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  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Unconditional Security? (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,550 views

    A two-part series on the subject; based on passages in the gospel of John and Hebrews.

    There are many benefits in preaching through an entire book of the Bible. One is that the preacher is not able to “avoid” the difficult passages – the controversial passages; those passages the sincerest of believers may disagree on. This morning we will delve into such a passage. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Don't Hang Up Your Harp

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,459 views

    3 Keys to not hanging up your harp: 1.By not letting circumstances circumvent your praise. 2. Don’t let the fact that you are in foreign land cause praise to become foreign to you. 3. By Not Letting the fact you are a captive, hold your praise captive.

    Don’t Hang Up Your Harp PPT 1 Series title PPT 2 Message Title PPT 3 Text Psalms 137:1 By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered Zion. Psalms 137:2 Upon the willows in the midst of it We hung our harps. Psalms 137:3 For there our captors demanded of us songs, And our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Trials Become Triumphs

    Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    When life hits you hard, don’t let it knock you down.

    When Trials Become Triumphs When Jason Lester was 12 years old, he was hit by a car and suffered a paralyzed arm. Decades later, he’d be a world-class endurance sports champion. Today, he can swim faster, ride further and run incredible distances as an Ironman and Ultraman, and he does it all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Is Christianity Hard To Swallow?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,404 views

    Will we take the easy way or the hard way?

    John 6:35-37, 53-71 “Is Christianity Hard to Swallow?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN In our Scripture lesson for this morning we see the first instance—as it pertains to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith—of the revolving door!!! By this time lots of people were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Do You Do With The Transfiguration Narrative?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 18, 2025
     | 212 views

    One the most difficult events in the Gospels to explain! However, there is a light shining through the cloud to us.

    What do you do with the Transfiguration narrative? Luke 9:28-36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:28 About eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter, John, and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Strong Arm Faith Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
     | 8,655 views

    This message was for a long standing leader of the church. He was sometimes misunderstood, but always admired for his passion for the church. It was based on his wife's favorite verse about God's sustaining power in the midst of difficult circumstances.

    Message The most important thing that I can say personally about Max **** is that he has made me a better minister and a better man. Let me share two reasons for that assessment: There was more to Max than first impressions. When I visited FCC for an interview weekend, nearly 19 years ago, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Respond To Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,673 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people. Paul wrote, "Speaking the truth in love, let us grow up in all aspects into Him who is the Head, even Christ." (Eph. 4:15) Ask the Lord to help you speak the truth in a loving way to people who are prone to deceive, cheat or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult" Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2023
     | 1,434 views

    Joseph's encounters with Potiphar's wife provides a template of temptation that is difficult to overcome. What warnings do we get here?

    Five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult: 1. When you’re experiencing God’s favor. - Genesis 39:4, 21. - When God seems to be blessing everything you’re doing, it’s easy to start to presume on that. This is one reason why we often see pastors who are in the midst of a strong ministry get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Through A Rough Patch Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,560 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The Songs Of A King". How do you handle difficult times?

    Series: The Songs Of A King [#3] GOING THROUGH A ROUGH PATCH Psalm 142:1-7 Introduction: Have you ever just had a really bad year? You know, the year that everything breaks down and nothing seems to go right? We all have had rough patches and David is no exception. The year 1060 A.D. was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Hard And Difficult Things You Must Do To Stay Ahead As A Leader Series

    Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    By choosing hard and difficult things instead of nice and easy things you will make yourself a natural leader. Most people choose nice and easy things. That is why most people are on the broad and easy way that leads to Hell.

    Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. John 12:27 By choosing hard and difficult things instead of nice and easy things you will make yourself a natural leader. Most people choose nice and easy things. That is why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Truth About Honesty Part I: Why Is Integrity So Difficult?

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,349 views

    There is a Fraud Triangle at work in all of our lives. The only way we can get out of it is by intentionally turning it into a Grace Triangle. Is that easy? Let us find out.

    When I Fall Main passage: Micah 7:1-9 How many of you have School going Children? If you get a call from the Principal to come and see him/her what will be your reaction? So here are the parents who get such a call from the Principal. With fear and trembling they reach the Principal’s office and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    How God Makes A Way Where There Seems To Be No Way

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 590 views

    God is a Way Maker. When human options run out, God's divine interventions begin. He delights in showing His power in impossible places, making a way where there seems to be none.

    HOW GOD MAKES A WAY WHERE THERE SEEMS TO BE NO WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-22, Psalm 77:19, Romans 4:17-21, 2 Kings 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Life often confronts us with situations that appear impossible—dead ends, closed doors, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Will Make A Way Through Your Jordan

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 412 views

    Whatever your Jordan represents — an obstacle, fear, sickness, financial hardship, or opposition — God is able to part it and take you through to the other side.

    GOD WILL MAKE A WAY THROUGH YOUR JORDAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 66:12, Exodus 14:21-22, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 8:37 INTRODUCTION: Every believer will, at one point or another, face a “Jordan” — a challenge that appears too great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Miracle Of God's Unseen Pathways

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025
     | 220 views

    The miracle of God’s unseen pathways teaches us to trust Him when there is no visible option. He works behind the scenes, beyond human logic, and outside natural limitations.

    THE MIRACLE OF GOD'S UNSEEN PATHWAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:21-22, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 77:19, 2 Kings 7:3-9 INTRODUCTION: God specialises in making a way where there seems to be no way. His pathways are often hidden from human ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking Through Divine Openings

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025
     | 229 views

    Divine openings are real, and they are set before every child of God. They come in different forms—opportunities, instructions, challenges, or relationships—but they are all connected to God’s desire to move you into a higher level.

    WALKING THROUGH DIVINE OPENINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 22:22, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Acts 12:10, Exodus 14:21-22, John 10:9 INTRODUCTION: God is a God of open doors. In life, there are moments when heaven opens a specific path for progress, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God