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  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    From Sweet To Bitter

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
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    Though this book is, for the most part, about the main character (Ruth), let us also observe how this story unfolds for a second character, another woman named Naomi – Ruth’s mother-in-law. We shall look at four reasons why Naomi went from sweet to bitter

    Intro: The Book of Ruth is rich in interesting paradoxes. It opens with a terrible famine and closes with a great feast. It begins with three sad funerals and ends with one happy wedding. In it we see some excellent examples of faith, patience, humility, industry, and kindness in the common events ...read more

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    The Application Tested Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 5, 2014
     | 6,903 views

    Trials, Perseverance, Faith

    LIFE APP – The Application Tested James 1:1-18 (p. 847) September 7, 2014 Introduction: Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He writes: "Chippie the Parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Helper In The Time Of Storm

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011
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    Sometimes God leads His children into storms. This sermon offers guidance and solace to fellow storm travelers.

    A Helper In The Time Of Storm Chuck Sligh April 25, 2010 (NOTE: 5 MIN. BEFORE START: Show “The Storm” video downloaded from SermonSpice.com as intro to the sermon’s subject.) TEXT: Matthew 8:23-27 – “And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of The Shakedown

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Aug 3, 2009
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    We will all encounter struggle and pain in our lives, but God is still GOD in these things, and will use them for growth in you and ultimately His glory!

    God of the Shakedown 1 Kings 19 We’ve all had moments where the world seems to fall down around us don’t we? Some of us may be walking through a season like this right now. I want to thank Geri for her message last week again on the victory that we have in our savior. But why is it that as soon as ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Between Adversity And The Miracle

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Mar 28, 2018
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    Chances are, at some point the adversity you face today as an individual has brought you to the place where you have asked yourself a form of this question. “Why does a good God let these bad things happen?”

    Years ago, a large church I was on staff with at the time did a series called “Elephant in the Room” • Prior to the series, the church was polled to narrow down the top things that were on people’s minds that it seemed nobody wanted to address. • We even rented a live Elephant in a cage out front ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Paul’s Trust Despite Facing Life’s Trials Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 18, 2024
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    Each of us has a story – a testimony – a powerful truth of God’s abilities, and the fact that it is personal to YOU ought to empower you to share it! What is keeping us from telling others who He is in our lives?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 41 Paul’s trust despite facing life’s trials Acts 28:1-15 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week we completed a two-part message focused on: • A picture of man’s way vs. God’s way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Conduct And Our Worship Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 22, 2011
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     | 5,490 views

    “Why do people go to church or participate in worship services when it doesn’t make a difference in how they live each day?”

    We are reading from the New Testament letter from James. James is found toward the end of the New Testament and it’s a small letter, just five short chapters. James, the writer, was the oldest half brother of Jesus Christ. He was also the brother of Jude who also wrote the epistle that bears his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hard Lessons About Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 9, 2015
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     | 16,088 views

    Trials are designed to teach us so that our conduct and character change.

    Hard Lessons About Hard Times 1 Peter 4:12-19 Rev. Brian Bill March 7-8, 2015 Several years ago I took one of our daughters to a Demolition Derby. I loved watching the drivers demolish and destroy one another. We saw some great smash-ups and did a lot of laughing. I didn’t know much about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    # 26 ~ Forty C ~ Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 1, 2012
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    Israel wondered in the Wilderness for FORTY years because of their seemingly everlasting complaining and God finally reach the point that He was going to severely chasten His chosen people, He was at one point about to kill the entire congregation and the

    # 26 ~ FORTY -3 ~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 4-28-12 Today we’ll continue talking about the number FORTY. FORTY stands for; TRIALS, PROBATION AND TESTINGS ~ the number FORTY is found 189 times in our KJ Bible. Last time we pointed out that Israel wondered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weathering The Weather

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2013
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    In light of the tornadoes of May 20, 2013, this lesson is an attempt to keep us focused on God in the midst of the storms.

    1, It is Well with My Soul "It Is Well with My Soul" is a very influential hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. This hymn was written after several traumatic events in Spafford¡¯s life. The first was the death of his only son in 1871, shortly followed by the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    When Life Really Gets Hard (Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,442 views

    God gives wisdom to those who ask and enables them to successfully navigate difficult circumstances in life.

    When Life Gets Really Hard (II) James 1:5-12 4-27-08 We are currently in the book of James, chapter 1. James begins this book with the subject of trials. Is anybody in a trial at this time in your life? Has anybody here walked thru a few valleys during your Christian journey? What is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Spending Time In The Furnace

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Oct 30, 2012
     | 6,044 views

    God often puts us through various tests/trials to grow our faith in Him.

    Spending Time In The Furnace George Muller once said: “God likes to test the faith of His children in order to make them stronger so that they can eventually be winners! Yes, persecution, trials and tests, even sometimes suffering defeat, are spiritual food for our faith and helps us to grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    119 - Pt. 4 - Affliction Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 27, 2014
     | 10,072 views

    Lengthy and loaded. Confrontational and convicting. All reasons we very seldom (but need to) spend time in the One One Nine!

    119 - Pt. 4 I. Introduction It is long. It is lengthy. It is passed over by those who prefer brevity. It is neglected by those who prefer short and sweet. It is shunned by the Reader's Digest crowd. However, in its great length is also has great depth. Multifaceted. It is rich. It is worth the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sharpening The Tools Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 23, 2018
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     | 14,606 views

    We are God's tools. To make us useful, God sharpens us by way of trials.

    Ever try to chop a tree down with a dull axe? Abraham Lincoln was quoted to say: "If I had six hours to cut down a tree, I would spend the first fours sharpening the axe." We have heard that analogy before in terms of how we prepare ourselves for a task to be done. But when we come to Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay Focused

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 50,113 views

    A sermon of encouragement to those who may be going through unforeseen trials and other life challenges.

    INTRODUCTION Say: Today is a different kind of day in our church - we have always been in transition, well, ever since I arrived as the new pastor and that was expected. But as I come to you today, I believe that the transition that started seven and a half months ago has taken a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist