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  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Persecuted

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,730 views

    How to find encouragement when everything seems to be against me.

    Satan has three lines of attack. First, he tries to keep men from becoming Christians. Then, if stopped here, he tries to keep them from being active and useful as Christians. And finally, as a last resort, he tries to destroy their character. (Lou Nicholes - Author and Missionary). THOUGHTS ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ‘baby's Mama' Drama

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,702 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage single parents handling the difficulties of parenthood

    "How to Handle the Drama of Being a Baby’s Mama" -Reverend Antonio L. Torrence Acts 1:14 When American Idol’s Fantasia release her latest single, called “Baby Mama”, all of black America took turns giving their various opinions about what they perceived to be the negative message behind some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Lowe avatar

    Is Your Face Turned Toward Me

    Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,098 views

    A message to encourage people who may be experiencing distress or trouble

    Is your face turned toward me? Psalm 143:7 At the making of this psalm David was cast into some desperate danger; whether by Saul when he was forced to flee into the cave, as in the former psalm, or by Absalom his son, or by some other, it is uncertain. But we can imagine that he was critically ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When We Don't Know What To Pray...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    Message offering encouragement when we are at a loss for words in prayer.

    When We Don’t Know What to Pray... Romans 8:26-27 November 13, 2004 Introduction Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know how to pray? Something’s going on, and you don’t know what to ask God? You think that maybe you should pray for one thing, but then you think it should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Robert McKenzie avatar

    Hope For Hurting Parents Series

    Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 191 ratings
     | 43,762 views

    These are a series of messages in order to help encourage and strengthen the home as a unit

    HOPE FOR HURTING PARENTS LUKE 15:11-24 The deepest hurts that we experience in life come from our families -- our spouse, our children, our relatives. They can be ungrateful, they can be unkind, they can be unfaithful. This story that we’re going to look at today is Jesus’ most famous parable. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Ward avatar

    The Yoke's On You Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,359 views

    An encouragement to find rest in Christ, and to minister through his strength

    “The Yoke’s On You” Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: Do you ever find it difficult to follow Christ? Why is it so hard to follow Jesus sometimes? Do you ever get tired? Do you ever find yourself in need of rest? How can I find rest while following Jesus? [READ Matt. 11:28-30] Notice what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Downward Spiral Of Sin

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,446 views

    This sermon encourages people not to be desensitized to even the smallest deviant steps.

    INTRODUCTION: It is rare that bad times fall on us without some indication they are approaching. The medical profession uses the term ‘acute’ to describe an illness that attacks suddenly and without apparent warning. Acute situations are rare, but because they come while we are not prepared the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closet Christians

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 9,594 views

    Encouraging believers to declare themselves as such in the light of our powerful Gospel.

    Closet Christians! Rom 1:13-17 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles. 14 I am obligated both to Greeks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Care Givers Of The Cure Giver"

    Contributed by Barney Hudson on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    An encouragement to serve remembering where the strength to serve comes from.

    “Care Givers of the Cure Giver” Luke 9:10-17 October 21st, 2001 Many churches open their worship services with a responsive call to worship that goes like this: The pastor calls to the congregation, “The Lord be with you”, and then the people respond, “and also with you.” Responses such as these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brad Froese avatar

    Gay, But Not Happy

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    An encouraging (but reforming) sermon for people who are ’gay’ but not happy.

    Today, I will be using the term ‘gay’ in both its original form and its contemporary form, so let me define it both ways for you this morning. Originally, GAY meant: to be characterized by colorful and lighthearted excitement: MERRY. As in, “Have a GAY day!” In the old days, wishing your neighbor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Hawks avatar

    The State Of The Church-- What's The Purpose Of Bethany Church?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,369 views

    The message encourages members to think about what is the purpose of the church.

    THE STATE OF THE CHURCH --WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF BETHANY CHURCH? Acts 2:42-47 (TMNT) They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Everyone around was in awe¡Xall those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Scott avatar

    Good To Great - Great Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Scott on May 18, 2005
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,795 views

    A message of encouragement to find hope in what appear to be hopeless circumstances.

    GOOD TO GREAT TEACHING SERIES Great Hope – Esther Esther 4:16 Canyon Rim Community Church; May 8, 2005 Mark Scott; Senior Pastor This morning we turn our attention to the fifth, of six Biblical characters, that made conscience and deliberate decisions which transformed their lives into greatness ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Supernatural God Working Through Natural Sons

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,935 views

    A word of encouragement from the life of Francis Xavier 1506-1552

    (Excerpts from the forthcoming book Man on a Mission by Ian Johnson) Apart from seeing the name on a few Schools or Church buildings, I never really knew who Francis Xavier was. It wasn’t until I went to Goa in India in 2004 & again in 2005 that I was confronted with this spiritual giant, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Do You Stay The Course Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,772 views

    The first in a series of messages designed to encourage believers to "stay with it"

    Finish What You Begin HOW DO YOU STAY THE COURSE? 2 Timothy 4:7a “I have fought the good fight” * In his book, “The Mantle of a Mentor”, Dr. Robert Clinton tells us that the Bible mentions over 1000 leaders. In a 13 year study, he developed case studies on over 900 of these. Later, he reduced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    True Confessions

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 28, 2013
     | 5,552 views

    A sermon that encourages Christians to come clean about the sin in their life.

    “True Confessions” I John 1:5-10 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If you are a Christian you are the target ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist