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  • David Mende avatar

    Encouragement For Discouraged Saints

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,350 views

    This sermon is for my fellow co-workers in the Lord’s Vineyard. Read this sermon and be encouraged! I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Introduction (Secure Attention): We all go through it. We face it many times in our lives. Whenever it comes, it paralyzes our spiritual lives. I’m talking about discouragement. Are you discouraged this morning? Have you ever wanted to do something for the Lord, but got discouraged in between? Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Looks For Committment

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,566 views

    Physical - spiritual and symbolic truths

    Weekend Message/Devotion John 6:56-69 August 26, 2018 Jesus Looks for Commitment After hearing or reading this message, my deepest desire is that you will take the time to go back and read John’s message to us in today’s reading. What is the deepest part of this reading? What shall we find that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "recycling Our Pain" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
     | 2,650 views

    Our scripture for today falls into this category of verses I don’t understand when I first read them. Here it is. Happy are those who are persecuted.

    “Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If your right eye offends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Signs Of The Times Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 28,939 views

    In these verses Jesus continues his teaching by warning his disciples and anyone else who would listen that there is great wisdom in reading the signs of the times.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 35 “The Signs of the Times” Luke 12:54-59 These are amazing and exciting times in which to live as a Christian. We have been privileged in our lifetimes to witness things that those who lived before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unlikely Hero

    Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 166 ratings
     | 15,383 views

    Think you are not the one capable of getting the job done? Do you think they’re others better qualified? Better read this sermon....

    AN UNLIKELY HERO Judges 6:1-12 1. And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord: and the Lord delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. 2. And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do We Reach The Next Generation

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,257 views

    If you are struggling to reach the 20 something crowed and want to move you church forward. Then this sermon may help. Please read and review it.

    How do we connect with the next Generation? Acts 16:1-9 Acts 2: 42-47; 1 Timothy 4:12-16; Philippians 2:20-22 Intro – If you are like me and grew up in the typical Southern Baptist Church with the typical model for growth then you learned. Worship, Evangelism, Missions, Preaching and Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Right Choices: Do Not Be Unequally Yoked In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,916 views

    God’s people should make the right choice by marrying "in the Lord". Read all about the wrong choice of wives made by Esau.

    MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES: DO NOT BE UNEQUALLY YOKED IN MARRIAGE (GENESIS 26:34-35) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Faith

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 17,005 views

    The Bible tells us of several types of Faith that people have, find out which type of Faith that you have as you read this messgae.

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism FAITH By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Hebrews 11:1-3. (Our Text) * Faith is believing something, acting as if it is already done, and it will be so done as you have believed." (verse 1). Dead Faith. James 2:14-20, What doeth it profit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "From The Garden To The City" Series

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    This sermon takes you on a trip from the garden of Eden, to the New City Of Jerusalem. It seeks to explain we should read & study the prophetic scriptures.

    Prepared For Lexington Church Of God For Sunday Morning March 16th, 2003 “From The Garden To A City” TEXT: 1 Cor 2:4-13 (KJV) 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    And Christ Came

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    This message will bring hope and comfort to all.Part 2 of a Christmas series. I feel as though this message has to be read, but of course with prayer and passion.

    And Christ Came Text: Isaiah 9:6 6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. This prophecy of the coming Christ was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ultimate Christmas

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,150 views

    In Isaiah 11 the time of the rule of the Messiah is described in verses 6 – 9 (read). Isaiah 12 is a psalm describing what would be said at that time.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Introduction: Christmas is a time we celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is a time we wish others peace. It is a time of hope for peace. In Isaiah 11 the time of the rule of the Messiah is described in verses 6 – 9 (read). Isaiah 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Last One Picked

    Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,947 views

    Not being the First One Picked is not always so bad. Read this manuscript concerning The last One Picked. You will forever see things differently...

    "THE LAST ONE PICKED" How many of you ever remember being picked for some sports team while in school? There’s always the last one or two left that must be picked. And the last pick always felt like dirt… But there was also someone in the bible that was the last one picked. There was one in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,422 views

    Ephesians gives the read a clear understanding of the key elements of the Christian faith--saved by grace, a witness to those around us, and standing against evil.

    Ephesians 2:10 “Alive in Christ” INTRODUCTION If you don’t have the correct keys, you cannot unlock the door. This is true in our daily lives and it is true in our Christian lives, also. If we are going to live the abundant life that is ours in Christ, there are certain keys that we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Cowardly Christian Or Bold Believer?”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 130 ratings
     | 14,046 views

    In Acts chapter four we read the word boldness three times, a mark of discipleship is boldness. Are you a bold believer, or are you a cowardly Christian?

    “Cowardly Christian or Bold Believer?” Acts 4 Their was once a little boy who owned a cure dog. A man came along and asked the boy; “what kind of dog is that?” The boy replied; “Why it’s a police dog.” The man said, “it doesn’t look like a police dog.” To which the boy said, “Well, he’s in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Partaking Of The Cup

    Contributed by David Swensen on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,911 views

    In our hurting, sinful world there is a great need for believers to sacrificially put themselves out in service to the Lord. Learn more by reading todays message.

    After having given their lives to Christ, Robert and Dorothy Hoppe wanted to serve Him. When they finished their studies at the Wycliffe Institute of Linguistics they felt called to serve the Malayo people in Columbia, South America where they would translate the Word of God into their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist