? Is it real? Is it a literal place with literal fire and wailing and gnashing of teeth? I am convinced that it is. Let me tell you why.

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 4 The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Matthew 13:36-43 We have been working our way through the kingdom parables in Matthew 13 for the past few weeks. My hope is that each of us is gaining a much better understanding of three things: 1) that the depth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Story Of A Dishonest Man Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,548 views

    Have You Ever Been Fired? Don’t raise your hand, but have you ever been fired from a job? Did you know it was coming, that feeling in your stomach?

    Jesus tells a most peculiar parable in His day, the Story of a Dishonest Man. It’s is widely considered one of the most difficult parables – if not the most difficult – to understand. And it’s not hard to see why. Jesus’ story got me thinking about a pastor I read about who misled a church out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rooted And Grounded Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011
     | 7,227 views

    To remain faithful in the face of pressure, we need to be grounded in our identity as followers of Christ, with knowledge, obedience, and love.

    We spend one Sunday a year praying for persecuted Christians around the world. Of course there’s the “Martyr of the Month” column in the newsletter, and occasionally our bulletin inserts will highlight a trouble spot or a new martyr. But that’s all the time most of us spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    My Grace Is Sufficient? How?

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 12, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,914 views

    A sermon which helps explain just how God's grace is sufficient in all situations.

    My Grace is Sufficient: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 by Jody VanSickle The grace of God and how it has come down for us ~ to save us. After we have experienced that grace we are called to help others to experience that grace as well. One of the Scriptures that I have always loved about grace is verse 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Defeating Depression Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
     | 5,721 views

    Part 2 of a message on dealing with depression, particularly of how God helped Elijah through his episode of depression

    TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-9 INTRO: Depression - - - pushed down de/pressed An area that is sunk below its surroundings A hollow / a hole When we push down hurts, pain, abuse, guilt... ...we are de/pressing ...it will show up Push down - - - Hurt Anger = becomes bitterness = Rage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational