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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Opportunities Have Adversaries!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2017
     | 6,384 views

    If you expect to do great things for God without opposition, you will be greatly disappointed and discouraged.

    1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2017 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worlds Matter: They Lift Up Or Knock Down!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 9, 2015
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     | 4,642 views

    Words are real things! They have the ability to lift up, or to knock down, to inspire, to encourage, or to discourage!

    Words Matter! Captain Kelly Durant Scientists have studied how many words we speak a day. They have determined that men speak about 10,000 per day and women speak about 20,000. The problem is when men get home from work they usually have ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Think Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,071 views

    This is the 8th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". We need to think like Jesus.

    Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#8] THINK 1 Peter 4:1-11 Introduction: It is approaching that time of the year where everyone is in their championship part of their season. College swimming is over; but we still have basketball. I enjoy watching Jason’s girls’ team play as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    When God Opens A Heart

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 21, 2026
     | 118 views

    We can be discouraged in evangelism when we confuse our role with God's.

    1. The Locked Door Several years ago, a missionary told the story of visiting a man who had listened politely to the gospel for years. The missionary explained, reasoned, pleaded. Nothing seemed to move him. Then one evening, after the man had buried his wife, he sent word: “Will you come speak to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Garment Of Praise Instead Of Heaviness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 23, 2026
     | 80 views

    God replaces sorrow, oppression, and discouragement with supernatural joy and victorious praise that restores strength and dignity.

    GARMENT OF PRAISE INSTEAD OF HEAVINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Key Verse: “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When Your Prayer Life Is Running Out Of Steam Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2026
     | 123 views

    Jesus here gives us encouragement when we face discouragement in our prayer lives.

    WHY IS THIS PARABLE ENCOURAGING? It’s good to know that Jesus understands that we struggle with persistence in prayer. - Luke 18:1. - Let’s start with one of two pieces of encouraging news that this parable gives to us. It’s right there in the first verse: Jesus knows that praying can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Life Storms Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,305 views

    We all have storms in life, Jesus will always be there for us.

    Matthew 14:22-33 August 11, 2013 Life Storms Two hunters came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Fear Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 7, 2009
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     | 4,214 views

    Ever feel discouraged that life is too much? Fear of failure is common, but God has a secret weapon to deploy on your behalf!

    Atychiphobia is the fear of failure. While I don’t subscribe to their philosophy, PsychologyToday.com posed an interesting question recently: “What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?” Fear of failure is closely associated with the fear of criticism and the fear of rejection. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Imitation Of Apostles-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2010
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     | 4,166 views

    Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. Why? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is Adherence to Authority’s...

    OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-I—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-I-(3:10-14) Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    They Are Watching Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
     | 8,741 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Christians, people are watching us. Do they see you or Jesus?

    Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#4] THEY ARE WATCHING 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction: I have said many times that this generation of youth and children are difficult to deal with. It is discouraging to see how they behave and is more discouraging to realize that they have learned this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wall Moving Faith

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 21, 2023
     | 858 views

    God works in ways that are strange to us. But God's ways are best. God provides salvation and we bring the faith.

    “Wall moving faith.” Hebrews 11:30 We have been going through Hebrews chapter 11: - This is known as the faith chapter. - It stretches into the beginning of chapter 12. We have been reminded: - all the way through this chapter, - that anyone who has a relationship with God - has that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Wage A Winning War For Life Part 2

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,808 views

    To overcome, we must live committed, consistent and confident lives

    I read that it costs America $400,000 a year to keep one soldier there in Iraq. And this figure does not even include basic pay. That’s how much they spend per American soldier.[1] But that’s nothing compared to what God has done, is doing and will continue to do just to make sure we live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    When Temptation Strikes

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    When we find ourselves facing temptation we have a Saviour who will bring us through, even when we fall into temptation.

    Scripture Readings Luke 15:1-10 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Congregation in the Lord, What is it about temptation which makes us so vulnerable? Think about it for a moment. We are not that far away from Christmas. Christmas time is a wonderful and joyful time of the year; a time to be enjoyed. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    Rock Bottom

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 16,300 views

    Discover the power and the potential in those "Rock Bottom" experiences

    “Rock Bottom” Genesis 28:10-16 INTRO: 1. I like the way the KJV introduces us to this place… “certain place.” a. I want to take a little ecclesiastical license here and tell you that there’s no place in life that is as certain as that place where you hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    A Challenge For Champions

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,120 views

    Your greatest battles, and your greatest victories, will come when you are all alone. Uses David and Goliath to encourage people to be champions.

    Story - David and Goliath Introduction: The greatest battles you will fight in your life will be when you are alone. This also means that the greatest victories you achieve will be when you are alone. This is also the devil’s tactic. He knows that he doesn’t stand a chance against the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal