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  • Ricardo Rodriguez avatar

    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,932 views

    We live in a World of many troubles, trials and tribulations. Seems like one problem after another. It seems as if the dark cloud will never go away.

    “The BeAtitudes” 9/24/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Matt 5:1-12 “1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Destined In Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,665 views

    In this text, in a sense, we see the destiny of every Christian. 1- The destiny of spreading the gospel 2- The destiny of encouraging others 3- The destiny of experiencing trials

    INTRO.- What’s your destiny in life? Did you know when you graduated from high school what your destiny was? What you would become? And where you would be now? You may have had an idea you would live in Arkansas, but did you know what you’d do for a living? And if you’d follow the faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good News About Trouble Series

    Contributed by Ray Waldo on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,844 views

    We are blessed with the "Spirit of Glory and of God" that rests on us when we suffer for Christ. This is a message of encouragement to the Child of God who is going through trials.

    Well, we have all had days when it seemed everything went wrong! But I have “Good news about trouble.” - At least for the Child of God. In 1 Peter 4:12-19 we read that trouble is not aways such a bad thing. Peter says that we may be “overjoyed” as a result of our “painful trial.” I recently ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Abundant Grace

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,363 views

    Throughout our lives on earth, we as humanity will face troubles and trials, pain and heartache, that we don’t understand, but God’s Grace is sufficient.

    Scripture Setting: 2nd Samuel 9 I. INTRODUCTION: In the book of 2nd Samuel, we read of a time, when the news was spreading throughout the countryside, “Prince Jonathan and King Saul are both dead and David is now King!” When the news of their deaths reached Jonathan’s home, it not only brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Clear Conscience

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    Paul is on trial for his life, and his accusers are playing hardball. How does he stand up against these scurilous attacks? How can we?

    Passage: Acts 24:1-27 Intro: Can you imagine being on trial for your life, with a group of accusers who had researched your life and were putting it on display? 1. that kind of idea gives us the creeps. 2. and some people more than others would avoid that kind of scene at all costs. 3. but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Praying With Great Expectation Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,761 views

    This sermon encourages believers to pray with great expectations because God sees out trials, God hears our prayers and God will deal with our enemies.

    Subject: Praying With Great Expectations Acts 12:5-25 Introduction: The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to destroy the church. But each persecution has cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Triumphant Joy: The Pursuit Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 18, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,246 views

    Philippians shows us how God wants His people to experience triumphant joy, rejoicing in the Lord always, even in the midst of suffering, trials and temptations.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #1: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS INTRO TO TOPIC: • Joy and happiness. So many people in the world today aren’t experiencing it! • However, so many people in our world live for the pursuit of happiness. • The question is: HOW do we experience happiness? Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Whether He Lives Or Dies, It Will Be A Blessing Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2018
     | 7,632 views

    Since Paul was in prison awaiting trial, he had to face the fact that it was quite uncertain whether he would live or die; and to him it made no difference.

    Date: 6/2/18 Lesson # 6 Title: Whether He Lives Or Dies, It Will Be A Blessing Scripture: (Philippians 1:21-23, NIV) 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Learning From Peter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,134 views

    the failure of Peter at the trial of Jesus was predictable. Let's look at the decisions and non-decisions that brought about this event in his life. We can learn a lot.

    Passage: Matthew 26:69-75 Intro: The more time we spend looking at this powerful event, the more contrast we see between spirit and flesh, God’s character and Satan’s. 1. we will look this morning at one of the really sad stories in the Passion week. 2. why is it here? Because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    And It Was Night

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    Metaphorically speaking, the clock is ticking away in the background. The countdown has begun. Gethsemane lies ahead: as does our Lord’s betrayal, trial and death.

    AND IT WAS NIGHT. John 13:21-32. As the Lord’s ‘hour’ drew near that He should depart out of this world, He turned His attention more and more to ‘His own’ (John 13:1). After the foot-washing and the teaching which immediately followed it, Jesus “was troubled in spirit” (John 13:21). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    We Can't Afford To Miss God's Plan!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 4,568 views

    It can be very easy to forget about heaven. When storms and trials press we can fall short of the goal. Learn to press beyond today.

    WE CAN NOT AFFORD NOT TO MAKE IT... DON'T FORGET HEAVEN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Multi- millionaire Rockefeller died while looking at his STAMP COLLECTION worth many millions... What did Rockefeller leave when he died... HE LEFT EVERYTHING... HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Right To Remain Silent Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,194 views

    Jesus was faced with numerous unfair and unjust accusations and trials... and yet He never responded to those. Why was He silent, and what can that mean to us?

    OPEN: One day my dad was driving down the road a little over the speed limit. He was going about 65 in a 55 mph zone… and then he saw some lights flashing in his rearview mirror. Dad was resigned to the fact he’d have to pay a speeding ticket (after all, he was going 65) and when the policeman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Why Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020
     | 3,496 views

    When we face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy? Really, James? Find out how how that's possible.

    One of my favorite songs or mantras that I often repeated when I was a young man was: “Why me?” “Why does this always happen to me?” Every time there was a problem … any time something threw off my day or my plans … I would launch into an endless chorus of “Why Me?” One day I was singing the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Waiting On God's Goodness Lamentations 3:25 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 780 views

    Lamentations 3:25 calls us to understand and experience God's goodness. May we be filled with hope and assurance amidst trials and tribulations.

    Transformed by Truth: Waiting on God's Goodness Lamentations 3:25 Introduction Today, we will delve into Lamentations 3:25 and explore how this profound verse calls us to understand and experience God's goodness. Our passage today is filled with hope and assurance amidst trials and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    In A World Of Trouble

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,537 views

    In this life we will face trials and tribulations, but we take they head on with Jesus as our Lord and Savior. We are overcomers because Jesus overcame the world first.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as one who has all the answers, but as a fellow traveler, walking with you on this winding road of faith. We are gathered here, not because we are perfect or because we have it all figured out, but because we need the grace that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ