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  • David Henderson avatar

    "What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013
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     | 12,130 views

    All of us will face trials. Ironside said, "be careful you do not allow your trials to be wasted on you."

    The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometimes prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022
     | 2,213 views

    Conformity is the rule these days under increasing totalitarianism, but that will present problems for the Christian. One stands firm or compromises. To be faithful means holding fast to God’s word, not yielding our faith to distorted values so that we “fit in.” This is a difficult area.

    CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith

    Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Mar 18, 2011
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     | 8,047 views

    Faith

    Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1  To have faith is to believe then you shall receive.  Only the Just shall live by faith.  To have faith is to believe that you will receive.  Faith in God that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Be Faithful To The Faithful One

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,781 views

    Be Faithful to the Faithful One by confessing his gospel, by performing his work, and by trusting his promises.

    What’s the difference between a faithful fan and a fair weather fan? A faithful fan will continue to cheer and promote his team no matter how poorly it’s doing. A fair weather fan will only root for his team if it’s doing well. Such fans have even been known to switch allegiance in the middle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In It, Not Of It

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on May 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    This Sermon is an encouragement to live out our faith in the midst of a world that is hostile to followers of Christ.

    Sermon 052409 Every now and then, you hear about someone who makes a lasting tribute to a loved one. Jack Benny comes to mind. He made arrangements that upon his death, flowers would be sent to his wife every day for the rest of her life. Makes the rest of us look bad, I know! Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024
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     | 1,232 views

    Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Lying Eyes Series

    Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Dec 20, 2019
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     | 5,146 views

    Our current circumstances do not set the parameters for God’s faithfulness. His Word, as He engages our ears with His exceeding great and precious promises, is the measure of His faithfulness.

    Your Lying Eyes Rev. Delwyn Campbell / General / Advent / Kingdom of God; Trial; Criticism; John the Baptist; The coming of the kingdom and the Son of Man / Matthew 11:2–15 16 April 1963 My Dear Fellow Clergymen: While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Positive Benefits Of Negative Things Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016
     | 13,504 views

    Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad because of religious persecution not to think it strange when the fiery trials come as though something strange happened to them. They were rather to rejoice in the trials that come their way.

    The Positive Benefits of Negative Things May 15, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 4:1-19) Command Baptist Church TEXT: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Faith To Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 549 ratings
     | 34,311 views

    How to move from mustard seed faith to great faith.

    From Faith to Faith “For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:17) ALL OF US KNOW SOMETHING OF THE VALUE OF FAITH. For example, we know what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Others

    Contributed by Keith Etheridge on Sep 9, 2022
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     | 2,730 views

    What if God doesn't send you a miracle? What if God doesn't change your circumstances? Will you still be faithful?

    Hebrews 11:1-34 takes us through the Old Testament and reminds us of all the miracles that God did on behalf of His people. He delivered Noah and his family from the flood. He delivered Moses and the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. He saved Rabab from the destruction of Jericho. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Faith

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2023
     | 1,133 views

    DO I TRUST GOD? I can't see? I can't feel? WHAT IS FAITH? Do I trust this bad stuff can bring good stuff?

    BY FAITH… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I AGAIN FIND MY SELF SEARCHING: DO I TRUST GOD? DO I REALLY TRUST GOD? OFTEN FAITH DIES IN NEGATIVE, REACTIVE AND PASSIVE SOIL… QUE SERA SERA: WHAT WILL BE WILL BE. FAITH MUST STAY POSITIVE AND BE PRO-ACTIVE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,189 views

    Explore the nature, source, and power of faith, emphasizing that faith is not just belief, but a confident expectation and profound assurance in things unseen.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we find ourselves in the heart of Hebrews 11:1-13, a passage that has been described as the "Hall of Faith". And why not? It's here that we are given a clear and compelling description of faith, its source, and its power. As a reminder of the text we're ...read more

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    Faithfulness

    Contributed by Val Black on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,157 views

    True faithfulness, or God’s kind of faithfulness, can only be understood by understanding a Blood Covenant relationship.

    FAITHFULNESS Opening scripture: 1 Cor. 4:1-2 “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” [To be found faithful is our part in the Covenant relationship we have with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Diamond In The Rough

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 17, 2012
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     | 13,551 views

    If we are precious to God and he calls us a living stone so, we must be a precious stone. What is an example of a precious stone? A diamond comes to mind. Starts out just a chuck of coal not worth much at all but, God saw something different in all His c

    Diamond In The Rough. 1 Peter 2:3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prospect For Victory (1 Of 9) Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 24,506 views

    Before we have a mountain in our hands, we must first have it in our hearts.

    Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION I enjoy journeys and going to new places. I have enjoyed following the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God