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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
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     | 903 views

    Encourages steadfastness and perseverance in faith, even amidst struggles, through the power and grace of God.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, bound by our shared faith, love, and commitment to the Gospel. We are, indeed, united by the power of the Holy Spirit, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the ...read more

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    The Flesh Is Weak Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,724 views

    how God has shown me the need to work on the struggles between flesh and spirit.

    Confessions of a Pastor, Part 2 January 14, 2007 “The Flesh is Weak” Confession- To admit or acknowledge Anger is the emotional response to perceived wrong or injustice. (Cain- sin is crouching at your door) Humans live in a constant struggle between the desires of the spirit and the desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let It Shine Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    The body armor of God's righteousness is both a offensive and defensive weapon. This sermon points out the benefits of both.

    In 2003, a class action lawsuit was filed against Second Chance Body Armor. Second Chance manufactures bulletproof vests for police officers and security personnel. Hundreds of police departments throughout the country use their products. Apparently, several police officers had been killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Let's Eat!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 19, 2018
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     | 20,575 views

    Usually when someone says this it's not met with much resistance from me. But when it comes to the bread of Jesus there are plenty of people who say, 'no thanks'.

    LET'S EAT! INTRODUCTION: Usually when someone says this it's not met with much resistance from me. But when it comes to the bread of Jesus there are plenty of people who say, 'no thanks'. 1) Who wants bread? (John 6:25-36) In John 6, we see the story of when Jesus fed 5,000 plus with five ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Study In Colossians: Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 22, 2022
     | 4,121 views

    Paul gives four word pictures for what a growing Christian looks like: a tree, a building, a student, a river.

    Above All: A study in Colossians Walk in Him Colossians 2:2-7 Pastor Jefferson M, Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-22-2022 Intro In 1969, Martin Broadwell described the “four levels of teaching.” Some have called it “four stages of learning any new skill.” They are: Unconscious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missionary Burnout: Causes & Cures

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Aug 10, 2001
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     | 8,331 views

    A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.

    MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    12 Keys To Grow In Your Authority - Spiritual Warfare Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
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     | 10,902 views

    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) We have been at war but not in a war. Understanding the critical fight we are engaged in, and the stakes we are fighting for.

    Spiritual Warfare - Part 3 12 Keys to Growing in Spiritual Authority (A) Eph. 6:12 You and I are engaged in a multidimensional war that is being intensely, intentionally, intelligently and incessantly waged all around us in the invisible realm. I say multidimensional because it is being fought on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 16, 2024
     | 488 views

    The message is about crisis, struggle in our life's and how to deal with it.

    The Dark Night of the Soul Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591): A Spanish mystic and Carmelite friar, Saint John of the Cross wrote extensively about his own spiritual journey, which involved intense periods of doubt, despair and purification. He recounts his ordeal in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Treat The Good The Bad And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,116 views

    3 John gives to us a glimpse into the life and struggles of the church of the first century. They struggled with the truth and with personalities. To borrow the words of a New Testament scholar: “Third John is all about the Elder, who wrote it; Gaius, who

    Jay Leno once said that the Christmas tree is the perfect houseplant for him because it is already dead. And that’s probably true for many of us. Growing house plants sometimes is hard work. One preacher was given a Peace Lily for a wedding gift. I don’t know what the symbolism means. Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expanding Your Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2021
     | 7,396 views

    Sermon expounds exhortation in Eph. 6:18 to "pray with ALL KINDS of prayer." A key to expanding our prayer capacity is developing in a variety of modes of prayer. Many struggle with prayer because their prayer life is one-dimensional (primarily petition).

    Our text today is found in Ephesians 6. A couple of weeks ago we ministered on the armor of God presented in verses 10-17.i Paul begins by saying, “Finally, my brethren, [much of what Paul has said previously in this epistle is leading up to this exhortation.] be strong in the Lord and in the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Where Is God When You Have To Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Jul 22, 2014
     | 6,538 views

    What do you say to someone one who is suffering? How do we respond to the cry if God is real and loving, why does he allow so much pain and evil into our world? This message seeks to help answer those questions.

    Where is God When You Have to Suffer? Part 3: Being God Centered Introduction: A couple of weeks ago, we started this series on ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    It’s Time For A Spiritual Audit – Philippians 3:7-10 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 2, 2022
     | 4,428 views

    What do we value? What do we strive for, day to day? And the interesting challenge here is that even when we value good things (e.g., loving our family, helping others), they don’t come close to who Jesus is.

    A couple of weeks ago I was looking at my credit card balance, and it was much higher than I expected it to be. So I knew I needed to do a little audit there myself. I checked it out and realized that some of these charges aren't even mine. So I called the credit card company and we together ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hope Deferred Makes The Heart Sick

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 25, 2021
     | 3,986 views

    How many of you struggled with hopelessness during the last year? How many of you felt burnt out over the last year? How many of you struggled with anxiety or depression in the last year?

    “I am not a connoisseur of great art, but from time to time a painting or picture will really speak a clear, strong message to me. Some time ago I saw a picture of an old burned-out mountain shack. All that remained was the chimney...the charred debris of what had been that family's sole ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Hope Deferred Makes The Heart Sick

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,084 views

    How many of you struggled with hopelessness during the last year? How many of you felt burnt out over the last year? How many of you struggled with anxiety or depression in the last year?

    “I am not a connoisseur of great art, but from time to time a painting or picture will really speak a clear, strong message to me. Some time ago I saw a picture of an old burned-out mountain shack. All that remained was the chimney...the charred debris of what had been that family's sole ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Peace Where There Is No Peace Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,834 views

    Life is interrupted in many different ways … death, disease, unhappy events, struggles within and with others. These anxiety producing events leave us struggling to find peace in a world that offers very little peace.

    PEACE WHERE THERE IS NO PEACE LUKE 1:26–56 Introduction Last week we began our series through the gospel of Luke by studying about the birth and life of John the Baptist - the Forerunner of Hope. Today we continue through Luke 1 and search out the theme of Peace. Which is strange - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ