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    Suffering Of The Present And The Glory To Come

    Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Apr 15, 2010
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    Suffer now glory later

    Introduction We live in a suffering world. And we, too, suffer. Every honest person on earth testifies that life is not fairly easy. And biblical Christianity does not minimize our difficulties and sufferings. We are saved and we are looking forward to the coming of Christ. But at present we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Present Suffering & Future Glory PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore and understand the message of Romans 8:18-30, emphasizing the reality of our present sufferings, the hope of future glory, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so grateful for the opportunity to gather with you today, as we explore God's Word, seeking His wisdom, guidance, and comfort. Our focus today is Romans 8:18-30, a Scripture passage that addresses some of life's most challenging realities: ...read more

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    We Need Barnabas Christians! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2016
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    Barnabas had an effective ministry in Antioch and surrounding areas. He had an amazing impact on people's lives. This sermon examines why?

    We Need Barnabas Christians! Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 7, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 11:21-24 – “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Example Within Suffering

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2020
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    Peter had dealt at length with the life believers were expected to live, even in the midst of trials and suffering. Looking to the greatest example he had, Peter offered a challenge for the church to follow in the path Jesus had set before them.

    Our Example within Suffering 1 Peter 2: 21-25 Our text today is a rich passage that deals with much of what Christ endured on our behalf. Peter also speaks of the abundance believers receive through a relationship with Christ. While these truths are universal, and foundational elements of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Do You Want To Leave Too? Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on May 21, 2007
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    Why do people follow Christ? If not for the right reasons, they will soon fall away.

    Introduction: I. Why do people follow Christ? II. We might expect that any reason people respond to Christ would be a good reason, but that is not always the case. III. One of the more interesting facts about “church” life that I have observed is that there are many reason why people “follow” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Wicked Suffers Trouble For The Righteous

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 23, 2014
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    To show the distinction between the wicked and the righteous.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have dandruff? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the distinction between the wicked and the righteous. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:8 (Amplified Bible) 11:8 The [uncompromisingly] righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked gets into it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Created To Do Good Works

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 19, 2022
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    Apostle Paul states we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. We have been sculpted by the Master to serve in His kingdom so why then isn't every Christian serving?

    Created to do Good Works Ephesians 2:10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Great Works of Art The ability to take existing materials and either paint, sculp or build something spectacular is something a rare few creative genius’ have been able to accomplish. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Celebrate Easter? Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 32,137 views

    I Corinthians 15 provides three reasons to celebrate Easter.

    Last Monday, four couples in this church celebrated wedding anniversaries. Tom & Darlyn reached a special milestone - their 40th. Two weeks ago today, members of their family held a reception here at the church. Their whole family came from near and far for the celebration along with many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Why 'good' Friday?

    Contributed by Rodney Killam on Apr 18, 2003
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    Why is Good Friday called good? Our answer to that question is determined by how we see that day’s event -- with worldy, physical eyes or Christian, spiritual eyes?

    A Good Friday Communion Service Meditation [Sermon Intro] Why Good Friday? Why do we call this Friday, good? This is the day that we see Christ dying on the cross. A day of remembrance like this would be more appropriately termed Mourning Friday, for that is what the disciples were doing -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Keys Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 6, 2008
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     | 8,887 views

    As followers of Jesus Christ, we’ve each been given authority, but like many Christians today, we don’t often use our authority as God intended.

    THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM We all feel like a nobody sometimes. It’s like the new employee at a Wal-Mart Store who had such an experience. The young man had just been at work a few days and was the low man in the pecking order. He was holding a broom in his hand near the entrance when an irate ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Behave In Church? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2022
     | 3,180 views

    The last three verses of 1 Timothy 3 are power-packed with incentive to conduct ourselves in a proper manner. Why should we behave? We should behave because of what the church is and who Christ is.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday a young child was “acting up” during the morning worship service and the child’s parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew, but they were losing the battle. 1. Finally, the mother took the little fellow by the hand and walked sternly up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Trusting God In The Midst Of Suffering”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
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     | 5,376 views

    When you suffer know that the Lord is watching, and He will turn it around for good

    I Peter 4:12-19 October 8, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Trusting God in the midst of suffering” I. (vs. 12-13) Suffering Should be Considered as a Reason for Joy A. Don’t be surprised 1. Like something is strange and abnormal 2. When a fiery trial comes upon you B. Don’t Grumble, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Do Or To Be

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
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     | 4,222 views

    This sermon deals with the characteristics of a Christian based on Paul’s life in Philippians 3:1-11.

    "To Do Or To Be" 7/28/95 Text Philip3:1-11 OT Prov. 2:1-8 Matthew 7:13-27 For the Christian, "to be or not to be", isn’t the question, but rather "to do or to be is" the issue that we face. More times than not we opt for doing rather than being. Many people don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Can We Know If We Are Really Serving God?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2011
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     | 13,075 views

    How can we know if we are really working for God? We could be doing things that God really doesn’t want us to do, or we could be doing the right things with a wrong motive. How tragic it would be to spend a lot of effort serving God and still not be pleas

    Purpose: To show the evidences of serving God. Aim: I want the listener to pursue serving God in order to glorify God. INTRODUCTION: It is easy to SAY we are serving God when we really aren’t. But, it is also possible to put a lot of effort into doing a lot of good religious things and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Forgive, We Forget And We Fight On

    Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,313 views

    The practice of Forgiveness

    We Forgive, We Forget and We Fight On Luke 23:34 INTRODUCTION A. THINK OF NUMEROUS THINGS THAT WOULD PUSH MY CAPACITY TO FORGIVE 1. Certain things happening to my children, wife, family 2. Repetitive occurrences 3. Lack for remorse, smugness coming from the offender B. A FARMER AND HIS SON ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ