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  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    I’m Going Through, But I’m Coming Out

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 24, 2020
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    In the face of adversity God will see you through.

    The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. As Christians we are constantly being looked at, observed, and as my grand-mother used to say, smoked over. In other words, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destroying The Seven Nations

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,223 views

    How to overcome in the face of tremendous intimidation and fear

    Destroying the Seven Nations TEXT: Deuteronomy 7:1-6 New Living Translation, "When the Lord your God brings you into the land you are about to enter and occupy, he will clear away many nations ahead of you: the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Are The Dead Blessed

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 7, 2017
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    What does life mean, in the face of death?

    How Are the Dead Blessed? Revelation 14:13 “And I heard a voice from heaven say: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. From now on they shall have rest from their labors, and their works shall follow them.” Today we are confronted here by the death of someone we have loved. This confrontation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Shortened Time, A Passing World

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2017
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     | 5,381 views

    The reordering of our priorities in the face of an impending crisis.

    A SHORTENED TIME, A PASSING WORLD. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. This is one of Paul’s ‘I say, not the Lord’ passages (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:25), meaning that he is not here directly quoting a word from Jesus. Not that his comments are uninspired, as some contend. The Apostle goes on to qualify ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Uncertain Future

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 14, 2020
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    Three things that will help you face the future

    “The Uncertain Future” Matthew 6:25-34 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Giants Keep Coming Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Sep 28, 2021
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    How familiar are we with the giants David faced

    The giants keep coming Key Scripture: 2 Sam 21:15-22 When the Philistines were again at war with Israel, David and his servants with him went down and fought against the Philistines, and David grew faint. Then Ishbi-Bemob, who was one of the sons of the giants, the weight of whose bronze spear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Centurion Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021
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    The Faith That Put A Smile On Jesus' Face

    October 03, 2020 So far in our series, Jesus and…., we have explored Jesus’ encounters with Nicodemus and the Woman at the Well – both of which resulted in changed lives. Today we will consider the encounter between Jesus and The Centurion of Capernaum. There are 2 – slightly different – ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Getting Up When You Are Down

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,516 views

    Jesus’ counsel to the troubled disciples in John 14 provides the answer to discouragement. We need to (1) trust God fully, and (2) recall what He has said.

    John 14:1-4 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Destroying Evil Spiritual Umbrella

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 211 ratings
     | 60,523 views

    When your destiny is considered as risky by the enemy, you will face attacks.

    When your destiny is considered as risky by the enemy, you will face attacks. Many people wonder why they are faced with fierce battles. They should rejoice because it means there is, at least, something in their lives worth contending for. There are many people too, who have nothing to bother the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Guilt And Grace

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2012
     | 6,401 views

    In the face of guilt, condemnation and judgment, Jesus speaks words of grace and transformation.

    Title: Guilt and Grace Text: John 8:1-11 Thesis: In the face of guilt, condemnation and judgment… Jesus speaks words of grace and transformation. Introduction An attorney tells the story of a man who died. Speaking to the widow he said, “Your husband did not leave a will so we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    From Sighing To Singing

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    What Do I Do When I Am Discouraged - Lonely - Despondent - Helpless Unassisted - No One Cares - Desperate - Without Hope - Frustrated - Depressed

    PS. 13 Sun. Mar.14/93 FROM SIGHING TO SINGING Discouraged - Lonely - Despondent - Helpless Unassisted - No One Cares - Desperate - Without Hope - Frustrated - Depressed - 14 million sq. km of desolation - a cold beyond imagination - high -45 C - a world almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Ministry Can Be A Struggle!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,012 views

    There is no doubt that when Paul arrived, alone, in the sinful city of Corinth, it was a little bit of a shock. Worn down, lonely, discouraged, he needed the provision of God.

    Passage: Acts 18:1-17 Intro: When we read Acts, we get a picture of Paul in our minds. 1. we picture him striding powerfully from one rejection to another, brushing off the effects of this beating or that imprisonment. 2. but here in Corinth, it seems to have caught up with him. 3. many miles on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Lemons Or Lemonade

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    How to recover from discouragement, despair, or feeling depressed, in a Biblical manner. (This uses some video clips - email me if you would like)

    Lemons or Lemonade 1 King 19:1-18 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > (video of Joe verses the volcano – Pt 1) > Have you ever felt like Joe? The questions you ask would be: what’s the use? What’s next? Or how did I get here? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Encouragement For The Pursued

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    God teaches us a valuable lesson that keeps our spirits going when we become discouraged from the pressures and persecutions of our Christian faith.

    Encouragement for the Pursued Prairie Baptist Church – 9/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 3 Key verse: Psalms 3:5-6 - 5I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. Premise: God teaches us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Hope And Expectation Forever.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2014
     | 3,504 views

    As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for according to all of today's readings. Read on!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th December 2019 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal