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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Winning Life's Battles

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,731 views

    How God wants us to respond when facing problems.

    Life has it’s barren places. For the children of Israel, life in the wilderness proved to be theirs. They must pass a crucial test of their trust in God before they could inherit The Promised Land. Being delivered from bondage is only the beginning of the journey God intends each of us to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do Your Circumstances Effect You?

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,732 views

    Many people face the same issues and handle them differently.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA How Do Your Circumstances Effect You? I Kings 19:1-4 Intro: Elijah was a man that faced many trials. He worked many miracles, and God blessed his ministry. But we see him here sitting under a juniper tree begging to die ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Godly Mother"

    Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on May 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    Encouragement to mothers and "mother-like" women in facing the challenges of life.

    “A Godly Mother” Luke 1:26-38 Introduction Today we honor and recognize our mothers. There is no greater vocation nor honor than being a mother. It is a great privilege that is not bestowed upon everyone. One of the greatest mothers who ever lived was a young, poor, virgin maid named Mary. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hanging In There Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,653 views

    Sermon on persevering in the face of trials. 1st sermon in series

    Hanging in There aug0497 Sermon Series II Corinthians 4:7-10 I want to tell you a true story. At least it has truth in it. Well, if it’s not a true story it ought to be. A young man had been in the army a little over a week. He wrote home and said, "Folks, I’ve just been here a week. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Can Be Yours

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,599 views

    In the face of death, there is hope. David knows it. Do we?

    Psalm 51:15-17 11/09/02 Edith Rockefeller McCormick, the daughter of John D. Rockefeller, maintained a large household staff. She applied one rule to every servant without exception: They were not permitted to speak to her. The rule was broken only once, when word arrived at the family’s country ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Integrity Boshemity

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,805 views

    Queen Vashti teaches us a lesson of integrity in the face of adversity.

    Integrity Boshemity Esther 1:1-22 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On December 15, 2002 Introduction: I. Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these answers. A. They told me at the blood bank this might happen. B. I was working smarter – not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judgment Of The Goats And Sheep

    Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,259 views

    A sermon that challenges men to accept Christ for they will have to face judgment.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Time To Bear Your Cross

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,636 views

    Are we willing to bear the cross of Jesus even in the face of persecution?

    I have thought long and hard about today’s sermon. This particular topic has been mulling around in my mind for several months. In light of certain incidents over the past few weeks, that “still small voice” down inside told me that now is the right time. Several phrases in today’s gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Spy Story

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,511 views

    To know that God is available to help you face your fears

    A SPY STORY “And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Caanan” (Numbers 13: 17). I don’t mind a spy story do you? There is something about the mystery and intrigue that gathers around a good spy yarn that just gets you in. You might have read spy stories by Tom Clancy, Len Deighton, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Sunday School Challenge

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 31,271 views

    Sunday school is facing serious problems in the 21st Century.

    THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHALLENGE BY JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION Sunday School is facing serious problems while at the same time there is great potential as she enters the 21st Century. B. PROBLEMS IN SUNDAY SCHOOL 1. Many denominations are struggling with attendance. 2. Publishing houses see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming A Positive Self Image

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,587 views

    Sometimes the challenge human beings face is overcoming their own pride.

    Read Text: Luke 18:9-14 It has been one of the watch words of the past 10+ years. All sorts of societal ills have been blamed on the tendency of people to consider themselves more soberly than they ought. We’ve heard the catch-phrases, low self-esteem, a poor self-image. I have heard statistics ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Guard, Alert And Praying

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,215 views

    Facing difficult times by being prepared and praying for the return of Christ.

    Luke 21: 25 – 36 – On Guard, Alert and Praying Intro: It was a dark, cold, rainy evening in the fall of 1916. A family was gathered in the old log house that had served as the family homestead for many decades. A young couple with four small children was on their way to that same house in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,917 views

    Even in the first century the church faced problems of political correctness

    www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#2 - Smyrna February 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Overcoming Opposition - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,576 views

    The message deals with facing and overcoming opposition in our life and in the church.

    Overcoming Opposition - Part 1 Nehemiah 4:1-9 Introduction About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crisis Favortism Causes Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,976 views

    Favortism is more than a problem it is crisis that the church must face

    The Crisis Favoritism Causes James 2:1-13 October 1, 2006 Evening Service Introduction Dodie Gadient, a schoolteacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had taught about. Traveling alone in a truck with camper in tow, she launched out. One afternoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God