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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Broadcast Blessing - 2 Kings 7:9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2025
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     | 248 views

    Imagine for a moment you are starving, desperate, surrounded by enemies, with no hope in sight. Then suddenly—without lifting a sword—you find yourself in a camp overflowing with food, treasure, and victory already won.

    Go! And Broadcast Blessing - 2 Kings 7:9 2 Kings 7:9 (NLT): “Finally, they said to each other, ‘This is not right. This is a day of good news, and we aren’t sharing it with anyone! If we wait until morning, some calamity will certainly fall upon us. Come on, let’s go back and tell the people at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Freedom From Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,678 views

    WE do not have to live in discouragement because God has a plan!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Mark Smith in an article in the June 2000 Readers Digest said the following: Like many high school seniors, my son was filling out college-scholarship applications. One form asked for extracurricular activities. He answered: “wrestling.” The next question requested ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Jones avatar

    Overcoming The Scars Of Childhood Abuse

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023
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     | 1,636 views

    Many among us have experienced deep wounds and have carried the burdens of abuse from our early years. However, through the power of God's Word, we can find healing, restoration, and the strength to overcome.

    Seek God's Deliverance: Scripture Reference: Psalm 34:17-18 (KJV) "The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." Explanation: Our Heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Can Overcome Our Hurts

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 898 ratings
     | 98,389 views

    Here was a man, for 38 years unable to walk, a burden to others, & probably with little sense of self-worth. Let's see how Jesus dealt with this man and his needs.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: John 5:1-15; Matthew 11:28-30 A. When you look around at the people who attend church on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see remarkable people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see hurting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Strength Of Weak Prayers

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 4, 2012
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     | 4,441 views

    When the Jews were slaves in Egypt, and when the labor became unbearable they sighed under the weight of their burdens. God heard their sighs and counted them a strong prayers for deliverance and moved mightily on their behalf.

    The Strength of Weak Prayers Pastor Dan Little adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church - Binghamton, NY 02-02-11 Psalms 12:5 "Because the poor are plundered, because the needy groan, I will now arise," says the Lord; "I will place him in the safety for which he longs." The Psalmist gives us a ...read more

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    Buffeted But Blessed

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,099 views

    Life sometimes seems to be giving us a good beating. But God’s purpose in permitting trials and troubles in our lives is not to beat and burden us, but rather to build and bless our Christian life.

    Buffeted But Blessed Text: 2 Cor.12: 9, 10 Intro: Most of us would think the ideas of buffeting and blessing are totally foreign to one another. It’s difficult to wrap our limited insight around the biblical idea that the former could actually produce the latter. As a matter of fact, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    We Are Family

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2014
     | 4,659 views

    In this final section of James, we see a beautiful picture of the different seasons of life for the family of God: From suffering and sickness, to prayer, confessing sins and bearing one another’s burdens.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #8: WE ARE FAMILY INTRO TO SPEAKER: Just celebrated Caleb’s grade 12 graduation this past week. THE HEART OF PASTOR JAMES: “Of James, the brother of the Lord, we read the following: James, being considered a just and perfect man, governed the church with the ...read more

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    An Exhortation Of Expectation Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 16, 2020
     | 3,860 views

    Having shared his heart and burden for the church, Paul now shifts his focus to the lives expected of believers. They were no longer their own, and were expected to live in a way that honored and glorified the Lord.

    An Exhortation of Expectation 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-8 In the previous chapter Paul devoted a substantial portion of this letter revealing his heart and desire for ministry. In case there was any doubt, Paul assured them of his love and devotion for the Lord and His church. He presented a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battered, Wounded, But Complete Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2021
     | 1,869 views

    Scripture doesn’t record all Christ's wonderful takings on of our burdens, but I bet He even helped put out neighborhood fires and built some barns.

    Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Course The readings today revolve so much around the Divine gift of marriage that we cannot ignore that teaching of Jesus. Marriage is a divine gift to bring together in an enduring bond what the devil and sin tried to separate not long after the creation of humans. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Jesus Avoided Emotional Burnout

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,273 views

    The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Ask the Lord to take away whatever burden you are facing allowing Him to do whatever He wants with your life - stop resisting His will!

    1. Jesus struggled with feelings of emotional discouragement like everyone, but He prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42) The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Come Together"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,494 views

    We really do need each other! In a world that is retreating from face-to-face relationships God calls us to come together to share one another’s burden and encourage each other in the faith.

    “Come Together” Hebrews 10:23-25 We live in a strange day. A day in which there are more than 6 billion people in the world and yet so few feel like they truly have any real friends. A day in which people are seeking close relationships with people on the internet and shunning the opportunities to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience, Kindness

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 15, 2023
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     | 1,797 views

    We look at two fruit of the spirit: patience and kindness. We need patience! People are difficult. Other Christians can be difficult. Ministry takes time to bear fruit. And we need to show kindness. We may not realise what a fundamental quality it is for a Christian.

    RUCKSACK ILLUSTRATION, EARLIER IN THE SERVICE. Narrator: ‘Today, Sam, Gifty, Vanessa and Cyril are going camping. Vanessa and Cyril are very excited about it. Vanessa gets to work packing two rucksacks. She is very thoughtful; she doesn’t want Cyril’s rucksack to be too heavy for him. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory Revealed Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    Beloved, as you put your faith in Jesus, He reveals His glory in you. In the midst of your need, Jesus will lift you up so that He will be glorified. Put your faith in Jesus. Obey Jesus. Behold His glory!

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Glory Revealed The Life of Christ Series By ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Pursue A Heart Of Compassion And Love

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,842 views

    We are called to walk in the steps of Jesus. Sometimes those steps are not easy, but we know that with each step Jesus is by our side and at times reaches down lifts us up and carries us.

    “Pursue A Heart of Compassion and Love” Matthew 9:9-13 John 5:1-9 The call of Jesus to follow Him is not a call to follow him without challenge and adventure. Jesus did not say, “Follow me and I will give you a pain free life.” We are called to walk in the steps of Jesus. Sometimes those ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Will You Pray For Me?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,371 views

    New year message to encourage the people of God to hold up the hands of the man of God as he lifts high the Word of God. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Will You Pray for Me? Exodus 17:9-13 [general outline only…please see sermon audio for many illustrations and other content that make this message tick] http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WillYouPrayForMe.html Moses is the man of God. He delivered God’s people from Egypt, led them thru the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist