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  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Living Through Disappointments

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,302 views

    Overcoming difficult situations.

    LIVING THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENTS I. INTRODUCTION A. Fact of Life --> Disappointments do occur. Sometimes disappointment so crushes a person that he/she is emotionally handicapped for life. B. Everyone Experiences Disappointment --> No Exceptions God had only one Son without sin, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Inside Out: Worry Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 28, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,206 views

    Fear is a healthy emotion. Fear can protect us…often from ourselves, but an unguarded fear only causes us anxiety, or worry. Worry is incredibly unhealthy. This message focuses on overcoming worry.

    Fear is one of the characters personified in the mind of Riley Anderson in the film Inside Out. Fear is portrayed as a tall, lanky, lavender skinned character with a long nose and a penchant for wearing magenta bow ties and purple slacks. He is at one and the same time, fearful, nervous, timid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    There Is A Cost For The Oil

    Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Feb 9, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,396 views

    Life's difficult experiences help us to value the investment given to us by Christ. He has anointed us and it is all for His glory. You may not know my story but may you always see His glory.

    Disclaimer: Due to a large number 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 sources ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Your Giants

    Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016
     | 8,500 views

    The story of David and how he overcame his giant of a problem. Defining traits necessary to overcome the obstacles of life to live the victorious Christian life.

    Facing Your Giants Part #1 1 Samuel 17:40–51 (NIV84) — 40 Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine. 41 Meanwhile, the Philistine, with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deliverance From Addictions

    Contributed by David Leach on Mar 30, 2015
     | 9,782 views

    Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way

    Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way Webster’s definition of addiction – To devote or surrender oneself to something (or someone) habitually or obsessively. What are some of the more common addictions? Admiration (by others), Alcohol, Anger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cut Off The Hand That Sins

    Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015
     | 4,244 views

    What does it mean “Cut off the eye or hand that sins”?

    Matt 5:29-30 (Jesus) If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Assume To Assume

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014
     | 5,459 views

    ASSUME – The biggest trick the devil plays on God's children is assumption.

    Don't Assume to Assume James 5:12 But above all things, my brethern, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and let yout nay be nay lest thou fall into condemnation. 1. to take for granted or without proof. ASSUME – The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's That Smell???

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014
     | 5,951 views

    Surely He stinketh.....

    Isaiah 3:24 And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty. John 11: 35 Jesus wept. Genesis 8:21 And the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Favor

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,491 views

    Isaiah 53 1Who hath believed our report? And to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? The Doctor says, “You are going to die.” Isaiah 53:5 ….and with his stripes we are healed. The enemy says, “I will destroy you.” Isaiah 54: 17No weapon that is formed

    THE FAVOR OF GOD – Challenging the circumstances Proverbs 8: 35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Joseph He began with favor from his father from a young age. He found himself thrown in a pit. Then sold to the Midianites – Strife. Then to Potifhar ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Depression

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Aug 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,637 views

    Reasons for depression and how to overcome. In 1 Kings 19:1-4 we view Elijah in a state of depression. Depression is often an emotional state that can be overcome. This sermon will give one steps to overcome most depressive moods.

    DEALING WITH DEPRESSION Biblical Principles for Dealing With Depression Text: 1 Kings 19: 1-10 Theme: What to do When You Want to Die. Causes: Reason For Depression 1 Kings 19:1-4 Depression is one of the great problems in the world today. It has been called the "common cold" of emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breakthrough Before You Breakdown

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,428 views

    Message about breaking through whatever you are going through before breakdown happens.

    Note: This message was started from a talk given by Joe Grice at the Ft. Mill Pastor’s Conference. Thank you Joe for the spark and idea. Title: Breakthrough Before You Breakdown Theme: To show that we need to breakthrough what we are going through before we have a major breakdown in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Breakthrough: Run Towards Your Giant

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,418 views

    What giants are you facing in your life? The story of David gives us the keys to having confidence to run towards our giants and defeat them.

    BREAKTHROUGH: RUN TOWARDS YOUR GIANT OPENING TEXT: “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.” (1 John 5:4). • If you are born of God, then His desire for you is to experience overcoming victory. • If ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Church Triumphant

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 10, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,359 views

    The church is waking up to her destiny, and we are assuming the position of Authority Christ has given us and we are taking our place in the earth as (The Church Triumphant)

    As I was praying the other day I heard the Lord say tell my church it's time for her to come to herself. I questioned the Lord what do you mean by that, he took me to the Scriptures concerning the prodigal son. He reminded me how the prodigal son had left his father's house had spent all that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Confronting The Demands Of The 21st Century

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2013
     | 3,275 views

    Our text describes a better way to live, and move, and have our being. Eph. 5:15-17 directs specifically how saints are to behave in the 21st century.

    CONFRONTING THE DEMANDS OF THE 21ST CENTURY Text: Ephesians 5:15-17, "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dealing With The World Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018
     | 4,267 views

    Message 41 in our journey through John's gospel. This message discusses how to deal with the world system.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Dealing with the World” -- John 15:18-16:11 I. The public teaching and ministry II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 It is not too difficult to discover the purpose behind the principles taught by Jesus in theses last days and hours before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance