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    Trouble In The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,241 views

    This sermon explores the inevitability of anxiety and trouble, emphasizing our choice in response and God's ultimate control and provision of healing.

    Hey there, family! So glad you could join us today. We're about to get into something that I reckon a lot of us have been wrestling with lately. It's this idea of trouble in the world, worry in our hearts, and God's control over all. You know, it's funny, I was reading a book by Max Lucado the ...read more

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    A Year Committed To Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,365 views

    This sermon encourages a consistent commitment to Christ and the church, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and daily choices in our spiritual journey.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, I am reminded of the words of the esteemed Thomas à Kempis, who once said, "A good character when established is not easily overthrown, but a bad conscience is a constant terror." These words resonate with the essence of our sermon ...read more

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    Sermon # 20 - A Seared Conscience Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,363 views

    If we do not listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we will allow our consciences to grow weak and get seared. The life of Lot and David will help us understand this better.

    In 1 Timothy 4:1-2, we read, “The Spirit says clearly that some people will abandon the faith in later times; they will obey lying spirits and follow the teachings of demons. Such teachings are spread by deceitful liars, whose consciences are dead, as if burnt with a hot iron.” (GNT) Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Hard Shoes To Fill! Beware Of Fear...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 17, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,230 views

    Stay with God! Take heart! Do not quit. Conside how difficult the task of Joshua to try to fill Moses' leadership role? Just be strong! Not calloused but strong.

    HARD SHOES TO FILL! BEWARE OF FEAR! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LISTEN TO THE WORD: STAY WITH GOD! TAKE HEART! DON'T QUIT! Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 27:14 (NIV) Wait for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Can You Identify?

    Contributed by Doug Brown on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    As Christians, often we must choose the more difficult route even when we could have it earthly good!

    “Can You Identify?” Nehemiah 2:1-6 Doug Brown FBC (SBC) Lawrenceville, Ill. 62439 P.O. Box 403 Hedonism, Dionysians, Epicureans, and Stoics. (R.C. Sproul… Lifeviews pp. 129-138) There is no sin in enjoying that which is pleasant and fleeing from that which is painful. But there are times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Heart And A New Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 40,580 views

    Even if we want to obey God it can be difficult. This sermon explains how God helps us to obey him.

    Ezekiel 36:22-32 A New Heart and A New Spirit The problem: Romans 7:14-25 in The Message What I don’t understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise. So if I can’t be trusted to figure out what is best for myself and then do it, it ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Be Joyful No Matter What Happens

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    Philippians chapter 1 give us what we need to stay joyful, regardless how difficult like becomes.

    How to Be Joyful No Matter What Philippians 1 • Most people don’t enjoy life • Just look at people at the subway: hard faces, grin, baptize in vinegar The 4 keys for a joyful life 1. The Right Perspective (1:12-14) a. What do you see when you are confronted with the worst? i. Myth: Life must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Disaster Strikes

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 275 ratings
     | 20,963 views

    This message based around the story of Lazarus will share five essential principles to making it though difficult times in our lives!

    When Disaster Strikes John 11:1-45 The following was written by Jack Jordan newspaper editor recording the events of April 3, 1974. An uneasiness nagged at me as I checked over proofs for the next day’s paper. It was Wednesday, April 3, 1974 about 4 o’clock on a gray afternoon. More than 100 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving Declaration

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,055 views

    The need for giving thanks is vital to Chrisitan growth, but those who have much seem to find it more difficult to be thankful.

    Thanksgiving Declaration Eph 5:19 - 20, 1 Thes 5:16-18, Psa 100:1 - 5, Rom 1:21, Th 5:18 November 18, 2002 I. On Sept 16, 1620 Two ships sailed from Plymouth England, The Speedwell and the Mayflower. The Speedwell had a lot of problems as they started among them were many leaks springing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Bad News Arrives Series

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 273 ratings
     | 50,088 views

    How do you respond when life is going along "fine" and God brings a difficult opportunity into your life?

    When bad news arrives Ezra 9:8-9 Nehemiah 1:1-4 Background of Nehemiah: “Those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it” The HISTORY of the people of Israel was given to us SO THAT we could learn the lessons and avoid repeating their mistakes. “Warnings from Israel’s history” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Our Loved Ones Know What's Happening To Us Now? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 13,534 views

    This message explores the difficult question of whether those in heaven can still see what’s going on here on earth.

    There is a romantic notion of those in heaven “looking over the balcony rail of heaven” and watching over us throughout our lives. Is that a biblical notion? The Bible does not address the question directly, but this morning I want to examine some of the relevant passages to answer this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broadway Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 29, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,742 views

    Why is the narrow way the road less traveled? Because 1. It is difficult. 2. It is against the majority. 3. It includes persecution.

    Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). (A spontneous skit can be done here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Finding The Living Among The Dead.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,633 views

    God is the God of the Living and not the God of the Dead. Speaking of Christ return and reign on this earth is sometimes difficult to get thru to people.

    Finding The Living Among The Dead. God is the God of the Living and not the God of the Dead. Speaking of Christ return and reign on this earth is sometimes difficult to get thru to people. Many want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Family & Job Relationships Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    Learn how to get along as parents and children - and how to deal with a difficult boss at work in this practical guide to everyday living.

    At church everyone is at their best behavior (most of the time) - hair combed, attitudes straight (after the argument in the car on the way). We come in and look and act so pious and pure. But when does our real character reveal itself? At home - and sometimes on the job. Overbearing parents, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    My Heart Is Troubled

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 31, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,181 views

    Following the example of Christ Jesus, our prayer in the difficult places of our lives should be for God’s name to be glorified.

    John 12: 20 – 33 My Soul Is Troubled Intro: We’ve all heard the old spiritual, “Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen.” --- We earnestly believe that nobody else in the world has had the same troubles we have or to the degree that we have. What we are forgetting is the second line of that song, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed