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  • What Jesus Taught Us About Handling Trials

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    Sermon preached Easter weekend in the first person - pastor dressed in period costume as Pontius Pilate - and members of the congregation interacting as characters in the Easter story.

    Allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Pontius Pilate. You probably know me as the Roman official who presided over the trial that ended with the sentence of crucifixion for Jesus the Christ. Being the governor of an out-of-the-way and insignificant Roman province like Judea was not ...read more

  • Come Let Us Have A Trial? Divine Deliverance...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014
     | 3,436 views

    Let us call this court to order and swear in the witness to speak of DIVINE DELIVERANCE...

    LET US HAVE A TRIAL... ENOUGH, WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH? THEN THERE IS DIVINE DELIVERANCE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be ...read more

  • Triumph Over Trials Sermon I: The Why Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020
     | 3,812 views

    In times like these, suffering persists to the extent that we naturally ask why, so we turn for answers not to a politician, not to a physician, not to an attorney - we turn to the man who suffered for righteousness' sake.

    IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- SUFFERING PERSISTS TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NATURALLY ASK WHY Soon after we were born into this world and began to take notice of all our surroundings we began to ask a toddler’s most irksome question: Why? Over and over again! No answer sufficed. ...read more

  • Paul's Thorny Trial - Was It Sickness Or?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 16, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,562 views

    The issue of the Apostle Paul's thorn-in-the-flesh has been hotly debated for centuries.

    "And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure" (2 Cor 12:7 NKJV) Some have held that this "thorn" was an eye disease that God ...read more

  • The Prayer Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 7,701 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Prayer of Faith James 5:13-20 I. Introduction A. How many of you take some sort of supplement or vitamin every day? How many of you hate to take your vitamins? Hard to swallow, bad taste.Discuss Kay giving me One A Day vitamins and them finding a stash of ...read more

  • A Step Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2012
    based on 61 ratings
     | 37,497 views

    Stepping out in Faith can be pretty scary. There is so much apparent uncertainty, and often a lack of ability to see where our foot will land. Peter took some amazing steps of faith that led him to be able to walk on water! What are the things we can l

    Steps along Life’s Journey A Step of Faith – Sermon 2 Matthew 14:22-33 Taking a Step of Faith requires Courage (14:27) Desire (14:28) Obedience (14:29) Obedience to Jesus’ Commands appears Risky Dependence on our own wisdom actually is Risky Succeeding in a Step of Faith requires Perseverance ...read more

  • The Ramifications Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2020
     | 3,645 views

    Through faith we appropriate God’s free gift of salvation.

    The Ramifications Of Faith Text: Romans 4:13-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: For God does not want to save us by our own but by an extraneous righteousness, one that does not originate in ourselves but comes to us from beyond ourselves, which does not arise on earth but comes from heaven. – ...read more

  • Faith And Politics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 22, 2021
     | 4,784 views

    Submit to all human authority, because of Christ, because of your critics, and because you are free!

    At the spring 2000 opening of the Florida Senate, Donald L. Roberts, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries, offered a prayer. I think you’ll appreciate the candor of it. In part, this is what he prayed: Holy and Eternal God, it must be great to be God, to get what you want—when you want it—how ...read more

  • A Show Of Faith

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 24, 2021
     | 1,712 views

    The Gospel has: Personal Appeal; Universal Authority; and Divine Appearance

    A Show of Faith Greetings Podcast Patriots. This is Perry Greene of GNA. Thank you so much for listening in today. I hope you are checking out our website at GodNAmerica.com. Please stop by occasionally. I am hoping to have some merchandise available for you soon. You may also donate to help us ...read more

  • ‘steps Of Faith’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 12, 2023
     | 1,894 views

    ‘Steps of Faith’ - John chapter 4 verses 43-54. – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: • Faith is central to all of life. • For example, you go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce. • And whose degrees you have never verified. • He gives you a prescription you cannot read. • You take it to a pharmacist you have never seen before. • He gives you a chemical compound ...read more

  • A Failure Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,435 views

    No one is perfect. Even the greatest of Biblical characters are sinners. When Abraham faced the first crisis since deciding to walk with God, he defaulted to his old ways of falsehood rather than walking by faith.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young boy who came home from practice all decked out in his baseball outfit. 1. Cheerfully, his mom asked him, “How did Little League go?” 2. The little boy growled, “Terrible! I struck out three times!” 3. Trying to console her son, his mom said, “That’s ...read more

  • Finicky Faith Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Apr 28, 2025
     | 273 views

    John, while in prison, sent representatives to Jesus to ascertain whether or not he is the one - Jesus provided proof and then affirmed John’s ministry, sinners repented, Pharisees rejected/scoffed, Jesus confronted the finicky faith of the generation

    During World War II, a congregation in London faced bombings nightly. In the midst of fear, their pastor encouraged them to gather for prayer. One night, after a particularly intense bombing, he found a soldier praying with fervor. When asked why he prayed amidst such chaos, the soldier replied, ...read more

  • Visible Faith

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 19, 2024
     | 1,261 views

    People tend to think about faith as a private matter. James would argue otherwise for a visible faith.

    As we’ve been studying the book of James - we have observed how he calls us to have a “spiritual wholeness” - a faith that runs throughout all that we are. A faith that is revealed in our character, exhibited in conflicts, and heard in our conversations. He calls us to… persevere amidst trials, ...read more

  • Favor Follows Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Feb 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,236 views

    Throughout the scriptures we see pictures of how the faithful few took God’s words seriously and lived accordingly. They lived out their beliefs and in turn god brought about the manifestation of the things which were promised to them.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Did you know that favor follows after faithfulness? It’s an odd concept but it carries with it a crucial truth which has the potential to radically change our lives. But ...read more

  • Just Be Quiet PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 993 views

    To explore the omnipresence of God in our trials, the power of silence, and the victory that faith brings.

    Good morning, beloved congregation! Today, we are going to delve into a profound passage from the book of Joshua that reveals the omnipresence of God in our trials, the immense power of silence and the ultimate victory that faith brings. As we embark on this journey, I'm reminded of a powerful ...read more