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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Suffering For Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2020
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     | 8,956 views

    Dealing with trials and adversity are a part of everyone's life - some more than others. We don't enjoy suffering, and yet the Word of God teaches us that we are to rejoice in them and even be happy as we suffer reproach. Peter explains this difficult doctrine in our text.

    Suffering for Righteousness 1 Peter 4: 12-16 Peter had spent considerable time in the preceding verses dealing with Christian character and conduct in the midst of a fallen world. He was well aware of the struggles and persecution many within the church faced. Although they were forced to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mountains God Calls Us To Climb

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2020
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    God calls us to climb Mt Ararat (God in your trials); Mt Moriah (surrender); Mt Sinai (new revelation of God); Mt Pisgah (visions of what to possess); & Mt Calvary (sharing in Jesus' suffering). Will you grow?

    MOUNTAINS GOD CALLS US TO CLIMB INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHATTER BOX 1. Have you ever known someone who talked non-stop? Like, they didn’t even seem to stop to take a breath? 2. A man named Sam had a wife like that. If you got on the phone it was at least an hour. She ended up injuring her jaw ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation. Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2020
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     | 3,653 views

    This is the Fifth Part of the Lord's Prayer (Matt 6:13a)

    Today we'll continue our sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. Let's read Matt 6:13, "Lead us not into temptation." Compared to the previous requests, this request is the most confusing prayer. Why should we ask our heavenly Father not to lead us into temptation? Doesn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shake It Up!

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 9, 2015
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     | 35,071 views

    A message about getting out of ruts, of being decanted like wine (emptied from vessel to vessel) The dangers of stagnation, and the upward call of God in Christ.

    Shake it Up De 1:6 "The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain. De 1:7 'Turn and set your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, in the hill country and in the lowland and in the Negev and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Out In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016
     | 9,498 views

    GOD KNOWS WHO’S SPIRITUALLY FIT FOR BLESSINGS AND WHO’S NOT, BUT NO ONE IS EXEMPT FROM A WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE, THOUGH WE HAVE DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES WE ALL HAVE ONE OR MORE.

    Out In The Wilderness Exodus 13:17-21 THERE WAS TWO WAYS FROM EGYPT TO CANAAN. ONE WAY WAS ONLY A FEW DAYS JOURNEY; THE OTHER WAS MUCH FURTHER. THE WAY THAT GOD CHOSE WAS THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND THAT WAS THE WAY GOD CHOOSES TO LEAD MANY OF US. GOD KNOWS WHO’S SPIRITUALLY FIT FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Able [or He Is Able]

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 24, 2016
     | 12,621 views

    Kids love to brag on their dads, and tell tales of what their dads are able to do. This sermon brags on God and what He is able to do.

    God Is Able January 24, 2016 Chuck Sligh TEXT: Turn to Ephesians 3:20 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When Allen a little boy, his G.I. Joe broke and he was trying to fix it. But he did not have the motor coordination to do what he wanted to do on a part of the G.I. Joe that was just too small for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Morticians To Missionaries

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 5, 2015
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     | 6,328 views

    When the women went to Jesus’s tomb, they went out to perform the duties of UNDERtakers, only to find that God had OVERtaken events. This sermon has both a salvation and a rededication application as well as application for believers going through trials.

    From Morticians to Missionaries Chuck Sligh April 5, 2015 (A PowerPoint presentation for this sermon is available by emailing me at chuchsligh@hotmail.com.) Adapted from a sermon SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 24:1-12 – “Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
     | 8,246 views

    Here you have the all-important question and the thrilling-certain answer from the Word of God.

    IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD Genesis 18:14; Jeremiah 32:17 The question, "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" is found in Genesis 18:14. The answer to this most important question is found in Jeremiah 32:17, "There is nothing too hard for thee." Here you have the all-important question and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living An Impactful Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 4, 2016
     | 16,214 views

    We are called to be disciples of Christ and disciple-makers for Christ. Jesus challenges us to consider the cost commitment of discipleship, and not be distracted by the comfort and convenience this world offers.

    Being the first Sunday of the year, I want to take some time to revisit our ES mission – to grow as disciples of Christ and be disciple-makers for Christ. Why are we doing what we are doing? Why is this important? Can we do something else, or can we not do this at all? • We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joseph: The Beginning Of Hardship Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016
     | 11,192 views

    Even through bad situations God is in control, and will turn them for His glory

    Vitor Belfort is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and UFC fighter. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Vitor is currently ranked #5 in the Middleweight class, and is the only fighter to beat current champion Luke Rockhold in 2015. Vitor is, by many accounts, a very successful man. Vitor was in a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Harold Laubach Jr avatar

    Good Things Come To Those Who Wait Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,334 views

    Sermon on patience as taught by the book of James chapter 5.

    If you noticed the title of this week’s sermon, you may have realized you’ve heard that phrase before. Or what about this one, “Patience is a Virtue”? Well it turns out those phrases have some biblical significance. And it also turns out they are usually true. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Spiritual Bootcamp

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,684 views

    Perhaps the greatest lessons I learned about life came during Marine Corps bootcamp, Paris Island, the Summer of 1978. Christians need bootcamp too.

    (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) SPIRITUAL BOOTCAMP When I was young I was a very active kid, I am sure many of you were as well. We may have to strain a little to remember those days, but most all of us could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    A Warrior’s Spirit

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 14, 2011
     | 8,989 views

    Notice how David honors God first. Then, there is no need for fearing his enemies.

    A Warrior’s Spirit Psalms 27:1-14 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? 2 When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh, My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though a host encamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Everlasting Father - The Promises Of Jesus For Now And Forever Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,981 views

    In times of trouble, IS THERE a FUTURE? Can things ever be restored? The answer is found in knowing that Jesus promised us more than applies just to this life. The promises of Christ are both for NOW and FOREVER.

    In times of trouble, IS THERE a FUTURE? Can things ever be restored? Two weeks ago, my wife’s cousin told about a tragedy that occurred in Lancaster County. Her friend, Marilyn Martin and her husband Mark have ten children. Their twin boys, Kyle and Jordan, along with their 9 year old sister ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suffering (4) Series

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 26, 2012
     | 5,438 views

    Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

    Introduction: In each of these messages we've been looking at a different aspect of the humanity of Jesus as revealed in the Gospel of Luke. So far we've learned that Jesus understands shame because he came from shameful circumstances...and that no matter how often you've failed, how untrue ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic