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  • Trae Durden avatar

    Overcoming Depression

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,137 views

    Four steps to overcome depression like Elijah.

    Overcoming Depression 1 Kings 19:4 Introduction: A. Illus. Debbie Downer - Jingle: "You’re enjoying your day, everything’s going your way Then, along comes Debbie Downer! Always there to tell you about a new disease A car accident or killer bees. You’ll beg her to spare you, "Debbie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,216 views

    Some biblical principles to help us come closer to being all that God has created us to be.

    Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential 1 Sam 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sing With Power

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    Have you noticed many of God’s people walking around with faces longer than a hoe-handle? People who praise God, don’t sing the blues.

    This Psalm was probably composed following the return from captivity in Babylon. Perhaps those returning had it in their hearts to seek vengeance, or maybe they spent too much time dwelling on all the bad things that had happened to them. But God moved upon the writer of this Psalm to tell them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Are Your Friends? Series

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,737 views

    We gain our wisdom from with whom we associate.

    PROVERBS 3:13-24 Godly Wisdom Today I wanted to discuss the wisdom we gain from others Who me associate with moulds and shapes us. 1 Cor 15:33 Paul said that "some have not the knowledge of God". (Vs. 34) They needed to wake up and get out of these bad friendships. 2 Cor. 6:14 says that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    I Will Not Quit, Because Of The Pit

    Contributed by Michael Woods on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,182 views

    This message will encourage you to hold on and not give up when life is giving you the pits!

    Message By: Dr. Michael L. Woods, Sr. “When Life has you in the pits-I will not Quit Because of the Pit” Psalm 143:7-11 7Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. 8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Work Outs

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,193 views

    Our spiritual growth requires daily work outs

    Do you have a daily work out plan or know someone who does? Each day some people have a routine of doing some form of exercise. Some either walk or jog in their neighborhood. Others go to the gym and use special equipment to work out. All of this is to improve physical strength, endurance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Achan Became Bacon

    Contributed by Ryan Pate on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    Follow the instructions and you won’t get burned.

    As silly as the title may sound, what an impact it had to make on the people that day, not to mention his Achan’s family. The first step in living a blessed life is found through following the instructions. The world and all it has to offer you is alluring. If you don’t have the door of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Will Fight This Philistine ? Series

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,914 views

    God is looking for a few good men to fight the Philistine’s of our day. Someone who will trust God, stand in the gap and throw the Rock at the enemy. Who will fight this Philistine, will you ?

    WHO WILL FIGHT THIS PHILISTINE #1 God’s man Text: (1 Samual 16: 1-13) I. A MAN CHOSEN BY THE FATHER (1 Sam. 16:1&12) A. A chosen leader B. A chosen servant C. A chosen solider (in the Lord’s army) II. A MAN ANOINTED BY THE FATHER (1 Sam. 16:13 a&b) A. David’s anointing was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise Through To Victory

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on May 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,034 views

    Lessons from Jehoshaphat in how to handle life’s unpleasant surprises.

    Praise Through to Victory! Attention: You get home. The house is dark. You turn the key and open the door expecting to sit down and rest when…“SURPRISE!” All of your friends are there. They’ve thrown you a surprise party! OR: Someone calls you out of the blue and invites you to join them on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Above And Beyond Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,909 views

    This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

    For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. – Proverbs 1:32 Illustration – I. The trap of “just doing your best” A. Being “good enough” can turn into a special hazard. 1. We become complacent in our lives 2. We stop doing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Jesus Said About Truth And Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,958 views

    How to be truly free.

    How to be truly free: 1. BELIEVE what Jesus said about Himself. Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him (v. 30). The “many” who “put their faith in him” “turn out to be, in Jesus view, slaves to sin (v. 34), indifferent to Jesus’ word (v. 37), children of the devil (v. 44), liars (v. 55), ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Survey Says

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,210 views

    Digital love may byte you in the end.

    I have noticed that there are a lot of folks over 40 looking for a mate on the social networks. My son met his wife online and I am a Techie so I am not opposed to the concept. I will say y’all need to be careful. A lot of danger lurks on the web. I have learned over the years from my many degrees ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fuel Up With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,266 views

    How to pray so that are prayers are not wasted but rewarded

    Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Title: Fuel up with prayer. There is no doubt that one issue that has dominated our lives so far in 2008 is the issue of rising oil prices. And that’s because rising oil prices have a huge impact on virtually every area of our lives. For one thing it impacts the price of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Maturity Through Submission”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,472 views

    When we submit to Christ, we will be able to praise the Lord who saved us.

    I Peter 2:1-25 August 13, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Maturity through Submission” Introduction: (vs. 1-3) • Lay aside all evil speaking • Desire the milk of the Word • See that the Lord is gracious I. The Practice of Proclamation (vs. 4-10) A. Recognize you are a “living’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's In A Name Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,915 views

    The name Jesus means, "God Saves." The name declares who Jesus is and what Jesus was born to do. Jesus saves us from our sins, but also for an abundant life.

    Luke 2:21-40 “What’s In A Name?” INTRODUCTION Names are very important to us. We are often admonished by parents to, “keep the family name,” which is translated, “don’t do anything stupid or illegal.” Some people go through life struggling with the name they were given, like the character in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran