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  • Thomas Giddens avatar

    From Crying To Crying Out

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Oct 23, 2014
     | 10,019 views

    Things change when we turn from crying about our circumstances to crying out to God about them.

    Isaiah 30:18-26 Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him. For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem; You shall weep no more. He will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Problems Occur When We Tarry By The Stuff

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
     | 6,233 views

    We can lose sight of the goal when we TARRY BY THE STUFF...

    PROBLEMS USUALLY HAPPEN AT BAD TIMES... TARRY BY THE STUFF.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NOTHING CREATES MORE DEEP SEATED ANXIETIES THAN THE FALSE ASSUMPTION THAT LIFE SHOULD BE FREE FROM ANXIETIES... THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN... I. DAVID HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR HIS LIFE, HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Methods For Testing Believers

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,019 views

    God never tempts us to sin, but God does test our faith. Here are some methods He may use.

    Genesis 22:1-14 God never tempts us to sin since He wants us to make decisions that please and glorify Him, but God does test our faith and our trust in Him in order to grow in our faith. Since God tests our faith, He may use various methods to help us to grow and become more faithful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ups And Downs

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,654 views

    Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk.

    Ups and downs 2 Corinthians 4:8 - We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk. There are times when we are strong and on fire for God, but there are also times when we are weak. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Don't Let Your Dream Die In The Pit

    Contributed by Larry M. Treat on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,476 views

    When we feel alone and abandoned we must remember that God has not forgotten us. He is an ever present help in our time of need and he is always up to something in our lives.

    Don’t Let Your Dream Die In The Pit Gen. 37 • As Humans we like or tend to focus on the NEGATIVE • We like to look at the negative as if it tells the whole story o Each one of us tonight sit in this place as an incomplete ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Songs Of Our Faith Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 8, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,400 views

    Part 4 focuses on the song "take My Hand, Precious Lord" by thomas A. Dorsey.

    Songs of Our Faith Part 4 Precious Lord Scriptures: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: As you know I grew up in a small Baptist church that was located in the country. I lived in the south and our small church was typical of a small, close knit family church. As a family church there were certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Everyone Needs Encouragement

    Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,336 views

    Everyone needs encouragement—even the seemingly strong and mature—but especially those who suffer.

    Today, in honor of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, we will stand and kneel with our brothers and sisters in Christ who share our faith but not our freedom. Second Timothy is the Apostle Paul’s final written communication before his death. He was chained to a soldier ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are There Weeds In Your Garden?

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,144 views

    This sermon features truths from Jesus’ Parable of the Weeds

    ARE THERE WEEDS IN YOUR GARDEN? Anyone who has ever gardened or landscaped knows the battle with weeds. You don’t plant them. You don’t encourage them. You don’t want them. But there they are. But, literally, they go with the territory And you have to deal with them. Weed and Feed product ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Your Giants

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,940 views

    This message offers thought about what one needs to know and how one needs to respond..

    Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17 * One of the most familiar stories in all of God’s word is the story of David and Goliath. It is a story we tell our children to help them stand up to those who oppose them. Sadly, we seem to have relegated this story to a children’s story when the lessons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Cry Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,955 views

    Go ahead, have a good cry if you need to. Then let your tears draw you close to others and to God.

    There is a new trend in China’s changing culture, which I find very interesting. The trend is a Cry Bar and it’s spreading to several major Chinese cities. The first Cry Bar opened eight or nine years ago (2003) in the city of Nanjing with only a sofa, a few tables, and tissues – a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lesson 4: Tested By Broken Relationship

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 19, 2013
     | 850 views

    God usually puts people into a "desert" so they become dependent entirely upon Him

    Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 4: Tested By Broken Relationship February 24, 2013 A. ESCAPE FROM SPIRITUAL FAILURE 1. You have to leave your place of trouble. “Abram went up from Egypt” (Gen. 13:1). 2. Remove your loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alegrense

    Contributed by Juan Quintero on Mar 20, 2013
     | 2,397 views

    Superar dificultades, retos y circunstancias que se presentan en la vida son los elementos de los que se nutre la fe

    "Por eso, aun cuando por algún tiempo tengan que pasar por muchos problemas y dificultades, ¡alégrense!" 1 Pedro 1:6 (TLA) COMENTARIO: Superar dificultades, retos y circunstancias que se presentan en la vida son los elementos de los que se nutre la fe. Sin ellos no se necesitaria la fe, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Wrestling

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 18, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    Wrestling is a challenging sport. It takes strength, endurance and real self-sacrifice. These guys train and work out hours each day to stay in shape. I’m sure they have a diet they stick too without compromise. It’s what they live and breathe

    Christian wrestling Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Battle Of Heart And Mind Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,435 views

    In this sermon series, we’re going to be talking about the unseen enemy and the dangers of living for Jesus. We’re caught up in the spiritual battle between good and evil, and so it’s important to take proactive measures in regard to the unseen opposition

    The Battle of Heart and Mind Ephesians 6:10-13 Read Romans 7:14-25 at the beginning of service A number of years ago, I was invited to preach a revival in Zwolle, LA. Anybody know where that is? It’s right by Many, LA. Hope that clarifies it for you. I had to leave right after church to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim White avatar

    In The Midst Of The Storm Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,000 views

    Jesus sends us into the storms, sees us in the storms and supports us through the storms.

    In "On This Day" by Carl D. Windsor, the page for Valentine's Day includes this anecdote: "Even the most devoted couple will experience a 'stormy' bout once in a while. A grandmother, celebrating her golden wedding anniversary, once told the secret of her long and happy marriage. 'On my wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist