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  • Stephen Collins avatar

    How To Deal Part 3: How To Deal With Broken Dreams Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,669 views

    Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

    How to Deal Part 3: How to Deal with Broken Dreams Key Scriptures: Genesis 50:15-21 Icebreaker: We are born dreamers. We all have heroes – people that we look up to and want to be like. As a kid, I especially loved to dream of being a sports hero. Out in our driveway, I’d dream out having 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Marks Of An Effective Minister Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,849 views

    16th in the series dealing with Paul's example of an effective ministry. From his testimony about himself I draw several critical elements that should characterized any effective ministry of Jesus Christ.

    Ephesians Series #16 “Marks of an Effective Minister” Eph 3:1-13 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 Hope of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Dealing With Unpleasant Realities Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 19, 2016
     | 8,725 views

    We all have to deal with the unpleasant realities in life--death and taxes among many others. Even the Son of God was not exempt from these. How Jesus handles these situations gives us wisdom for dealing with the same.in our lives.

    Eyewitness to the Messiah Dealing with Unpleasant Realities Matthew 22:22-27 The old sage of American History, Ben Franklin, commenting on his hope of the new U.S. Constitutions permanency, wrote in 1789: “But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    New Year, New Start

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016
     | 22,010 views

    So, a new year is a good time for us to put the past behind us, and set our eyes upon new things. We should never allow these mistakes, setbacks, failures to enslave us to the point that we are captive to the past

    New Year 2016 Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?[1] Happy New Year. Some of us here this morning have made many mistakes in our lives as Christians. We have experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Message #1: The Meaning Of A Thankful Heart Series

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Nov 13, 2024
     | 3,249 views

    I want us to focus our hearts and minds on the thought of having a thankful heart and in these verses that we are going to examine this morning we are going to talk about what it means to have a thankful heart.

    Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17-And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Content With God's Good Gifts Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 863 views

    Many of the trials that we face come from outside of us. Some of those trials come from within as temptations. James urges us to be content in our station, because our station and the trials that accompany it are good gifts from God.

    In 2016, Rosario Butterfield was speaking at university. After her talk, she met a young woman who was struggling. To Rosario and this lady went to visit the campus chaplain, who was also a counselor over the course of their conversation they found out that this young woman had been listening to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Is Part Of Life

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025
     | 291 views

    A Lady once came into my office and said, she did not believe in religion or that church mattered.

    Faith That Is Part of Life “ Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the LORD your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.” 21 After ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tale Of Two Sons--The Prodigal Sons

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 9, 2021
     | 4,277 views

    We may travel different routes to control our future but both paths end with us needing God in our lives. The Parable of the two sons and a loving father.

    A Tale Of Two Sons 11/7/2021 Psalm 14:1-7 Luke 15:1-32 Suppose for a moment that you could write all the rules for your own life. Nobody could tell you what to do. You were in complete control without having to be concerned with what God thinks. Do you think your life would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus And John The Baptist (Doubt) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,531 views

    Jesus and John the Baptist (Doubt) - Luke chapter 7 verses 18-35 - Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). JESUS & JOHN’S DISCIPLES: • An anxious request (19-21) • An astute reply (21-23) (2). JESUS & THE MIXED CROWD: • An affirmation of John (24-28) • An angry rebuke (30-35) SERMON BODY: Question: What do these people have in common. • Abraham, Sarah, Moses, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Series: Wow! Whose Young Daughter Is That? (Part 5) Behold A Woman Lay At This Feet?

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020
     | 3,517 views

    Obedience to the plans of God for our lives can lead us into very tempting situations. Often times, things you desire most will crawl to your door. But always maintain godly integrity even in the midst of lack. Ruth lie at Boaz's feet, but no sex occurred.

    SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 5) BEHOLD A WOMAN LAY AT THIS FEET? – AS IT TURNED OUT (RUTH 2:3) 1. Ruth 3:7-14: 7 When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went over to lie down at the far end of the grain pile. Ruth approached quietly, uncovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Bring Your Requests To God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 31, 2020
     | 4,023 views

    As we continue to discover the way that lament works, we discover that after turning to God, and bringing our complaints to God, the next step is to bring our requests to God. God wants to hear our bold requests.

    A. The story is told about a little boy who liked to ask the blessing before his family’s meals. 1. One day, he asked to say the prayer and was given permission to say it. 2. His dad and mom and siblings bowed their heads and closed their eyes. 3. The little boy started the prayer, but then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Faith Grows In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,016 views

    Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020

    Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you’re a part of this gathering. I’m excited to launch our new Fall series and focus today. As I shared last week...I believe this season of changes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Goes With The Job!

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    This message is directed to pastors and preachers and explains that difficulties are normal in the ministry.

    IT GOES WITH THE JOB! PHIL. 1:12-18 By Cooper Abrams INTRO: This message is for preachers, missionaries and those who serve the Lord. It comes from the Apostle Paul a preacher God chose to write most of the New Testament. There is often a misunderstanding concerning the reality of the what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trying Of Your Faith

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,306 views

    How to respond to hardships and disappointments and actually benefit from the process.

    The Trying of Your Faith 1 Peter 1:1-9[1] 8-07-05 Intro During our teaching from the book of Judges[2] we talked a lot about trouble that comes as a consequence of sin. The recurring cycle in that book involved God sending trouble to correct Israel’s disobedience –the chastening of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Triumph In Trying Times: Antidotes To Losing Heart

    Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,681 views

    A sermon to give support and strength to those struggling in difficult times.

    Life has its trying times times. Some would say we have more than our share right now. Life is not easy. We only go round once. And for most it’s no merry-go-round ride, but a difficult, bumpy journey. People pressures get us down; problems pile up; worries and anxieties persist. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational