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  • Elvis Burrows avatar

    Stay Focused

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 49,645 views

    A sermon of encouragement to those who may be going through unforeseen trials and other life challenges.

    INTRODUCTION Say: Today is a different kind of day in our church - we have always been in transition, well, ever since I arrived as the new pastor and that was expected. But as I come to you today, I believe that the transition that started seven and a half months ago has taken a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    119 - Pt. 4 - Affliction Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 27, 2014
     | 9,985 views

    Lengthy and loaded. Confrontational and convicting. All reasons we very seldom (but need to) spend time in the One One Nine!

    119 - Pt. 4 I. Introduction It is long. It is lengthy. It is passed over by those who prefer brevity. It is neglected by those who prefer short and sweet. It is shunned by the Reader's Digest crowd. However, in its great length is also has great depth. Multifaceted. It is rich. It is worth the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Patience And Wisdom

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 5,479 views

    This is an expositional Series on James

    James Chapter 1:1-8 Patience and Wisdom Let's turn to James chapter one. Saul, a quite, shy Israelite was asked to be king of Israel. He reigned over the country a year before his real character showed. The Philistine Army had gathered at the borders of Israel to attacked them. The people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Survive Your Circumstances

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 11, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 46,915 views

    A sermon examining how to endure great difficulty in this life.

    How To Survive Your Circumstances I Kings 17:1-7 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ Friday the 13th 1972 a Uruguayan Air Force plane was carrying a college rugby team to play a match in Chile. While flying over the Andes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Fire

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 8,313 views

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    Daniel 3:19 -30 Lessons from The Fire I GOD’S PEOPLE ARE A PRINCIPLED PEOPLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Wings Of A Dove

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,708 views

    In times of great trials we can trust the Lord.

    On the Wings of a Dove Psalm 55 Reading: Psalm 55:1-6 In this Psalm we see David in a great trial. A good friend had betrayed him. We don’t know exactly who this friend is…Saul? Absalom? Some say it is a prophecy of Judas Iscariot when he betrayed Christ. I. His distress Vs. 1-5 A.Listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Strengthening Your Faith In Times Of Adversity Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025
     | 276 views

    Adversity is part of life, even for believers. Jesus never promised a storm-free life but a storm-proof one.

    STRENGTHENING YOUR FAITH IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7 “Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,333 views

    Part 8 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had a bad day? All of us have! Have you ever had that bad day turn into a bad week? Many of us have! Have you ever had that bad week turn into a bad month? Some of us have? Have you ever had that bad month turn into a bad year? A few of us have! Do you see where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Faith Or Faithfulness? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Baker on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 607 ratings
     | 96,630 views

    The disciples asked for faith but what they really needed was faithfulness.

    In our daily lives, we come across many different people. Often, when we are with strangers, in order to break the ice, we engage in what is called, "small talk." Small talk is a way to show friendliness by discussing things that are somewhat superficial. For decades, if not centuries, there has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith To Faith

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 67,618 views

    The Bible teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives with joy and gladness.

    Faith to Faith Text: Romans 1:17 Gullible. It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. When P. T. Barnum said, "There’s a sucker born every minute," he was right. It seems that there is no limit to what we will believe. Listen to some of the titles that have appeared in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faithfulness To The Faith Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 29,234 views

    We are only one generation from extinction. It is vitally important to pass along our faith to the next leaders of the church.

    March 2, 2003 23In those days I also saw that the Jews had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab. 24As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but the language of his own people. 25So I contended with them and cursed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faith For The Faithful

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on May 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 53,381 views

    Most people believe that the leadership of a congregation are the people with the strong faith. This is not always the case. Here is a lesson for the faithful to stay faithful.

    FAITH FOR THE FAITHFUL THEME: THOSE WHO ARE FAITHFUL MUST ADMIT A FAITH WEAKNESS. TEXT: MARK 9:14-29 It seems that in the church those in a leadership position are strong in the faith. The elders, deacons, preachers, and teachers are those who are solid with the faith. This seems to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Faith Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022
     | 4,074 views

    All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord.

    Romans 14:9-16 - Faith of the faithful Romans 14:9-13 Clear the Way for your brother All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord. All of us have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Jackson avatar

    Exiles #1: Elect Exiles: Wait...what?

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 29, 2018
     | 3,749 views

    Part 1 of Exiles: Sustained by Hope in a Hostile World (1 Peter)

    If you are a fan of Georgia Tech football, you might consider October 7, 1916 as one of the greatest daysin history. If you are a fan of offense in general, you might feel the same way. Because on October 7, 1916, Georgia Tech delivered the most stunning beatdown in football history to Cumberland ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bernard Jones avatar

    Faith

    Contributed by Bernard Jones on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,561 views

    This sermon teaches us about faith that please God.

    Faith But without Faith it is impossible to please God; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Heb. 1:6 God has declared that no one can approach Him except it be through Faith. That tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal