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  • Shawn Malloy avatar

    Faith

    Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Mar 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,047 views

    Faith

    Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1  To have faith is to believe then you shall receive.  Only the Just shall live by faith.  To have faith is to believe that you will receive.  Faith in God that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Be Of Good Cheer

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    Using the spirit of joy to obtain restoration of everything the devil has stolen from you.

    BE OF GOOD CHEER IT’S RESTORATION TIME - JN. 16:33 BISHOP DAVID IBELEME You have been robbed of many things by the enemy through tests and trials - Joel 1:4. The Devil’s aim is to fill your life with tears and fears but God’s aim is to show you daily that He cares - Hebs. 2:14. So be of good ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Think It Not Strange

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,036 views

    James never suggested that Christianity would be an easy way: He tells us that we would find ourselves in various temptations.

    1 PETER 4;12 12 Dear friends, don’t be bewildered or surprised when you go through the fiery trials ahead, for this is no strange, unusual thing that is going to happen to you. 13 Instead, be really glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, JAMES 1:2-5 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Godly Service Involves Humility And Tears

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,396 views

    Paul gives us a great example of a godly servant who demonstrated a tearful humility that produced great results

    Why Serving the Lord Involves Humility, Tears and Trials? (Acts 20: 19) Why do so many people struggle to be transparent and open in their relationships? Illustration:Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda describes his battle with bad habits: "I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Adversity With The Eagle’s Anointing Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 532 views

    The eagle’s anointing empowers believers to face adversity with renewed strength, spiritual vision, and victorious endurance.

    FACING ADVERSITY WITH THE EAGLE’S ANOINTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The "be" Attitudes 01

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023
     | 1,541 views

    This is the first message in a series on the sermon on the mount. This message and several afterwards focus on the beatitudes. This message is meant to introduce the series

    INTRODUCTION: IT CAN EASILY BE SAID BY WHAT WE HAVE JUST SEEN THAT OUR ATTITUDE AFFECTS ARE ALTITUDE. WHEN JESUS WAS ON EARTH, HE WAS HERE TO BE PRESENTED AND ACCEPTED AS THE MESSIAH. WERE THAT TO ACTUALLY HAVE HAPPENED, BIBLICAL SCHOLARS CONCLUDE THAT THIS WOULD HAVE BROUGHT THE KINGDOM OF GOD TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Reasons For Testing Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,615 views

    Why did God test Abraham’s faith and why does he test ours?

    Introduction You know it’s going to be a bad day when... ...your twin sister forgets your birthday. ...you wake up face down on the pavement. ...you put your bra on backwards and it fits better. ...you call the Samaritans and they put you on hold. ...your birthday cake collapses from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Good Out Of Evil

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,690 views

    Epiphany 5: The evil one attempts to drive a wedge between the believer and God. But God, through the Cross and Resurrection, triumphs over all the wiles of the enemy.

    By showing us what happened in the life of Job, God shares amazing insights that allow us to understand life just a little bit better. Having the book of Job is a little bit like having the playbook of the opposing team. We see the strategy of the enemy – satan – that old accuser. The playbook ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What's So Great About It? Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,173 views

    Peter reminds a suffering Church what’s so special about their "living hope."

    What’s So Great About It? Text: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Introduction Illustration: Farmer who was so fed up with His farm he wanted to sell it, but when he listed all the features of it with the realtor he realized he had all that he wanted Peter writes this letter to a church in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Things Go Wrong

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,655 views

    This sermon explores why we can "count it joy" when we have difficulties.

    When Things Go Wrong James 1:2-4 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “If you were just a better Christian, then you wouldn’t have all these troubles.” Well, if you haven’t discovered it already, I am here to tell you that being a Christian does not make you immune to problems and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Winners Are Made In The Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 17, 2025
     | 526 views

    The challenges you go through are divine tools to shape your character, test your faith, and prepare you for your next level.

    WINNERS ARE MADE IN THE FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7 "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Suffering Of The Present Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,931 views

    Coping is made esier with the right perspective.

    SUFFERING OF THE PRESENT By Chuck Hendrix A farmer was driving his pickup with his dog in the seat next to him and a horse trailer in tow behind him. On a dangerous curve, the farmer was forced off the road by a large truck. A highway patrolman happened upon the accident and quickly assessed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy In Sorrow: Transformed By Truth John 16:22 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 894 views

    The profound truth of finding joy in the midst of sorrow, anchored in the words of Jesus from John 16:22:

    Joy in Sorrow: Transformed by Truth John 16:22 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truth of finding joy in the midst of sorrow, anchored in the words of Jesus from John 16:22: "So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Ears, One Mouth Series

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,371 views

    Have you ever heard the saying God gave you two ears and one mouth, so you should do twice as much listening as speaking?

    Two ears, one Mouth James 1: 19-21 Lesson 6 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Betrayed,tried And Denied Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    an exposition on Matt ch 26

    BETRAYED, TRIED AND DENIED Matthew 26 v. 47 - 75 1. The Lord’s Betrayal v. 47 - 56 see:- (a) The Timing of it -" Gethsemene" (b) The Tragedy of it v. 47 "lo, Judas, one of the twelve" i.e.he was as much saved as the rest of the disciples (c) The Thoughtlessness of it v. 47 "a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness