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    God’s Qualification Course For The Child Of God Is Our Valley Experiences Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 12, 2011
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     | 5,691 views

    Although in our walk in Life, we sometimes view our failures and shortcomings as a badge displaying our unrighteousness before God; it is not. Rather, we must come to understand that all things works only for the good of the child, man, or woman who loves

    Although in our walk in Life, we sometimes view our failures and shortcomings as a badge displaying our unrighteousness before God; it is not. Rather, we must come to understand that all things works only for the good of the child, man, or woman who loves God. How does our hurting one another ...read more

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    How Do I Live In The Face Of Trials And Temptations. Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
     | 3,960 views

    So today through this passage we will learn “How do I live my life in the face of trials and temptations. What is that we need to focus on in this life, I love the word of God because it really is a living word, I know that so many of us need to regain ou

    How do I live in the face of Trials and Temptations. 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction In this passage of scripture the apostle Peter takes a turn under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Remember: the believers were suffering terrible persecution. They had lost their homes, property, money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weathering The Weather

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2013
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    In light of the tornadoes of May 20, 2013, this lesson is an attempt to keep us focused on God in the midst of the storms.

    1, It is Well with My Soul "It Is Well with My Soul" is a very influential hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. This hymn was written after several traumatic events in Spafford¡¯s life. The first was the death of his only son in 1871, shortly followed by the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You A Water Bailer, Or Storm Stopper?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2016
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    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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    Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020
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    The purpose of this series is to help us to Develop and Maintain Spiritual Disciplines so that we might walk in victory after victory.

    The Purpose of this Series: A HORSE SOLDIER took the utmost pains with his horse. As long as the war lasted, he looked upon him as his fellow-helper in all emergencies and fed him carefully with hay and corn. But when the war was over, he only allowed him to eat chaff and made him carry heavy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Count It All Joy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
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    This sermon explores how life's trials, viewed through faith, can lead to spiritual growth, maturity, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Creator of the universe has carved out this moment in time for us to come together, to learn, to grow, and to ...read more

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    "Never Forget That God Is For Us Not Against Us” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,277 views

    Christians: God is for us, not against us!

    1. So is God for us or against us? Hmmm. 2. I know the answer in good times comes real easily, but in other times… we might just think God is against us somehow. NOTE: Some people read v31 and walk away thinking, “Well, God is for me in this situation. He’s not for me this time.” But what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God With Us - Hope Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 8, 2015
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     | 28,772 views

    We learn from the words of Isaiah to Ahaz that we need to adjust our focus, anchor our faith and anticipate our future.

    GOD WITH US – HOPE Years ago a submarine was rammed by another ship and quickly it sank to the bottom of the ocean. The entire crew was trapped inside that submarine. Many boats rushed to the disaster, but no one really knew what the submarine crew went through in those few hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    #28 Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 27, 2020
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    In the story of the feeding of the 5,000 Jesus proved that “little is much when God is in it.” God delights in working through us to accomplish great things for God.

    #28 Little Is Much When God Is in It Series: Mark Chuck Sligh September 27, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sources Of Our Hope Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,147 views

    Having been justified by faith in Jesus Christ one begins a new relationship with God. And if one has this new relationship then by God's grace they can mature in the love of God through the Holy Spirit in all the circumstances of life.

    ROMANS 5: 1-5 The Sources of OUR HOPE Chapter five calls us to rejoice in what faith can do. Luther said, "In the whole Bible there is hardly another chapter which can equal this triumphant text" (Epistle to the Romans, p. 72). It is like a mountain pass from which one revels in scenery ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diversions And Distractions: Tools Used Against Us

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024
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     | 2,739 views

    This message is about two of Satan's most successful tactics used against the Church- Diversions and Distractions. His goal is to divert us from the path God has us on or get us so disttacted that we become ineffectual as Christians.

    Diversions and Distractions: Tools Used Against Us Scripture: Second Corinthians 2:10-11; Joshua 9:3-14; Deuteronomy 20:10-11 The title of my message this morning is “Diversions and Distractions: Tools Used Against Us.” Paul wrote the following to the Christians in Corinth, “(10) Now whom you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sovereignty And The Process Of Sanctification

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 19, 2024
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    Sanctification is a lifelong process that happens as we walk with God personally and in community with other Christians.

    Last week we talked about God’s sovereignty and salvation: His hand in and His heart for His creation. When we understand God’s sovereignty, we can face the future with courage because His plans for us are good and perfect in every way. Though we are responsible for our choices and will answer for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Troubles Come Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 28, 2013
     | 6,664 views

    "Faith" is the very quality of life that Jesus smiled upon and God rewards, but what does a life of faith look like in real life?

    When Troubles Come Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – June 23, 2013 Intro I've found in recent years...that the more iI get to hear someone's story...the more amazed I am about the challenges people have risen up through in their lives. Everyone has a story... a story that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2009
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     | 13,789 views

    Each of us will face storms in our lives from this story we discover ways to survive those storms.

    Facing the Storms of Life (That video I think was taken off the coast of New Zealand, sometimes on you tube it is identified as being off of Newfoundland or Grand Manan, it’s not.) Have you ever been in a really great storm? I mean a doozy of a storm? Do you remember when Juan swept through in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Grace, Peace And Pressure Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 7, 2011
     | 5,177 views

    God can use life’s pressures to mold us or we can let Satan use the difficulties to destroy us.

    Grace, Peace and Pressure Romans 5: 1-5 Introduction: A. What does it take for you to be at peace? 1. You make enough to pay your bills and have some left over for pleasurable activities? 2. No one in the family is arguing? 3. Your employment is secure from all outward appearances? 4. Your health ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist