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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    50 Steps To Exchanging Your Discouragement For His Encouragement

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,743 views

    Exchange your discouragement for His encouragement

    Overcoming Discouragement Through the Exchanged Life More people are defeated by discouragement than by any other thing. C.S. Lewis in his famous "Screwtape Letters" writes about wormwood’s (the devil)most effective tool to derail Christians is the wedge of discouragement. Let us exchange our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free To Serve, Or Not Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2015
     | 4,031 views

    We will be judged on our service to the poor--but do our social systems make it easy or difficult to do so?

    Thursday of 33rd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Two things tie our Scriptures together today. The obvious one is that they are texts written in or about a time of injustice and disaster. In the first reading, the Syrian king Antiochus IV has decreed that all his subjects would act like ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Fatherhood - It's Not Rocket Science

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Jun 18, 2018
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    Message to Father's and families concerning their approach to rearing and caring for their children

    FATHERHOOD – IT’S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE MARK 4:3-8 / GAL 6:7-9 JUNE 13, 18 DR. M POPE INTRO Think of what a four-year-old said after coming home one Sunday after a lesson that taught about God as our Heavenly Father. Sound theology would quickly note that God is neither male nor female, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Squirming In The Lap Of The Trinity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2020
     | 1,624 views

    When we are baptized into Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God, we take our place within the embrace of the Holy Spirit.

    Psalm 131–a homily for today Today’s psalm, “O Lord, my heart is not proud,” is the kind of prayer-gem that can stimulate hours of meditation. If you pray it quickly, it takes less than a minute, even with a “Glory be. . .” But let’s start with the declaration to God right in the middle: “Like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Advent 2c-- Make Straight His Paths Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 1, 2018
     | 4,534 views

    What needs straightening out in my life? How can I help ease the path of others?

    Father Joseph Donders who lives in Washington DC tells an interesting story about going to the airport to pick up a friend who was coming to visit him from Africa. It was a cold, winter day and all the trees were bare except for a few firs and pines. This was the first time his friend ever left ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Are We Focused Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 15, 2018
     | 7,366 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

    Series: Order [#1] ARE WE FOCUSED? 1 Timothy 1:1-7 Introduction: Not only are we beginning a New Year tomorrow; but we are beginning a new sermon series today. I had one of the most busy and exciting weeks in a long time this last week. I also had time to think about all that has happened this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listening To God Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
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    Having the right attitude to hear and understand God’s voice.

    “Samuel was sleeping in the Tabernacle near the Ark of God. Suddenly the Lord called out ‘Samuel.’ He answered, ‘what is it?’ He ran to Eli … ‘go back to bed.’ The Lord called again …’what is it?’ Eli … ‘go back to bed.’ The Lord called a third time … Eli … told Samuel to say, ‘speak Lord, Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Doing Here, Elijah?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025
     | 663 views

    God’s question to Elijah, "What are you doing here?", was not about location but about purpose.

    WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE, ELIJAH? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:9-13 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:7 INTRODUCTION: God’s question to Elijah, "What are you doing here?", was not about location but about purpose. Elijah had just called down fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hunger For Fresh Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2025
     | 1,050 views

    A life without the fire of God is dry and powerless. Every believer must develop a hunger for fresh fire to remain effective in the Kingdom.

    HUNGER FOR FRESH FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 6:12-13, Matthew 5:6, Psalm 42:1-2, Romans 12:11, 2 Timothy 1:6 INTRODUCTION Every great move of God in history was birthed by men and women who had an insatiable hunger for fresh fire. The fire of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Return To Your First Love

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
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    One of the greatest dangers in the Christian journey is losing our first love for God.

    RETURN TO YOUR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 22:37-38, Jeremiah 2:2, Hosea 6:1, Luke 15:17-20, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION One of the greatest dangers in the Christian journey is losing our first love for God. In Revelation 2:4-5, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Running The Race With Perseverance

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,030 views

    This sermon explores the three key principles in running the race: laying aside hindrances, fixing our focus, and enduring until the finish.

    Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." Introduction: The Race of Faith Life is often compared to a race. It’s not a sprint but a marathon—one that requires endurance, focus, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Turning Back: Following Jesus In A World That Pulls You Away

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 27, 2025
     | 775 views

    This sermon revisits the old hymn, I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, which is a powerful testimony of faith in Jesus.

    My dear brothers and sisters, We live in a world of constant pressure—to perform, to conform, and to compromise. Standing firm for our faith in this world can feel not just difficult—but dangerous. Some of you feel it in the workplace, in school, in your own homes. Some of you feel it online, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Raising Champions For God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 342 views

    For God's kingdom to advance, each generation must be intentional about raising champions who will uphold righteousness and boldly represent Christ.

    RAISING CHAMPIONS FOR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-3 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Psalm 78:5-7, Judges 2:10, Titus 2:6-8 INTRODUCTION: The strength of any generation lies in the quality of people it produces. For God's kingdom to advance, each ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beware Of Both Forms Of Heresy

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 16, 2024
     | 914 views

    Bad doctrine is not the only heresy.

    Zechariah 13:7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. Matthew 26:31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength To Finish Strong And Start The Year Strong

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 26, 2025
     | 501 views

    God is faithful to supply strength for every season. He gives strength to finish what He started and grace to begin what He is calling you into next. Do not end the year depleted. Draw strength from God.

    STRENGTH TO FINISH STRONG AND START THE YEAR STRONG INTRODUCTION Finishing well is just as important as starting well. Many people begin seasons with passion but end them exhausted, distracted, or discouraged. Others rush into a new year without healing, clarity, or renewed strength. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal