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  • Trayce Carter Russell avatar

    I Refuse To Die Right Here

    Contributed by Trayce Carter Russell on Dec 5, 2017
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    Life will throw all kinds of circumstances and curve balls. But you have the choice to be defeated and die or fight and live

    2 King 7:3-4 And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die? 4 If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take Courage- For You Must Also_____________________!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 12, 2018
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     | 7,940 views

    What do we do when we do God's will and things don't work out the way we intend for them to work out?

    Take Courage, You Must Also_________________ 1 Samuel 23:7-18 Acts 16:6-10 Have you ever did something you felt led by the Lord to do and you believed you had a good motive for doing so, and it still seemed to blow up in your face? David had been running for his life trying to get away ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cross Too Heavy?, Get Help

    Contributed by Thomas Beckette on Mar 6, 2012
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     | 9,617 views

    We all have crosses to carry and we need to determine what our crosses are, what do I do with them and what will encourage me to carry my cross/

    Today's scripture gives us the true meaning of discipleship. No parable, no allegory, no story...just to the point very plain sharp and poignantly truthful words from Jesus. We actually see two theologies here. A theology of Glory: or Show and tell; come and see the way a God is suppose to be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The One Thing You Need Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,565 views

    This is the second sermon in a series on The Book of Joshua

    COURAGEOUS LIVING P.2 Joshua 1:1-9 What You Need Most When Facing A Challenge Deut. 31:6- Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” INTRODUCTION The one thing you need when facing an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blessing At Bethesda (It’s Your Season)

    Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011
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     | 23,181 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage individuals to have hope for the impossible.

    The Gospel of John presents Christ differently than the other three gospels, they of course almost provides us with a biographical diary of Christ journey. Matthew and Luke found it important to show us Christ in his lineage of persons in the family. In Matthew, his gospel traces Jesus from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk In The Light

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012
     | 3,797 views

    Walk in the Light

    Walk in the Light September 2, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Walk in the Light Focus Passage: I John 1:5-10 INTRODUCTION: 1. Four groups of people who will find this sermon helpful: a) Those who are afraid to become Christians because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Ministry That's Youthful

    Contributed by Ronald E Flemmings Jr on May 29, 2011
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     | 8,050 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

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    The Best Reach Out To The Rest Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 77 ratings
     | 18,222 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
     | 6,421 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

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    Confidence: Fanning The Flame

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,359 views

    Build others up by affirming what God has given and assuring what God can do.

    The topic today is about showing confidence in people – to encourage them to better themselves. • Paul showed confidence in young Timothy, who was probably in his 20s and leading a ministry. He needed encouragement and Paul gave him just that. • All of us need that. We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Character Trait: Fellowship: Cultivating Life In Common Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,776 views

    Fellowship with believers is not an option. It is in real relationships and connection with other believers that we are built up, encouraged, enriched to grow in relationship to fellows believers and representing Jesus Christ.

    Intro: In Paul’s and Peter’s letters we are called living stones and a Holy Tabernacle where the Holy Spirit lives. If you remember from last week the proper and stable construction of that place for the Holy Spirit to live doesn’t happen by accident. Jesus desired then and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tree By The River

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 30, 2013
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     | 8,820 views

    Relaying five provisions of living by the Word 1. Prominence And he shall be like a tree … 2. Permanence … Planted by the rivers of waters … 3. Productive … that bringeth forth his fruit … 4. Perpetual … in his season; his leaf also shall not wither … 5

    "All I Need To Know About Life I Learned From Trees" • It’s important to have roots. • In today’s complex world, it pays to branch out. • If you really believe in something, don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. • Be flexible so you don’t break when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken Jaws & Shattered Teeth

    Contributed by J. R. Mcentyre on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,603 views

    you must know that you dont have to fight your battles, there is one who will go before you and break the jaw and shatter the teeth of the one who makes his threats to devour!

    Broken jaws & shattered teeth Psalm 3:5-8 5) I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. 6) I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. 7) Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ask For Help

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012
     | 7,322 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

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    Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package - Part 3

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
     | 5,490 views

    A beautiful Psalm of Promise and Hope

    Psalms 103:1-5 Part 3 of a Series TEXT: Psalms 103:1-5 NKJV Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God