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  • Arnold N. J. Gajramsingh Jr avatar

    When Is God With Us?

    Contributed by Arnold N. J. Gajramsingh Jr on Mar 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,591 views

    Never feel alone again after knowing the three times when God is with you.

    When is God with Us? Matthew 28:20, ‘...I am with you all the days (perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion), to the [very] close and consummation of the age. Amen (so let it be).’ -AMP The Gospel according to Matthew ends with the greatest promise of Jesus to his disciples and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying Through Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,798 views

    How are we to pray during tough times?

    What are we hearing today when we listen to the news, prosperous or tough times?? You’ve heard of the saying “When the going gets tough, the tough gets…. going!” How many of you think that Vince Lombardi said that? It was actually legendary Knute Rochne who started that phrase as he coached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Internal Power To Face External Pressures

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
     | 7,255 views

    We cannot change what's going on around us most of the time, but we can change internally for the better so that we are better equipped to deal with external pressures.

    TITLE: THE INTERNAL POWER TO FACE EXTERNAL PRESSURES TEXT: 2COR. 4:1,7, 8-10, 15, 16-18 INTRO: Atmosphere of extreme mental,‑physical and spir. pressure. ‑Discouragement seems to come from all‑sides. The news, people,‑circumstances, and even demonaic‑attacks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Follow The Call Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 16, 2011
     | 5,220 views

    This is the 5th of our series on Action in Acts. We look at the charges against Peter, how he did not seek to justify himself but share what God was doing, and how we are called to focus on what is truly important.

    Action – Follow the right voice (5:17-42) Have you noticed how there seems to be people making stands for all sorts of things in life? There are thousands of causes, and there are people fighting for all sorts of things. Even within the “church” community, there are people with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Call 91:1 In Time Of Trouble (Psalm 91:1)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,570 views

    My question has always been, if it's hard for a Christian then it must be non livable for an unsaved person.

    Call 91:1 in time of trouble Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. This world is full of surprises, grief and sorrows and it's never easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Next Leg Of The Race Is A “detour”

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 13, 2011
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     | 4,467 views

    What do we do when difficulties arise in our lives. A look at Paul's and his companions time in Philippi Prison

    How many of you have seen the Television reality show the “Amazing Race”. For those of you that have not seen it, there many groups of two people (some married teams, some brother’s teams, some sister teams, mother daughter, father daughter, Father son, engaged couples, dating ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What God Does With Pain Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    In this message the "stages" of experiencing pain are examined, with the goal of God using our pain to point others to him

    INTRODUCTION * God’s sovereignty: he is in control of all; clearest demonstration of God’s sovereignty is making good come out of bad * How God demonstrated this in Scripture: - Joseph’s life (innocence - sold into servitude - rises in power in Egypt - incident with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brushes Or Swords Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 29, 2011
     | 4,629 views

    If we’re going to "put the icing" on the days God makes for us, we must enjoy his delights and embrace his discipline.

    Lauri Johnson of Hudsonville, Michigan, talks about a wonderful afternoon her two sons, 12-year-old Matthew and 6-year-old Ryan, spent with her parents recently. When they were ready to leave, Matthew’s grandpa said to him, “You made my day.” Matthew replied, “God made your day; we just put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What To Do When Life's Not Fair

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,933 views

    In Joseph’s story we find 3 principles to help us deal with the unfair things in our lives

    WHAT TO DO WHEN LIFE’S NOT FAIR Text: Genesis 39 Introduction: · Genesis 37 Joseph’s brothers sell him to Ishmeelites for 20 pieces of silver · Ishmeelites take Joseph to Egypt and sell him to Potiphar, captain of the guard · In Joseph’s story we find 3 principles to help us deal with the unfair ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    Forjados Por El Sufrimiento Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,194 views

    Mira tus aflicciones desde la perspectiva de Dios

    Forjados por el sufrimiento Intro: Mi hermana mayor y mi cuñado participan en un ministerio de enseñanza sobre el matrimonio. Con cierta frecuencia, iglesias los invitan para que vayan y den pláticas a sus matrimonios. En el mes de mayo, los invitaron para participar en una iglesia de ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Nevertheless Of His Coming Back Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 8, 2016
     | 4,837 views

    This is the fifth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    Introduction • Have you ever been in a courtroom? Certainly we all have through the aide of TV – Perry Mason, Judge Judy, and Court TV. • Many of us have actually served on a jury. If you have, did you take your work serious? • Anybody enjoy jury duty? Was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did You Doubt?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,722 views

    We must keep our eyes on Jesus, no matter the circumstances.

    Why Did You Doubt? October 1, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must keep our eyes on Jesus, no matter the circumstances. Focus Passage: Matthew 14:25-31 I. THE LORD BROUGHT THEM THERE II. JESUS PRAYED FOR HIS FOLLOWERS III. THE LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    911 Where Were You?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 8, 2011
     | 3,947 views

    I would say that most everyone knew where they were on that day in history but, where was God? Why would a good and loving God allow such a tragedy to happen?

    911 Where were you? The date was September 11, 2001. Where were you when you heard the tragic news 10 years ago and the day that changed America forever? I remember that day well. I was working at RJR and a co worker came over to my desk and said a plane had crashed into a building in New York ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Campbell avatar

    David's Cave - Five Keys To Victory 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,749 views

    David overcame every obstacle put in his way. He went into a cave discouraged but came out as a mighty army.

    Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 3 “David’s Cave – Five Keys to Victory – 2” Text: I Samuel 22:1 Last week I started a very powerful series on “How to Behave in a Cave.” I know that many people were touched by the power of the Holy Ghost ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elijah's Cave Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,978 views

    Learn how to come out of our trials victorious.

    Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 8 “Elijah’s Cave” Text: I Kings 19:1-9 Some things can attack you and push you so far into a cave that you can’t even see the impact of your life anymore. You don’t feel like your doing much of anything. So often we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal