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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The God Of All Comfort Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 8, 2024
     | 1,867 views

    To find healing for your heart, praise God who comforts you in affliction, and trust God who delivers you from affliction.

    There is an old story floating around about a soldier who was wounded in a battle. His commanding officer ordered him to go to the nearest military hospital. When he arrived at the entrance, he saw two doors: one marked “For Minor Wounds,” the other “For Serious Wounds.” He entered the first door ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Times Of Testing. Joseph Meets His Brothers. Genesis 42-43

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 11, 2024
     | 1,126 views

    Joseph‘s brothers come to Egypt and undergo a time of testing. As they come into their brother’s presence, unbeknownst to them, they bow low before him. Joseph’s Dream has been fulfilled.

    2024.11.10. Sermon Notes. Genesis 42-43. The Test Begins. Joseph meets his brothers. Dreams fulfilled. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph‘s brothers come to Egypt and undergo a time of testing. As they come into their brother’s presence, unbeknownst to them, they bow low before him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forbidden Fruit Creates Many Jams

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 4, 2013
     | 6,022 views

    A sermon on temptation, trials and testing from 1 Corinthians 10:13 (Much material adapted from Todd Hunter's book, Our Favorite Sins, chapter 3 The Insider Report) material between [] is extra material added for a camp vespers service

    HoHum: Todd Hunter in Our Favorite Sins: "I’d just taken a few steps out the front door of church after a Sunday worship service when Bob walked up to me with gusto and, with a joyous smile, said, “Now there’s temptation right there!” He was pointing to a shiny, black, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Tries To Save Pilate Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,645 views

    Is Pilate trying Jesus, or is Jesus trying Pilate?

    Jesus Tries to Save Pilate John 18:28-38 Introduction Last week we talked about three trials. We talked about the mock trial of Jesus before Annas and the Jewish leaders. The second trial was that of the Jewish nation before Jesus. The third was the trial of Peter and John in the courtyard before ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go! And Trust God's Transforming Work Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 700 views

    How many of us have prayed for a situation to change, only to find ourselves still waiting? We long for healing, deliverance, breakthrough—but what if God is using the very situation we want to escape to transform us from the inside out?

    Go! And Trust God's Transforming Work Introduction Craig Groeschel once said, "Sometimes God doesn’t change our situation because He is trying to change our hearts." How many of us have prayed for a situation to change, only to find ourselves still waiting? We long for healing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Lee avatar

    Wisdom We Need Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Lee on Sep 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,967 views

    What's the most important wisdom we all need and how does the suffering of Job relate with the wisdom of Proverbs and the wisdom demonstrated by Jesus Christ?

    [The following sermon was given as a part of a church message series titled "What We Need" for Gracepoint Ministries (gracepointonline.org) in 2021] INTRODUCTION We’re now in the 21st century and we’ve increased in knowledge and understanding, from the intricate inner workings of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    God Never Forgets His People

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,637 views

    If there was ever time that the body of Christ needed to be encouraged, it is now. This message was delivered in a little over an hour and looked at four passages from Isaiah. A short series could be developed focusing on each of the passages.

    Turn with me to James 1:2. “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” And we know the word “temptation” means “test.” And we know the test we are to count as joy is when Satan tries to get us to give up, to give in or to get out when it relates to God and His Word. Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grumble Or Grow Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,315 views

    When life gets hard, don’t grumble; grow!

    Several years ago (2009), Louis C.K. was on Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show, where he described today’s entitlement culture. He said in our culture, “Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy.” Take a look (show Louis CK video). Louis talks about how he was on a plane that offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Diamond In The Rough

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,121 views

    We all have trials and tribulations in life. God will help us through them, we are all but pieces of coal and with enough help from God we can be diamonds in His kingdom

    Diamonds In The Rough Text: James 1:1-12 Subject: Faith Theme: Testing of our faith Proposition: It’s a joyful thing to have our faith tested. Interrogative: How is the testing of our faith joyful? Transitional sentence: It is joyful because of the results of the testing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Man, There's Hope!" Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 549 ratings
     | 33,301 views

    While many place their hope in those things which will ultimately disappoint, Peter shares a hope that will transform your life, assure your future, and keep you going through every trial.

    200231.ser “MAN, THERE’S HOPE’ BREBC August 11, 2002 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: The Glory of our Salvation Passage: 1 Peter 1: 1 - 9 Is there any hope for a fellow who always has his foot in his mouth? For a fellow who blows hot and cold? For a fellow who can say things that bring high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Maintaining Your Confidence In Christ Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,205 views

    In this text, the writer of Hebrews was exhorting them to maintain their faith in Jesus Christ, no matter what kind of trials they might have to face. These words are an encouragement for all believers going through difficult days.

    MAINTAINING YOUR CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST Hebrews 10:26-38 The original readers of Hebrews had been going through difficult times of persecution for their faith. Some were tempted to detach themselves from their Christian fellowship in order to avoid arrest, reproach, and suffering. Moreover, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Hardship In Our Lives

    Contributed by Ray Carver on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,069 views

    Have you ever look around at your life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? Hear are a few possible reasons why.

    WHY DOES GOD ALLOW HARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES? Text: Psalm 73:1-2 Intro: Have you ever look around at you life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? I want to share a few things from my own personal experience, only to illustrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Help For Hard Times (Victorious Living In A Vicious World) Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,446 views

    This world can be tough on Christians. Some cave in and live in powerless mediocrity, but Jesus didn’t die to build a church of wimps. Paul’s instruction to Timothy is timely for today’s trials!

    Heavenly Help for Hard Times (Victorious Living in a Vicious World) (flip a coin) Heads or tails? This happens at the beginning of many sporting events today. Flipping a coin to determine who would begin a game goes all the way back to the Greek Olympic games where they believed the gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk With The Innocent One Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,817 views

    As we witness Jesus trial before the Jewish council, we clearly see that no guilt was his; and yet, all guilt was his as well, for the Innocent One carried your guilt and mine to the cross.

    Walk with the Innocent One Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts is record in Mark 14: The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Parker avatar

    Beat The Blues With Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,827 views

    Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. Jesus has made a way through any trial or tribulation! Let not your heart be troubled saints of God

    Looking closely at this scripture, the words of Jesus himself, we must take a moment to remind ourselves of what has just occurred here. These words from the master come after one of the most famous historical events in biblical history. The Last Supper… And it is here, were Jesus has just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church