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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Where Is God When I'm Hurting? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 9, 2007
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    Suffering is never easy, but understanding what God is up to helps us cooperate with Him in the process of using our pain for good results.

    One of the biggest speed bumps to understanding God can be our encounters with pain and suffering. The hurts we experience may stem from abandonment or abuse, sorrow and loss, fears and failures, setbacks and confrontations, chronic illness and pain - the list is long. We all hurt for a variety ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Power Of Patience

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 9, 2007
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    God has a purpose and a destiny for each one of us and if we want to see His will and purpose fulfilled in our lives then it takes the power of patience...

    James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3. knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Patience is a work of perfection. Without patience, we can not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Paul's Thank You Letter Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007
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    In writing this thank you letter to the Philippians, Paul taught us about contentment, and about the relationship in the church between givers and receivers.

    Paul’s Thank You Note TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 3 October 21, 2007 In a cemetery stands a grave marker with this inscription: SHE DIED FOR WANT OF THINGS. Alongside that marker is another which reads: HE DIED TRYING TO GIVE THEM TO HER. The lady mentioned on the tombstone died for want of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live Different: A Study In James - Patience

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Nov 12, 2007
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    Today, we’re going to look at what James has to say about patience, about endurance.

    Live Different: A Study in James - Patience In the book of James, there are: 5 chapters, 108 verses…and out of these 108 verses, this little book of the bible contains 54 Imperatives/commands/encouragements This shows that this is a very practical book that will help guide us in daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Not Dating Dud's

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 26, 2006
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    Here are at least 7 questions he or she should ask before or while dating another.

    Not Dating Duds Text: Proverbs 3:5-7 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. Introduction: There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Clues To Contentment Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 29, 2006
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    This is the final in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores living in contentment with our material condition.

    (Opened message with showing of U2 “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Music Video) Even though that song is now pushing 20 years old, it may more than any other song continue to describe our culture today. A culture littered with people who are searching, running, scaling, looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "Three Keys To Contentment”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
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    Today we’re going to class together. Those of you who were blessed enough to be here today will soon admit that it’s a class every man, woman and child needs to take.

    Biblical Text: Psalm 37:1-9, 25 A Psalm of David Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Need Of Patience

    Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006
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    One of the christian virtues that God wants to be developed in the lives of the saints is Patience. We need patience because there is in us a great tendency to complain and quit during tough times; Man by nature is liable to sink under sufferings. Patien

    Title: THE NEED OF PATIENCE Text : Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Apostle Paul was encouraging the Hebrew Christians who experienced intense sufferings and persecutions because of their Faith in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Waiting On God

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006
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    Sometimes God calls us to wait on Him to act on our behalf.

    Waiting on God OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the front of the line, slammed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Gaining Victory Over Anger Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 3, 2007
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    God’s help for anger

    Last week we began our series “Victory in Jesus,” to help us realize that through Jesus Christ we have been given victory over sin and the power of evil. Unfortunately even though we have this victory we still struggle with temptation and desires of the flesh. I firmly believe that God wants us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Patience – Hope In Action: Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
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    We live in an instant world, where we do not tolerate having to wait. But patience is hope in action. The first part of the sermon backs up to grace.

    Patience – Hope in Action: Fruit of the Spirit/Advent #1 Gal 5:16-26 November 28, 2004 Intro: I debated about beginning this message with the following prayer: “Dear Lord, I pray that you would give each person in our church, except for me and my family, many many opportunities to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Suffering To Hope

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2007
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    When life seems to give us a raw deal, as Christians we can stand tall knowing our suffering can make us strong and develop in us new depths of integrity and maturity which give us our confidence about the future.

    Romans 5: 1 – 5 From Suffering to Hope Intro: You have one of those days or weeks that absolutely wear you out. All you want to do is relax and forget about everything. You sit down in front of the TV and want to escape --- There appears before you a commercial for BOWFLEX – you know the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    The Secret To Contentment Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,837 views

    In this passage, we discover how to be truly content, no matter what.

    The Secret to Contentment Phil. 4:10-13 Illus. Don’t you just love hearing/telling secrets? •Recently, I spoke at a local Christian school. Afterward, I sat down with a 5 y.o. red-headed girl who proceeded to tell me all about her life. Suddenly, out of the blue, she said, "My Mommy has brown ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Part 3: Jesus Can Strengthen Me. Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 5, 2007
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     | 14,315 views

    *I am going through a rough time in life, and I need someone to strengthen me. Jesus Christ can give you all the strength you will ever need.

    Jesus Can 2007 Part 3: Jesus Can Strengthen Me. Philippians 4:4-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 4, 2007 *I’ve lost my job. I’ve gotten a bad report from the doctor. My mate has let me down. My child is in trouble. I have miserably failed. I am going through a rough time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Drawing Comfort From God's Sovereignty

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,802 views

    We can find ourselves in precarious positions where we wonder what will become of us. And yet our sovereign God is using even our weakness to accomplish His purposes.

    Passage: Acts 23:12-35 Intro: Our lives are filled with questions. 1. when we were seniors in college and not in a serious relationship, we asked “who?” 2. all of our lives we are asked, “What are you going to be…?” 3. and when we are in trouble, we ask two questions: “When is this going to end, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free