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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Wisdom Of Gallio; The Lament Of The World Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 187 views

    People, Jew and Gentile alike, needed to be part of something not just historic, but spiritually on fire, something with hope built-in.

    Friday of the Sixth week in Easter 2025 In a day when it feels like every judge in the country is finding actions by the executive or legislative branches to be unconstitutional, isn’t it refreshing to be introduced to the proconsul Gallio, down there in the region of Corinth.? “His father was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Habakkuk's Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 16, 2021
     | 3,129 views

    This is from a series on the great prayers of the Bible.

    Title: Habakkuk’s Prayer Scripture: Hab. 3 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 10-17-21 Intro: How do you live by faith in a fallen world? Have you ever struggled with the perception of there being a lack of justice in this world? In philosophy courses in college the problem is often put as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Model Encourager

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 13, 2024
     | 1,539 views

    In 1 Thes 2:13-3:13, Paul gives us a wonderful model of an encourager, demonstrating the many ways in which we can encourage one another.

    I. Acts 17 gives us an account of Paul’s preaching of the gospel in Thessalonica. A. During his Second Missionary Journey, having just been arrested on false charges, beaten, jailed, and run out of town in Philippi, Paul and his companions came to Thessalonica. There he very quickly converted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Struggle Can Turn Sweet

    Contributed by Brian Detalente on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,727 views

    Trusting God in the time of trials and struggles.

    Judges 14:5-14:9 5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. 6 And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and [he had] nothing in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Staying Focused Amid Challenges

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,871 views

    This sermon teaches us how to stay focused in the midst of challenges.

    Do you have trouble staying focused when challenges raise their ugly head? This is true of individuals! This is true of churches! This is true of marriages! This is true of businesses! Joke: I heard about a bride who was nervous before her wedding. It was time for the wedding and she wasn’t sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Pit To The Palace

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022
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     | 10,402 views

    Joseph was thrown into a pit on two separate occasions. However, as a result of his faithfulness during those circumstances, he was delivered from the pain and drudgery of his pit experiences to go on and live in a palace!

    He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. - King David(1) Do you ever feel like you’re in a deep, dark pit with no way out? Maybe God spoke to you about doing a particular task or ministry and you’ve been faithful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering And Tribulation Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018
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     | 6,051 views

    Fifth in a series from Revelation dealing with Smyrna the suffering Church

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus - 1” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms the outline of the book. John wrote during a time of severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,111 views

    Focusing on perseverance in faith during trials.

    INTRODUCTION On May 29, 2013 I registered for an event called the “Tough Mudder.” The event that I participated in was a 12 mile run with about 15 obstacles sprinkled throughout. During the event, there are obstacles such as crawling through the mud on your stomach with electric wires above you… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Seasons Of A Mother's Life

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 10, 2024
     | 1,664 views

    A message for Mother's Day

    Galatians 6:9 Mother’s Day 2024 5/12/24 I want to wish all of you Mother’s and those who have Mothered someone else’s child, a HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!! I know you moms TEACH your children SO MUCH but here’s a few things one mother learned from her children about CEILING FANS. 1. If you hook ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Faith Working??

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,619 views

    People have differing views about how faith is expressed and what it looks like when it is expressed. Faith to remove a problem and faith to endure a problem are both illustrated in Hebrews 11. Habakkuk’s struggle with faith is also addressed.

    Is Your Faith Working? Hebrews 11 7-19-09 Intro I want to begin this morning with a question. Is your faith working? Since the Bible says, “The just shall live by faith” I would consider that question extremely important. Are you living by faith? Martin Luther applied that verse to justification. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Standing In The Storm

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010
     | 8,424 views

    If you wish to stand in the storm, you will hear and obey; if you do not you will experience destruction.

    Standing in the Storm 02/15/09 AM Text: Matthew 7:13-27 Reading: Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION This weekend brought a rare event to the San Diego area – weather! We experienced a rare powerful winter storm system that brought about weather about as wild as it gets in Southern California. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Under Attack!

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 13,747 views

    Standing strong under fire.

    Today we are going to look at practical steps for standing strong when you are under attack! We will be using Christ’s temptation in the wilderness as our backdrop. Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. Matthew 4:1 (NLT) The first issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Jackson avatar

    Exiles #1: Elect Exiles: Wait...what?

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 29, 2018
     | 3,881 views

    Part 1 of Exiles: Sustained by Hope in a Hostile World (1 Peter)

    If you are a fan of Georgia Tech football, you might consider October 7, 1916 as one of the greatest daysin history. If you are a fan of offense in general, you might feel the same way. Because on October 7, 1916, Georgia Tech delivered the most stunning beatdown in football history to Cumberland ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope That Endures: Finding Strength In Trials Romans 5:3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,606 views

    Romans 5:3-4 speaks of a truth that is challenging yet deeply encouraging: the idea that our problems and trials are not wasted—they serve a purpose.

    Hope That Endures: Finding Strength in Trials Romans 5:3-4 Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) – “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Personal Revival, Personal Power

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 26, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 39,817 views

    Gods plan for us is to be flames of fire, It's not enough to belong to a place where the fire burns (we must become flames of fire).

    We talk a lot about the church and about the body of Christ (and we should) But I want to remind you that the church is a body made up of many members. Just as a body has many bones Just as a wall has many stones Just as an army is made up of many soldiers What is your point preacher? The point ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal