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  • Duane Smith avatar

    Why Is It So Hard?

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,565 views

    This message is meant to bring us face to face with the problem of sin and encourage us to go to Christ for freedom and victory!

    WHY IS IT SO HARD? Proverbs 13:15 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few months I have heard quite a few people tell me that life is hard 1. Life, Why is it so hard? a. Is the over arching principle of life found in 1 Cor 10:31 hard to understand - Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Calling Of A Candidate

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    This is a sermon preached in view of being called as pastor which seeks to encourage the congregation to seek God’s will as they worship.

    The calling of a pastor is one of the most exciting experiences in the life of a church. It can also be one of the most anxious and trying too! This is reflected in a church newsletter article originally used by the “NEWS” in March 1957 entitled: “The Problem of Picking a Pastor.” If he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy For Betty Hayes

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,980 views

    Betty Hayes was an outstanding member of our church who had the gift of encouraging. She was loved by many in the church.

    Betty Hayes On a warm summer day, on the 16th of August in the year 1934, near the great Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee, God gave Earnest Lee and Betty, a beautiful little girl, whose heart would grow to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    What To Do When Your Heart Is Overwhelmed

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on May 14, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,449 views

    Words of Encouragement in the mist of a Sorrow filled time

    What to do when your Overwhelmed Psalm 61:1-8 Funeral Service 3-17-11 1. Get to the Rock v2 A. The Best place to Go 2. Get Under the Shelter v3 A. The Best place to Dwell 1. Comfort while the storm passes over 3. I Will Abide v4 A. The Best place for Comfort 4. I Will Trust v4 A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    "Let Us!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
     | 4,868 views

    Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

    Question: Who have I judged? Hebrews 10:19-25 3 doctrinal exhortations that we need to consider out of "Let Us!" 1. Let Us Draw Near to God! Vs. 22 "let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Feel Encouraged Despite Your Discouragement

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them are bubbly.

    Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them are bubbly. Occasionally, clinical depression can be the cause of some feelings of dejection, but usually low feelings can be overcome. David was a man prone to depressed feelings like a lot of us. Once he wrote, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Encouraged Diversity In Ministry Approaches 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,158 views

    Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed

    1. Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a  diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One  day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed to. Jesus said, "Do not hinder them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    A Word Of Encouragement To God's Children

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 297 ratings
     | 35,221 views

    This sermon is a word of encouragement to the beleiver who feels discouraged due to various causes such as difficulties and disappointments.

    A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO GOD’S CHILDREN OUTLINE 1.DO NOT LOSE YOUR FAITH AND CONFIDENCE 2.DO NOT BE WEARY IN DOING GOOD 3.DO NOT BE HASTY IN DECIDING YOUR DESTINY 4.DO NOT FEEL FORSAKEN AND WEAKENED 5.DO NOT FORGET GOD’S TIMING THE MESSAGE A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO GOD’S CHILDREN 1.DO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Roper avatar

    David Encouraged Himself In The Lord His God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 32,003 views

    We all need encouragement from time to time. All of us at sometime or other face a crisis when everything seems to fall apart. There are times of discouragement, when things go wrong even when we are trying to do right.

    David encouraged himself in the Lord his God 1st Samuel 30:1-6 You don’t smile like you used to. You don’t love like you used to. You don’t get happy like you used to. You don’t feel the Spirit like you used to. You don’t interact with others like you used to. You don’t hug like you used to. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kraig Pullam avatar

    I’m About To Encourage Myself

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 44,801 views

    David gives us an example of one who fortifies his own self in the midst of life's crushing places.

    At the very beginning of this message I should point out very quickly and immediately that the message today is not necessarily for the faint of heart—that I need to warn/inform/caution some of you before I go any further that if you only came today for the purpose and expressed intent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,957 views

    You Are Not Alone

    Daily word of encouragement: We need to be constantly reminded of a few things: 1. GOD is still,on the throne 2. We are a people of strength, resiliency and adaptability 3. We are at our best when we are in unity with God and with each other. It is so easy and maybe inviting to just shut oneself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    God’s Encouraging Vision For The Spiritually Overwhelmed Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,441 views

    This vision points us to the great power of the Spirit.

    - The last vision concerned cleansing our souls; this vision concerns our work for God. WHAT IS THE SYMBOLISM? 1. The solid gold lampstand symbolizes our work to shine the light to the nations. - Zechariah 4:2, 10b. - 2 Corinthians 4:4, 6-7. - The obvious symbolism of a light points toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Encouragement When Sharing The Gospel Goes Poorly Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 9, 2018
     | 3,758 views

    Some hopeful words for those struggling with the rejection that sometimes happens when we witness for Christ.

    AN INEVITABLE CHALLENGE: Ministry is uncertain. - 2 Corinthians 2:12-13. - We don’t know all the details, but these verses indicate some good and some bad. A HOPEFUL TRUTH: The Kingdom is always advancing. - 2 Corinthians 2:14a – “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Great Messages Of Encouragement #2: Strength To The Weary

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 15, 2022
     | 3,125 views

    In Isaiah's day Judah was invaded by Assyria, threatened by Babylon and ridden with sin. And yet, Isaiah offers a wonderful message of encouragement: 'they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.' How is that possible?

    Last week we started a series on ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’ in Scripture. Today we’re going to look at a great message of encouragement in Isaiah. It’s at the end of Isaiah 40. Isaiah writes: “He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Never Forget That God Is For Us Not Against Us” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,236 views

    Christians: God is for us, not against us!

    1. So is God for us or against us? Hmmm. 2. I know the answer in good times comes real easily, but in other times… we might just think God is against us somehow. NOTE: Some people read v31 and walk away thinking, “Well, God is for me in this situation. He’s not for me this time.” But what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational