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    Defeating Evil In Your Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 1,501 views

    This sermon aims to teach us about the power of God's love to overcome evil, the importance of loving our enemies, and the spiritual battle we face against evil forces, with God as our fortress and deliverer.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving into some powerful Scriptures that teach us about the power of being strong in the Lord, overcoming evil with love, and the victory of defeating evil in our lives. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "The power of God's love is that it ...read more

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    Abiding In The Vineyard PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance of abiding in God's vineyard, as it brings blessings and protection, while not abiding can lead to danger and separation from God.

    Good morning, dear friends and fellow believers! Today, we will be diving into a passage from the Book of Isaiah, where God extends an invitation to each one of us to abide in His vineyard. This passage speaks to the blessings that come from abiding in the vineyard and the danger of not abiding in ...read more

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    Responding To Disappointments: A Star And A Stable (Epiphany)

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020
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    Difficulties are part of life, how we respond is what makes the difference. Joseph and Mary faced the difficulty of being refugees in the land of Egypt in order to save the child Jesus from Herod. The "ah ha" moment is when we realize God is with us no matter where we find ourselves.

    Stars and a Stable: Responding to Disappointments One of my closest friends loves UGA! He’s a graduate and a dedicated football loyalist. Now let’s not question his Christianity just yet. He has a saying, "When I die, make sure you chant the Eucharist at my funeral mass. And make sure the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Believing Jesus Completely Series

    Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    This examination of the trial of Jesus challenges us to consider our our faith.

    BELIEVING JESUS COMPLETELY MARK 14:53-65 Are you a believer? If you are what difference is it making in your life? A man who was an avowed atheist was enjoying a swim in the ocean when out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of a dorsal fin, headed right for him. He began to swim wildly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is Manna

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 16,768 views

    This sermon is about God providing for us during the trials of our lives.

    Title: What is it? This is Manna! by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I. Often there are times in our lives when we ask the question: What is it? What’s going on? How come I can’t get a breakthrough or why is it that I’m living from hand to mouth, cant’ never get ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Surviving In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 354 ratings
     | 16,774 views

    This sermon is about enduring personal trials and tribulations in our personal wilderness.

    Mark, the evangelist, begins his gospel in the wilderness. According to him, the good news of salvation does not begin with mysterious angels proclaiming peace but the good news begins in a dry, desolated place inhabited by wild beasts and demons. And that is the message of our text - the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What's So Great About Temptation? Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 5,465 views

    Without temptations and trials, Christians will never become mature followers of Christ.

    What’s So Great About Temptation? James 1:1-18 Baby Boomers are coasting into the golden years in record numbers nowadays, bringing with them the trappings of a somewhat new phenomenon: Peter Pan Syndrome. While the surface indicators may not take the rest of us by surprise, the facts are clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Someone's In The Fire

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 34,553 views

    In the trials of your life understand that you are not alone Someone is in the fire with you

    Someone’s in the Fire Daniel 3: 19 – 25 & 29 Verse #25 – King James Version: He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God. Verse #25 - New Living Translation: Look!” Nebuchadnezzar ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Lessons Learned In Egypt Series

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,521 views

    How Abraham’s trials in Egypt led him to wisdom in Canaan

    “Most lessons in life are learned the hard way.” You can be warned and taught about a danger or encouraged to do the right thing, but personal failure can be the most powerful teacher. When I went out to buy my first car, I was warned by my parents to be very careful, to shop around, to research, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
     | 4,629 views

    How do Trials, Temptations and Trespasses Help Me Grow Spiritually

    Lesson 6: How do Trials, Temptations and Trespasses Help Me Grow Spiritually? Philippians 2:5 INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that God will sometimes give us dreams. God is a dreamer. God dreamed about you; before you were born, God imagined what your life could be like. God says, “I know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Who Is Good Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,918 views

    A reminder to Christians of the character of God is necessary when we are enduring trials.

    JAMES 1:16-18 GOD WHO IS GOOD “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hardest Thing In The World

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007
     | 2,003 views

    The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

    The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Believing Heart"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,136 views

    God will give us wisdom for trials, but we must ask, believing.

    “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man expect that ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Your Giant Aint Jack

    Contributed by Pervis Hall on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    This sermon is designed to help those struggling with seemingly impossible trials overcome.

    In 1947 San Francisco’s Potrero Hill was not only a poor South City neighborhood, it was a real ghetto. That year was the year Oren was born. Rickets, a poverty-related disease actually caused by malnutrition, was Oren’s major problem. His vitamin-mineral deficient diet caused his bones to soften. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sadness To Joy

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,751 views

    Trials and tribulations may bring sorrow, but Jesus brings us joy.

    Text: Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher). Seven days before the resurrection, there were shouts of joy along the road from Jericho to Jerusalem. The crowd recognized Jesus as King and gave Him the glory that He so deserved. The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church