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  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "I Like My Job..."

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 28, 2005
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    Can you imagine Paul sitting on the cold floor of a prison cell and writing a letter stating this following thought as his theme: “What I like about my job as to being a Christian is…”

    Title: “What I like about my Job is…” Introduction: Let me challenge you to read the entire fourth chapter of 2 Timothy. Paul is writing from a prison cell. He has made his prison cell his personal office. Bring the Books and parchments! He mentions all of the positives and the negatives things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Burden avatar

    Paul, The Joyful Servant (1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 24, 2007
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    From a prison cell in the city of Rome, one of the Lord’s greatest servants shares with us how to experience Joy in the Christian life. In this epistle Paul mentions Joy, Gladness & Rejoicing 19 times.

    Philippians 1 “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    In Times Like These (A Message Of Encouragement)

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 20, 2010
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    Paul had set the example of joyfulness in difficult times. In prison, after beatings, Paul and Silas had sung praises. Now, in the difficult times of their life, Paul gives advice for believers in difficult times.

    In Times Like These: A Message of Encouragement Philippians 4:1-8 Calvary Baptist Church October 19, 2008 INTRODUCTION • The church at Philippi had fallen on difficult times. APPLY! – We are in difficult times! (The economy, the election) • The story of the founding of this church may be read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Of Whom The World Was Not Worthy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2021
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    The Bible has always been honest with us about the potential dangers of discipleship. It speaks of the real possibilities of abuse, prison and even death. Is there ever a time when it's NOT worth it to be a Christian?

    CHILDREN’S SERMON – Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego OPEN: I read an interesting article this week in Christianity Today. The title was “Was It Worth It?” and it tried to address the tragedy that’s going on now in Afghanistan. Their opening comment was this: “(Christianity Today) surveyed 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Anxious For Nothing

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 1, 2022
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    Paul was writing from within prison walls; however, he knew the secret to remaining calm in the midst of difficult life circumstances, and even imprisonment. This message covers four principles to help in overcoming anxiety.

    This morning we are going to look at the Bible’s prescription for overcoming a terrible illness called anxiety. “Anxiety,” is defined as a “concern . . . respecting some event, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness.”(1) Anxiety is much like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Challenge Of The Open Doors

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 25, 2023
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    Let us consider how open doors might be great opportunities to trust God's plan. Do we pray the prison doors open instead of see the opportunity to advance the cross?

    THE CHALLENGE OF THE OPEN DOOR OF TRUST… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) OPEN DOORS CAME IN MANY WAYS! Seems there was a lot of police activity and sirens in the area. This was one of the hottest days of the summer. A lady got out of her car and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Christ The King, Year A- The Last Judgment "and In What I Have Failed To Do."

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 29, 2023
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    Missed opportunities. The King dismisses those on his left into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels because they did not do the six actions that those on the right had done.

    The story is told of a farmer who received a visit from one of his city relatives. Before dinner the farmer bowed his head and said grace. His relative jeered, "This is old-fashioned; nobody with an education prays at the table anymore. The farmer admitted the practice was old and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jim Luthy avatar

    So, Live On Another Level Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002
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    You don’t have to live like many of those around us are living—in despair and fear and shame. You can have a new life. You can put on a new self.

    So…Live On Another Level Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 4:17-24 You’ve pursued understanding and received grace. So what? That’s a great question: "So what?" We’ve reduced it to be the question of the lazy and uncooperative: "So?" But the truth is, people who make a difference ask that question. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Engler avatar

    Hope In Christ

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Jun 30, 2004
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    Our hope in Christ should give us confidence to Speak Boldly About Christ, Face Despair, Approach God’s Throne and much, much more. Our hope should not be in this world, but in Christ.

    Some illustrations for this sermon where found on Sermon Central. Sermon by Mark Engler Mt. Vernon Christian Church Mt. Vernon, MO “Hope In Christ” Introduction: Talk about trip to Africa and about another ministers concern on what about to teach. My first thought, we are going to teach about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Olanrewaju avatar

    A Building From God

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Sep 17, 2007
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    When death occurs, Christians should have more cause to thank God and not despair as Our bodies are erthly tents which if destroyed, we, however, have a buiding from God, eternal, in the heavens.

    “For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” 2 Cor 5:1 The second epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Chapter 5, verse 1, is contained in a letter written to comfort Christians in situations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Receiving God's Mercy And Grace

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 15, 2007
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    You may be in despair today. Your heart is broken. You are calling out to God for mercy and grace. The Holy Spirit encourages you today and points you to Jesus the author and the perfecter of your faith.

    Receiving God’s Mercy and Grace By Greg Johnson April 15, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org I received an email yesterday from a lady in Texas through our website at http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org. She said “my 21 yr old son died recently in a backslidden condition and so was I. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    How Then Can We Be Saved?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 19, 2007
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    Advent 1(B) - How then can we be saved? God’s power makes all tremble. God’s justice makes us despair. Thankfully, God’s mercy is our confidence.

    HOW THEN CAN WE BE SAVED? (Outline) December 2, 2007 - ADVENT 1 - Isaiah 64:1-8 INTRO: How then can we be saved? is a familiar age-old question. When man remembers his mortality he often wonders what next. Many ask how then can we be saved? This is also a familiar question to students of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Devastation In Abomination Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 15, 2018
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    Jesus warned of the coming abomination in the end times. When the Antichrist sets himself up in the Temple as God, the people would know that devastation would soon follow. These day will bring unprecedented death and despair.

    The Devastation in Abomination Mark 13: 14-20 As we continue our study in the Olivet Discourse, Jesus offers additional details concerning the end times and the coming Tribulation upon the earth. While these verses are shrouded in mystery, and difficult to discern, they do reveal actual events ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus' Love 7 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2017
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    In the pit of despair, fainting, a stumblingblock unto ourselves weighs us down in the sin of temptations frustrated, for the flesh is weak as Prophet Joel and Prophet isaiah led the people to believe to receive with the faith of Christ jesus.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 7 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 23, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    John Series Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 3, 2021
     | 1,765 views

    The world is in desperate straits. It is full of darkness—the darkness of sin and despair, of sickness and death, of corruption and hell. The darkness looms over the whole world. This is the problem dealt with in the present passage. There is hope in Jesus Christ

    John Series Part 3 John 1:9-13 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC Jesus the Light of Men: The Second Witness of John the Apostle, 1:9–13 (1:9–13) Introduction: the world is in desperate straits. It is full of darkness—the darkness of sin and despair, of sickness and death, of corruption and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist