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  • Boomer Phillips avatar

    The Refiner’s Fire

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 13, 2022
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    In this passage, Ezekiel described the Babylonian exile as being the crucible in which Israel was melted down, and the godly (the silver) were separated from the unrighteous (the dross). The purpose of the refiner's fire is spiritual purification.

    I wish to begin our message with an illustration: There was a dedicated Christian woman who once visited a tourist attraction, which happened to be a working replica of a pioneer village; and one of the manned displays she observed was a silversmith shop. The woman watched the silversmith as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Our Refuge And Strength

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 20, 2016
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    When we take time to praise God, fear, doubt and frustration fade. Praising God doesn’t mean that our problems aren’t serious or that our problems won’t go away, but praising God forces us to lift our eyes to God.

    Have you ever been afraid? It doesn’t have to be an occasion when you were physically scared. It can be an occasion where you were afraid for your health or your finances or even for a loved one. How did you feel? How did you react? There are different ways to react. Some say God is dead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Refiner’s Fire

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2009
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    Advent #2 - What to do about the heat in your life

    1See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. 2But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trial By Fire Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2021
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    1 Peter 4:12-19 prepares us to 1) Expect suffering (1 Peter 4:12), 2) Exult in suffering (1 Peter 4:13-14), 3) Evaluate suffering (1 Peter 4:15-18), and 4) Entrust suffering to God (1 Peter 4:19).

    1 Peter 4:12-19. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Refining Our Faith

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jun 14, 2012
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    Faith

    MARK 9:14 -29 V. 23-24 REFINING YOUR FAITH INTRO: A. Everyone heard someone say I just don’t have any faith? a. If your one of those let me show you some areas in which your faith was exercised. 1. When you got into your automobile inserted the key in the ignition turned it, you had faith it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Trial Of Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,904 views

    LEARNING FROM TRIALS WE FACE.

    TRIAL OF FAITH 1 PETER 1:6-7 INTRO: WHY DO WE HAVE TRIALS? 1: WHAT IS A TRIAL? A) TEST, OR PAINFUL EXPERIENCE, AN INSATNCE OR HARDSHIP; ESPECIALLY ONE THAT TESTS SOMEBODYS ABILITY TO ENDURE. B) TO ENDURE, TO BE FOUND UNTO PRAISE AND HONOUR AND GLORY C) TRIALS ARE THE METHOD OF REFINEMENT ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Understand that trials are part of God's refining process to strengthen our faith, and we should submit to His will even amidst these challenges.

    Good morning, family! What a joy it is to be gathered here today in fellowship, united by our faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we journey through this life, it's no secret that we may encounter some rough patches. The refining of our faith is a process that we all go through as ...read more

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    Refine Yourself Or Be Refined

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 25, 2021
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    Better to reach out to the "untouchables" before God reaches out to touch you on their behalf.

    Isaiah 48:10 Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. Isa 48:11 For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another. Zechariah 13:9 And I will bring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David King avatar

    Faith On Trial

    Contributed by David King on Sep 7, 2006
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     | 10,470 views

    No matter the vagaries of life, no matter the turn of events, we have an anchor which holds our soul in life and ensures our stability."The Lord is our Refuge and Strength". Ps. 46:1

    For believers, faith is the way of life. “The just shall live by faith” Rom. 1: 7. However whatever has to do with life has to be tested. Man designed and built a flying machine, but he would not entrust it with human life until each component has been tested. No drug is administered to any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith On Trial Series

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Sep 29, 2005
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     | 3,292 views

    When we go to divorce court who are we really putting on trial

    Faith on Trial (Divorce Series Part 4) Scripture Reference: John 8:1-11 (KJV) 1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    Faith On Trial

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 30, 2010
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     | 5,482 views

    Our faith will be tested. The question is can we stand up to the test?

    Text: Acts 5:27-32 Title: Faith on Trial Introduction: (play Perry Mason track) Raymond Burr (the eponymous attorney Perry Mason), Barbara Hale (Perry’s very capable private and proper secretary Della Street), William Hopper (Perry’s detective of choice Paul Drake), Connie Cezon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Faith On Trial

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 18, 2008
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     | 11,602 views

    We get an idea from the life of Paul as he stood before King Agrippa how to conduct ourselves when our faith is on trial in this world. 1- We must obey God’s vision 2- We must not fear accusations 3- We must present the truth of God

    INTRO.- ILL.- A judge, bored and frustrated by a lawyer’s tedious arguments, had made numerous rulings to speed the trial along. The attorney had bristled at the judge’s orders, and their tempers grew hot. Finally, frustrated with another repetition of arguments he had heard many times before, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trial Of Faith

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jan 24, 2005
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    For the saint of God; God pleasing faith will always bring the victory.

    Intro: Faith is precious. We need only to consult the Scriptural "Hall of Faith Heroes", Heb. 11, to see what faith can accomplish. Theme: God-pleasing faith will always bring the victory. I. The Sacrifice of Faith A. v.2, "thine only son,...whom thou lovest..." B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Purifying Fire Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2006
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     | 5,037 views

    Our lives are orchestrated by God to refine us.

    The Purifying Fire of Trials (I Peter 1:6-9) 1. Life is filled with difficult to answer questions. Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? If the professor on Gilligan’s Island can make a radio out of coconut, why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trials Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,451 views

    All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus.

    xTRIALS Romans 12:12 All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children, we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Are we having fun yet? Isn’t it great to see all the carnage around us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ