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  • Marvin Walker avatar

    Be Of Good Cheer, A Strange Request

    Contributed by Marvin Walker on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,622 views

    Many lessons can be learned from Paul’s shipwreck experience, Life can be full of heartache, disappointment, and grief; but we still have abundant reason to "BE OF GOOD CHEER."

    There is nothing righteous about a gloomy, despondent, pessimistic attitude in a believer. In fact, these things are the opposite of righteousness. Those who honor God the most are those who walk before Him with a cheerful heart, full of joy, believing His precious word and rejoicing in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering For Jesus Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,258 views

    This is the sixth in a series on Revelation dealing with the general teaching of Scripture on suffering.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus Pt 2” Review Several weeks ago we talked about the suffering church of Smyrna. Jesus encouraged them to not to fear the future suffering but to endure and be faithful to the end. Suffering, to one degree or another, has infiltrated the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 4 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018
     | 3,068 views

    Message 4 in our series exploring the foundational elements of a healthy walk. This message continues fleshing out the elements of the "C" continually cultivating a dynamic relationship with God. The focus of this message is drawing near to God.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “CPR for a Healthy Walk Part Four – Draw Near to God REVIEW / INTRODUCTION God created us to live in community. Community with Him, community with each other. The deeper our community with Him, the more meaningful our community with each other. Just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • James May avatar

    God Wants You To Have A Healthy Heart

    Contributed by James May on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,218 views

    Our heart can only be healthy if we are close to God's heart. God can heal the wounded spirit and the sin sick and broken heart.

    God Wants You to Have a Healthy Heart Sunday, March 16, 2014 We live in a world that is filled with hurting people. There are so many ways that people can be hurt and most of the world around them would never see the pain they bear. The physical pain that many suffer from injuries or some type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Weatherby avatar

    The Power Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 3,533 views

    The Power of the Gospel

    A long time ago, the only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small uninhabited island. He cried out to God to save him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none came. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a rough hut and put his few possessions in it. But then one day, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abandonment Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 109 ratings
     | 10,205 views

    If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, been divorced, or rejected by a friend, parent, or anyone with whom an emotional bond has been severed, you have suffered a loss that can create intense pain from the feelings of rejection, betrayal, and abandonment.

    *When you are fired from a job or passed over for that promotion you deserved, you get the message that you really aren’t good enough or have no worth. That can leave you reeling in low self-esteem and cause tremendous fear and insecurity. Many adoptees that I have encountered over the years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Yes! You Have A Purpose!"

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,943 views

    This sermon is to edify its hearers that they do have have a GOD-given purpose for which they were born and encourage every person to not only allow GOD to apply them to that purpose, but also walk in it fervently!

    “Yes!!! You Have A Purpose!!!” Luke 22:31-32 31. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32. But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. JESUS is speaking here directly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Dealing With Disappointment

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,449 views

    Discover how Jesus can help you deal with disappointment.

    Have you ever been disappointed? There are probably some who came to worship today struggling with disappointment. Disappointment takes many forms. • Sometimes we get disappointed by people (marriage partner, work associate, friend). • Sometimes we get disappointed when our plans do not materialize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 38 - Freedom From Fear Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,642 views

    So many people are gripped with all kinds of fears, one of the major ones being the fear of death. Learn what Jesus did to set us free from this daunting fear of death, to give us hope for eternity.

    We read in Hebrews 2:14-15, “Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver all them who through fear of death were all ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When Trouble Comes Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,912 views

    We can see in this passage an example of what believer’s should do in times of trouble.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 62 When Trouble Comes Luke 22:39-46 After finishing the Passover meal, Jesus left the upper room and led his disciples to the Mount of Olives where they had been spending the last few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Days Of My Life

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 21, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,086 views

    IN THIS SERMON, WE A THERE IS A STATEMENT OF CONFIDENCE, A STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION, AND A STATEMENT OF CONTENTMENT.

    THE DAYS OF MY LIFE PSALMS 23:6 David wrote this most famous of all of the Psalms. As you know, a Psalm is a song, and this song has topped the charts for over 2500 years. It is the best known Psalm, the best loved Psalm and the most quoted Psalm. This whole psalm is a sermon that is evidently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Woolsey avatar

    0203 Epiphany Iii: Sign And Nexus Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,514 views

    The turning of water into wine was a sign. It’s also a nexus of the human and the divine.

    Sermon: Sign and Nexus Text: John 2:1-11 Occasion: Epiphany III Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, January 22, 2006 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn060122WoolseyJohn02;01-011EpiphanyIIISignAndNexus.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The God We Follow Is A Barrier Breaker , A Stronghold Destroyer

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 64,205 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE GOD WE FOLLOW IS A BARRIER BREAKER , A STRONGHOLD DESTROYER AND A WAY MAKER

    THE GOD WE FOLLOW IS A BARRIER BREAKER , A STRONGHOLD DESTROYER AND A WAY MAKER ****************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE LORD GOES BEFORE US AND BREAKS DOWN THE BARRIERS 2. THE HAND OF GOD DOES FOR US WHAT NO MAN CAN DO 3. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Aaron Bryan avatar

    Enduring Faith

    Contributed by Aaron Bryan on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,086 views

    Looking at the life of Paul we can see seven things that kept him going for God.

    Enduring Faith (2 Corinthians 4) By Bro. Aaron Bryan Paul not only was known to write about endurance, he lived it. In 1 Corinthians 9:24, it was a race to run, in Galatians 6:7-10, a field to sow, Ephesians 6:10-20, an armor to withstand, Philippians 3:12-14, pressing towards the mark, 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    The Lord's Care For Jerusalem

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,667 views

    The focus of this charter is the promises the Lord made to Israel.

    The focus of this charter is the promises the Lord made to Israel. The burden of the word of the Lord is a prediction. It is like a weight that will be pressed upon the people, and will be very pressing to all the enemies of Israel, like the talent of lead in chapter five verses seven and eight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness