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    When God Is On Your Side PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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     | 1,692 views

    This sermon explores Psalm 3, emphasizing God's promise of protection, the power of faith, and the importance of perseverance during trials.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy and a privilege to gather here today, bound in our shared faith, to contemplate the living Word of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let our hearts open wide to receive the divine wisdom and comfort that the Scriptures provide. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    Trusting God When Life Happens PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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     | 1,973 views

    This sermon explores Psalm 13, emphasizing the importance of trusting God's plan and timing, even in the midst of trials and tribulations.

    Good morning, beloved family. It warms my heart to see each and every one of you here today, united by our shared love for our Heavenly Father and His Word. As we gather, let us remember the wise words of J.I. Packer, who once said, "Once you become aware that the main business that you are here ...read more

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    Victory In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,981 views

    Paul uses a conflict in the church to teach us how to gain victory over trials by giving them to God. Joyfully remembering how God has relieved us of our trials in times past, we are to present our needs to God, and continually focus on things of God!

    INTRODUCTION A. The SITUATION Epaphroditus, pastor of the Philippian Congregation, has given Paul a report that laid out a difference between two leaders (two women) of the church which has begun to cause dissension in the church. Hard to believe in a church isn’t it?! 1. What do you do when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right Where God Wants Me To Be

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 7, 2020
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    As we follow where God leads us, we encounter trials and struggles, but that's part of the plan! God uses those trials to shape and mold us into the people He desires for us to become… but most importantly, so His glory can be revealed to the world!

    For the message this morning, we’re going to go back to the book of Exodus... and we’re going to look at a real historical event that will be very familiar to most of you… The crossing of the Red Sea. Since this story IS very familiar to us already, we must be careful not to just read through it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prophets Preach The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Scott Burr on Dec 14, 2012
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    Throughout the Old Testament, God showed bits and pieces of Christ's coming birth to the Prophets to give them hope during Israel's times of trial. How much more hope should we have in our times of trial having the full message of His birth at our disposa

    “All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”- which means, “God with us.” Matthew 1:22-23 The Christmas story is one in which we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Six Temptations All Men Face”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 13,088 views

    As men there are two things that are certain: 1. We are always going through trials. . 2. We are always being tempted.

    Intro: I remember as a little boy not any older than six years old playing football in my friend Michael Holman’s front yard. He said, “My dad can punt this football almost as high as that tree”, pointing to a tall pine tree in his front yard. Then I said “My dad can punt that football over that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Your Life A Witness Of Your Faith

    Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    Other people see us go through trials, and how we conduct ourselves is a witness to them of God in us.

    8-5-’01 IS YOUR LIFE A WITNESS OF YOUR FAITH? A. Armstrong James 1:2-5 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Life Worth Living?

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,304 views

    To let people know that your life is worth living, no matter how hard the trial, still life is worth living.

    SUBJECT: IS LIFE WORTH LIVING! SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 8: 43-48 Sometimes the storms of life are raging, the winds will blow and trouble comes, and sometimes you don’t know if life is worth living. When people do you wrong, and things begin to fall apart you ask yourself is life worth living? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 13, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 28,067 views

    This is the first message in a series on the book of 2 Thessalonians. Paul gives encouragment to Christians who are going through trials and tribulations.

    2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A few months after writing his FIRST letter to them, Paul writes his SECOND letter to the Christians at Thessalonica. WHY did he write this 2nd letter? o The 1st letter didn’t answer all their questions. o Persecution had intensified (1:4). o They got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,596 views

    1. History of Smyrna (Modern day Izmir) 2. The Trials/Tribulations they faced. 3. Worsening Persecution 4. Their reward

    September 21, 2003 Title: 7 Churches of Revelation: Smyrna Text: Rev. 2:8-11 Introduction 1. During this series on the 7 Churches of Revelation, there are several things that we want to happen. A. We want to understand that Jesus is walking amongst the lampstands... He is walking amongst ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Believers Are More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,006 views

    PENTECOST 11(A) - Believers are more than conquerors in the face of all trials and by the victory of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

    BELIEVERS ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS Romans 8:35-39 - August 15, 2004 – Pentecost 11 ROMANS 8:35-39 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Such A Time As This

    Contributed by James Faillace on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,737 views

    The trial or challenge you’re facing today is exactly where God wants you to be, "for such a time is this."

    If you like a good mystery novel, one that has heroes and villains, intrigue and suspense, assassination plots and a happy ending, you’ve got it right here in the book of Esther. You’ve got it all except—amazingly, God is never mentioned in the entire Book of Esther. But His presence is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leadership Trails Series

    Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    There are no leaders who haven’t experienced somekind of trail. This sermon shows us how Moses overcame those trials.

    Just a few weeks ago we saw John Roberts sworn in as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. We watched as he was grilled over and over about his stance on certain issues. And now sometime in the near future we will see Harriet Miers going through the same things. But I doubt if either one of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Devils Lawyer

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,462 views

    A follow up of, The Devils Bishop. The sanctity of marrage is in trouble, what the Church needs to know, to stand in the day of trial.

    The Devils Lawyer, The Sanctity of Marriage God declares that marriage is between man and woman, but Satan has gotten a lawyer to fight in his corner. See what God has to say. Can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,585 views

    This is the first part of our series on James. We talked about the difference between trials and temptations and how to handle them.

    We are starting a brand new series today called a search for what is real. Between now and the end of June we are going to be walking through one of my favorite books of the Bible, and one of the most controversial ones, the book of James. When I was in college, I led a small group of high ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational