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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Foundational Guidance (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
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     | 13,545 views

    Christians sometimes wonder why they experience trials and corrections while the ungodly seem to prosper. This is examined in the light of Psalm 73.

    Psalm 73 3/20/16 Intro For the last two weeks we have talked about “Foundational Guidance,” those things we do regardless of circumstances, “come what may.” We took our first message from Micah 6:8 where God tells us to (1) do justly (2) to love mercy (3) and walk humbly with your God. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Walking On Water, But There Is Much More To This Miracle.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 14, 2017
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     | 11,676 views

    There is much more to the miracle of Jesus walking on the water. It is story of how our lives are determined and directed by God; a story preparing us to meet with him in all eternity.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th August 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). 1 Kings 19:9-18 Psalm 85:8-13 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Making Sense Of Life Prt 1- The Problem Of Evil

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 14, 2023
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    The existence of evil is one of the most vexing challenges a Christian—or any person for that matter, must grapple with.

    Making Sense of Life The Problem of Evil - Part 1 13 Aug 2023 When trying to reconcile the existence of a good and all-powerful God and the problem of evil, it can be a difficult conversation. One doesn’t need a Ph.D. in theology or philosophy to realize something is desperately wrong with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Turning Trials Into Triumphs Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 2, 2018
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     | 17,273 views

    James shares some incredible truths about how we can turn the various trials we encounter into life into triumphs.

    Turning Our Trials Into Triumphs Making It Real – week 2 OKAY… let’s do this. LAST WEEK – we began a new series on the book of James – a letter written by James the ½ brother of Jesus (a guy who grew up with Jesus, who didn’t believe Jesus was God, who along with his brothers and sisters even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purple Reign

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 47 ratings
     | 25,954 views

    The world may be filled with the rain of despair, but we are covered by the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. We are covered by His Purple Reign. Updated November 2021.

    For Those not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 Scripture readings before the message is given. Today Scriptures were Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 and Luke 21:25-36 In a neighborhood ......in the city of Kabul, ...a child plays on the sidewalk outside of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Get Up Off That Couch..and Start Living!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 7, 2014
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    God is not interested in your past, He doesn’t remember it..the moment you take Him in your heart, your past is forgiven, At that moment..we are given a clean slate, "That's a Big Deal" That right there my friends..is Shouting Material!!

    Get Up Off That Couch..and Start Living! Romans 8:31-39 MSG. 31-39. So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn't hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,000 views

    This sermon considers several aspects of persecutions and trials: author, purpose, assurances, response.

    Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials The Church’s Reaction To Adversity Introduction 1. Since the establishment of the church God’s people have endured various persecutions and trials. Even in times of comparative rest a church may face discouraging trails from a variety of circumstances and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praising God At The Dung Gate

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 26, 2018
     | 9,773 views

    Sometimes God allows us to experience bitter trials. The crowning grace is when we can praise God -- in spite of or even for -- the trial. That's what Nehemiah did when he went to praise God at the Dung Gate!

    PRAISING GOD AT THE DUNG GATE Neh. 12:27-43 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A kindly old preacher married a couple and as he did, told the groom, “Son, God bless you. You’re at the end of all your troubles.” 2. A year later, the groom returned and said, “What a year I’ve gone through! It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Troubles Fly Away!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 17, 2023
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     | 2,629 views

    God’s purpose is greater than your problem. Every trial is a teacher. Every storm is a school. Every experience is an education. Every difficulty is for your development. Gods greater!

    Troubles Fly Away! Psalm 55:6-8TPT Rick Warren quote: God’s purpose is greater than your problem. Every trial is a teacher. Every storm is a school. Every experience is an education. Every difficulty is for your development. Gods greater! Psalm 55, describes a time of some kind of rebellion ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Truth About Trials

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002
    based on 719 ratings
     | 151,090 views

    A sermon about the purpose of trials in our life

    TITLE: The Truth About trials TEXT: James 1:2-12 THEME: trials, faith, believers under test, testings, perseverance P.S. The Christian does not have to be a victim of his circumstance, but can have victory even in times of trials and testings. INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donny Tatimu avatar

    The Trials Of Three Kings

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,562 views

    Based on Micah 1:1. When we become a Christian, it doesn’t mean that it’s over, but it just started. We must fight, with this "three kings" in our Christianity life.

    The Trials of Three Kings Micah 1:1 The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. I. Who is Micah the Morashite? Morashite simply means, "belongs to, or, possession of". This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Job's Trials And Trib's

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,636 views

    How God will allow us to be put through trials and tribulations!

    JOB’S TRIALS & TRIB’S Job 1: 1-22 Job was In fact a real person, Just like Ezekiel and Joshua was back in the old Testament Job was a native of the land of UZ. This was probably between Damascus and The Euphrates River. Job lived around the time of Abraham Which was about 2000 BC. Job was quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trialschristian Face Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    Trials are part of life, and perhaps even more for a Christian desiring to live for the Lord. The Christian does not have to face these trials alone. James tells us to count our trials a joy.

    Some Trials Christians Face James 1:9-18 JAMES1-3.WPD {9} But let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position; {10} and let the rich man glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. 11} For the sun rises with a scorching wind, and withers the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Karen Buck avatar

    Trials And Wilderness Period

    Contributed by Karen Buck on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,237 views

    Trials and Wilderness times, either one can be a test. This outline examines the difference between the two.

    I. TYPES OF TRIALS A. Physical a. Health; handicaps;physical; addictions B. Emotional a. Our emotions are involved in it. C. Spiritual a. Soul ties; occult activities have not been renounce. b. Legal Right of Satan c. Importance of walking in Authority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Early Morning Trials Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,336 views

    This sermon is a very simple walk through of portions of the trials Jesus had to go through on the night he was betrayed with very brief application.

    March 22, 2006 Matthew 27:1-2 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people came to the decision to put Jesus to death. They bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate, the governor. In the last hour of darkness we saw Judas hand Jesus over for trial ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran