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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Faith In The Midst Of Trials

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,348 views

    Addressing a present distress.

    FAITH IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. 1 Peter 1:3-9. It is no mistake that the first letter of the Apostle Peter is prominent in liturgical calendars in the season immediately following Easter. Those churches and Christian communities who use the book as a kind of catechism for new converts certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growth Through Trials

    Contributed by Scottie Gray on Jun 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,359 views

    God uses trials to strengthen us.

    Father God we pray to you, our one and only God. We worship your Holy name. We pray a mercy seat in the middle of the sanctuary, so that you may join us with your presence, and hear our praise. We ask for your cleansing, and a desire to hide your Word in our hearts. Father God, we ask that you take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013
     | 7,538 views

    Introduction to the Book of James. Difficulties and dilemma's pursue us. How have you handled your trials?

    James: A Faith That Works Faith through Trials James 1:1-2 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials. Introduction One man’s life provides a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Essentials During Trials

    Contributed by Rannier John Fajardo on Jan 10, 2013
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     | 5,112 views

    Trials is part of Christian Life, we should accept it at learn from what it will teach us.

    TEXT: JAMES 1:1-12 LEARNINGS FROM TRIALS OF LIVE WHAT TO DO? (Reflect our attitudes in times like this) 1. RECOGNIZE (ANTICIPATE FOR IT )- V1. ALL CHRISTIANS WILL IN FACT FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS. 2. REJOICE (JOY IS IN THE HEART OF BELIVERS) - V2. COUNT IT ALL JOY. 3. REQUEST & RECEIVE WISDOM ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope In The Midst Of Trials

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 21, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,185 views

    Facing up to the LORD from within an experience of darkness.

    HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. Job 23:1-9; Job 23:16-17. “When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold” (Job 23:10). An active faith may question suffering - but it will not abandon God. In fact, the example of Job demonstrates that the closer we are to God, the more audacious our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Temptation, Testimony, Trials Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
     | 5,631 views

    The story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife is about about moral choices and so much more! There's times when we suffer for taking a stand for what’s right and refusing to choose the path that looks attractive. But the Lord will be with us and bless us!

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Temptation, Testimony & Trials Scripture Text: Genesis 39.1-21 INTRODUCTION [Begin by using a contemporary illustration of a natural disaster/catastrophe in a distant place…] Just because it’s hard for me to imagine how such-an-isolated-event could ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus On Trial: The Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 18, 2014
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     | 4,984 views

    We examine the account of the witnesses who accused Jesus of blasphemy during his ecclesiastical trial before the Jewish Sanhedrin.

    Scripture Three years I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Trial And Torture Of The King Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 11,643 views

    Before Jesus reached the cross, He faced unspeakable torture at the hands of the Roman soldiers. There are accounts of soldiers flogging prisoners to death. The point of flogging was to bring them close to death so the crucifixion time would be shortened.

    INTRODUCTION Easter is three weeks from today. We’re counting down the last 94 hours before the disciples discovered the empty tomb. I’m calling this “94 Hours that Changed the World.” We’ve already walked with Jesus from the last Supper to the Garden of Gethsemane ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus On Trial: The Verdict Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2015
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     | 6,311 views

    In this message in Mark 15:1-15 we examine the verdict reached in Jesus' civil trial by the Roman governor Pontius Pilate.

    Scripture Four years ago I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Facing Trials With Joy

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 16, 2012
     | 8,520 views

    Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of trials?

    FACING TRIALS WITH JOY James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus On Trial: The Arrest Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,310 views

    I would like to examine briefly the arrest behind the death of Jesus.

    Scripture Last year I began what I plan to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus On Trial: The Conspiracy Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,723 views

    This message examines briefly the conspiracy behind the death of Jesus.

    Introduction I admit that I love a conspiracy! In 1995 the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America met in Dallas, TX. After the conclusion of the General Assembly I had a day to visit in Dallas before traveling back home. I visited the Grassy Knoll at the Dealey Plaza, right ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Rejoice In Problems And Trials

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 17, 2012
     | 3,509 views

    I. EXORDIUM: When do we rejoice? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to rejoice when problems and trials come IV. TEXT: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, f

    I. EXORDIUM: When do we rejoice? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to rejoice when problems and trials come IV. TEXT: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus On Trial: The Resistance Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,414 views

    In this sermon we examine the brief resistance that the disciples mounted in Jesus' defense on the night of his betrayal and arrest.

    Scripture Two years I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus On Trial: The Execution Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,530 views

    We examine several surprising signs that occurred when Jesus was executed and died.

    Scripture Six years ago, I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed