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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Christians Have Faith That Can Stand Under Pressure

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 9, 2021
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     | 6,778 views

    In fact, growing numbers of people are saying that worry and stress related to coronavirus have negatively impacted their mental health. Regardless of where you think you are going or how you are feeling, James has a word for all those who find themselves in the midst of great trials.

    In this short book of James, 108 verses, James the brother of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Pastor of the first church at Jerusalem address the subject of Christianity from a very practical view. He does not try to debate philosophy and teach doctrinal theology. He simply states in chapter one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Now Faith Is PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 749 views

    Explore the concepts of faith, patience, and miracles in our Christian journey, emphasizing the power of faith as the lens through which we understand and interact with the world.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into the Word and explore a subject that's at the very heart of our Christian journey - Faith. Our scripture for today comes from Hebrews 11:1 which says, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not ...read more

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    Faith That Overcomes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 999 views

    Encourages believers to truly know God, serve Him energetically, share Him boldly, and find contentment in Him.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as a disparate group of individuals, but as a family under the Lord, united by His love and grace. We gather to share in His word, to grow in understanding, and to be fortified in faith. Today, we turn our hearts and minds ...read more

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    Faithful To The End Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,881 views

    2nd in a series of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

    Are you aware that there have been more Christians killed for their faith in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars? It has been estimated that since AD 70, there have been over 70 million Christians put to death for refusing to renounce their belief in Jesus Christ. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Worship Your Way In, Worship Your Way Out!

    Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 13,488 views

    If you are in a trial of your faith because you have been faithful to God, you can worship your way out through the same faith!

    If You Worship Your Way In, You Can Worship Your Way Out! Dan 3:19-26 19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He spoke and commanded that they heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. 20 And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,640 views

    James simply states in Chapter 1 what a Christian has: Real Christians have a real faith that can stand under pressure. James could not be considered as a modern television evangelist because his message is too confrontational. His message is that the pow

    Subject: What a Christian Has - Faith That Can Stand Under Pressure Text: James 1:1-12* Introduction: In this short book of James composed of 108 verses, James the brother of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Pastor of the first church at Jerusalem, addresses the subject of Christianity from a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Waiting Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    A faith lived in the hope of the imminent return of Christ.

    Foolproof – A Study of James WAITING Faith – James 5:7-20 Sunday AM Insert: It is exciting to know that Jesus is coming back soon. We must be prepared. There’s a phrase – Practice makes perfect. We need a little Rapture practice. Recap: For 12 weeks we’ve been studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Chronicle Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 30, 2016
     | 8,381 views

    This sermon explores Elijah's interactions with the widow of Zarephath, and we learn that God never abandons us, faith requires obedience, and to receive a blessing I must be a blessing. Faith was the key to Elijah's ministry.

    Hebrews 11 has been called God’s “Hall of Faith.” Like the Hall of Fame in sports or other arenas of life, Hebrews 11 gives us the names and tells us, if ever so briefly, what God’s people accomplished “by faith.” We hear such profound accomplishments ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Assembly Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2018
     | 7,572 views

    As a helpful model of Godly faithfulness we can learn from this congregation in considering 1) The Church, City, and Correspondent (Revelation 3:7), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 3:8-9), and finally 3) The Command & Counsel (Revelation 3:10-13)

    This weekend, people are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. As a 16-year-old Romanized Briton in 406/7AD, Patrick was sold to a cruel warrior chief whose opponents' heads sat atop sharp poles around his palisade in Northern Ireland. While Patrick minded his master's pigs in the nearby hills, he lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Grace & Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 746 views

    To emphasize the unwavering faithfulness of God's promises, the power of His grace, and the importance of steadfastly holding onto our faith, especially during challenging times.

    Good morning, church family! I am overjoyed to connect with you all today as we delve deeper into the Word of God, specifically focusing on the faithfulness of His promises, the power of His grace, and the importance of holding on to our faith. In the book of Hebrews, we find a gem of a verse that ...read more

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    Fortified Faith

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,992 views

    Your relationship with God determines your Faith In God.

    Fortified Faith!!! Romans 5:1-11 Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    As The Silver Is, So Are We Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 17, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,125 views

    Message looks at the correlation between the refining of silver and the Christian life.

    As The Silver Is, So Are We Scripture: Malachi 3:1-3; 1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 13:22; 1 Corinthians 3:11-14 Introduction This will be a two part series that I have titled “As The Silver Is, So Are We.” I received an email several months ago about the refining of silver. In the email, a women’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Awakening Faith Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 14, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,611 views

    This is the 27th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#27] AWAKENING FAITH Luke 8:19-25 Introduction: Today, as we celebrate Father’s Day, we remember how important faith, trust, and guidance are in our lives. Just like a father’s love can help his children feel strong and confident, our Heavenly Father wants to awaken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Contradiction

    Contributed by Ben Irabor on May 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,773 views

    Fear come to contradict the very words of God, we must have the eyes of Faith to identify the weapon the enemy uses, which is contradition.

    I want to share with us today what I title contradiction and fear, I believe we must understand and grasp the concept of this very subject. Because it affects our prayer, it affects the result we expect from praying and fasting, believing God for a miracle or breakthrough which causes our believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is This Man That Winds & Waves Obey?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2022
     | 4,174 views

    Trials test our metal, give opportunity to use faith, drive us to God & give new revelations of God. Jesus stopping the storm altered and elevated the disciple's revelation of who Jesus is. Who is He to you?

    “WHO IS THIS MAN THAT WINDS & WAVES OBEY?” Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HONESTY IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY 1. Today is Shirley and Ben's 30th wedding anniversary. Shirley said to Ben, "Please tell me, how do you think I look after 30 years of marriage?" 2. Ben ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God