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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    How Far?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,086 views

    Using the word "How" the sermon explores Mary as an example of handling difficult circumstances.

    Luke 1: 26 – 38 / How Far? Intro: There was once a wonderful, elderly, Christian lady who lived next door to a grumpy old man who was constantly trying to convince her there was no God. One day through an open window the old man heard the woman praying. She said, “Lord, you always given me what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Full Obedience: Abraham And Isaac On The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,748 views

    Abraham fully obeyed God, even when God's command was difficult to follow.

    Me and more than 11.4 million other people, on average, watched the History Channel TV production entitled “The Bible”. And, by the way, that is a lot of viewers – it was #1 in the ratings. It was a series of 10, 1 hour episodes which aired leading up to Easter, and the DVD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our All Sufficient Savior

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,804 views

    God is able to see us through even in the most difficult and threatening situations

    Our All Sufficient Savior The Book of Mark Mark 4:35-41 I. Introduction A. We have all had those times in our lives when we get into situations that seem hopeless. 1. You have done everything in your power to straighten things out and still everything seems lost. 2. Those experiences are called by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is God When I'm Sighing With Despair

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,011 views

    A look at David and the sighing that he lifts up because of his difficult circumstance.

    WORST WEEK EVER: When is God when I’m sighing with despair? - Psalm 5:1. - Most of us have faced times when problems and difficulties and struggles leave us with little more than a heart-heavy sigh. - It’s almost like the latest blow knocks the wind out of us yet again as we exhale a sigh of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready To Believe Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,990 views

    It is crucial to believe in the resurrection. But why is it difficult to believe in the resurrection? This sermon answers that question.

    Title: Are you Ready to Believe? Text: Mark 16:1-14 Take-off 1. Today is Easter Sunday or, as we call it here at RLCC, Resurrection Sunday. So we will break our series on using our authority in the kingdom of God. 2. Today is a day of celebration – a day of rejoicing! But how many of us are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discipleship: Christianity’s Everest

    Contributed by John Mulholland on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,338 views

    Discipleship, the daily living for Christ, is the most difficult thing that we will ever do.

    Discipleship: Christianity’s Everest January 31, 2010 A Disciple of Jesus Reads God’s Word. A Disciple of Jesus is Engaged in Prayer. A Disciple of Jesus Loves Others in Attitude and Action. A Disciple of Jesus Desires to Reach the Lost. A Disciple of Jesus is Engaged in Worship as a Lifestyle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Coffin And The Christmas Tree

    Contributed by David N. Clay on Dec 9, 2011
     | 4,634 views

    A Christmas sermon describing how Christ can be born into the most difficult of circumstances.

    The Coffin and the Christmas Tree Four years ago my Father-in-Law, Dr. W. C. Dobbs, pastor and professor, passed away. Because his death happened right before Christmas it was the first time that I had ever missed any events of my church’s Christmas season. I missed the Children’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    More Than Mere Words Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2019
     | 2,157 views

    Repentance is a difficult part on our road to salvation in Jesus. It is action, not merely words.

    1. Preparation for disaster – nuclear bomb drills in elementary school; GTMO evacuation drills; tornado drills; a. When sin is in our lives disaster is coming. It may be now and it could certainly be forever. b. We don’t always avoid disasters of sin, but we can get back on track through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Characteristics Of A Godly Parent

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,576 views

    Jochebed and Amram, the parents of Moses reared Moses in a difficult time and in a pagan culture.

    “The Characteristics of a Godly Parent.” Exodus 2:1-10, Heb. 11:23-27 Good morning, I want welcome you to this Mother’s Day service. I want to begin by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Try Praise

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 18, 2015
     | 5,749 views

    We should praise God in all situations. In difficult times, praise the Lord.

    Taken from Classic Sermons on Worship compiled by Warren W. Wiersbe Andrew A. Bonar "Praise" pgs 151 -160 TRY PRAISE Scripture: Psalms 147:1 Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. Praise --> to shine; hence to make a show, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Does ‘abandoning The Faith’ Mean Losing Your Salvation? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,224 views

    An examination of the difficult phrase "abandoning the faith" and its proper context of legalism, not salvation.

    THE MAIN QUESTION: Does “abandon[ing] the faith” mean losing your salvation? - 1 Timothy 4:1. - This is one of those passages where the wording immediately lends itself to thinking about eternal security. What does it mean that “some will abandon the faith”? Does it mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Labor In God's Work Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 23, 2017
     | 4,440 views

    Especially in difficult times, God raises up leaders to keep us on track.

    Thursday of 25th Week in Course 2017 Reformation and Revolution St. Luke’s Gospel relies on information that we have from nobody else. For instance, it is fairly certain that he had a “mole” in the palace of the Herods, because we have in the Gospel and Acts stories that could only come from an ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Embrace The Struggle In 2021

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,656 views

    Things will probably get worse before they get better in 2021. Do not give up hope. Embrace the struggle.

    12.31.20 Embrace the Struggle of 2021 If you look through the Scriptures you see the drama of story after story after story. Nobody lives easy lives. The Israelites are put into slavery. When they escape, they have to live in the desert for 40 years. When they get into the Promised Land, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Song In The Night – Trusting God's Love Through Darkness Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 602 views

    Psalm 42:8 carries profound encouragement for those who are navigating through the dark nights of the soul.

    The Song in the Night – Trusting God's Love Through Darkness Introduction Today, we dive deep into the rich waters of Psalm 42:8, a verse that carries profound encouragement for those who are navigating through the dark nights of the soul. Psalm 42:8 (NLT) says: “But each day the Lord pours ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Still The Cross

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    Things around us change, business come and go, places from our childhood make way for the progress of tomorrow, it seems the only constant in life is change. It is good to know that while everything around us may change there is a constant that remains

    In John 3:1-3 we find: - Nicodemus coming to Jesus in the dark of night. - He is a Pharisee - Is this a covert visit? Or is he using the secrecy of the night to provide him opportunity to be alone with the master? - Notice his question in vs. 2 “Rabbi, we know…” - Nicodemus lesson begins in vs. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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