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  • Ed Taylor avatar

    When Trials Come, We Remember Our Good & Great Shepherd – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,033 views

    Every single circumstance that comes to us is first sifted through the hand of the One who loves us.

    1. Well, the most common question I ask, & I hear in the midst of trials is WHY! -- Why this? Now? Me? Why him? WHY LORD?!!?! • But I’ve noticed that God doesn’t always answer that question. • He doesn’t always reveal the WHY, or explain the details. • He simply calls us to trust… cling… hold on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Trials Come, We Remember Our Good & Great Shepherd – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
     | 4,593 views

    Every single circumstance that comes to us is first sifted through the hand of the One who loves us.

    1. Paul has taught us to ‘glory in our tribulations’ & James said: James 1:2-3 (NKJV) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 2. We have a serious problem with that don’t we? • It definitely doesn’t make a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Think About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Aug 28, 2008
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     | 4,811 views

    By fixing our minds on Jesus we can find victory, hope and courage no matter our circumstances

    Think About Jesus Hebrews 3:1-6 Intro. What do you think about? From the moment we are born, all think about something: Baby – own comfort, enjoyment, “dryness” and food. Child – what to wear, who will sit by me at lunch, should I take a sack lunch or eat in the cafeteria Adolescent – does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,101 views

    63rd in a series from Ephesians. The sword of the Spirit requires using specific Scriptures in specific circumstances.

    There certainly shouldn’t be any doubt by now that those of us who are followers of Jesus Christ are in a serious and difficult battle with the evil one. But if any of you discount the seriousness of that battle, the sixth and final piece of the armor of God should dispel any such doubts. Although ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Moment Of Revealed Truth Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
     | 4,684 views

    THIS MESSAGE IS ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL TIMES AND CIRCUMSTANCES THROUGH WHICH GOD REVEALS HIS TRUTH TO US.

    THE GOD MOMENT OF REVEALED TRUTH ACTS 1:1-13 INTRODUCTION: WHEN TRUTH IS REVEALED TO PEOPLE IT’S FASCINATING. RELATIONSHIPS ARE FORMED WHERE WE NEVER WOULD DREAM POSSIBLE. CONNECTIONS THAT WE WOULD THINK TO BE INCONCEIVABLE ACTUALLY BECOME A REALITY. WHEN GOD REVEALS HIS TRUTH TO US, IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obeying - Even When It Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,916 views

    Christmas message focusing on the obedience of Joseph and Mary in circumstances less than ideal in our information age.

    Obeying – Even If It Doesn’t Seem to Make Sense The Lesson of Joseph and Mary Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 December 12, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this sermon can be heard at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,681 views

    We develop joy in the body of Christ by looking beyond our circumstances and developing contentment in our lives.

    Before I read our story from Home Town Tales, let’s take a moment to briefly review the three aspects of the fruit of the Sprit that we’re focusing on during this series: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful In A Foreign Place

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,554 views

    This sermon instructs us how to remain faithful when our pleasant circumstances turn foreign to us.

    Faithful in a Foreign Place Daniel 1:1 – 7 By: JB Hall Introduction: Sometimes you and I are thrust into a foreign place; without our consent and by circumstances beyond our control. This foreign place can be a foreign land, or it can be a set of circumstances that is foreign to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider Your Ways

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 8, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 47,617 views

    A clear Message from God that in our circumstances and trials we should always Consider Our Ways

    Consider Your Ways Haggai 1:3-7 Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, (4) Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste? (5) Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. (6) Ye have sown much, and bring in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Against All Odds

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,644 views

    Sermon to encourage listeners to press through their circumstances because God can bring you out on top.

    1 Samuel 30:18-19 KJV And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives. [19] And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,514 views

    Happiness depends on circumstances; joy is an attitude rooted in the Person of Jesus Christ and our daily relationship with Him.

    The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength --Nehemiah 8:1-10 An epiphany is a sudden flash of understanding or a moment of a sudden and great realization. Epiphany in this sense may also be called a serendipity. The two are similar terms although serendipity usually refers to a pleasant discovery we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Will Be All Right

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,117 views

    No matter what our circumstances, it will be all right because of the power, presence, promise and plan of Jesus Christ

    See these Scriptures: Matt. 9:1-2; Mark 6:45-55; John 16:33; Acts 23:11 I have come here this morning to tell you, "It will be all right." But you know, things are not all right are they? We are living in a day when there is gang violence. We are living in a day when more and more people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Queen Esther Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 32 ratings
     | 32,793 views

    This sermon focuses on the amazing circumstances surrounding the beautiful story of a young Jewish girl and her ’Cinderala story.’

    Introduction: I want to thank our sign team and Ann Mary & the choir for leading us in worship this morning. Without a doubt Fanny Crosby was a woman of great faith, who has made a tremendous impact on the modern church. (PAUSE) This morning I want to tell you about another woman, who like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Daniel And The Lions" Den Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,564 views

    Learn the power of prayer and be inspired to learn to access the power of the Spirit of God in every circumstance of your life

    ANSWERS TO BLANKS----INTRODUCTION: How powerful God is; I am taught the power of prayer and am inspired to learn to access the power of the Spirit of God in every circumstance of my life What the Story Teaches: 1-- trouble and challenge; IMPORTANT? a. engaging in self-defeating ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Learning To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,672 views

    Paul shows that being content for a believer is different from the worldly definition. Are you Content in Your circumstance?

    INTRODUCTION A. This past week has been confusing to say the least. 1. Heart – not THIS week! 2. Here I am – needing to prepare 2 sermons – and this! a. How do you prepare for Saturday when you don’t know the response b. How do you prepare for Sunday for same reason 3. Then the Question: How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist