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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Trial Of Steadfast Faith.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 855 views

    Humble yourselves before God and resist the devil.

    A TRIAL OF STEADFAST FAITH. 1 Peter 5:5-11. “Yea, ALL OF YOU be subject to one another, and be clothed with humility” (1 PETER 5:5b). This calls for mutual respect and humility, preferring the other to oneself. The reason follows: “for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Of Trial Laws Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2021
     | 1,651 views

    The law of the Hebrew Scriptures was divided into commandments, statutes and judgments (Deuteronomy 5:31). Let’s look at how Christians apply the spirit of judgments.

    The law of the Hebrew Scriptures was divided into commandments, statutes and judgments (Deuteronomy 5:31). Many judgments were already given, but as with any law, there were cases that needed to be judged individually in a court of law. Let’s look at how some judgments were to be made in a trial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Trial (2023 Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 1, 2023
     | 1,738 views

    The apostle Payl on trial at Caesarea - Acts chapter 24 verses 1-27 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    On Trial (2023 Sermon) SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Tertullus: False Accusations (vs 1-9) (B). Paul: Faithful Answers (vs 10-21) (C). Felix: Fo0lish Attitude (vs 22-27) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In one of Charles Schultz’s Peanuts comic strip, • He shows a conversation between Lucy and Charlie ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Forgotten Trial Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 17, 2022
     | 1,804 views

    This overlooked portion of the trial of Jesus reveals a deep lesson on power.

    - Talk about how this is the forgotten part of the trial, as well as the overall pieces of the trial. - There are basically three pieces to the religious trial and three pieces to the civil trial: 1. Religious trial. a. Here before Annas. b. Before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:57-68; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shaped Through Trials

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    It’s the journey, not just the destination, that’s important. Let your trials be a blessing to you.

    Opening illustration: If there is any such thing as a universal question, it may be this: Why are all these trials in my life? This is not a new question; generations of children have asked it. They have then grown into adults who must answer the same question when their children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Tribes, Trials, Trust Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 1,115 views

    In this sermon, we consider James' opening remarks to believers as they face trials and persecution.

    How do you respond when your rights as a citizen or resident of the United States collides with the life that God has called you to live as a follower of Christ? Can there be a conflict? This week, one of the the guys who came through for training was a man named Stephen. Story: malfunctioning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust In The Midst Of Trial.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 2, 2025
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     | 262 views

    My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness

    TRUST IN THE MIDST OF TRIAL. Psalm 141:1-8. This is a confident cry for help in the midst of tribulations. It is addressed initially to “YHWH,” our covenant Lord (PSALM 141:1). Then later the Psalmist addresses “YHWH Adonai” - emphasising both our personal relationship with Him, and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Can’t See Him, But I Know He’s There!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 11, 2023
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     | 6,048 views

    “Behold, I go forward, but He is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive Him: on the left hand, where He works, I cannot behold Him: but He knows the way that I take: when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”

    I CAN’T SEE HIM, BUT I KNOW HE’S THERE Job 23:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At church one morning, as Gwen was about to start her four-year-olds’ Sunday school class, a little boy showed up without any identification. 2. Gwen managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Pain Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2011
     | 8,447 views

    Pain creates difficulties and problems for people on a continual basis

    When Pain Gets Tough Isaiah 53:3-5 July 10, 2011 Morning Service Introduction There are a number of different names or titles that Jesus is known by. Many of these relate some nature of His character or some type of strength. Here are a few examples: Lion of Judah, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Positive Benefits Of Negative Things Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016
     | 13,597 views

    Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad because of religious persecution not to think it strange when the fiery trials come as though something strange happened to them. They were rather to rejoice in the trials that come their way.

    The Positive Benefits of Negative Things May 15, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 4:1-19) Command Baptist Church TEXT: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Resources For Life's Difficulties

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019
     | 13,799 views

    This psalm encourages us to hope and trust in God, and His power, and providence, and gracious presence with his church in the worst of times, and directs us to give him the glory of what he has done for us and what he will do.

    DIVINE RESOURCES FOR LIFE’S DIFFICULTIES Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 46:2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 46:3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Caring And Sharing

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 5, 2022
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     | 11,357 views

    Caring enough to share our love and faith meets other people’s needs, physical and spiritual; but it also meets ours as well. Whenever we look out beyond ourselves and reach out to care and share, God delivers us from our own problems.

    This morning’s message is entitled “caring and sharing.” Often when we teach on the purpose and life of the church we speak about koinonia, which is a New Testament Greek word meaning “fellowship.” However, one pastor tells us “that koinonia means caring for the poor” and that “Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Source Of Temptation?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 26, 2023
     | 1,885 views

    The sermon title asks, What is the Source of Temptation? Just who is it who lures us into sin? We immediately want to say Satan and blame him. We say, “the devil made me do it,” but the answer is a bit closer to home. Thankfully, the solution is as close as prayer.

    For the next few weeks I would like to talk about temptation. What is it that tempts you? Is it food? We all have a favorite food. We get a whiff of it, and our mouth starts watering. It's so tempting. The urge to take a bite of cake may not necessarily be a bad thing, but we're often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Life Is Difficult Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,567 views

    Sermon #4 in the Truths we must believe series extracted from "Truths we must Believe" by Dr. Chris Thurman. Truth #4 is "Life is Difficult" and companion texts are John 16:33 and Gal. 6:7-8.

    Title: Life is Difficult Series: TRUTHS We Must Believe #4 CHCC: August 26, 2012 John 16:33; Galatians 6:7-8 INTRODUCTION: In this series on TRUTHS we must believe, we’ve examined 3 truths so far: To err is human; You can’t please everyone; and last week Ronnie talked about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    After The Storm

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 27, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 33,370 views

    In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem entitled “The Rainy Day” we find this famous line which says “Into each life some rain must fall” meaning that everyone will experience difficulty and heartache at some point.

    After the Storm By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem entitled “The Rainy Day” we find this famous line which says “Into each life some rain must fall” meaning that everyone will experience difficulty and heartache at some point. Matthew 5:45 says ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic