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  • Noah Martinez avatar

    Turning Tests Into Testimonies

    Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008
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     | 9,442 views

    To advance through the predetermined goals that God ordains in each of us, He sends tests. Sometimes we cannot go on to the next exam until we finish the one we are in. With this perspective, we march forward with the help and grace of God.

    Turning Tests into Testimonies James 1:12-16 When James tells us do not err, I believe it means not to misunderstand what his point is in vs. 12, 13. There is an explanation why in one verse James relates temptation with God, and in the next says it isn’t God who tempts. In the original wording ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Great Turn Around

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2024
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    Continuing in series on Nehemiah. Addresses the importance of Scripture in finding God. Emphasis on renewal.

    Nehemiah 9 The Great Turn Around - Read Nehemiah 9 A few days ago I posted a picture of an old Chevy pickup driving down the road. It must have had an old bench seat because through the back window you could see a man driving. Sitting right beside him was his wife, and the man had his arm along ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running From Your Baptism

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002
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    Exploration of traditions of adult/infant baptism, and discussion of how we respond to our baptism. Do we run from it? Or do we turn toward God who is always turning toward us?

    Baptism of our Lord (A), January 13, 2002 "Running from Your Baptism" Today we hear about Jesus’ baptism as an adult. This baptism was the beginning of his official ministry, sort of his inauguration or commissioning as it were. John was baptizing people at the Jordan River as a symbol of washing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cry Out For Help? Turn To Jesus!

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Aug 26, 2004
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     | 4,395 views

    The most persecuted people here on earth are the Christians.

    10-26-03 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Cry out for help? Turn to Jesus! Isaiah 35: 4 “Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you.” In Matthew 11: 28 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Johnson Odesola avatar

    It Is Your Turn And Time

    Contributed by Johnson Odesola on Sep 20, 2014
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     | 20,603 views

    Everything you need to succeed has been incorporated into your life. God has an original intention for your life; He has something written about you. God has a specific blueprint for all the human beings he has created.

    IT IS YOUR TURN AND TIME Acts 3:1-8 It is a wonderful story indeed to see someone that was carried in the morning but was able to walk by himself later in the day. A burden in the morning but a testimony in the afternoon A man expecting money but got what morning cannot buy, a liability a while ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good

    Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 22, 2001
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     | 5,163 views

    The tragedy of September 11, 2001 was intended to have a different outcome against the nation and the church. But what was intended for has been turned to our good.

    “What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good” Genesis 50:19-20 Text The Living Bible relays verse 20 in a powerful fashion. “As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for , …” (Genesis 50:20a TLB) When the ist attacked the WTC and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, (as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Can Separate Us From God's Love? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 22, 2015
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     | 34,865 views

    Inspirational Message meant to impart confidence that God's love for the believer is constant and will never be taken away by anyone or anything.

    Sermon Starters from the Junior Bible Quiz Fact Pak Quotation Questions What things can separate us from God's love? Romans 8:38,39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Doctrines Of Devils Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012
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     | 10,342 views

    John reveals to us that some will turn a way, what will turn them away and what will prevent us from falling from the truth.

    The Doctrines of Devils 1 John 2:18-29 Introduction: 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, I. Those Who Lead Away (18). 1Jn 2:18 "Children, it is the last hour, and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Chains Into Courage

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002
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     | 5,906 views

    Learn how right focus can turn obstacles and roadblocks into opportunities for courageous service for God.

    This morning, we’ll continue with chapter 1, verses 12-18a, and we’ll look at how Paul turns his chains into courage. We will look at two observations from this text and one main principle with two areas of application. Observations: The first observation I like to make is from verse 13: "As a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Turning Chains Into Courage

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 9,768 views

    Learn how right focus can turn obstacles and roadblocks into opportunities for courageous service for God.

    This morning, we’ll continue with chapter 1, verses 12-18a, and we’ll look at how Paul turns his chains into courage. We will look at two observations from this text and one main principle with two areas of application. Observations: The first observation I like to make is from verse 13: "As a ...read more

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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    America's Only Choice

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,323 views

    America has one choice and one hope, and that is turning from our sins and back to God.

    America's Only Choice Text: 2 Chron. 7:14-15 Introduction 1. "It is the duty of nations as well as of men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God; to confess their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    For The Man Of God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013
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     | 3,569 views

    To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:11 (Amplified Bible) But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Enriched In Every Way Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2018
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     | 11,939 views

    In 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Paul motivated the Corinthian Church to give by way of encouragement.

    Scripture Four weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Today, I want to conclude this series of messages by looking at an encouragement to giving. The Scriptures teach that when we give to God we are enriched in every way. Paul wrote to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do Away With Childish Things

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 6, 2018
     | 5,241 views

    We must grow in our relationship with God.

    Do Away with Childish Things May 6, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must grow in our relationship with God. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Supplemental Passage: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Just One Hair's Breath Away From This Side Of Crazy"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 19, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,473 views

    A winning team needs a good defense and a good offense. Shammah and Benaniah illustrate defense and offense. They both were just one hair’s breathe away from this side of crazy! How about you?

    Title: “Just One Hair’s Breathe this Side of Crazy!” Introduction: David is nearing the end of his life. He has become the mighty king of Israel. From his humble beginning as a shepherd, he had risen to be become the greatest king in the land. In this chapter, credit is given where credit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist