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  • Joshua Neal avatar

    "rowing Through Life" Series

    Contributed by Joshua Neal on Nov 22, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    Anyone who has lived understands that in life there are hinderances and obstacles. Many of us have faced hinderances and have often wondered if Jesus recognizes where we are and what we have to deal with. The disciples are rowing and are hindered by a wave as Jesus passed was passing them by.

    “ROWING THROUGH LIFE” Mark 6:45-52 intro: Famous Painting = Under the Wave off Kanagawa, about 1830–31, Katsushika Hokusai. Woodblock print (nishiki-e) in Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection, Museum ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,881 views

    “The Christian must expect to be jostled by trials on the Christian way.” All kinds of experiences will come to us. There will be the test of our sorrows and disappointments that threaten to take away our faith. There will be the test of the seductions which seek to lure us from the right way.

    Title: Perseverance Text: James:1:3-4 (KJV) 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Introduction F. J. A. Hort, the New Testament scholar, writes: “The Christian must expect to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Going To Take More Than That

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 58,129 views

    No matter how things may look God is still with us -- In the midst of TROUBLES – STORMS – TRIALS - of every sort we need to be aware that God is still with us and that He is still in control.

    TITLE: IT’S GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN THAT SCRIPTURE: ACTS 27:1 / 27:9-11 / 27:14-19 / 27:27-31 / 27:37-44 / 28:1-6 It is important to understand that in all of our lives, God has an amazing assignment on us. With that assignment also comes anointing. It is an anointing that sustains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Are You A Water Bailer, Or Storm Stopper?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,703 views

    Christians & the Church are destined for storms. Storms give us the opportunity to grow and to partner with God for a miracle. We can be water bailers, or storm stoppers! Regardless, we have Jesus as our resource. Lean on Him!

    WATER BAILERS OR STORM STOPPERS? Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: VINNIE’S BEALTED FATHER’S DAY GIFT 1. An old Italian man lived alone outside the city of Chicago. He wanted to dig his tomato garden, but it was too hard of work for him. 2. His only son, Vinnie, who used to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I'm Not Sifted, But I Am Lifted

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,803 views

    This sermon reminds us that Christ has us covered when Satan tries t attack us.

    I’m Not Sifted, But I Am Lifted And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold Satan hat desired to have you, the he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen they brethren. Luke 22:31-32 My brothers and sisters, I have come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Survivor: How To Overcome Your Peninnah - Overcoming Challenges Amidst Difficulties By Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2023
     | 3,828 views

    One character that Hannah portrays it’s her wisdom to accept her condition and find a permanent solution for it. Despite Peninnah hurling insults on her, she did not complain, she did not start the so called ‘Blaming game’. She accepted her situation and seek God for a solution

    Overcoming Challenges amidst difficulties 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Lessons that we learn from the story of Hannah and Peninnah #𝟏- 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐀𝐬 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry Of Consolation (Key One) Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 10, 2023
     | 1,661 views

    This series looks at seven principles from 2 Corinthians that Paul characterizes the life of Paul the Apostle and shows how he was able to stay afloat despite the difficulties he faced in life.

    The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry of Consolation (Key One) Introduction The Scriptures use chaotic waters as a theme for the dangerous yet glorious place of unformed potential. The creation hymn of Genesis 1 begins with God's Spirit hovering in the darkness over the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Expect The Unexpected

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 27, 2022
     | 4,216 views

    Life is full of unexpected moments—it would be boring without them. But what happens when that unexpected moment is huge? It affects you personally, and it’s something that seems unbearable. It causes you to doubt. That’s what we find in Luke 7 with John the Baptist.

    Has something unexpected ever happened to you? —you find a 20 dollar bill in between the cushions on your couch —you bump into someone at the store that you haven’t seen in 5 years —the forecast says it’ll be sunny, but it pours —the dog decides to bring you a gift from the outside world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ric Freeman avatar

    A Wing And A Prayer Is Not The Same Thing As Having Hope

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    Dealing with difficulties

    Tonight I want to show three things that people thought they had hope in -- But really it more a wing and a prayer instead of hope. 1) FIRST -- peter thought things couldn’t get any worse Let’s look at Matthew 26:69-75 (Msg) All this time, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard. One servant girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Taking The Next Step Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015
     | 6,476 views

    Sometimes God uses trials to get us to take the next step.

    Taking The Next Step Text: Acts 8:1-25 Introduction 1. Video Clip 2. We are continuing our exploration of the book of Acts and the TV series A.D. today. A prevailing theme in Acts, which is clear in A.D. and mirrors our own lives to a somewhat lesser degree, is the trials and tribulations that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Cameron Conway avatar

    When The Wilderness Calls Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on May 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,572 views

    Everyone wants to remain in their own proverbial Eden and wait for God to bring them blessings on a silver platter. It’s no wonder why we look down upon seasons of difficulties or even the idea of having to go through a wilderness to arrive at the place God has called us to.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Everyone wants to remain in their own proverbial Eden and wait for God to bring them blessings on a silver platter. It’s no wonder why we look down upon seasons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Michael Carbaugh avatar

    Standing Strong In The Face Of Uncertainty Series

    Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,057 views

    In the face of uncertainty, Daniel remembers three truths that allow his faith to stand strong which leads to God receiving great praise.

    One thing is certain…nothing ever stays the same. I was on facebook this past week and I was noticing the updates posted by a friend with whom I went to college. She now lives in Maine and she posted the comment…the sun is out. A few minutes later she posted another comment that said…the sun ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready For Trouble

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
     | 2,857 views

    Being prepared for the troubles Christians are sure to have

    READY FOR TROUBLE I Peter 3:13-17 Sunday, August 16, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee We spoke this morning about trouble coming. Tonight, we’re going to look at the basic things that will prepare us and sustain us in the day of trial. When’s the last time you had something happen and you questioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    "god Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle" Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,657 views

    I know you have a Scripture in mind that you believe actually states that "God won't give you more than you can handle", but that is not what the Bible says.

    Last week we began a series entitled: “THE BIBLE DOESN’T SAY THAT”, looking at some popular sayings that many BELIEVE are found in the Bible, but are not. 1. The first one we studied last week was: “God wants me to be happy.” (If you missed that lesson, you can listen to it in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Climbing Your Mountain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014
     | 1,882 views

    The worthy mountains are given by God

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Climbing Your Mountain A. YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO HAVE A MOUNTAIN 1. Caleb’s passionate dream was a mountain. “Give me this mountain of which the LORD spoke in that day” (Josh. 14:12). 2. What is your mountain? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist