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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Choice To Be A Father

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2025
     | 835 views

    This sermon is a Father’s Day Message encouraging men to choose to become fathers as Jesus did by being compassionate to others. He raises the widow of Nain’s son.

    The Choice To Be A Father Psalms 1:1-6 Ephesians 6:1-4 Text Luke 7:11-17 Today is father’s day. It is a day we take time to say thank you to the men in this world who have impacted our lives in a wonderful and helpful way. For some of us it is a day of sadness and reflection for those men ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Pathway Of Adam Vs. The Pathway Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 14, 2024
     | 806 views

    I was walking in the pathway of Adam, the pathway of rebellion against God. And it was leading toward disaster. Not only that, the entire world system was built around the pathway of Adam. So it naturally drew me in.

    There was a pathway I was on for many years. It was a pathway with many bright lights and beautiful things. So much technology and media, so many songs, and movies and events, giant arenas and commercials and billions of dollars in industry. I walked that path day by day, it was at times ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Transformed By Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,233 views

    Acts 9:19b-31 teaches us what happens when Jesus transforms sinners.

    Introduction Augustine of Hippo was born in Thagaste, a Roman province of North Africa, in 354 AD. He was raised by a Christian mother, Monica, and a pagan father, Patricius. Augustine’s early life marked by a deep search for meaning and truth, which led him to explore various philosophical and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    God At Work!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 4, 2024
     | 1,626 views

    God at Work! - Acts chapter 9 verses 23-43 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Christian's development: Paul (vs 23-31). (2). The man at Lydda: Aeneas (vs 32-35) (3). The woman at Joppa: Tabitha (vs 36-43) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A few years ago, someone came up with a list of Lightbulb Jokes. • And they soon got adapted to Christian Lightbulb ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Tested Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,065 views

    Faith produces worth & approval in those who undergo severe afflictions, adversity & trials. Faithfulness in suffering produces character & virtue, & ultimately it produces a better resurrection

    HEBREWS 11:35-40 A TESTED FAITH [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] [Romans 8:35-38] Many have been the triumphs faith has obtained against incredible odds and many have been the times when the faithful suffered because they chose to remain faithful. This section deals with many unknown men and women who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    On Eagle's Wings

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 828 views

    The phrase "on eagle's wings" symbolizes God's protection, strength, and ability to lift us above our challenges. Just as eagles soar high above the storms, we too can rise above life's difficulties through faith in God.

    ON EAGLE'S WINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 – "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Supporting Texts: Exodus 19:4 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jerry-Builders, Beware ! Take Heed!

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,828 views

    Christians are warned to "take heed; be careful" against the Dangers of Presumptuousness, Complacency and Compromise and to ensure that their life’s work will survive the fiery trial of the Judgement Seat of Christ.

    When I’m preparing a message I usually have a Bible concordance within easy reach. A little while ago, as I was turning to a word I wanted to follow up, my eyes fell on the phrase "take heed" and I was surprised to see how many references there were - over 50 ! This was clearly of some importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Trouble Will Come In Proclaiming The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,542 views

    Just as Moses will find in Exodus 5, you and I will come into trials and tribulations in carrying out God’s will or Proclaiming HIS gospel to a lost and dying world.

    Trouble will come in Proclaiming the Word of God World will reject you Your tasks in the world may seem burdensome The people to whom you minister to may at times reject you DBF Sunday Sermon, 8/11/02 You know as much as I love the people, land, and region of Bristol Bay I cannot stand here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Lennon avatar

    God Is Good Series

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,329 views

    Series 5. Everything that God gives is good and He gives us that which meets our individual needs regarding strength and victory in the trials and temptations of life.

    God is Good! James 1 16-18 16 Do not err, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    A look at the trials in our lives, why we have them, how we should use them, and keeping a proper perspective as we go through them.

    How many of us have found ourselves with burdens that affect our lives? In reality, we all have our hardships, don’t we? Have you ever wondered why God lets His children suffer such unpleasantries? Let me give you a little hint. It has to do with our huge egos that think we are the ones in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    An Important Duty

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 29, 2016
     | 3,217 views

    No exercise so important let so often commanded – yet so neglected. It is the procurer of all blessing to averter of dangers the solace in trials --- therefore pray

    Sermon An Important Duty I Timothy 2:1 Prayer – No exercise so important let so often commanded – yet so neglected. It is the procurer of all blessing to averter of dangers the solace in trials --- therefore pray I. First of All a. First in point of the time – Seek ye First i. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    An Important Duty

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,084 views

    No exercise so important let so often commanded – yet so neglected. It is the procurer of all blessing to averter of dangers the solace in trials --- therefore pray

    Sermon An Important Duty I Timothy 2:1 Prayer – No exercise so important let so often commanded – yet so neglected. It is the procurer of all blessing to averter of dangers the solace in trials --- therefore pray I. First of All a. First in point of the time – Seek ye First i. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Victory In Jesus Part 3: Our Victory Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2019
     | 3,840 views

    Jesus gained victory in Gethsemane, the cross and the tomb. He gives us victory over sin and death as well as through the day to day trials we face.

    1. Irrational Fear: Several years ago, a freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair with a scientific survey that he conducted. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of a chemical known as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Tonkery avatar

    Faith To Face The World Series

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 3, 2012
     | 4,108 views

    You and I are faced with many trials each day and this sermon series will be an effort to give us as Christians encouragement to face and overcome the world we live in.

    Sermon idea adopted from Mark A. Copeland http://executableoutlines.com/home.htm INTRODUCTION A. Happy New Year! Starting today and on the first Sunday of each month I will be preaching a series of lessons on “Faith to Face the World.” You and I are faced with many trials each day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Feast Or Famine Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,011 views

    Ever experienced a famine in your life, a spiritual lack, a time of trial? What do you do? This sermons looks at how to turn your famine into a feast.

    From Famine to Feast Ruth 1:1-14 In the first of this series we began to look at Abrahams life and to look at his example of the footsteps of faith he took. In Genesis 12 he left Canaan for Egypt because of famine. This sermon is a stand alone but answers the question how to turn your famine into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational