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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Faith Principles To Build And Influence Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023
     | 783 views

    Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only.

    1. Faith’s Crucible Principle: Crucible-Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only, and surrenders sin and selfishness to totally depend on God and find His direction, and discover His power. a. “These trials will show that your faith is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Never Alone

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jul 21, 2024
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    In today’s real world, there are very few and quiet moments in life. In life we will find ourselves in various situations we never chose to be in. Hardships and trials come without invitation. Through it all, we are never alone.

    Title of the Sermon - YOU ARE NEVER ALONE. Our reading today tells us that Jesus’ disciples found themselves in trouble as the wind picked up and tossed them to and fro on the Sea of Galilee. It is much like many of us who are tossed to and fro with the cares and trials of this life. Wonder how ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Crucible== Genuine?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 27, 2024
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    Today we seem to expect exemption from suffering and test. There is a false teaching that if we are really close to God we will not be tested. Ask Abraham, Job, David, Joseph and Jesus about seasons of testing?

    CRUCIBLE == GENUINE! HOT TRIALS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) We go through seasons of tests. Sometimes the trials are so hot we almost seem hopeless. HANG ON! Proverbs 17:3 The firing pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Was Treated As A Common Criminal Yet Was Rich In His Death.

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 13, 2024
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    Last week, when I dealt with verse 8, I showed that the prophet Isaiah indicated that the suffering servant would die. Now, Isaiah says that the suffering servant would be assigned a grave with the wicked and the rich in his death.

    Last week, when I dealt with verse 8, I showed that the prophet Isaiah indicated that the suffering servant would die. Now, Isaiah says that the suffering servant would be assigned a grave with the wicked and the rich in his death. If we look at Jesus Christ, then this was certainly the case. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barriers - To Strengthen Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
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    Why does God allow trials/afflictions?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Working on grandfather’s farm, four weeks drought, carrying buckets of water from the stream. a. I pitched a fit, “I hate rain.” b. Uncle Sam said, “You better love that rain.” Principle: “always be happy when it rains, you don’t know the good it brings.” c. Afterwards, I’d sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025
     | 207 views

    Joseph

    Acts 7:9-16 Joseph 1. His Trials - Their Source - 9 And the patriarchs, moved with envy, Their Severity - sold Joseph into Egypt: Their Solace - but God was with him, 2. His Trust - In - The Sovereignty of God - 9 but God was with him The Security of God - 10 and delivered him ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Resurrection Day

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 19, 2025
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    A sermon to Adults about the resurrection of Jesus and how it relates to our lives today.

    4/20/25 a.m. Resurrection Day Luke 24:1-8 Jesus is RISEN!!! I can’t think of anything more wonderful and more beautiful than the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Why? Because it gives me HOPE TODAY. Hope that THIS LIFE is not the END but only the BEGINNING. A. A friend of mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can’t See Him, But I Know He’s There!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 11, 2023
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     | 5,787 views

    “Behold, I go forward, but He is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive Him: on the left hand, where He works, I cannot behold Him: but He knows the way that I take: when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”

    I CAN’T SEE HIM, BUT I KNOW HE’S THERE Job 23:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At church one morning, as Gwen was about to start her four-year-olds’ Sunday school class, a little boy showed up without any identification. 2. Gwen managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Biggest Mistake Of All

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023
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    Why did the crowd choose Barabbas over Jesus? Does it say something about their priorities - and ours?

    Nathan wished he were anything but here. When he had reported for duty that morning he had no idea what he was getting into. Usually he loved being a temple guard. The pay was good, the duty was light, and the prestige was awesome. The hardest thing he had to do was keep his mouth shut about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are We Like Thomas? John 20:19-24

    Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 26, 2023
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     | 2,818 views

    In the times we live in we need to encourage others to overcome doubt. This message is about a faith growing in someone who was a doubter.

    Are we like Thomas? John 20:19-24 Good morning. Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Warnings And Promises For Evil Days. Revised.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 13, 2023
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     | 1,110 views

    The end is not yet.

    WARNINGS AND PROMISES FOR EVIL DAYS. Revised. Luke 21:5-19. Every so often we are confronted with all the uncertainty that arises from the dawn of what seem to be evil days. Over one hundred years ago people wondered if the fierce battles of World War One represented the Apocalyptic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don’t Give Out, Don’t Give Up, Don’t Give In!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2023
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     | 5,625 views

    Paul had just endured 3 years of imprisonment without trial, a two-week storm in a ship and then shipwreck, and having escaped, was bitten on the hand by a viper. What else could happen? It's time for Jesus to show up -- and He does, in a big way!

    DON’T GIVE OUT, DON’T GIVE UP, DON’T GIVE IN! Acts 28:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man went to visit a psychiatrist one day. When the Dr. came in, he asked, "What can I do for you today? What seems to be the problem?" 2. "I have a problem. Every single time I go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Signs Of The Times Part 2

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 6, 2023
     | 626 views

    Jesus warned the Disciples about trials that would come before the end of the age

    The Signs of the Times Pt. 2 Mark 13:9-13 Dr. Tony Evans said, “Your expectations always affect your behavior. If you found out that you were terminally ill and only had one year to live, I can guarantee it will affect your behavior. All of a sudden with only twelve months to live, certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Efe Oluwatosin avatar

    Troubles Are Opportunities For Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Oct 27, 2023
     | 1,449 views

    Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? When you understand how to use troubles, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy.

    We are sent to the earth to replicate God's holiness in all we do and prepare for eternity. This purpose naturally produces problems for humans because the nature of God and the nature of humans are opposites. Therefore, to enjoy life and learn how to live successfully on earth, you need the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Learning From Suffering And Pain Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 896 views

    Jesus promised His followers would suffer trials and persecutions.

    “These trials will show that your faith is genuine … tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor.” 1 Peter 1:7, NLT “When troubles come your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist