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  • John Newbaker avatar

    The Meaning And Purpose Of Life

    Contributed by John Newbaker on Jul 10, 2021
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    There are many people today who feel that life doesn’t have meaning and purpose. They feel empty. Nothing interests them. They have no drive, no determination, and no desires. They’re depressed, discouraged, disillusioned, and dissatisfied. They feel they have no hope.

    I want to start off by asking 2 questions: 1/ Does this life have meaning and purpose, and if so, 2/ Where can we find the meaning and purpose of life? There are many people today who feel that life doesn’t have meaning and purpose. They feel empty. Nothing interests them. They have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Things! Really? All Things? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2017
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    When Paul writes "for those who love God all things work together for good," he writes to encourage Christians not to be discouraged by trials. "All things" urges us to look beyond the moment to see the glory that is to be revealed.

    “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction: A Nation At Sunset Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013
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    In 515 BC, after 70 years of Babylonian captivity, the people who were still in Babylon were released.Although they had their land, national identity restored, They realized they weren’t the nation they once were and they got discouraged.

    12-Part Malachi Series: A Shining Glimmer of Hope at the End of an Age Introduction: A Nation at Sunset (1 of 12) Malachi 1.1 June 2, 2013 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Chester FBC Introduction: A In 587 BC, Babylon had destroyed Solomon’s Great Temple & took the nation of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Over Coming Battle Fatigue

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Apr 25, 2023
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    The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” If we are fighting the good fight, we are subject to battle fatigue.

    OVERCOMING BATTLE FATIGUE The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” Most of us want that call to be like Abraham’s, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Is Time For Renewal

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2021
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    The world is going through dark times, yet we see people standing together as bright torches shining through the blackest night. Others in great suffering cannot keep their faith and kneel to the ground in discouragement, let us renew our minds, take courage, share our faith and keep working.

    Hag 2:1 in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, 2 "Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Avoiding The Syndrome Brought On By The Pandemic

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 25, 2021
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    Trouble came upon Elijah suddenly and unexpectedly, when he promised to himself peace and prosperity, because He had obeyed God. But Trouble came. Elijah runs until he is completely exhausted. Exhaustion opens the door of discouragement. The pandemic did all the above!

    Avoiding the Syndrome Brought on by the Pandemic Introduction: A fifty-five-year-old woman threw herself from her fourteenth-floor apartment to the ground below. Minutes before her death, she saw a workman washing the windows of a nearby building. She greeted him and smiled, and he smiled and said ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Remembers Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 4, 2021
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     | 6,198 views

    Message introduces study of book of Zechariah focusing on THEME and HISTORICAL CONTEXT. Zechariah's message is highly relevant today. As theme suggests, it is a message of hope for God's people!

    Today I want to begin opening the book of Zechariah to you. For all practical purposes, this book and other minor prophets are closed books for most Christians. During our annual reading of the Bible, we read the words, but there is a vast difference between reading words and comprehending the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    We Will Reap If We Faint Not

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 18, 2003
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     | 12,628 views

    By perseverance the snail reached the Ark. -Spurgeon Praise God that the Holy Spirit gives you the ability to bounce back from defeats, discouragements or difficulties. Paul wrote, "As servants of God we commend ourselves in every way, in great endurance,

    We Will Reap If We Faint Not (Gal. 6:9,10) "Let us not grow weary in well doing for in due season we will reap if we faint not. As we therefore, have opportunity, let us do good to all men. Especially to those who are of the household of faith." (Gal. 6:9,10) Illustration: Postage stamps are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On Fire

    Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 13, 2004
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     | 8,748 views

    The Word of God is Alive, Active, on Fire! This message is about how Jesus used the Word of God to fire up the 2 discourage disciples on the road to Emmaus! If you are looking for a message to encourage people to Read The Bible - this could be what you ar

    Why Read The Bible? Many of you have probably have had this experience. You know someone who was once fired up for Jesus and over the years they have lost that excitement. They would read their Bible, pray, and attend church and now they have lost their passion. Possibly, this has happened to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So You Have Sinned!

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,794 views

    HAve you committed a sin since you were saved? Do you get discouraged because it seems you can not get the victory over certain sins in your life? This message will be a great help to you in your Christian life.

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title So You Have Sinned! By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Our Text 1 Corinthians 3:11-15; For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Dealt With People Who Under-Valued Him

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006
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     | 4,588 views

    Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, p

    How Jesus Dealt With People Who Under-Valued Him John 16:33-16:33 1. Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Up To Spiritual Deception

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006
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     | 3,603 views

    Nehemiah, we discover the power of determination in finishing what God begins in our lives… - As we saw in previous weeks, Nehemiah… unfinished walls… a parallel to our lives… Opposition… discourage the people… Opposition… pressures… Anyone Here feel pre

    Intro: Determination is the single greatest attribute of success. - 3 doctors who studied 6,000 marriages and 3,000 divorces and concluded “There may be nothing more important in marriage than determination” (Parrots p.49) - Not to say determination on one partner’s part can save a marriage, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Together Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 20, 2014
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     | 6,935 views

    God's purpose in redemption and reconciliation was to make a new race, the human race! It seems discouraging that so many churches are divided. Why is that so and is it possible to become what God designed. Yes find out what hinders and what helps unit

    Intro: We began by hearing that this life is not about us. Our life is to be controlled and conformed to the person and principle of Jesus. The church, the body of people that trust Jesus is to be centered on Jesus. We are also called to be holy, different, set apart for God’s purpose on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Hard Choices

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 1, 2009
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     | 5,641 views

    Today’s world is filled with energy-saving devices that make life easier, but there is something to be said for embracing life’s challenges. The apostle Paul found serving Christ hard, but he didn’t see it as a cause of discouragement. The goal was worth

    Opening illustration: On September 12th, 1962, President JF Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in Houston, TX, about the difficult challenges facing the nation. He also shared his passion for the US to place a man on the moon. In balancing the needs of his people with the desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Labouring In The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 5, 2020
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     | 7,994 views

    Be steadfast and allow God and His work to be the number one priority in your life. There will be times when we may feel discouraged after working hard for God, but the Lord says, “labor is not in vain.” All your work is written in the eyes of the Lord.

    Laboring in the Lord “Therefore, my brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” - I Corinthians 15:58 Sometimes in life, we have a hard time getting others to understand our message! A group of clergies were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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