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  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    Adversity To Joy Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Apr 18, 2020
     | 4,048 views

    God's people have been crossing the wilderness of sin for 4o years and now the leader they counted on has died, they are faced with the uncertainty of life. God reassures them that He hasn't brought them this far to leave them.

    God's people have been crossing the wilderness of sin for 4o years and now the leader they counted on has died, they are faced with the uncertainty of life. God reassures them that He hasn't brought them this far to leave them. Today we live in uncertain times. People today face a bleak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    University Of Adversity

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Oct 23, 2022
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     | 7,417 views

    FOR WE ALL WILL HAVE TO TAKE A FEW COURSES AND A FEW SEMESTERS WE WILL HAVE TO TAKE SOME RIGOROUS CLASSES THAT WILL BE TAUGHT BY DR PAIN AND PROFESSOR HEARTACHE FOR WE ALL WILL HAVE TO SIT IN THE CLASSROOM AND THE LAB ROOM TO BE TAUGHT SOMETHINGS

    UNIVERSITY OF ADVERSITY 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 (MSG) 8 We don't want you in the dark, friends, about how hard it was when all this came down on us in Asia province. It was so bad we didn't think we were going to make it. 9 We felt like we'd been sent to death row, that it was all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of Adversity

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Oct 23, 2022
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     | 7,840 views

    BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE SITUATIONS OF LIFE WILL SUCK YOU IN WASH YOU UP AND BLOW YOU OVER THAT IS------- SUCK US INTO A VICIOUS CURCUMSTANCE AND WASH US OVER WITH WORRY AND WEARINESS AND BLOW US OVER WITH BURDENS

    THE BENEFITS OF ADVERSITY Job 23:10 (NKJV) 10  But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (THE BENEFITS OF ADVERSITY ) MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Adversity

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024
     | 173 views

    God gives us grace to face our adversities, not flee from them.

    The word “adversity” is used for the 1st time and it is used in the context of God’s “delivering grace in our time of trials.” God gives us grace to face our problems, not flee from them. 1. Adversity is a part of life. 2. How we deal with our troubles by day, will determine how you will sleep by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When A Day Turns Dark

    Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    The word night has interesting implications in the hebrew, defining the night depper than just a time of the day leads us into a new study of what it means to be the light of the world.

    “life is a road where sightseeing is encouraged, where shortcuts aren’t a timesaber but a lesson learned.” I want to share with you one of the most amazing things I have been able to show people. This is from the chapter entitled “A Simple understanding of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejoice In The Lord

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,152 views

    Rejoice in the Lord ! Reminders of what the Lord has done for us !

    Rejoice In The Lord Text: Hab. 3:17-19 Habakkuk was a man of great faith. He had the right perspective on things. He knew what was most important. It is easy to have a big pep rally when everything is going right, but Hab describes a time when everything around him is desolate. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born With The Odds Against You Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 6,500 views

    This is the first message in a series over the life of Moses which shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how Moses was born with the odds against him.

    Introduction: As Tebow mania has swept across the country, Tim Tebow has become the most talked about player in the NFL. His improbable success as an NFL quarterback has silenced many of his critics who said that he could never play quarterback in the NFL. Tebow is definitely not the most talented ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advancing In The Midst Of Adversity Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
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     | 13,565 views

    The difficulties associated with our modern day are reaching new levels of intensity. The majority is not interested in the Word or worship. As difficult as it may be, we remain obligated to serve the Lord and reach others. We can advance for Christ.

    Advancing in the Midst of Adversity 1 John 2: 24-29 Take a moment to consider the great challenges John spoke of in our last study. He warned the spirit of antichrist was already among us, seeking to undermine the church and hinder her ministry. He reminds us that we are living in the last time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Overcome But Not Overcoming

    Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,449 views

    Israel is still holding their own, but they haven’t gained any ground either.

    NOT OVERCOME - BUT NOT OVERCOMING Have you ever hand a problem that was so big you just couldn’t seem to look beyone it, and so stubborn it just wouldn’t go away? Day after day it’s like the devil is telling you how impossible it is. You know many times Satan’s greatest weapon, his most used ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Henderson avatar

    Joseph: Lessons In Adversity Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,348 views

    In this message I want you to see some lessons from the life of Joseph that all of us need to learn and these are lessons about adversity. Joseph was a good man. Joseph loved his family. He loved God and he wanted to do the right thing but even in all

    Joseph: Lessons in Adversity Genesis 37:2-14, 17b-20 This scripture gives us some background and insight into this man named Joseph who is a true hero of the Bible. We cannot read the entire story this morning in detail because it takes up about 14 chapters in the book of Genesis. That is about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anchored In The Midst Of Adversity

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 39,982 views

    Christian stability

    ANCHORED IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY ACTS, 27:14,15,20, 29 INTRODUCTION:ADVERSITY COMES IN MANY SHAPE FORMS AND FASHIONS. THESE PERPLEXING PREDICAMENTS SHOW UP AT THE MOST INCONVENIENT TIMES, DISRUPTING OUR LIVES, AND THE FRUSTRATING THING IS THAT ADVERSITY DOES NOT NEED AN INVITATION. ONE MOMENT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Through Adversity

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 14, 2022
     | 695 views

    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 33

    November 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Thess. 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 Faith through Adversity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. On Tuesday mornings I enjoy chapel with the Rachel’s Place day care children. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Be An Overcomer In Times Of Uncertainty

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,728 views

    When going through turbulent times and adversity we need to hear the words of the Lord, “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you.” (Isaiah 43:2)

    Be An Overcomer in Uncertain Times Isaiah 43:1-3 “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Standing Firm In Adversity Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2019
     | 9,697 views

    We stand firm and do the work of God, not discouraged by ridicule, intimidation and threats, because God is with us and we are doing God's will.

    Last week we saw the beautiful picture of the people of God coming together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem – people of different skills and occupations, young and old, men and women – all having to stop their usual work and take up the work of God. • There is unity in the diversity. Never mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overcoming Canned Christianity Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,606 views

    Few purposes of the church create more tension in a local body than worship. Churches are struggling to avoid the land mines associated with the Worship Wars. This happens because churches often have an erroneous perception of what God-pleasing worship re

    1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3And they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal