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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Conquering Our Mountains

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022
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    In a spiritual sense, a mountain can represent any obstacle that stands in the way of victory. This message looks at how to overcome the obstacles and trials that are trying to pull us down into the valley of hardship and defeat below.

    In the Christian walk we often refer to “entering the valley” and “having mountaintop experiences.” The valleys are the low points in our life, and those times in which we experience hardship and trials. King David said in Psalm 23:4, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2019
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    Often people feel like they are disqualified from ministry because they have some weakness or trouble. The very opposite may be true; their weakness may especially qualify them to be used as God best vessel. Our weakness becomes His strength.

    THE MINISTRY OF THORNS 2 Cor. 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: UNTIED SHOE 1. Boudreaux saw Thibodaux on the wharf and noticed one of his shoelaces was untied. “Watch out you don’t trip up over your laces, Thibodaux.” 2. Thibodaux replied, “Yeah, it’s the crazy instructions on these shoes.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Eighty-Year-Old Moses Experienced God For A New Challenge Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023
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    God’s call involves delivering people from bondage.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life-changing events happen on average days. “Moses was tending the flock” (Exodus 3:1). 2. Life-changing events happen to those who do their duty. “He led the flock” (3:1). 3. Life-changing events happen in out of the way places. “To the back of the desert” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samson - Enigmatical Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025
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    Everything outside God’s will is lost time.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why does God allow persecution? To draw us to Himself. “The children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord delivered them into the hand of the Philistine forty years” (13:1). 2. Forty years is wasted time. a. Not for God’s preparation. b. Everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Faith For Real? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 32,512 views

    The difference between a superficial believeism and a transforming faith in Jesus Christ is examined.

    Is Your Faith For Real? James 2:14-26 6-8-08 Intro Text: James 2:14-26 James opens this discussion with two rhetorical questions in verse 14, “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?” or more accurately the NIV asks, “Can SUCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Getting To Know Him 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2010
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    Paul is praying that the Ephesian Christians will have spiritual eyes to see not only the hope that God has called them to but also the glorious inheritance that belongs to all who are in Christ

    Dakota Community Church November 21, 2010 Getting to Know Him - 3 Ephesians 1:15-23 15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Cave In

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 4, 2013
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    Throughout scripture we find ourselves many Godly people ending up living in Caves. What are these "cave experiences". This sermon shows the "blessings" found in caves!

    CLIMBING OUT OF YOUR CAVE Psalm 61:1-2 Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. 2From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Listen to what David said in those verses. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? We all do from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Not Worry

    Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008
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     | 3,966 views

    This sermon highlights a person who had been graced by God to mourn without bitterness, to sorrow without anger, to trust without resentment, and to rest in the peace of Christ which surpasses every man’s understanding.

    Lectionary 8 Matthew 6:24-34 Money! One thing that I have learned as a Pastor is that people worry about money. Even when I meet with couples that are planning to get married money is a number one concern. Worrying about money is said to be one of the biggest concerns in our society today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sometimes

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 14, 2013
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     | 14,154 views

    This message focuses on how we allow temporary "sometimes moments" to overshadow our blessings.

    Sometimes Scriptures: James 1:2-5; 23 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Sometimes.” This message came to me as I was actually meditating on another message in my series on the names of God. Let me give you a little background. Sometimes things are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Triumph Through Trying Times

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011
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     | 7,536 views

    When trying times come, and they always do, God has a message for us.

    TRIUMPH THROUGH TESTING TIMES (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) After a long series of sermons on giving God room to work, it almost seems fitting, to look at scripture and find a place where God tells us, that tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Temptations Of Jesus

    Contributed by Austin Lamos on Feb 13, 2020
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     | 7,775 views

    How did Jesus overcome the temptations of Satan in his wilderness experience? How can we overcome the temptations and the trials that we face in our lives?

    Matthew 4:1-11 (NASB) (From Bible Gateway.com) The Temptation of Jesus 4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He [a]then became hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Blessings And Benefits Of Problems (Part 6) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 18, 2013
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    Let’s look at three simple, yet incredible truths that have the power to radically change our relationships in a positive way.

    The Blessings and Benefits of Problems (Part 6) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We have learned that problems are a part of life. Because of the curse of sin on this earth, problems are woven into the fabric of everyday life. 2. There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Caught In A Crisis Of Danger - Virus

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 27, 2020
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     | 6,352 views

    Some believe godly living, great faith and positive thinking will exempt them from trials. Here this godly king of Judah and Jerusalem finds himself in a dilemma.

    Have you ever been caught in a crisis? A child of God caught in crisis may be a difficult subject to address because of todays’ social climate. Some believe godly living, great faith and positive thinking will exempt them from trials. Here this godly king of Judah and Jerusalem finds himself in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Today, Tomorrow And Eternity

    Contributed by David Tack on May 31, 2025
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     | 602 views

    We take the 3 verses in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 and bring it into the time spans of: today, tomorrow and eternity!

    Today, Tomorrow and Eternity (2 Corinthians 4:16-18) INTO: This morning our text passage is a real attention grabber! …. I’m talking about an “in your tracks type.” CHECK IT OUT! WHY IS THIS? Because it’s a passage of contrasts! In the literary world writers often use special devices to capture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
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    God runs the universe by laws and they have consequences. Bad things happen when those laws are broken.

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen To Good People A. ALL KINDS OF ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION  Over 3,000 killed on 9-11  Children and teachers killed needlessly, Sandy Hook  Cancer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist