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  • Larry Semore avatar

    From Mara To Elim

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
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     | 46,871 views

    A great message about overcoming hopelessness and bitterness

    From Mara to the Wells of Elim Exodus 15:22-27 NKJV “So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. 23 Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You Are Not A Bird

    Contributed by Jody Marsh on Sep 10, 2022
     | 4,666 views

    “She did what she could.” This affirmation from Jesus gives us a way forward in a world where not everything is possible for us.

    You Are Not a Bird Scripture: Mark 14:1-9 Closing Hymn: 572 or 573 Great PowerPoint slides and sermon notes for the congregation to fill in are available. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com to get them. This sermon is from an article The November 2021 Adventist Review. It is condensed from a sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Jesus Changes The Way You Look At Tomorrow

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,603 views

    The sin of despair. Only Christ can change the way you look at tomorrow.

    JOB 7:1-7 JESUS CHANGES THE WAY I LOOK AT TOMORROW Why should I be excited about tomorrow? That is a question that every person thinks about from time to time. Why should I be excited about tomorrow? “Because it’s good for you,” we are told. “It’s healthy.” And it’s true, that having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is There Hope For Broken Pots?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,137 views

    Jesus can turn our littleness and despair into new life and new hope!

    BROKEN POTS still have a purpose! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of this world to confound the things which are mighty. 28 And the base things of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Selwyn Robins avatar

    Going Into A New Season

    Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jan 2, 2011
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    Going from the land of despair, poverty, pain, curses into a land of Milk & Honey.

    I’m excited about what we are going into, a new season. In Genesis 8:22, God talks about seed time and harvest time. In order to rejoice during a harvest, you must have really planted a good seed. The greater the seed that was sown, the greater that harvest and praise we reap. How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Die To Himself PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
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     | 720 views

    Explores Elijah's despair, emphasizing the challenges of faith and the importance of trusting God's plan in times of difficulty.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you today. We gather in this place of worship, in the presence of our Lord. We are united in our faith, our love for God, and our desire to understand His word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of 1 Kings. Specifically, we will ...read more

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    Dealing With Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025
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    Discouragement is not a sign of weak faith; it is a reality we must confront with divine truth and spiritual tools. What matters is not whether we feel discouraged, but how we respond when it comes.

    DEALING WITH DISCOURAGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1–18 “And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?” – 1 Kings 19:9 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:11, John 14:1, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Nehemiah 3 - Enemies Outside Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010
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     | 7,304 views

    To finnish the work we need to overcome discouragement, overcome fear and always be ready to resist the enemy.

    ENEMIES FROM OUTSIDE A few years ago I was invited to play basketball at the Union centre in Chicago. We were just an average bunch of guys trying to get some excercise. As we were warming up a guy came up and asked if his team could play against us. We said sure. They ended up being the farm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Thriving In Babylon Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,221 views

    How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church.

    Thriving in Babylon Daniel 1:1-1:21 Fearless Pt 1- Thriving in Babylon Introduction New Series- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne from North Coast Church). Many things to worry about and be afraid of today. What is it that causes you to toss/turn at night -economy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Overcome Lackadaisical Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,925 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all yo

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can The Lord Help Me Overcome Stifling Bureaucracy?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 2,587 views

    What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration.

    What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration. 1. Ask the Lord for the grace to comply with stated regulations and procedures. Paul writes, "Do you want to be free from fear ofthe one in authority? Then do what is right and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why You Need The Spirit's Power To Overcome Hidden Faults

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,421 views

    1. Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults.

    1. Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults. David prayed, " Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me." (Psalm 19:12,13) Every believer needs the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Helped His Disciples Overcome The Problem Of Procrastination

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,243 views

    1. Jesus knew that peoples' fear often leads them to procrastinate.

    1. Jesus knew that peoples' fear often leads them to procrastinate. The Lord Jesus said, "Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest?' I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." (John 4:35) Ask the Lord to help you surrender your fears to the Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can The Lord Help One Overcome Personal Lusts?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
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     | 2,269 views

    Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how an Eskimo kills a wolf. The account is grisly, yet it offers fresh insight into the consuming, self-destructive nature of sin.

    How Can the Lord Help One Overcome Personal Lusts? by Paul Fritz 1 Corinthians 6:18-6:20 How Can the Lord Help One Overcome Personal Lusts? How can I control my physical desires? ILlustration:While my wife and I were shopping at a mall kiosk, a shapely young woman in a short, form-fitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Feelings Of Jealousy?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 16,540 views

    Jealousy is a receipe for self-destruction

    1. Recognize that jealousy is rooted in immature and selfish desires. Paul wrote, "When you are jealous of one another and divide up into quarreling groups, doesn’t that prove you are still babies, wanting your own way? In fact, you are acting like people who don’t belong to the Lord at all." (I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational