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  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    When God Is Pleased, Nothing Else Matters

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 19,648 views

    This sermon is designed to help aid those individuals who struggle with being accepted by others.

    When God is pleased, nothing else matters (Luke 3:21-22; Colossians 3:23-24) Too often we as human beings seek outward affirmation from those around us. While there is nothing wrong with being liked or thought well of, there is a danger in seeking such types of affirmation. As humans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Listening To God's Will For Our Lives

    Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,012 views

    Everyone struggles with purpose, but how should we look for our purpose from God.

    The LORD said, "Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD , for the LORD is about to pass by." Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD , but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "A Kernel Of Wheat" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 174 ratings
     | 29,440 views

    How was Jesus able to get through the external and internal struggles on his way to the cross?

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist March 13, 2005 Fifth Sunday of Lent “A Kernel of Wheat” John 12:20-33 INTRODUCTION: At the time of this scripture Jesus was well on His way to the cross. His public ministry was coming to a close and a variety of things were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Courage To Do........

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,175 views

    though courage takes on another dimension, a dimension of peace and joy in the middle of challenges and struggles

    Do you know what my son James dreamed about last night? A friend asked Steve ( adapted from a story by Steve Goodier). The friend continued, “He dreamed about you.” Steve smiled with delight at the honor of a friend’s son including him in a dream. Steve had befriended the young boy early in their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Shepherd's Love

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,438 views

    This is a funeral/memorial meditation for the memorial service of a man who died after a life of struggle.

    Memorial Meditation – October 17, 2009 - Psalm 23 I love this passage of Scripture because it speaks of life’s most important and most intimate relationship, that of humanity, of you and me, to our Creator. And rather than use terms like Creator, Almighty One, even the term “God” itself, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Way Of Escape Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,843 views

    Based on Abraham’s struggles, we learn how to escape when temptation comes.

    It was a beautiful sunny day in Ostrava Czech Republic a city of 300,000. It was 1995 and I had just moved there to take an intense Czech language course and after half a day of Czech grammar I was tired. I got on the tram and spaced out for my 20 minute ride to the suburbs where I lived. As usual ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Straight Talk About P.m.s. Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    A sermon explaining how men can be released from struggles with Power, Sex and Money.

    INTRO ƒ{ Every Men's magazine has something to do with „X Power, money or sex * More Power * More Money * More Sex 5 Things in Genesis 1:28 -- God first blessed them,... 1. Fruitful 2. Multiply 3. Replenish 4. Subdue 5. Dominion 1. POWER ƒ{ Real power comes from God ƒ{ The light bulb ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Leads Us

    Contributed by David Koop on Jun 2, 2020
     | 4,306 views

    The Holy Spirit is here to empower and guide us in the everyday decisions we struggle with.

    The Holy Spirit is here to empower and guide us in the everyday decisions we struggle with. To be guided by the Holy Spirit we must understand: 1. What our spirit is. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the inner depths of his heart. - Prov. 20:27a (NKJV) Your spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Keep Your Head In The Clouds

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jun 9, 2014
     | 6,113 views

    Keep your mind set on heavenly things and avoid the trappings of earthly struggles and temptations

    INTRODUCTION 1. Most often people tell you to “get your head out of the clouds” a. That phrase is most often spoken to day-dreamers b. But it offers us opportunity to consider what Paul is saying in Colossians 3:1-4 2. Christians should have our heads in the clouds a. Our thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Give You Rest

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,834 views

    Where do we find rest from life's challenges and struggles?

    Title: I will give you rest Text: Hebrews 4: 1-16 Subject: How do we enter God’s rest? Complement: by faith, obedience, honoring his word, & leaning on our priest. Preaching idea: I will give you rest. 4:1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Die Is Gain Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 30, 2023
     | 2,312 views

    Paul struggles with the dilemma of wanting to depart and be with Christ and staying and helping the Philippians grow in their faith

    Technicolor Joy: Philippians 1:21-26 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-28-2023 Death is gain? Andrew Chong was a beloved doctor and elder at his church. He was in surgery and the doctor came out and told the family that there was nothing that they could do. The family was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have A Cut Man! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021
     | 4,108 views

    The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

    Slugfest Pt. 3 - You Have a Cut Man! I. Introduction Ali, Tyson, Lennox, Mayweather, Gracie, Liddell and Silva. You don't even have to be a boxing or mix martial arts fan to know the names. These are fighters who have left a mark on their sport. But what if I said the names Chuck Bodak, Al ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Christians Checkbook- Maximize Your Riches Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,649 views

    This is the 173rd sermon in the series Action". This is the 10th sermon from Ephesians.

    Series: Action [#173] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- MAXIMIZE YOUR RICHES Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: Having 6 kids, 3 daughter-in-laws, 2 son-in-laws, and 7 grandchildren changes your perspective on things. Every single 1 of them is completely different than the others, (including the twins). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wiles Of The Devil

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 31, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,392 views

    Satan is the master of deception and is planning your demise. A word study on the word "wiles" and how that impacts our lives.

    IT DOESN’T MATTER IF ONE IS PLAYING CARDS WITH FRIENDS, ENJOYING A PICK-UP GAME OF BASKETBALL AT THE GYM, OR EVEN LENDING SOMETHING OF VALUE TO A FRIEND, NOBODY LIKES IT WHEN SOMEONE IS CAUGHT CHEATING, TRYING TO MANIPULATE THE RULES, BREAKS OR FAILS TO RETURN WHAT WAS BORROWED. WE HATE CHEATING. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Perfecting Patience Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,955 views

    How to develop patience into our lives.

    Perfecting Patience James 5:7-11 Patience, just the word alone reminds us of how much more of it we need. It’s like having small children and traveling a good distance in the car and hearing that alarm go off every few miles, “Are we there yet?” One dad had heard enough of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist