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  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Living Above Anxiety

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016
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    WE ARE NOT CREATED TO BE ANXIOUS AND BEGIN TO WORRY. ONLY GOD HAS THAT ABILITY TO HANDLE SUCH MATTERS

    FRIDAY Living above anxiety Main text: Luke 21:34 And take heed to yourself lest at anytime your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lessons From Malta: Dealing With Unexpected Situations

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 4, 2017
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    Have you ever been in situations like Malta? Paul is travelling for Rome but a mighty typhoon sends him to Malta. In the cold of the night and unfamiliar people, he learned to trust God in Malta and deal with unexpected situations.

    THE LESSONS FROM MALTA: DEALING WITH UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS ACTS 28:1-10 Have you ever been in situations like Malta? Paul is travelling for Rome but a mighty typhoon sends him to Malta. In the cold of the night and unfamiliar people, he learned to trust God in Malta and deal with unexpected ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where In Our Wilderness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 762 views

    Explores how to heed God's call in life's wilderness, handle temptations, and align our actions with God's will.

    Good morning, beloved. What a joy it is to gather once again in the house of the Lord, to seek His face and to hear His Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine design. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to reflect on His Word, to be challenged, ...read more

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  • Scott Bradford avatar

    God Is Big Enough!

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 12, 2010
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    This sermon illustraites that God is Big Enough to handle all our pain; all our sorrow; all our brudens!

    In the book The Shack, by William P. Young, (a book I highly recommend reading) (especially if you have ever been angry with God over a hurt, or loss) a conversation takes place between the central character of “Mack” and Jesus… Jesus asks Mack “do you think humans are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Truthbombs - Pt. 1 - Delivery Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016
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     | 9,517 views

    Just because we don't like the truth, can't handle the truth or it doesn't line up with our experience/feelings doesn't make it any less truth. Can you handle truth bombs?

    Truth Bombs Pt. 1 - Delivery I. Introduction Truth is talked about a lot. It has been said that truth is different for everyone. I would beg to differ. Truth is truth because it is truth across the board. That is what makes it truth. There has to be a standard of truth by which what we believe to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Truthbombs - Pt. 3 - If You Laugh . . . You Leave Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 22, 2017
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    Just because we don't like the truth, can't handle the truth or it doesn't line up with our experience/feelings doesn't make it any less truth. Can you handle truth bombs?

    Truth Bombs Pt. 3 - If You Laugh ... You Leave! I. Introduction Truth is talked about a lot. It has been said that truth is different for everyone. I would beg to differ. Truth is truth because it is truth across the board. That is what makes it truth. There has to be a standard of truth by which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Could Jesus Do With Grief

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 18, 2003
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     | 4,292 views

    Hope comes through JESUS as He deals with GRIEF of a woman whose hope went out the door with the loss of her only son

    TOUR GUIDE TERM .....and the...... TRANSLATION Old world charm ........... No bath Tropical .................. Rainy Majestic setting .......... A long way from town Options galore ............ Nothing is included in the itinerary Secluded hideaway ......... Impossible to find or get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    House Arrest

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
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    How may we deal constructively with our loss of "freedom" as we grow older and become saddled with more and more family responsibilities?

    "Jesus said to Peter, ’When you were young you were free to get up and go wherever and whenever you wanted: but when you get older, others will take you and lead you where they want and not where you want.’"(John 21:18) Tradition says the apostle Peter was crucified in Rome, several years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Death Is Precious

    Contributed by Virgil Watson on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,128 views

    Although the bereaved may find it difficult to comprehend the loss of a loved one , the Christian family can be comforted in knowing that death is precious to the Lord.

    Dearly beloved, we are gathered together today to pay our last respects to _________________________ and to offer our condolences to family and friends. EULOGY: Born:_____________________ Passed:__________________ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral For Elderly Christian Woman

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 159,472 views

    While we can't prevent the losses in our life, we are able to find the strength in the Lord to get us through them.

    Good evening, we've come together this evening to praise God, to be a witness of our Christian faith, and to celebrate and honor the life of ________________. Scripture: Psalm 23: A Psalm of David. "The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Old Gracefully Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 22, 2017
     | 7,674 views

    Pass the tests of life when you revel in your losses, receive Christ into your heart, and take responsibility for your own sin.

    Richard S. Halverson, the former U.S. Senate Chaplain, used to challenge people with the following image: You're going to meet an old man [or woman] someday down the road – ten, thirty, fifty years from now – waiting there for you. You'll be catching up with him [or her]. What kind of old man [or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When Plans Go Awry Series

    Contributed by James Hays on Apr 28, 2020
     | 4,238 views

    we all have plans for life and a sense of direction lain out in our minds. Sometimes life laughs. We suffer loss.

    This time has disrupted most –if not all – of our plans. The seniors had plans of finishing their senior year and graduating with celebrations, now what? Many had plans of getting married with parties and celebrations, now what? Many had plans of having jobs, income, and insurance, but now what? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral Sermon: The Christian's Hope In Death Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
     | 217 views

    In the midst of sorrow and loss, we take comfort in the assurance that for the Christian, death is not a defeat, but a victory. It is a gateway to a new and better life in the presence of the Lord.

    FUNERAL SERMON: THE CHRISTIAN'S HOPE IN DEATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 1:21 (KJV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. INTRODUCTION: Death is a subject that brings both fear and sorrow to many, yet for the Christian, death is not something to fear. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lost Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 759 views

    Explores the story of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing themes of loss, redemption, faith, forgiveness, and God's boundless love despite human failings. Key

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I greet you all with warmth and love in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a family united by faith. We are here to share in the word of God, to seek His wisdom, and to find comfort in His promises. Opening ...read more

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    On Eagle's Wings

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,524 views

    We live in a society that is plagued with a lack of sleep, low energy, discouragement, rampant depression, and a loss of joy. But hope waits for those who learn to wait upon the Lord.

    ON EAGLE’S WINGS Isaiah 40:27-31 Ask for a show of hands – keep them up! Who is tired today? How many are weary? Who is discouraged? Who has had a rough week? Who is facing a difficulty or trial that seems insurmountable? Who feels burdened today with a concern or question? Welcome to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness