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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Hope Deferred Makes The Heart Sick

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 25, 2021
     | 3,973 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
     | 5,057 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
     | 1,792 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

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    The Promise And The Problem Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,849 views

    Abraham was a great man of faith... but not always. Sometimes his struggles with believing God's promises undermined his life and his family. But what did God do when Abraham struggled?

    A preacher who was new to town and had dropped off his suit at the dry-cleaners. Later that week, he came back to pick up his suit, and the woman behind the counter said. “That will be $10.50.” “Oh my,” said the preacher. “I only have $9. Would it be alright if I came back later with the rest?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bitter Root Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 22, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 24,363 views

    Churches should be a place filled with gentle and loving people who wouldn’t be a place of anger and conflict. But too often, churches are known as places of conflict and pain. How should a Christian leader deal with this issue?

    OPEN: In Winchester, Ohio there’s a church called the Bethlehem Church of Christ. It’s been in existence for over 150 years, and over the years different events have been recorded in their “history” book. One of their recent ministers was reading back over the different entries in this book when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Striving For Perfection

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,322 views

    We cannot ever rest in our struggle to become more like Christ.

    Phil. 3:12-16 - 12Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatest Temptation

    Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 10,468 views

    Jesus faced his greatest temptation as he struggled with the cup in the garden of Gethsemnae.

    The Greatest Temptation Luke 22:39-46 Heb 4:15 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-- yet was without sin. Jesus faced many temptations. We know of the temptations he faced in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death Stings

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 16,582 views

    This is a funeral sermon for a sweet Christian lady who died after struggling with cancer.

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net February 28, 2003 Title: Funeral Sermon for Marge Cross Text: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 Introduction Marge Cross lived in such a way that she impacted many people. She was involved in many things in the community and in the church Bible Studies the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    Are You A White Washed Christian Or Are You Covered By The Blood Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,531 views

    This sermon is meant for any one that might be struggling with their salvation and is on the edge of being a hypocrite!

    (Sermon By: Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks of Lyons, Georgia) PRAYER: My Father, God above. Thank You for Your eternal love. Thank You for my personal relationship with You and for Your will as it will be done in my life. Thank You God for the Prayer of Serenity which is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marching To A Different Drumbeat

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,981 views

    Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles...

    Marching to a Different Drumbeat Text: Joshua 1:1-3 Introduction: Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles on a daily basis. That is why Paul was so emphatic in the words he used in Ephesians 6:10-13. He said: "Finally, be strengthened by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Triumphant

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,993 views

    We struggle against the forces of evil, but God has promised us the victory.

    “Always Triumphant” Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. Introduction: The Apostle Paul sometimes set the churches straight on doctrine; rebuked them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Beating Controling Habits

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH CONTROLONG HABITS. THE LORD WANTS TO HELP US BREAK FREE

    BEATING CONTROLLING HABITS GAL 5:1 2 PETER 2:19 INTRO- GAL 5:1- READ FROM THE BIBLE ILLUSTRATION- FROM MAX LUCADO CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    The Ongoing Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 22, 2007
     | 3,628 views

    A look at Jesus’ time in the wilderness and how it relates to our struggle to resist temptation.

    Dakota Community Church February 25, 2007 The Ongoing Temptation Of Christ Introduction: Read Matthew 4:1-11 The kind of Jesus you follow says a lot about your beliefs concerning Christianity. Do you serve a happy face Jesus, or have you met the Jesus of the Bible? I am just saying that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Thinking Clearly About Marriage

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    This sermon deals with the struggles associated with marriage and some of the pitfalls that we can avoid.

    Thinking Clearly About Marriage 2/13/2005 Genesis 2:19-25 1 Corin 7:1-7 For Christians, The date you set for your wedding, should not be based upon how much money you need to save for an elaborate wedding. It should not be based on how many more years of school you have left. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris McCarthy avatar

    Servants With Swords

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Oct 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,425 views

    Focusing on the spiritual war in the upper room and how it relates to our struggle today.

    Ever been in a room with lots of tension in it, but you are pretty much oblivious to it? That’s how it was for the disciples in the upper room. We pick up the story in Luke 22 1Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, 2and the chief priests and the teachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ