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  • Phil Morgan avatar

    Advice For Travellers - Part 2

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 34,566 views

    4 keys for a successful passage through life.

    READ: Psalm 84 We began to look at some verses of this Psalm together the last Sunday morning I was preaching, and you may recall that I didn’t finish all that I wanted to share with you and so we return to it again today. To refresh your memory: This is a “Psalm of Pilgrimage”. It is set in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hard Times - Better Than Evian Water Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,561 views

    Hard times and difficult circumstances are not an argument for the absence of God in our lives; Hard times and difficult circumstances are in fact, an argument for the presence of God in our lives.

    We assume that sailing through life with ease is a sign that God is with us. We assume that when a tragedy happens, God was looking the other way. We assume that when we find ourselves out in a desert standing in the middle of nothing but dirt and rocks, we assume that there has been some mistake. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Narrow And Wide Gates Matthew 7:13-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 745 views

    This sermon aims to challenge and encourage listeners to consider their spiritual journey and commit to following Christ faithfully on the narrow road that leads to life.

    The Narrow and Wide Gates Matthew 7:13-14 Introduction: Today, we'll explore a profound teaching of Jesus found in Matthew 7:13-14, where He compares the path of life to two gates—one narrow and one wide. This passage offers crucial insights into the choices we make and their eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Way In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013
     | 13,237 views

    A reflection on the fact that God often meets us in the most difficult places...

    MEETING GOD IN THE WILDERNESS... ISAIAH 40:1-11 Introduction: Someone once said that it is “only when we are brought to the end of ourselves (in other words our own strength and ability) that we are in a position to see more of God than we have seen.” How true is it that it is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Turbulent Times

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,081 views

    Real life means we will have difficult times in life.

    First Baptist Church Turbulent Times Matthew 11:2-6 June 23, 2002 Paul Rasmussen was an associate pastor when the senior pastor asked Paul to fill in as the "Interim Youth Minister" until they could find another one. One week later, Paul found himself with a bunch of senior high youth getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Treat The "Jerks” In Your Life?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022
     | 1,054 views

    It is not difficult to love people who love us…IS IT!

    But everybody does not love us. There are people who hate us: ? If we do not think the way they think or ? Do things the way they do things In their warped way of thinking this is grounds for hating you!!! That is, you can do and say 99 things they would like you to do or say but that does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Joseph

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,019 views

    Joseph conducted himself nobly in a very difficult situation.

    JUST JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Follow You Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    Ruth was faithful to follow Naomi, in spite of difficult circumstances!

    I Will Follow You Ruth Chapter One I. Introduction Tonight we begin a four week study of the book of Ruth. Ruth was a remarkable woman. She was from the land of Moab. The Moabites had been a thorn in Israel’s side for a long time. Even though Ruth was born in a land and of a people that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cuttin' Teeth In Midian

    Contributed by Luther Allen on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,227 views

    Difficult times help us reach Spiritual Maturity

    “Cuttin’ Teeth in Midian” (Exodus 2:11-23) When Moses fled Egypt, he lacked the spiritual maturity necessary for his God-given destiny. Just like Moses, our unfulfilled destinies are linked to our own spiritual immaturity. Because of this, God allowed time for Moses to mature in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God Wrathful?

    Contributed by Paul George on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    God’s wrath is difficult both to understand and to believe.

    Most Christians find the wrath of God difficult to understand and believe. The idea of a wrathful God has been for some Christians a roadblock to faith. There are Christians who have experienced the transforming grace and love of the Lord in their lives who believe the idea of God’s wrath seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    How To Childproof Your Kids Against Rebellion Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 26, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 4,545 views

    Looking at the difficult side of the family: When kids rebel.

    Charlie Steinmetz was a crippled dwarf, but what he lacked physically he made up mentally. When it came to the subject of electricity, Steinmetz was a wizard. No one in his day knew more about it than he. Henry Ford realized this when he hired the man to help in the building of those massive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wonder Bread, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,276 views

    Discipleship might be difficult, but, in the end, it will be worth it.

    [For free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE BIG IDEA: Discipleship might be difficult, but, in the end, it will be worth it. TRUE & FALSE DISCIPLES “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” (v. 60). Jesus’ teaching was not hard to understand, but hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Led And Spirit Fed

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,982 views

    Walking in the Spirit is not as difficult as it seems - but it does require effort.

    # #February 24, 2013 Troy First Assembly Text: Romans 8:1-17 – Focus on verse 14 Subject: the Holy Spirit Title – Spirit Fed and Spirit Led Pastor Darrell has told me that there is a real spirit of revival in this church and my message today is a message of encouragement for you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Mourning 'til Morning"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 9, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,357 views

    An exposition of the 3 key ingredients to enduring difficult times.

    The Rev'd Quintin Morrow Psalm 30:1-6, 11-12 I Kings 17:17-24 Luke 7:11-17 “Mourning ‘Til Morning” “Weeping may spend the night, But joy comes in the morning” Suffering trouble, turmoil, danger and disappointment come as part and parcel of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Pass Through The Storms Of Life And Remain Standing

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 21, 2010
    based on 96 ratings
     | 23,174 views

    Surviving through the most difficult trials and challenges of life.

    HOW TO PASS THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE AND REMAIN STANDING Mat 7:24 "Therefore, everyone who hears what I say and obeys it will be like a wise person who built a house on rock. Mat 7:25 Rain poured, and floods came. Winds blew and beat against that house. But it did not collapse, because its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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