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  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Overcoming Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,817 views

    How to deal with discouragement in the Christian life.

    Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23 Title- Overcoming Discouragement We all face periods of frustration and discouragement. But we can overcome discouragement through God’s grace! I. The Source of discouragement a. Ridicule- 1-3 b. Open opposition- 7-8, 11 (security) c. Fatigue- 10 II. The Antidote to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    "Punch Holes In The Sky"

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,926 views

    "If You Love Me, Feed My Sheep"

    Test pilots, punching into the atmosphere, climbing to undreamed heights in jet planes and space craft, have a phrase they use to describe their work. Do you know what it is? They call it “punching holes in the sky.” That is what we were meant to do with our lives, to climb beyond humdrum and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Daryl Grimes avatar

    How's Your Tounge?

    Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,207 views

    How are you using your tongue--to destroy or edify?

    "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievious words stir up anger" Proverbs 15:1. This has been one of my most recent quoted Bible verses of late. In counseling with some precious people in our church that have gone through some difficulties of late I have encouraged them to remember this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confidence In Crisis Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,514 views

    When we have a crisis in our life, we must learn to trust that Jesus is our answer.

    Intro. Today we come to the second miracle Jesus performed. The only place this miracle is recorded in the Scriptures, is in our text. It is also the second Miracle in Galilee. After Jesus turned the water to wine, his popularity grew. Skepticism immediately began to grow. Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald E Flemmings Jr avatar

    A Ministry That's Youthful

    Contributed by Ronald E Flemmings Jr on May 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,290 views

    Edification and Encouragement

    "A Ministry That's Youthful” 1Tm.4:12-16 Represent the Will of God v.12… “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 4:12. At first Paul’s instruction that Timothy should not let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Barrett avatar

    Lessons From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,396 views

    This is a outline of a message that will minister to anyone who feels that they are stuck in a wilderness. It answers the question, "why am I going through this?". It will teach the congregation 4 lessons from the wilderness that they need to know so that

    Text: Luke 4:1-13 Definition of WILDERNESS- lonesome, waste desert, desolate, solitary Definition of LED by the Spirit- bring, drive, carry Examples: Ezekiel 37:1, Mark 6:31, John 6:5,6 The Lord WILL at times lead you into a solitary place. Why? To allow you to be proved (tested), so that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Best Reach Out To The Rest Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 77 ratings
     | 18,356 views

    God commands us to "Encourage one another". This is such a vital concept ithat God not only expects us to do it for His church, He shows us how to do it. What has God done to encourage us, and how can we obey Him in doing the same for His people?

    OPEN: Years ago I read this poem: “In a world where bad deeds are celebrated and good deeds relegated to page 49 of the paper, Where first place goes to push and shove and the cost of things is put above the cost of time together. From time to time, the best of us Reach out and touch the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Isaiah's Messiah - Longing For Advent (Is. 64:1-9)

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,477 views

    Here is the prayer which was answered with the birth of Jesus. Isaiah 64:1-9 shows the community, collect and confirmation of God's exiled people longing for deliverance.

    Isaiah 64:1–9 Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence — 64:2 As fire kindles the brushwood, as fire causes water to boil — To make Your name known to Your adversaries, That the nations may tremble at Your presence! 64:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    How To Bring Out The Best In Others

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,771 views

    Want to give the perfect gift this Christmas to the ones you love? Give them the Gift of Acceptance, the Gift of Trust and the Gift of Great Expectation.

    HOW TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN OTHERS David Livingstone wanted to be a pastor. His first chance to preach was in the pulpit of a little church in Scotland. He'd worked and prepared his message well. He wanted to be a great preacher. He wanted to go give his life on the mission field. And when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "You Can’t Hold Me Down" Anymore!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 1, 2011
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     | 22,495 views

    When you declare that you are redeemed by the blood of the lamb, have His favor and blessings on your life, you are pushing the door wide open, for God to do amazing, incredible, things in your life. And at the same time, slamming it shut on the accuser

    You Can’t Hold Me Down, Anymore! Psalm 107:1-9 MSG. 1-3. Oh, thank God, He’s so good! His love never runs out. All of you set free by God, tell the world! (He wants you to proclaim it) Tell how he freed you from oppression, Then rounded you up from all over the place, from the four winds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Travis Markes avatar

    Baccalaureate 2011

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 62,148 views

    Preached this at the Baccalaureate service

    Baccalaureate 2011 Graduation is an exciting time. It’s a time that you have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now and it’s here. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brent Long avatar

    The Master's Penmanship

    Contributed by Brent Long on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,859 views

    When God writes upon our lives, the message is clear and powerful.

    John 8:1-11 “1Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Ron Kelly avatar

    A Basket Case

    Contributed by Ron Kelly on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 128 ratings
     | 82,367 views

    There are time in our lives where we've all been pushed to that breaking point! The point where we've tried everything, but nothing seems to be working out...

    2 Corinthians 11:32-33, 32 In Damascus the governor, under Aretas the king, was guarding the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desiring to arrest me; 33 but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands. TODAY’S SERMON TITLE: “A BASKET ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Ask For Help

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012
     | 7,381 views

    1. Heed His Word & Not Your Heart 2. Open Yourself To Possibilities 3. Prepare For A Change 4. Enjoy His Leading

    Living Without Hope Man can live about forty days without food, About three days without water, About eight minutes without air, But only one second without hope. Ask For Help - Moses asked his friends Aaron and Hur to support him. Exodus 17:11–16 - Jesus took Peter, James, and John aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Rapp avatar

    The Transfiguration Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,593 views

    Getting a glimpse of the future helps us over come the discouragement of this life.

    The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ The Book of Mark Mark 9:1-13 I. Introduction: A. Have you ever wondered what it will be like when Jesus comes in all of His Glory to set up His kingdom and bring the world as we know it to an end? B. Today’s text gives us a glimpse of this yet future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist