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  • David Owens avatar

    Anxiety Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2014
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     | 11,610 views

    In this sermon, we explore three important questions about anxiety: what is worry, what causes us to worry, and what is the solution for worry.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who said to his friend, “I’m really in trouble. I have a mountain of credit card debt, I lost my job, my car is being repossessed and my house is in foreclosure, but I’m not worried about it!” 1. “How can you not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Will Carry You

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 11, 2014
     | 20,217 views

    Paul says he can do everything through Christ who gives him strength. He understands the sufficiency, sphere and the source of God's strength.

    “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” (Phil 4:13) • This is a verse we all love. We’ve seen it on bookmarks, cups, t-shirts, bumper stickers… It is a line we all like because it is very positive. • In fact, some people take this verse out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overcoming The Tendency To Blame God For Our Choices (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 22, 2013
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     | 5,039 views

    The greatest apostle in the New Testament was mobbed, arrested, jailed, and eventually executed. A person might ask, “Why would God do this to Paul?” Isn’t it sad that we look to blame God? People must understand that choices always have consequences. The

    Overcoming the Tendency to Blame God (for Our Choices) – Part 2 Acts 21 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Did you know that this human characteristic goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden? • When ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Your Greatest Regret At The End Of Your Life Will Be The Lions You Did Not

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
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     | 8,975 views

    When life is over we must have met the chalenges

    2Sa 23:20 And Benaiah (Jehovah has built up) the son of Jehoiada,(known by Jehovah) the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: This obscure passage in Scripture that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If The Foundations Fail Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 3, 2011
     | 6,866 views

    We can overcome past problems and acknowledge the patterns of promise.

    Introduction: A IL. B David lived in a time when the moral decline seemed like it was beyond the point of no return. Psalm 11.3 TLB 1 It’s impossible to isolate ourselves from the evils of this world. 2 Ps. 11.1-3 TLB; Our Amish/Mennonite brother’s, even with their extreme views of separation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
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     | 8,843 views

    The scriptures that we are examining today tell us that we do not battle against “flesh and blood”. This lets us know very clearly that we are not battling against people, governments, religious institutions, or political parties.

    Last week I spoke to you about our spiritual growth, and I showed you the four most common reasons why people stop growing spiritually. Additionally, week before last I spoke to you about the blessings of God, and I demonstrated how the spiritual blessings are far superior to any material thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Through Disappointments

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 27, 2015
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     | 6,235 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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    Facing Your Giants

    Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016
     | 8,390 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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    Defeating Temptation Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 2, 2018
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     | 10,149 views

    Temptation is everyone's battle, James gives some very practical advice on how to defeat it.

    Defeating Temptation #makingitreal (3) Real Faith is grounded in the resurrection of Jesus and it results in a new life, a new purpose and a new identity (as a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ)! Real Faith turns trials into triumphs. When tempted, no one should say, “God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With The World Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018
     | 4,193 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

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    When Satan Tries To Steal Your Joy

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 25, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 72,834 views

    • Have you ever felt like you lost your joy? • Do you ever wake up and think… “I used to be happy.” • Could it be that satan has stolen your joy? • Let’s explore this today…

    Proverbs 10:28 NIV - The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. INTRODUCTION • Have you ever felt like you lost your joy? • Do you ever wake up and think… “I used to be happy.” • Could it be that satan has stolen your joy? • Let’s explore this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Free To Fail

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,739 views

    As far as the biblical record is concerned, some of the greatest achievements in the history of God’s kingdom have come from very ordinary, imperfect people who have overcome failure to be used of God in a significant way. Their lives model some biblical

    FREE TO FAIL Matthew 25:24-25; Philippians 4:13 Matthew 25:25 “And I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.” and Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” are two very different statements. The first was made by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Got A Hold On Me

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 6,869 views

    Temptation

    It’s Got a hold of me and won’t let go Illus: Can you see him running, he is running with all his might. Look at the beads of sweat popping out on his forehead. Each step that he takes is labored; he is exhausted from the struggle. Can you see the fear in his eyes as he looks back over his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Scars? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,901 views

    Have we ever considered WHY SCARS? Scars witness we have survived and we are still pressing on. The scars of Jesus were a testimony to Thomas.

    WHY SCARS and DARKNESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com REAL DAILY LIFE CAN GROW TO THE POINT THAT IT IS EASY TO SAY, I QUIT, LET US THROW THE CLAY AWAY. Text: Jeremiah 18:4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus And The One Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 7,573 views

    The one who is lost and separated from the Father. Four insights about Jesus and The One: The One is drawn to Jesus, Jesus loved being with The One, people isolate themselves from The One, Christ-followers must overcome isolation to do life with the one.

    January 15 Jesus and The One Luke 15:1-2 The One=the one who is lost and separated from the Father Four insights about Jesus and The One: 1. The One is drawn to Jesus 2. Jesus loved being with The One 3. Some people isolate themselves from The One 4. Christ-followers must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist