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  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Is It Well?

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,945 views

    Is your faith strong enough to say that all is well?

    Intro. Our passage today has five main characters. 1. The Preacher, Elisha. 2. His servant, Gehazi, the man of God in training. 3. A woman, wife and mother. 4. Her husband 5. Her son, her reward Some historians believe this boy was the prophet Iddo. Not sure. She comes running to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Faithful Series

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,799 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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    "No Smell Of Fire"

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 22, 2016
     | 13,581 views

    We're going to look at the trying of the faith of the 3 Hebrew “worthies” and see how some parts of the narrative are indicative of trials in general, how trials are really beneficial to us.

    "NO SMELL OF FIRE" Dan. 3:16-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: OLD AGE DOUBLE TROUBLE 1. "Man, it’s tough getting old," said Sam to his friend Frank. "If it’s not one problem, then it’s another. As soon as I awoke this morning, I had two shocks, one after the other." 2. "So what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Our Present Joy Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,493 views

    After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

    1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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
     | 8,515 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

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Testing Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,146 views

    Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

    THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Crucible== Genuine?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 27, 2024
     | 576 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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    Narnia: Pressing On

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    This is all about persevering in the Christian faith in the face of trials and obstacles.

    NARNIA: PRESSING ON Galatians 6:7-10 HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE GIVING UP? Quitting on life? Throwing in the towel? If so, you may take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. This is the common lot of men. Discouragement is the devil’s chief tool. He wields it often and strikes with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Consider It All Joy? You Must Be Joking!

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,053 views

    God uses many different kinds of trials in our lives in order to mold, awaken, and mature us, i.e., to make us lovely, Christ like people

    Consider It All Joy? You Must Be Joking! James 1:2-1:4 Introduction: God uses many different kinds of trials in our lives in order to mold, awaken, and mature us, i.e., to make us lovely, Christ like people Preposition: Many times we balk at the very thought of suffering it. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Chastening Complex

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018
     | 3,488 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

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Provoked To Action

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,832 views

    You have heard me say this before that TRIALS WILL BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU OR THEY WILL BRING OUT THE WORST IN YOU. I want to say to you this morning that if you are going through a trial it is God’s purpose to use it to bring out the best in you, and t

    Provoked to Action This Morning we will be preaching on this thought: of being "Provoked to Action." We have been discussing 40 day periods in the bible, some are reading Rick Warren’s book, "The Purpose Driven Life," which takes advantage of the 40 day principle in the Bible and provides a 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Grant Adams avatar

    A Bible Look At Chastisment

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 14, 2019
     | 2,764 views

    Sometimes we need to stop and reevaluate our thoughts on spiritual things. Many times, I get the wrong idea of what God is trying to do in my life.

    Sometimes we need to stop and reevaluate our thoughts on spiritual things. Many times, I get the wrong idea of what God is trying to do in my life. Sometimes we listen to others and let them tell us what God is trying to do and they know less about it than we do. We should always trust God and know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cramer avatar

    A Battle We All Face. Psalm 62:5-8

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 430 views

    A message about how to continue the walk of faith through life's trials.

    Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, Indestructible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    How Can I Rejoice While Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,956 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

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    Tried By Fire

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,987 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