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  • John Gaston avatar

    Hearing The Still Small Voice

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2026
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     | 476 views

    Where do we go when we face discouragement? Do we turn to antidepressants or prayer? To friends or the Bible? The voice of God has the power to bring peace, reassurance, & healing. We need to hear from God. It is revolutionary, transforming, and renewing!

    HEARING THE STILL SMALL VOICE 1 Kgs. 19:3-13,18 NKJV INTRODUCTION A. SAVED BY GOD’S VOICE 1. Peter Marshall was a pastor who became Chaplain for the U.S. Senate. As a young man of 21, living in Scotland, he was returning from work one starless night. He was traveling by foot through a dangerous ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Rejection In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
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    Rejection in evangelism is inevitable, but it should not discourage us from sharing the gospel. Jesus Himself was rejected, and He warned us that we would face the same. However, we must remain faithful, knowing that we are planting seeds that God will water in His time.

    DEALING WITH REJECTION IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 10:14 "And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet." Supporting Texts: John 15:18-20, Luke 10:16, Acts 13:50-51, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Truths About Satan's Lies Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 2,900 views

    Satan does his most deceptive work by having us treat the Bible like our high school yearbook. What do you do with your high school yearbook? You immediately turned to your picture. That’s how we treat the Bible: we make the Bible all about me, myself, and I.

    Find Ephesians 6 with me as I want to speak to you about Four Truths about Satan’s Lies Here’s why you are alive: to gather around the throne of Jesus Christ at the end of history. All of life is about gathering around the very throne of God at the end of time – this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 19 - Go In God's Strength Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 22, 2023
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     | 2,362 views

    The Lord invited us to come and be part of His Kingdom, but the Lord also commissioned us to go into all the world and preach the good news. Read on to know what happens when we go out in obedience to God.

    We read in Judges 6:13-14, “Sir," Gideon replied, "if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn't they say, 'The LORD brought us up out of Egypt'? But now the LORD has abandoned us and handed us over ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    It Is Time For Renewal

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2021
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    The world is going through dark times, yet we see people standing together as bright torches shining through the blackest night. Others in great suffering cannot keep their faith and kneel to the ground in discouragement, let us renew our minds, take courage, share our faith and keep working.

    Hag 2:1 in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, 2 "Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Campbell avatar

    Over Coming Battle Fatigue

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Apr 25, 2023
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    The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” If we are fighting the good fight, we are subject to battle fatigue.

    OVERCOMING BATTLE FATIGUE The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” Most of us want that call to be like Abraham’s, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Calling - Ephesians 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2006
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     | 7,067 views

    What’s the calling? God calling you to surrender yourself to Him! You responding to God’s call and saying “Yes, Lord! Not my will but your will be done!”

    The Calling – Ephesians 3 On the lighter side of life: Bulletin Bloopers from beliefnet.com The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, "Break Forth Into Joy." A songfest was hell at the Methodist church Wednesday. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing Our Heart And Mind (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 4, 2017
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    The struggles we face as we journey with the Lord are varied and many. None are more difficult that the battles that rage within our minds. If we are to overcome, we must approach this battle from a biblical approach. (A continuation of previous study)

    Preparing our Heart and Mind (Part 2) Philippians 4: 4-9 We began to consider these powerful verses in our last study, and I hope to conclude them today. Paul was well aware of the various struggles the church faced. Society presented particular challenges and there were disagreements and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Where Is Your Mind Set?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 16,382 views

    Where Is Your Mind Set? (Rom. 8:6-8)Attitude determines so much about a person. Here are some tips in setting your mind on being an overcomer.

    Where Is Your Mind Set? (Rom. 8:6-8) Quote:Let the mind of the master be the master of your mind. Illustration:Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way. Viktor Frankl, concentration camp survivor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nine Things To Learn From Trouble

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 176 ratings
     | 26,760 views

    The book of II Corinthians is about trouble, Paul’s physical weakness, and overcoming failure. Principles of this sermon are for those who are facing a new marriage, a new business, or a new venture.

    NINE THINGS TO LEARN FROM TROUBLE By Jerry Falwell II Corinthians 4:8-18 (References are from the Old King James.) INTRODUCTION The book of II Corinthians is about trouble, Paul’s physical weakness, and overcoming failure. Principles of this sermon are for those who are facing a new marriage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Compromise On Worship Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,767 views

    A look at Daniel chapter 3 where we learn that we musn’t compromise on worship and see that this is not just about facing death, but overcoming day to day niggles and annoyances.

    This morning I’d like to introduce you to a book, for those of you that know me you may be surprised to learn that this book is not by J K Rowling or Tolkein. In fact its not even a science fiction book. It’s a little book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” And it’s just a manual, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Calling Evil Good

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 25,366 views

    Shows how a mixed-up view of good and evil has been the problem of man from the Garden and how faith and trust in God and His Word is the solution to overcoming this problem.

    Calling Evil Good “In a large city some very creative crooks broke in to a department store. They entered the store unnoticed and stayed long enough to accomplish their mission. You may wonder what they stole, but that’s just the catch. They didn’t take anything. Instead, these thieves switched ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Henderson avatar

    Getting Over Fear Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,547 views

    This message will help the listener to discover four truths from 1st John that will help us overcome fear. It is written to help the listener understand the realationship between love and fear.

    "Getting Over Fear" 1st John 4:11-18 A young five-year-old was in the kitchen as his mother was making supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. He said, it’s dark in there and I’m scared. So she asked him again but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Words Still Our Storms

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,230 views

    PENTECOST 5(B) - Jesus’ words still our storms because God’s Law could easily overcome us but God’s Gospel constantly preserves us.

    JESUS’ WORDS STILL OUR STORMS (Outline) MARK 4:35-41 - June 19, 2005 - PENTECOST 5 INTRO: Once again today we are vividly reminded that our trust and confidence is placed our almighty God. In a society that emphasizes self-trust and reliance on no one else—trust in God is sometimes a very rare ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Made His Light Shine In Our Hearts

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2006
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     | 5,465 views

    Transfiguration (C) - God made his light shine in our hearts. As the god of this age brings darkness and we are reminded it is the only true God who overcomes all darkness.

    GOD MADE HIS LIGHT SHINE IN OUR HEARTS February 26, 2006 - Transfiguration - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Who is afraid of the dark? The fear of the dark is not unknown to any of us, is it? We may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran