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  • Dr. Casey Adams avatar

    The Chastening Complex

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018
     | 3,490 views

    This message explores the biblical importance of chastisement

    I. "BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO THOU CHASTENEST, O LORD, AND TEACHEST HIM OUT OF THE LAW" A. This is one of the great Bible truths: 1. That the natural man does not relish because it involves unpleasant experiences 2. It matters not who we are and what our claims may be toward God, chastisement comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Faith Tested

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jun 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,297 views

    God tests our faith when He closes doors, but this leads to an even better open door.

    FAITH TESTED Hebrews 11:6 Thank you for the opportunity to share with you again. I’ve been asked several times, “Are you ready?” My answer is, I’m never ready. When it’s time you do it relying on God’s help. So let’s do that now. I like hearing Ptr ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Crucible== Genuine?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 27, 2024
     | 580 views

    Today we seem to expect exemption from suffering and test. There is a false teaching that if we are really close to God we will not be tested. Ask Abraham, Job, David, Joseph and Jesus about seasons of testing?

    CRUCIBLE == GENUINE! HOT TRIALS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) We go through seasons of tests. Sometimes the trials are so hot we almost seem hopeless. HANG ON! Proverbs 17:3 The firing pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Passion For Purity

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,594 views

    Expositon of Zech. 13 dealing with God’s cleansing and refining.

    A Passion for Purity Zech. 13 God desires for us to be pure; we ought to desire to be pure. Dr. James Dobson’s relates the story of a family where the rule was nobody attended “R” rated movies. When 3 teens came to dad to ask permission to see a rated “R” blockbuster, they laid out their case in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    The Fire Of God Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Mar 9, 2023
     | 3,533 views

    "The fire of God" is a biblical metaphor used to describe the power and presence of God. It shows that he is good at cleaning and refining things and that he can eat and destroy everything bad.

    THE FIRE OF GOD Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, March 9, 2023 Hebrews 12:29 "For our God is a consuming fire." INTRODUCTION "The fire of God" is a biblical metaphor used to describe the power and presence of God. It shows that he is good at cleaning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Faithful Series

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,829 views

    4th sermon on the life of Joseph as inspired by the writings of Chuck Swindoll

    For the most part our study of Joseph to this point has been rather sobering. Granted he was the favored son, but disappointment, abandonment, mistreatment, false accusations and slavery has since plagued his life. Last week we watched as he interpreted the dream of the cup bearer and knew for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Temptation Is Just Another Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,621 views

    Many trials and temptations, but all too often we are not even aware of them.

    We’ve been with Matthew’s passage many times in our Christian worship, we’ve heard the Word of God and we know all about temptation. In fact over the course of preaching, the trials of temptation come up in many forms, many ways. After all, we all know about temptation – we’re experts at it! ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Forward In Faith: Walking In Joy And Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,522 views

    An encouragement keep walking in joy and faith during times of trail and tribulation.

    If you know anything about me, it’s probably that I am always doing something. I am always busy doing something for the Lord. But the last couple of weeks has been different, I’ve had a viral infection that has really knocked the wind out of my sails. And one thing I have done a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    First The Test Then The Miracle

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,160 views

    Revision Of An Earlier Sermon which deals with faith coming through trials and testing by looking at the prophet Elisha.

    First The Test, Then The Miracle 7/04/2002 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Can I Rejoice While Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,961 views

    Peter is going to challenge us to keep five important facts in mind as they pertain to rejoicing while suffering. We will answer the question today, “How can I rejoice while suffering?”

    How can I rejoice while Suffering? 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction Dr. Adrian Rogers has said that “A faith not worth testing is a faith that is not worth trusting.” It is a simple fact that no one is immune from pain and suffering in this life. Whether we are rich or poor, educated or unlearned, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    The Church Of Christ 3

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 16, 2016
     | 2,339 views

    The love of God abounds in faithful glory to help his children overcome their trials of faith.

    THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 3 by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 16, 2016) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting Life” (St. John 3:16, King James Version [The witness of John; ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Stay In Line With God's Plan

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 8, 2018
     | 5,385 views

    Dont give on Gods plan due to challenges or trials, be faithful to the Lord for He is faithful

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: STAY IN LINE WITH GOD'S PLAN. Acts 25:1-12 King James Version (KJV) 25 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. 2 Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Tried By Fire

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,003 views

    Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and revises his outlook.

    TRIED BY FIRE From "Comfort for Christians" By Arthur W. Pink Scripture: Job 23:10 "But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me I shall come forth as gold." Introduction: Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Adam James avatar

    Purpose: Unknown

    Contributed by Adam James on Oct 31, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,151 views

    It is a fact of life that we will go through times of trial, pain, and suffering. This is an encouraging sermon that reminds us that God has a plan for us, and that trials give us an opportunity to grow in faith, wisdom, and maturity.

    You know, everything happens for a reason. Even before I was saved, I seemed to have the knowing that nothing in life was a coincidence. I just knew that we encounter experiences in life for a purpose, either to learn an important life lesson, or to grow in some way, but more importantly, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "finding God's Presence In Your Suffering."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 676 views

    As we journey through life, we inevitably encounter moments of pain, heartbreak, and struggles. Yet, what if these experiences, far from being signs of God's absence, are actually evidence of His deep presence and transformative power, that can lead us to a brighter future.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-13) [12] Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: [13] But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal