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  • John Wright avatar

    Job’s Patience & Faithfullness To God ! 3rd On Job Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
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    James in exhorting Christiance to follow the example of the patience of Job gives reasons for developing a 3rd lesson on Job and his great character of patience and faithfulness.

    INTRODUCTION # 31 1. Open your bible to Job 1:20&ff. 2. In our two previous lessons from the book of Job we have learned about the great moral character of Job. 3. We have learned of Satan’s plan to try and get Job to curse God. Satan was responsible for Job losing all of his livestock and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is God?

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 24, 2016
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     | 27,880 views

    A sermon examining the fact that God is with us no matter how difficult the circumstance.

    WHERE IS GOD? Psalm 115:1-3 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, September 18th, 2025) “Where is God?” That is a question that has been asked throughout the ages. In the midst of great tragedy, inevitably people will ask “Where is God?” They want to know: “Where is God in times of famine?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering Of The Present And The Glory To Come

    Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Apr 15, 2010
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    Suffer now glory later

    Introduction We live in a suffering world. And we, too, suffer. Every honest person on earth testifies that life is not fairly easy. And biblical Christianity does not minimize our difficulties and sufferings. We are saved and we are looking forward to the coming of Christ. But at present we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Songs Of Our Faith Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 8, 2012
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     | 8,303 views

    Part 4 focuses on the song "take My Hand, Precious Lord" by thomas A. Dorsey.

    Songs of Our Faith Part 4 Precious Lord Scriptures: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: As you know I grew up in a small Baptist church that was located in the country. I lived in the south and our small church was typical of a small, close knit family church. As a family church there were certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 Life Changing Words

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2010
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    One of the most life giving thoughts is to know, GOD IS FOR YOU

    4 LIFE CHANGING WORDS Romans 8:31-39 ?: how P.S. God is for you INTRODUCTION: Illustration: Chippie the parakeet. How many are Max Lucado fans? Max Lucado is one of the most prolific Christian writers of this generation. He can take the most complex theological thought, and with a simple phrase or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by Doug Humphrey on Nov 18, 2009
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     | 12,796 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to help people trust God in the midst of life’s suffering and trials. Rather than focus on the "Why" question, I encourage them to focus on the "Who" question. For behind life’s trials stands a God who is good, loving and sov

    When Bad Things Happen to Good People Acts 9:32-43 Introduction: The Bible teaches that we live in a fallen world. This is not the world as God originally created it. It is not the world as it will be one day. But when Adam and Eve sinned everything changed. The Bible says that creation itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Will Of God

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 4, 2017
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    God’s will is not some mysterious thing we SEEK regarding our future (like God’s will for a spouse or a career); rather, as this message reveals, it involves things we DO.

    The Will of God Chuck Sligh March 20, 2022 NOTE: PowerPoint slide presentation is available upon request for this sermon at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 5:17 – “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” SUGGESTED SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #21 With Jesus In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 28, 2020
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     | 12,768 views

    Mark records the story of the calming of the storm to prove Jesus.’ deity But it also is a picture of believers during trials. This message exegetes the passage and then explores the metaphoric value of the story.

    #21 With Jesus in the Storm Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 28, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone Needs Encouragement

    Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012
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     | 8,294 views

    Everyone needs encouragement—even the seemingly strong and mature—but especially those who suffer.

    Today, in honor of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, we will stand and kneel with our brothers and sisters in Christ who share our faith but not our freedom. Second Timothy is the Apostle Paul’s final written communication before his death. He was chained to a soldier ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Taste And See… He's Sweet I Know.”

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 159 ratings
     | 111,420 views

    When you are going through trials and hard times in your life. Taste and See how Good and Sweet God is. Let the Lord take your trials, an make them inward, experimental trial of His Goodness.

    Banner of Praise Ministries Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Rev. Dr.Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder Subject: “Taste And See… He’s Sweet I Know.” Text: Psalm 34:1-10 “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praises shall continually be in my mouth. My soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    The Preciousness Of Death

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on May 1, 2002
    based on 328 ratings
     | 65,148 views

    Although difficult for us to cope with, the death of a saint is precious to God.

    "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." This seems like an odd verse. Why would death be precious to God? Wasn’t it the entrance of sin into the world that brought forth the curse of death? Certainly God abhors sin, and I would be willing to say that individuals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Courage To Encourage Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,342 views

    What oxygen is to the body, encouragement is to the soul.

    INTRODUCTION This is the eighth message in the series “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” This message is entitled “The Courage to Encourage.” In 1872 Daniel Kelley was living in Kansas and wrote the words to the song, “Home on the Range.” It is the official ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Tests Of Provety & Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 10, 2009
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     | 12,429 views

    Tests are common to life. Having discussed the testings of faith & the resources needed to meet them, he now introduces two of the most common examples of testing: the test of poverty & the test of prosperity.

    JAMES 1:9-11 THE TESTS OF POVERTY AND PROSPERITY [Luke 16: 20-31] Tests are common to life. James having discussed the testings of faith (2-4) and the resources needed to meet them (5-8) now introduces two of the most common examples of testing: the test of poverty (1:9) and the test of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Success Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 9, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,055 views

    By faith, abound in triumph, abide in trials, and be approved in time.

    In Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Herb Miller writes: Two Kentucky farmers who owned racing stables had developed a keen rivalry. One spring each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. Thinking that a professional rider might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers engaged a crack ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lawsuits And Legal Disputes

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 5, 2025
     | 242 views

    Getting along with others can often be difficult. But how we deal with difficult situations will say a lot about our spiritual maturity or lack thereof.

    Alba 5-4-2025 LAWSUITS AND LEGAL DISPUTES I Corinthians 6:1-8 There was a street in a town that was lined with lovely mature trees, manicured lawns, and three churches—all right next to each other. The three churches were each built in different styles and shapes. They each posted a sign out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ