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  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Suffering Of A Christian

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Tribulation And The Time Of Jacob's Trouble

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    The unfolding of the Jews persecution/testing/trials/purifying and the Day of the Lord

    Daniel 12-The Great Vision Continues-The End of the Age Unfolded I. The Last Half of the Seventieth Week of Daniel (Daniel 12:1-3) A. The Archangel Michael Stands Still (v.1 a) B. The Unparalleled Great Tribulation (v.1 b) C. The Deliverance of Daniel’s People (Rapture/Resurrection) (v.1c, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joy In Hardships Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 5,998 views

    Part 2 of a series from Philippians focusing on the blessings of trials.

    The Joy of Hardships I. Introduction A. Sources of Joy 1. Men have searched for joy through many avenues. a) Voltaire search for joy in unbelief and then declared, “I wish I had never been born.” b) Lord Byron searched for joy in pleasure, yet proclaimed, “The worm, the canker, and grief are mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Caring Touch

    Contributed by Vonnie E James on May 9, 2007
     | 7,702 views

    It a sermon about how God cares in the midst of trials and situations.

    God’s Caring Touch (Happy Mothers Day!) Presented at Grand Anse Baptist Church /Sunday 13th May 2007/Tone: Encouragement 1 Kings 17:7-17:24 The Origin of Mothers’ Day As a western Christian society, a lot of the things we celebrate, has been commercialized and demonized by society. Often time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Color Of Your Faith

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,736 views

    The purpose of trials for the believer is said to involve the perfecting to our faith

    What Is The Color Of Your Faith?-By Reverend A. L. Torrence 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith–of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rock Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 25, 2013
     | 3,371 views

    The former trials prepare you to face the latter, larger ones!

    Rock! Genesis 22:1”Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." Observe the words, ‘it came to pass after these things!’ After a series of challenges and major problems, just when Abraham thought he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strenghth And Weakness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2014
     | 4,935 views

    Jesus boldly stands trial before the high priest Annas

    John 18:12-27 “Strength and Weakness” INTRODUCTION The lives of heroic people inspire us and challenge us to be greater than we have been and more than we are. Recently a ceremony was held at the White House where twenty-four veterans of World War II, the Korean Conflict, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,370 views

    It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution.

    It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution. So, two thoughts on Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday. Untie the colt and bring it here. As Rev. Dr. Jennifer A. Little noted, we can enter into this story in so many places. How about identifying with those sent by Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Call To The Whosoever.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 85 views

    When we are yoked to Him the trials of life are easily borne.

    A CALL TO THE WHOSOEVER. Matthew 11:28-30. There is a fine line between the Sovereignty of God and human responsibility. God reveals Himself to whomsoever He will, 'for so it seemed good in Thy sight' (cf. Matthew 11:26; cf. Deuteronomy 7:7-8; John 15:16; 1 John 4:19). Yet Jesus calls, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Wright avatar

    Reasons Why Friendliness Toward All Others Is So Important! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,806 views

    James warns against showing friendliness to some vistors to the service and then not being as friendly to others as we should.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:1&ff. Do you make an effort to shake hands and be friendly with everyone that comes to the services of the church? Or do you just come and go and speak to only a few others? Is there anyone in this building that you haven’t already shook hands with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers?

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,052 views

    We've prayed so long, so hard, without any results. There is great assurance that He hears every prayer. He has made everything beautiful in its time. The longer a prayer is delayed, the more perfect it will come forth at last. The deeper the silence, the louder the answer.

    WHY DOESN'T GOD ANSWER MY PRAYERS? “So, I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Luke 11:9) We've prayed so long and so hard without any results. There is great assurance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    If God Is Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly?

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,675 views

    The God of the whirlwind took on human flesh and came to die on the cross. The mystery of suffering and sin should always take us to the Savior.

    If God is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly? Rev. Brian Bill April 27-28, 2019 Play video called, Questions. We all have questions, don’t we? For the next four months, Lord willing, we’ll be addressing questions you’ve heard people ask. Sometimes inquiries are from those who don’t yet know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus: Son Of God And Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 16,275 views

    Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin as a confessional sermon seeking powerful Christianity

    Jesus: Son of God and Son of Man. “Portraits of Christ” series February 9/10, 2002. Steve Simala Grant Intro: I haven’t been doing particularly well this week. If you were here last week and noticed my absence, you also heard it was because we were in the hospital with my 16 month old son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Keeping Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,660 views

    How can we keep our faith during the trials of life?

    INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X We have talked about how difficult it can be to maintain a strong faith. It gets more difficult when we experience suffering because of our faith. „X I cannot imagine what it would be like to have to really suffer for my faith, to literally put my life on the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is Manna

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 16,800 views

    This sermon is about God providing for us during the trials of our lives.

    Title: What is it? This is Manna! by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I. Often there are times in our lives when we ask the question: What is it? What’s going on? How come I can’t get a breakthrough or why is it that I’m living from hand to mouth, cant’ never get ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran