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  • Trey Harris avatar

    Naked Faith Series

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,160 views

    This sermon encourages Believers to place their faith only in Christ.

    Olympic Faith Part Two: “Naked Faith” Hebrews 12:1-2, 12-13 Trey Harris It’s interesting that some of the most difficult trials we endure are the ones that often shape our character and form our memories. I know from talking to people who lived through the Great Depression that theirs lives were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Too Late To Give Up

    Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,266 views

    This sermon encourages the Christian to hold on and stand firm in the race.

    It’s too Late to Give Up Ecclesiastes 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. Thorns in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    2 Big Questions

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,373 views

    Encouragement for those times when God seems silent.

    Two Big Questions John 11 This story in our text is probably one of the most familiar stories in the New Testament. It is the story of the death and resurrection of Lazarus, and we’re all familiar with that ... how Jesus called Lazarus back from the dead. But I want you to look at perhaps an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wings Of An Eage

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 19,643 views

    This message encourages the believer to wait patiently upon the Lord.

    The 40th chapter of Isaiah appears to be a prophecy in two parts, or for two separate times in history. The thrust of the text are for both: those would undergo Babylonian captivity and spiritually those who are in captivity to sin. At the time of the writing, God speaks comfort beforehand, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Stay The Course

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 50,901 views

    This sermon is an encouragement to stay the course in your service to God.

    Introduction- When the world trade center was bombed in 2001 President Bush used a phrase that is commonly used by politicians, “stay the course.” He said we would “stay the course” in our fight against terror. To stay the course is “to stand firm in pursuing a goal or course of action, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did You Know

    Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,977 views

    Some encourageing things to know from the word of God.

    1.He Saves To The Uttermost - Heb.7:25 2.There Is A Getting There After The Delay - Matt.14:21 A.Diciples to the other side B.Joseph to the throne C.Children to Canaan 3.There Is A Getting Up After Sinking Down - Matt.14:28 - Micah 7:8 4.There Is A Restoration After It Seems You Have Lost It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Virtuous Kingdom: Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 10, 2008
     | 3,271 views

    To encourage those holding on to grudges to release them and forgive.

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Forgiveness Mark 11: 20-25 Sermon Objective: To encourage those holding grudges to forgive. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35; Colossians 3:13; Hebrews 12:14-15 Series Intro: We have been looking at Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Aggressive Or Slothful

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,158 views

    Encouraging believers to be more aggressive in our witness for Christ

    Tuesday, May 29, 2001 AGGRESSIVE OR SLOTHFUL 1 Samuel 30:7 & 8 It is time for the Pentecostal Church that has been the witness of Holy Ghost fire in this world to become aggressive in reaching the soul the clock is ticking. In your Bible the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, Moses dies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When You Lack Wisdom

    Contributed by Duane Johnson on Aug 20, 2008
     | 6,329 views

    Encouragement to act wisely in the midst of pressure packed situations.

    JAMES 1:5-8 WHEN YOU LACK WISDOM Ralph had worked for his company for almost 15 years and he had always been one of the top salesmen. But the economy had slowed down to a snail’s pace and no one was placing orders with him anymore. The pressure was really beginning to mount, and past performance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Hancock avatar

    Cup Of Cold Water Christians

    Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 41 ratings
     | 27,483 views

    Sermon to encourage Christians to serve one another and the world

    (Hand out Peppermints to Congregation) Months ago I was preaching and a few minutes into the sermon I started coughing. I was not aware of it at the time but a man left the sanctuary and came back with a cup of cold water that saved me and the sermon. I knew then that the Lord wanted me to develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Be A Community Who Cares Biblically, Spiritually And Pastorally Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 22, 2012
     | 4,709 views

    A sermon that encourages to have a broad view of Christian care.

    As we think about what it means to be a caring community, it is important to think about how we reflect God in our caring. This means that foundational to all our caring is God. When God is foundational to our caring, we see how much God loves us and cares for us. And second to God being ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pastor Dre avatar

    "Conquering Criticism"

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,737 views

    Here is a sermon encouraging the listener on how to conquer criticism.

    Conquering Criticism Nehemiah 4:3 Tonight I would like to speak a message entitled "Conquering Criticism" In reality, you and I don't like criticism. Criticism can be crippling and the fear of being criticized can be catastrophic. Criticism can prevent you and I from taking risks that lead to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Crisp avatar

    Neh 3:13 - While In The Valley

    Contributed by John Crisp on Jun 7, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,524 views

    This sermon is for those who are experiencing the valley, a need of encouragement.

    Neh3:13 - In the valley Hanun=”gracious”, repair = to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore. Zanoah = "cast off" 1 We still build (ba-na) • Building us to His Glory. o Step by step, in His time (matt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Harness Heaven's Wind!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,884 views

    A confirmation sermon encouraging continued use of the means of grace.

    The forecast today is calling for 10 km-an-hour winds. That’s just a light breeze – enough to feel the wind on your face but not enough to blow leaves across the yard. Not bad if you’re planning a picnic this afternoon. Current conditions inside this building, however, are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    ‘fireproof Service’

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 25, 2014
     | 8,306 views

    This text encourages believers to give their best in Christian service.

    9For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building. 10According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. 11For no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist