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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Nothing To Fear

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 20,858 views

    Overcoming fears in crisis by turning to the right Source for help and pray passionately. Wait for the Lord.

    King David, who wrote this Psalm 27, probably knew more about FEAR than many of us. For the earlier part of his life, he was often on the run for his life. One attack came after another. Initially hiding from King Saul, who wanted him dead. Later on, his life was threatened by his own son ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,812 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persist in faith and humility, trusting in God's power to overcome obstacles.

    Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord, to learn, to grow, to be transformed by the Word of God. Today, we turn our hearts and minds towards a passage that is as challenging as it is inspiring, a passage that speaks of faith, humility, and the ...read more

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    Victory Through Christ Over The Power Of Death

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 22, 2025
     | 253 views

    Jesus conquered death and the devil so that believers might walk in freedom, victory, and fearless faith.

    VICTORY THROUGH CHRIST OVER THE POWER OF DEATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 2:14-15 Key Verse: “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death that is, the devil and free ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003
    based on 479 ratings
     | 87,372 views

    our words have the same power -- they can bring joy or cause despair. Proverbs 18:21 puts it this way: “The tongue has the power of life and death...”

    Taming the Tongue Several years ago, Beth and I went to someone’s house for a party. After we were done eating, a group of adults starting playing volleyball while the kids had a scavenger hunt. After their hunt, the kids divided into 3 different groups. Each group picked up a bed sheet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Depression Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    Depression is not a spirit of God. Therefore it can be overcome! The first step in overcoming depression is identifying it in our lives. Can you say, "No more cave dwelling for me!"?

    “Depression is anger turned inward” (Marilyn Appelbaum). Children become depressed when the have unresolved anger in their lives. They have to develop the skills to deal with anger in a healthy way. Let me give you an example. Susie came home from school dirty. Mom and Dad had a hard day at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's In A Name

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 4, 2014
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    There are many names that Christians are known by. John tells us that we are overcomers and we can see how to recognize an overcomer through what John writes to us.

    What’s In A Name 1 John 5:1-5 (KJV) Intro: How do we identify people? I don’t know about you but the first thing I ask and want to know from a person is their name. Granted I may not remember what you tell me but that is a problem that I deal with. Your name though, is how I and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unsinkable People

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,753 views

    Joseph Said: 1. Yes To All His Responsibilities 2. No To Temptation 3. No To Depression & Despair 4. Yes to God’s Control In His Life

    Sun. July 4/93 Gen. 39 UNSINKABLE PEOPLE - They called her the "Millionaire’s Special". - Four city blocks long. Eleven stories high. - Powered by triple screws. - Protected by the latest most ingenious safety devices. - Luxurious and beautiful beyond words, - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purple Reign

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 47 ratings
     | 25,942 views

    The world may be filled with the rain of despair, but we are covered by the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. We are covered by His Purple Reign. Updated November 2021.

    For Those not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 Scripture readings before the message is given. Today Scriptures were Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 and Luke 21:25-36 In a neighborhood ......in the city of Kabul, ...a child plays on the sidewalk outside of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lemons Or Lemonade

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    How to recover from discouragement, despair, or feeling depressed, in a Biblical manner. (This uses some video clips - email me if you would like)

    Lemons or Lemonade 1 King 19:1-18 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > (video of Joe verses the volcano – Pt 1) > Have you ever felt like Joe? The questions you ask would be: what’s the use? What’s next? Or how did I get here? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shalom Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,346 views

    Just like the disciples' hopelessness and despair was turned into joy and peace, so Jesus moves in our lives giving us the peace that passes all understanding.

    John 20:19-31 “Shalom” INTRODUCTION Does is seem to you that Easter Day was a long time ago? So much has happened this past week and it feels like the loud proclamations, “He is Risen,” and “He is Risen Indeed,” are now only faint whisperings. Yes, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    From Heartache To Hope (The Thief Or The Giver Of Life?)

    Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 18, 2014
     | 4,882 views

    An Easter message comparing the thief (Satan) to Jesus as the life giver. Will we choose his lies or choose HIS life? Will we live in despair or hope?

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church Easter, April 20, 2014 David Simpson From Heartache to Hope (The Thief or The Giver of Life?) Romans 5:8, John 10:10; Romans 15:13 Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Easter - At The Tomb

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 6, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 35,428 views

    I want us to put ourselves in the sandals of the disciples. For some that will be easy because despair is not foreign to you. Bur for others, that may be more difficult because . . .

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Matthew 27:57-66 The disciples must have been devastated. They had been inspired by His teachings. And they had decided to follow Him. It had not been an easy road, but they had willingly left families, homes, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Weak But Worth It

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 3, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,967 views

    In our text Paul wants you to know if you are weak in your spirituality that you should not despair, because those that are strong should be stepping in to help.

    TITLE: WEAK BUT WORTH IT SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 15:1-7 Let me begin this message by asking a few questions. How strong are you? • Are you strong in spirit or in mind or in both? • Are you strong in body and spirit but weak in mind, or are you strong in all three? • Are you weak when it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    God Won’t Give Up On You

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025
     | 190 views

    When grace chases you down, don’t run — look up. God’s mercy can reach you even in the belly of despair.

    (Jonah’s Prayer) Introduction – A Strange Place to Pray The Bible contains some very peculiar verses, doesn’t it? And I must say, the story we’re looking at today begins and ends with two of the strangest. Jonah 2:1 — “From inside the fish Jonah prayed.” Jonah 2:10 — “And the Lord commanded the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Crossing The 'red Sea Moments' For Deliverance

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 25, 2025
     | 238 views

    The crossing of the Red Sea was not just an escape from Egypt — it was the crossing of deliverance. It was the line between bondage and freedom, between slavery and salvation, between despair and destiny.

    When Moses and the Israelites stood before the Red Sea, they were trapped between two impossibilities — an angry army behind them and a vast sea before them. Yet in that moment of desperation, God made a way where there was no way. The crossing of the Red Sea was not just an escape from Egypt — ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal