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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Elizabeth's Song Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,647 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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    Encouragement When Sharing The Gospel Goes Poorly Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 9, 2018
     | 3,837 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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    Hannah's Vow Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 3, 2013
     | 17,373 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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    When God Builds His Church

    Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011
     | 10,782 views

    It's easy to get discouraged about our work for the Lord when we look at it from a worldly perspective. But God is doing a work that is not always visible to you and me.

    “When God Builds His Church” Haggai 2:1-9 January 9th 2011 “'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,' says the Lord Almighty. 'And in this place I will grant peace,' declares the Lord Almighty." Haggai 2:9 (NIV) Introduction: > ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What Are You Doing Here--It's A New Year?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 11, 2020
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    What do we expect God to do in our lives in the coming year. What can we expect from the new year that God brings to us. The Life of Elijah shows that God works even through our discouragement.

    “What Are You Doing Here” 1Kings 19:1-18 1 Peter 4:12-19 1/13/2020 Have you ever given someone an assignment to go and do something, and you thought they had left to do it. But then you turn around later and they are in the same spot, and you ask the question, “what are you doing here?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Can Finish Well Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 12, 2019
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     | 13,364 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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    Love Cures Christmas Depression

    Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 17, 2018
     | 2,921 views

    Depression can overcome anyone at any time. But if we turn to the love of Jesus that is a cure that works in any season. And God's love is so abundant, so truthful, so freely given we can share this love to all who may feel down and out.

    Depression can overcome anyone at any time. But if we turn to the love of Jesus that is a cure that works in any season. And God's love is so abundant, so truthful, so freely given we can share this love to all who may feel down and out. After tossing and turning at night, have you ever awoken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Not A Bird

    Contributed by Jody Marsh on Sep 10, 2022
     | 4,644 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

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    Cure Christmas Depressions Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 27, 2022
     | 1,537 views

    Depression can overcome anyone at any time. But if we turn to the love of Jesus, that is a cure that works in any season for every conceivable reason.

    Love Cures Christmas Depressions Depression can overcome anyone at any time. Christmas and New Year's eve are some of the worst times. But if we turn to the love of Jesus, that is a cure that works in any season for every conceivable reason. And God's love is so abundant, so truthful, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy's Battle Plans

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2020
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     | 4,231 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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    Weary - Yet Pursing

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 12, 2022
     | 2,795 views

    In a time in which things seem to be overwhelming and discouraging, by being obedient to God and His purpose for our lives we can keep pursing.

    FB. Vidalia July 10, 2022 Sunday AM Weary -- Yet Pursuing! Judges 8:4 Intro.: Good morning FB, Vidalia. Great to be back and worship with you here in the summer. My wife Diana and Son Tyler and his girl friend Kelly are all with me as well. Open your copy of God’s inspired and holy word to Judges ...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
     | 5,580 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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    What To Say

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,160 views

    What to say to the discouraged.

    The letter came in the mail last week along with a magazine, 2 or 3 bills, and an advertisement circular from Radio Shack. Noticing the return address on the envelope was from a close friend, I put the other mail aside and tore into the envelope, settling back to enjoy what I expected to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Your Precious Gift

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    This lesson is giving a detailed message on 1. What a pastor is. 2. The pastor’s responsibilities to the flock 3. The churches reponsibilities to the pastor 4. Recognizing the gift of a pastor.

    Your Precious Gift Foundational Text: Eph 4:8, 11 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; Have you ever thought about just exactly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    New Beginings

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 23, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,609 views

    Pastor’s farwell address to the church.

    New Beginnings Acts 20:17-38 [17] From Miletus [Paul] sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. [18] And when they had come to him, he said to them: You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, [19] serving the Lord with all humility, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist