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    Faith Over Anxiety PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
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     | 1,245 views

    This sermon encourages overcoming anxiety through faith in God, seeking His peace and blessings amidst life's worries and fears.

    Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joyous occasion to gather together once again, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and peace. We are here to seek comfort in the Word of God, to find solace in His teachings, and to learn how to apply His truth in our daily lives. ...read more

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    The Veil PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 943 views

    Explores overcoming unseen barriers to deepen our relationship with God, using wisdom from the Bible to battle distraction and deception.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to be in the house of the Lord with all of you today. We are gathered here not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of grace and redemption. We are here not just to hear the Word, but to live it, to embody it, ...read more

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    Una Iglesia Victoriosa PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18 views

    Jesus Himself builds and sustains His Church, assuring us that no opposition can overcome it and our hope is secure in Him.

    Querida iglesia, hoy nos reunimos como familia amada, con manos cansadas quizá, con corazones que han sentido el viento de la semana, pero con la certeza de que el Señor nos sostiene. En medio de titulares que asustan y realidades que aprietan, hay una voz clara, firme y amable que nos llama por ...read more

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    John's Journey

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 26, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,587 views

    JOHN’S JOURNEY LED HIM THROUGH VALLEYS OF WAITING: 1.DISAPPOINTMENT, HURT, OFFENSE 2. DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY 3. DESIRE, HOPES, WISHES 4. DESPAIR, AGONY, GLOOM 5. DARKNESS, RELIGIOUS DEBATE, 6. INDIFFERENCE, APATHY, COLDNESS, NUMBNESS, 7. DEATH, THE END 8.

    JOHN’S JOURNEY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson adapted from a sermon delivered by Larry Moore, Arkansas in 5/03. This is a two part series. OVERALL VIEW: JOHN’S JOURNEY LED HIM THROUGH VALLEYS OF WAITING: 1.DISAPPOINTMENT, HURT, OFFENSE 2. DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    John's Journey

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 26, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    JOHN’S JOURNEY LED HIM THROUGH VALLEYS OF WAITING: 1.DISAPPOINTMENT, HURT, OFFENSE 2. DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY 3. DESIRE, HOPES, WISHES 4. DESPAIR, AGONY, GLOOM 5. DARKNESS, RELIGIOUS DEBATE, 6. INDIFFERENCE, APATHY, COLDNESS, NUMBNESS, 7. DEATH, THE END 8.

    JOHN’S JOURNEY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson adapted from a sermon delivered by Larry Moore, Arkansas in 5/03. This is a two part series. OVERALL VIEW: JOHN’S JOURNEY LED HIM THROUGH VALLEYS OF WAITING: 1.DISAPPOINTMENT, HURT, OFFENSE 2. DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thou Shall Not Be Violent (6) Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 55 ratings
     | 19,507 views

    Reading strange stories in the Bible, in search of an answer that will lead us to find some answers in God’s dealing with human despair and suffering. We need to read those stories in the light of the cross - the story of what He has done to set things ri

    THOU SHALL NOT BE VIOLENT (Law and Grace - The 6th Commandment) There is something in human nature that is drawn to a spicy scandal or by a violent act. Millions will tune in to exclusive interviews with the criminals or buy best-sellers which give people’s inside stories with the dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Glory Carriers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
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     | 51 views

    God’s love and glory empower us to shine with Christ’s light and purpose, overcoming darkness and reflecting His presence wherever we are.

    Some mornings feel like a fresh page; others feel like a fog. You wake up to headlines that bruise the heart, to to-do lists that shout instead of whisper, to memories that linger longer than you prefer. Yet into that very real world, God speaks a word that warms like sunlight through a window: You ...read more

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    God Chooses The Place Of Worship

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016
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    To show that GOD have chosen your local church so that we can serve GOD there, as we come out and overcome this worldliness. 1 John 4:4 (Amplified Bible) Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you nurture your children? Yes. GOD commanded me to bring up my children in the nurture and admonition of the LORD. Ephesians 6:4 (King James Version) And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 13,844 views

    We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter of my head."

    Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head (Psa 3:3-5) We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Traveling Beyond The Impossible Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,524 views

    A real Believer can count on God to overcome the impossible without knowing how he will do it. (Part 3 "Passing Lifes Tests - The How Test")

    Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 Part III - Traveling Beyond the Impossible - The ‘How’ Test Hebrews 11:11-12 INTRODUCTION a. Movie - Pearl Harbour. When challenged by the Japanese opposition President Roosevelt stands from his wheel chair and says, “Don’t tell me it can’t be done!” b. A sign ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Secret To Inner Peace Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,153 views

    The world thinks that if they could just change their circumstances, they could avoid stress and worry... and could have the peace they crave. But Jesus said that won't work. In this world we are guaranteed to have trouble. But Jesus promises us a peace that the world cannot give.

    This is the last in our sermon series - entitled “One Thing”. We’ve been focusing on ONE WORD in Scripture that sums up a basic Bible truth, and today’s word is PEACE. Jesus said “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Clothes/New Life

    Contributed by Paul Larsen on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,279 views

    An Easter Sunday Sermon that reminds us that just as Jesus left his graveclothes behind we can leave behind our graveclothes of fear, despair and sin. God gives us the robes of righteous and a new life that begins right now.

    Easter Sunday - New Clothes - New Life Alleluia! Christ is risen! Happy Easter. It is wonderful to have you here today as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and the new life he gives us. A pastor went to see a man who lived in the community but never attended church. He told him, "We ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Burdens Are Heavy

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    "Self" is who we rely on in most storms, but "self" has no ability to help. It is "God" who must be depended on for He alone has the ability to help us in our valleys of despair. (Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

    A man was in the hospital for tests, and the doctor came in to see him. The doctor said he had some bad news and some really bad news for the man, and wanted to know which one he wanted to hear first. The patience said to tell him the bad news first. The doctor said the bad news was he only ...read more

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    The Amazing Grace Of God! Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 1, 2013
     | 6,015 views

    This is the tenth and final message in our series on the book of Ruth. Today we discover the amazing grace of our God as he brings redemption to Ruth and Naomi, hope out of despair, and life out of death. This can be the story of our lives too!

    The Amazing Grace of God! - Ruth 4:9-22 - April 28, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #10 This morning we’re going to wrap up our series on the book of Ruth. And if you’ve been with us through this ten week journey you know it’s not been a ...read more

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    Sick At Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 14, 2012
     | 3,569 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a person with heart sickness, it may be called rheumatic heart. Have you seen how they acted? full of despair and sickness. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that Sickness will affect both

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a person with heart sickness, it may be called rheumatic heart. Have you seen how they acted? full of despair and sickness. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that Sickness will affect both the leaders and the workers. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 19:10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal