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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Elizabeth's Song Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 2, 2012
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     | 16,448 views

    Elizabeth's song of praise teaches us that we can praise God for the blessings that he gives us in discouraging times in our lives.

    One of the Christmas memories that our family enjoyed while our children were growing in Michigan as to take a night time dive looking at Christmas lights. Our friends Dave and Sue were a young married couple who did not yet have children and they would pile into our blue Chrysler min-van and tour ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Safe And Secure (Find The Hidden Message)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 18, 2013
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     | 3,186 views

    I slowly opened my eyes and saw two angelic beings next to the ceiling. Their wings covered themselves from head to toe with such beauty and all of a sudden their wings began to unfold and show their perfect form. I began to feel so safe and secure as I h

    Safe and Secure (find the hidden message) Feb/2013 I was going to write a message late the other night and I thought about a great champion for the Lord that day, that was Stephen in Acts chapter 7. I have always pictured Stephen as young and on fire for Jesus, stands ready to serve Him until death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hannah's Vow Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 3, 2013
     | 17,266 views

    Prayer, Discouragement, Joy, Commitment

    1 Samuel 1:11 (p. 185) October 6, 2013 Introduction: What is the most painful thing God has told you to accept, or deal with? Something which you cannot fix or make go away? Something you will have to deal with on a regular basis and it might never change. In the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We All Have Bad Days Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 3, 2016
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     | 13,409 views

    Elijah was a spiritual giant, and yet he had his days of disappointment and discouragement. God gently restores Elijah and, in doing so, we are reminded that God never fails us.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 19:1-21 “We All Have Bad Days” A little girl called Susie had been trying for months to learn how to tie her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ancient Robbers

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 43,422 views

    This message focuses on spiritual robbers, who have robbed even the best of believers their miracles. I beseech you to read it prayerfully, and God will bless you richly, in Jesus’ name.

    This message focuses on spiritual robbers, who have robbed even the best of believers their miracles. I beseech you to read it prayerfully, and God will bless you richly, in Jesus’ name. When physical things are stolen, they are somewhat easy to replace but it is a different thing entirely, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Where Do I Go When I Hurt? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 5, 2015
     | 14,725 views

    Have you ever been there? More important, are you there right now? The writer of this psalm is in a dark place. Many of us know what that is like.

    REFRESH Where do I go when I hurt? Psalm 42 A young boy had misbehaved and was sent to bed by his mother. Just 5 minutes later he cried out Mom, I’m thirsty, can you bring me a drink of water? No, go to sleep. Five minutes later. Mom? What? Can I have a drink of water? She says I told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement When Sharing The Gospel Goes Poorly Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 9, 2018
     | 3,773 views

    Some hopeful words for those struggling with the rejection that sometimes happens when we witness for Christ.

    AN INEVITABLE CHALLENGE: Ministry is uncertain. - 2 Corinthians 2:12-13. - We don’t know all the details, but these verses indicate some good and some bad. A HOPEFUL TRUTH: The Kingdom is always advancing. - 2 Corinthians 2:14a – “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Finish Well Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,263 views

    You are energised and passionate when you start a new project or ministry. But after awhile the newness of the project fades. You lost your passion, get bored, tired and discouragement sets in. Now is the time to get back to your dreams. You can finish well.

    YOU CAN FINISH WELL, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF DISCOURAGEMENT "But it so happened, when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, that he was furious and very indignant, and mocked the Jews. 2 And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, “What are these feeble Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Enemy's Battle Plans

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2020
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     | 4,184 views

    For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory!

    August 9, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory! Focus Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Going Fishing (Revised)

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 4, 2023
     | 5,477 views

    Understand no child of God is exempt from the dark clouds entering into their lives from time to time. The way we view and respond to times of disappointments and discouragements will determine how we press on and are able to persevere with joy.

    I’m going fishing! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me open with the understatement of the year and say, “Life is hard sometimes”. We are constantly reminded of struggles, hard times, disasters, tragedies, heartaches, the failing economy, the decline of moral principles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Four Kinds Of People We Preach To Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 8, 2025
     | 385 views

    Jesus gave the parable of the four soils to encourage his disciples to keep on preaching even though people reject the message.

    Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net FOUR KINDS OF PEOPLE IN CHURCH Matt. 13:3-9; 18-23 God knows the way to a person’s heart is through his mind. There is incredible power in words. Hitler launched Germany into a program of world conquest with words. Karl Marx put words on paper and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,923 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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    Escape From The Pit

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    Principles and actions to take when discouraged

    I. Enemies In the Pit --------------------- - Horrible pit - Ps 40:2 - DOUBT Christopher Hitchens’ book God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. Sam Harris was a little-known graduate student until he wrote the phenomenally successful “The End of Faith” and its follow-up, “Letter to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfort During Trying Times Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,433 views

    Comfort for weary believers or those discouraged.

    COMFORT DURING TRYING TIMES! JOHN 14 THEME: JESUS WILL CARES FOR US AND WILL HELP US DURING THESE LAST DAYS. 1. LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED - VS.1 A. SICKNESS OF SOUL 1. The Maladies of the soul affect us physically - Psa. 42:11 2. Occurs because of: A circumstance - Current text A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Will Provide

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 13, 2015
     | 5,519 views

    We are called on to act in a manner that pleases God. Elijah’s actions did not please God, but God still gave him what he needed to persevere in faith. We are called on to be united in Christ. We are to be one body that is wholly obedient to God.

    The events we read about in 1 Kings 19:1-9 occur just after Elijah and God have won the challenge against the gods of Baal. As a result of the deaths of the prophets of Baal, Queen Jezebel threatened to kill Elijah. Elijah has been forced to flee for his life. Elijah was discouraged. He had faced ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican