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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015
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     | 22,100 views

    What does "take up your cross" mean and what does it not mean? (Material from: http://www.firstbaptistbuda.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/FBC-Buda-Bible-Study-3.7.12.Cross-Bearing.Dangerous-Followship-3.pdf; and Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is)

    HoHum: Sing these verses: Must Jesus bear the cross alone, and all the world go free? No, there’s a cross for everyone, and there’s a cross for me. The consecrated cross I’ll bear, Till death shall set me free, And then go home my crown to wear, for there’s a crown for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is God In All Of This? (Covid-19 Special Message) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 18, 2020
     | 4,516 views

    Philippians is the letter of joy and encouragement in the midst of adverse circumstances. Adverse? Are we in adverse times? Yes, I’d say so.

    OUTLINE My Phillipians series was cut short for COVID-19. I'm coming back to Phil 3 and 4 with some special messages. The messages are shorter and I intend to preach no longer than 25 minutes due to livestreaming. The Way of Joy Philippians 3:7-11 (ESV) What is God’s Will in all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dealing With Depression

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 18, 2013
     | 7,658 views

    A tough sermon that addresses the reality of depression and how to deal with it from a Biblical perspective. Because of the subject matter there was no central scripture text, but a variety of passages that gave evidence to the fact that many Biblical cha

    Well, good morning. Is anybody dealing with the winter blues? Anybody at all? Be honest. Of course you are. Because it’s January, there is snow on the ground, it’s cold out there, and the Steelers are not going to be in the Super Bowl. We all experience the winter blues, but if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Thanks For Everything Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,239 views

    We always have a choice of how we respond when things go wrong. Why not thank the One who is always right, even when our circumstances seem wrong, who is always good, even when circumstances are bad.

    Day 26 Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. For a discussion of the benefits of being thankful please see the message in this series on Ephesians 5:4. Today, please notice the emphasis of this exhortation to thankfulness. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Prayer, Thanks And Obedience

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 4, 2015
     | 4,621 views

    Our lives are to be characterized by prayer. We are to be quick to pray in all circumstances, and not just in emergencies. We are to give thanks in everything through prayer.

    Do you know what the key to a healthy life is? It is healthy emotions, and the healthiest emotion to have is gratitude. Gratitude actually helps our immune system. It makes us more resistant to stress and less susceptible to illness. People who are grateful are happy because they are satisfied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    All The Lonely People Where Do They All Come From?

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    The Apostle Paul serves as a fine example of how Christians at times can feel overwhelmed by the circumstances they are facing even loneliness.

    Cornerstone Church October 15, 2006 “ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE, WHERE DO THEY ALL COME FROM?” 2 Timothy 4:9-13, 16 Introductory Thoughts: Most Christians cannot deny the profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    To Live Is Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 928 views

    Encourage believers to live for Christ in all circumstances, strive to bring others to Him, and follow John Wesley's philosophy of doing good in the world.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into some pretty deep waters. We'll be exploring what it means to live for Christ in difficult times, the mission of bringing others to Christ, and John Wesley's philosophy of doing good. I think you'll find that these topics are as relevant today as ...read more

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    Why Don't I Always Feel God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,986 views

    1 of 4 in Tough Questions Series of messages. This focuses on why we don�t always feel God�s Presence. It involves a study of Moses in Ex 33 seeking to see God�s Glory

    Tough Questions � Real Answers April 15, 2007 Sometimes as we grow older we lose the innocence and faith we have as children. Somewhere in the passing of time trust and hope becomes suspicion and cynicism. Our knowledge of God is no longer a simple knowledge but a complex intellectual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forward In Faith: What Do You Have Faith That God Will Do In Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,240 views

    Jesus says in Matthew 9:29 “Because of your faith, it will happen.” It is important for all of to learn how to really live by faith.

    We are continuing in our theme of Moving Forward in Faith. As usual I am going to start with a question: What are you expecting God to do in your life? The fact is, we tend to get what we expect out of life. We tend to see what we expect to see. We tend to hear what we expect to hear. We tend ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,658 views

    This sermon explores the enduring hope found in Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah, and how this hope guides and comforts us in all life's circumstances.

    Good morning, beloved family. It is yet another blessed day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. As we gather together in this sacred space, let us take a moment to appreciate the divine grace that has brought us here. We are drawn together by the love of our Savior, ...read more

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    God Will Use Our Situations To Turn Us Around PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,485 views

    God promises to renew our strength in times of weakness, allowing us to rise above our circumstances like eagles soaring in the sky.

    Good morning, family! I’m glad to see each and every one of you here today. We are going to dive into a special verse today, Isaiah 40:31, which says, "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and ...read more

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    Lesson 18 - For We Are Sons Of Light And Sons Of The Day Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 8, 2019
     | 4,613 views

    In this letter, Paul makes us aware that faith, hope, and love are very important to believers

    10/21/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 18: For We are Sons of Light and Sons of the Day (1 Thessalonians 5:5-8) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8 (NIV) You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Refuge In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 20,349 views

    This sermon looks at how even though times our tough, God is there as our refuge. Also takes a look at how we can trust God for His promises to our life.

    In 1989 a devastating earthquake flattened the country of Armenia, killing over 30,000 people in less than 4 minutes. In the midst of the confusion that followed, a father left his wife securely at home and rushed to his son’s school, hoping for the best but fearing the worst. When he arrived, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Fresh Wind Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
     | 7,671 views

    Life can get tough at times. The enemy is always trying to destroy us. Sometimes we need a fresh filling of Gods spirit. It empowers for life and mininstry. We can be overcomers.

    The fresh wind of the Spirit Acts 1 says: Acts 1:1 - 26 (NASB) 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Trinity Schminity Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 160 ratings
     | 14,300 views

    Third sermon in a series dealing with the Tough Questions of Scripture. This message looks at issue of the trinity as ultimately a divinity issue, seeking to define the trinity and look at the evidence of Scripture for the revealed doctrine of the Trinity

    TRINITY SCHMINITY! MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION: One of the most perplexingly difficult questions of Scripture is that of the Trinity. This is a concept unique to Christianity. No other religion (not that biblical Christianity is a religion – it is a relationship) has incorporated in its belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist