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    When You Are Facing A Storm PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to trust in God's power and love during life's storms, knowing that He is in control and will use these trials to strengthen our faith.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we’ll be wrestling with a powerful message about the storms of life, the testing of our faith, and the power of faith in adversity. It's a message of trust, trials, and triumph. It's a message that reminds us that even in the darkest of times, we are not alone. ...read more

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    When God Takes You The Long Way

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
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    The long way is never wasted time. It is a route of divine protection, preparation, and positioning.

    WHEN GOD TAKES YOU THE LONG WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 13:17-18 Key Verse: “So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of Egypt ready for battle.” (Exodus 13:18, NIV) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 8:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Faith And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Mar 22, 2023
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    Many people believe that faith and prayer can bring about positive changes in their lives. Faith and prayer have been shown to improve mental health by making people feel less stressed and anxious and more hopeful and optimistic.

    THE POWER OF FAITH AND PRAYER Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, March 22, 2023 Acts 9:36–37a, 40 "Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. At that time, she became ill and died. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing The Fire Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,741 views

    How will you respond when the fiery trial comes upon you? Will God deliver you from the fire, or through the fire?

    When Your World Is Turned Upside Down Facing the Fire Daniel 3 (Read Daniel 3 first) Sometimes, the best sermon that’s preached is the Scripture reading. And I have a feeling that today is one of those days. Obviously, this is one of the greatest stories of deliverance in the Bible. It rivals ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Unlikely Sources For God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 183 ratings
     | 23,013 views

    Elijah faces three tests, each intended to refine him for the Master’s use.

    This week we honor the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States. No one’s life has gone unaffected. The television images that came across the news networks in the weeks following September 11, 2002 changed our lives dramatically. This past year has been met with new ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joshua: A Faith That Conquers

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 256 views

    Jericho shows us this: when God says “I have given…,” faith stops engineering outcomes and starts obeying. Trust His plan, keep Him central, persevere, and watch His mercy and power level walls.

    Jericho Jericho wasn't just any city. It was a fortress. Here’s what it looks like today. But Archaeological evidence shows it had a double wall system. The outer wall was about 6 feet thick and 20 feet high. Behind that was a 12-15 foot high embankment with another wall on top, reaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fire And Knife

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 19, 2020
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    FIRE burns out all the impurities in our life, and the knife chops out all the thoughts of ‘flesh’ in us. The challenges, afflictions and sufferings in our life are the FIRE that purifies us

    FIRE AND KNIFE! Genesis 22:6 “Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son, and he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So the two of them walked on together.” The opening words “Now it came about after these things”, takes us back into the previous chapter where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Last Half Hour

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    Please know today that the last half hour of your trial is often the greatest test of your faith. Depend on God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit and you will come through trials victoriously and your faith will increase exponentially.

    By Greg Johnson August 6, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org On our journey from earth to glory, we will be faced with many trials that will test our obedience to the Lord. These are crosses that we must carry as Jesus said (Luke 9:23 NIV) "If anyone would come after me, he must deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wait Training

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,307 views

    We might think we have patience but the proof will be in the testing of it. Just like our faith needs to be tested, as James pointed out in chapter two, so does our patience. The people in chapter five had been under unjust suffering and they were, up to

    WAIT TRAINING James 5:7-12 INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, “Patience is a virtue; possess it if you can. Found seldom in a woman; never in a man.” Of course, the men are agreeing with this except the part about never in a man and the women are agreeing except for the part about seldom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful In Little Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 3, 2022
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    The second in a four-part series for a fall stewardship emphasis.

    October 2, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Found Faithful Series 1 Kings 17:8-16; John 6:1-13 Faithful in Little Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “God is in the details.” This saying is attributed to the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Crazy Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,357 views

    We have to have crazy faith. the kind of faith that will go to the extreme to see God do something amazing. we have to have a heart of expectation.

    Crazy Faith Mark chapter 2:1-12 Introduction- Good morning everyone, welcome to Rosedale Church… We are glad you’re here. What if a couple minutes with the Lord could change your life- would you take time to do it? Believe it or not some would say no or they would say yes and come up with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Worthless Faith Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,356 views

    Workless faith is worthless faith

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time For Faith

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
     | 945 views

    This message is about how God's Word will increase our faith as we walk through seasons of life. We have to speak life into our situations - not death.

    A Time For Faith Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: Matthew 6:24; 33; Philippians 4:13 Good morning Strangers Rest. In my message last Sunday, I asked you “What movies will you create in 2025?” In that message, I spoke about how our thoughts create movies in our minds that cause us to react. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Found Faithful

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 31, 2025
     | 692 views

    God is faithful, and He expects His people to be faithful. Someone has said, “True faith shows up in faithfulness. Not everyone can sing or preach, but all can be faithful.” Another observed, “The world crowns success; God crowns faithfulness.”

    Alba 3-30-2025 BE FOUND FAITHFUL I Corinthians 4:1-5 There is a story of a choir director who was so stressed out because at least one or more members of the choir were absent at every rehearsal for a concert. Finally came the last rehearsal and he announced: “I want to personally thank the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contending For The Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 10, 2025
     | 899 views

    I told the Lord when I was preparing this sermon that he was going to get me in trouble because I am going to be stepping on some toes in this sermon.

    But I also told Him I love Him, and I am willing to preach whatever will please Him. Today I will be preaching on BIBLICAL SEPARATION. This is a sermon that you will not hear in the liberal churches across this nation. And when preachers like me and others preach on BIBLICAL SEPARATION they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist