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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,050 views

    This sermon encourages us to trust God in all circumstances, live according to His plan, perceive His guidance, and practice compassion and forgiveness as He commands.

    Welcome to another beautiful day in the house of the Lord. Isn't it a marvel to gather in His name, to bask in His glory, and to learn from His holy Word? We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us ...read more

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    Meltdown: Imminent Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 19, 2006
     | 4,696 views

    How to handle those emotional meltdowns in life.

    Meltdown: Imminent 4-30-06 “Stop Foolin’ Yourself” Series James 1:2-12 Intro. Have you ever felt like you’re on the verge of an emotional meltdown? Your life is a mess, your circumstances are out of control and if you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Master's Joy Series

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,336 views

    God is tough to figure out at times. But there’s one aspect of His character which we rarely think about - God is JOYFUL! Why does God rejoice over His people? Why can we rejoice?

    Introduction God is tough to figure out. During this series, we’ve heard about: His great love – and His great wrath How He is patient and will never let us go – and yet there can come a time in our rebellion when judgment will fall Difficult to come to terms with. But there’s one part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2016
     | 7,316 views

    Funny thing about joy, we all want it but few know how to keep it. the Joy that the Lord gives is not based upon possessions or circumstances.

    The joy of the Lord Introduction- this sermon was gleamed from materials from SermonCentral and its contributors. Good morning, we have been looking at the character of God as we celebrate the Advent season. Last week we began with hope. All our hope is to be wrapped around a loving God that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Grow An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 12, 2014
     | 7,809 views

    This is a Thanksgiving message that focuses on how the true worship of the living God leads to a disposition of gratitude can give us peace in all circumstances, even the worst

    What do you think might inspire an 18-year old, young woman, to write in her diary: "Sometimes when I stand in some corner of the camp, my feet planted on earth, my eyes raised towards heaven, tears run down my face, tears of deep emotion and gratitude"? This isn’t a passage from a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do I Need God To Be Happy? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,340 views

    Why happiness does not come from putting our own happiness first, but rather by putting Christ first as Lord and Savior.

    We’re beginning a new series today called The God Questions. It’s okay to ask God questions and its okay to ask questions about God because God has the answers. That’s what we’re going to do in this new series. We’re going to try and answer some essential God questions. The reason we’re doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationships Are Everything - The Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 17,457 views

    What a healthy church family looks like.

    Relationships Are Everything The Family of God 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Did you hear about the guy who was called into his doctor’s office? The doctor sat him down and said, “I’ve got some good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” “Give me the good news first.” “Ok,” the doctor said. “Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Challenges

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,021 views

    Caleb requested for the hill country that seemed tough to conquer. The reason was because Caleb, though he was eighty five years old, was one who welcomed challenges, believed he could overcome them and had no fear whatsoever.

    For the past few weeks we have been studying the life of this man named Caleb. In continuation we will meditate today on Joshua 14:12, “So now give me this hill country of which the LORD spoke on that day, for you heard on that day how the Anakim were there, with great fortified cities. It may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sluggards/Laziness

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,573 views

    Man is not born lazy, it is his circumstances that make him lazy. Man basically becomes lazy because of the lifestyle he chooses and because of his circumstances. God hates his children being lazy. The proverbs has some inputs on lazy life. Let us look wh

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Sluggards Introduction: Man is not born lazy, it is his circumstances that make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Issue Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    3 of 3 messages on the salvation of Saul and his transition into the Apostle Paul

    Acts 9:18-31 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. 20 At once he began to preach in the synagogues that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Encouraged Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 3, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,397 views

    This is a message of encouragement. In this message I share Scriptural references of how important we are to God and what we should be remembering in our current circumstance.

    Be Encouraged Scripture: John 16:32-33; James 1:2; Jer. 29:11; Isa. 49:13-17 As Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure He understood what they would be facing after His death. He understood that they would be scared and would be scattered to their own homes in isolation. Knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Count Me In!"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,891 views

    Jesus tells us time and again that if we follow Him, we will be despised and even persecuted by the world. How many of us are willing to stick it out for Jesus even when the going gets tough?

    "Count Me In!" How many of you know the amount of our present national debt? As of last night our country was $6,103,548,889,112 in debt. Just to give you and idea of how large a sum of money that is and how fast we are sinking, this country’s deficit increases by an average ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Are You Willing To Go Forth?

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 16,598 views

    Do we spend too much time trying to resurrect what God has already taken from us? The children of Israel face the tough decision to go forth! What about you?

    ARE YOU WILLING TO GO FORTH? JOSHUA 1: 1-5. ONE OF THE MATCHLESS POINTS OF GENIUS AND BEAUTY OF THE BIBLE IS FOUND IN ITS CAPACITY TO BE PROFOUNDLY SIMPLE. THIS IS TO SAY, OFTEN THE BIBLE SPEAKS IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE AND IN A SIMPLE WAY TO MANY OF THE COMPLEX AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Turn Back

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 52,210 views

    We are all subject to the temptation to turn back when things get tough, go seriously wrong, etc. What does it mean to turn back? What can we do to prevent it?

    DON’T TURN BACK SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 10:38 – 39 (Or start reading at verse 21.) 10:38 “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Better Off Dead? Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual resources, life is pretty tough. Our options are to trust God or trust nothing.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Better Off Dead?” chapter 4 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational