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  • David Cramer avatar

    Persevering In Faith During Trials. James 1:2-4

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 11, 2024
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     | 1,281 views

    A message about continuing on in life by moving forward from the past. A direction of forgiving things that hold us back from the Lord's direction in life.

    Persevering in Faith Amid Trials Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fast Pass

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,354 views

    Many of us want to bypass trial and temptation - but God says there is no "Fast Pass" around difficulty. In fact, we need to learn from the mistakes of others in order to learn patience and the way to withstand temptation.

    Recently I went to Disneyland. I’ve been there a number of times, but this time something was different. Instead of one line for each ride – many had two lines. While waiting for the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – I watched in dismay as people walked right up to the front and got on what seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Biblical Strategy For Success In The New Year

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2022
     | 3,717 views

    Paul recognizing that the believers were facing great difficulties and knowing the problems created by a pandemic of persecution and present trials, he wanted to be an encouraging example for the church at Philippi. Here is His biblical strategy for success.

    Subject: A Biblical Strategy For Success in the New Year Text: Philippians 3:7-14 Php 3:4 “Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    20th Sunday After Pentecost

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 20, 2020
     | 2,012 views

    God works in mysterious ways to bring something good out of the worst of what happens to us.

    A Spanish Catholic priest, the venerable Saint John of the Cross, wrote, "Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God, for you are His, and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Wilderness Worship Manual

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 36,171 views

    A message on worshipping in the midst of difficulty.

    Psalms 63:1-11 KJV <A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.> O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; [2] To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is God Up To When We Go Through Trials?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,390 views

    God sneds us through trials that He might bless us

    DT 8:2Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. 3He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Do Bees! Don't Bees!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2024
     | 948 views

    Seems we all face man's days that are short and full of trouble. Never allow circumstances to define our actions.

    DO BEES, DON’T BEES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Touch very quickly on the 3 solemn days. Hosea 9:5 What will ye do in the solemn day, and in the day of the feast of the LORD? Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Standing Strong In The Face Of Devastation Series

    Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Apr 19, 2009
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     | 13,259 views

    The sermon opens a study of Daniel and shows how Daniel and his friends stood strong in their faith through the worst of times.

    Standing strong in difficult times Daniel Have you heard the story of the HMS Resolute? The HMS resolute was a vessel in Royal British vessel rigged for Arctic exploration. In August of 1853 the HMS Resolute got caught in the Arctic ice. After staying the Winter in the Arctic, the Captain of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith For Success In Face Of Opposition: Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
     | 1,226 views

    Be faithful in spite of difficulties

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggling Towards Perfection

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025
     | 385 views

    God created us, gave us full freedom to make decisions in this world. Even though sometimes we are like naughty kids, He never rushes to punish us. However, it‟s interesting that unless we get punished by God, we often forget to change. People usually do not change spiritually until a great,

    STRUGGLING TOWARDS PERFECTION 1 Timothy 4:6-16, Acts 24:16 God created us, gave us full freedom to make decisions in this world. Even though sometimes we are like naughty kids, He never rushes to punish us. However, it's interesting that unless we get punished by God, we often forget to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving Thanks In All Things Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,091 views

    This is the sixth message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution." There is power in thanksgiving during your trials. There are six reasons we can be thankful on our way from the problem to the solution.

    From The Problem to the Solution 6 – GIVING THANKS IN ALL THINGS This morning, we are continuing our series of messages entitled FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION Over the last few weeks and months, we've been talking about what it takes to get FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
     | 18,500 views

    Three things I need to know in my trials

    ENGAGE Most of you know by now that Matt Dodd, one of the missionaries that we support as a church, was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer a little over two months ago and then experienced a stroke a little over a month ago. And if you have been reading any of his wife, Cameron’s, updates on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Traveling Through This World Of Sorrow

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Nov 3, 2024
     | 754 views

    This world has always been a dangerous place for Christians. In John 15 Jesus said the world would hate His followers

    TRAVELING THROUGH THIS WORLD OF SORROW TEXT: PSALM 20:1-2; 7 INTRODUCTION: The song, “I Want to Know More About My Lord,” was written by Lee Roy Abernathy. I believe David, who wrote Psalm 20, would relate to this song. The first verse says, “While traveling through this world of sorrow, I’m on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,492 views

    Explores God's faithfulness, guidance during trials, and divine care, reminding us that God is always present, protecting and caring for us in all circumstances.

    Good morning, family! It's a joy to be here with you all, sharing the Word of God. It's a beautiful day to delve into the deep truths of the Bible, isn't it? I hope you're as excited as I am to get into the heart of our message today. We're going to be talking about some pretty important stuff ...read more

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    Jesus Before Pilate Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,830 views

    The trials on Jesus’ last earthly day picture the religious & political world’s rejection of Jesus & His claims. He came unto His own and they did not receive Him. Sin’s blindness leads to Jesus’ dying because of who He is, God in human flesh.

    LUKE 23: 1–5-7 JESUS BEFORE PILATE [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] [Mark 15:1–5; Mt. 5:10-12] Jesus’ last day begins with Him being rejected and condemned by the Jewish ruling counsel and then being hauled before Pilate. The irony of their judgement is that Jesus will be crucified for being who He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist