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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    New Beginnings; Old Themes

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
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    It is difficult but essential to put the Greatest Commandment into practice when life's circumstances are difficult.

    I am very pleased to report that we had a great family vacation, and I hope you will be pleased to hear that I am back at work ready to tackle a new season of ministry together. In many ways it does feel like a new season, and I want to talk about that a little more in a few moments. But first I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Give Up!

    Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017
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    Empowerment for the journey

    “Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.” Psalm 16:8 King David records his most intimate thoughts in the writings of the Psalms. He begins Psalm 16 with a declaration that the Almighty God is in control of his life, and seeks him for safety. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Sayings Of Jesus Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013
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    Jesus speaks on a very difficult subject divorce. The subject is difficult not because of God, but the hardness of man's heart.

    The Sayings of Jesus Part 6 Matt. 5:31-32 Jesus speaks concerning the law expounds upon it with “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time” “But I say unto you” He expounds upon the 6th and 7th commandments “Thou shalt not kill” and “Thou shalt not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Did For You! Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 20, 2008
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    The three questions that arise from this passage are, Where did Christ go? To whom did Christ go? and What does Christ proclaim to them?

    A Study of the Book of 1st Peter Finding Hope In Our Lives Sermon # 10 “What Jesus Did For You” 1 Peter 3:18-22 Most of the Bible is easy to understand. But as you preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bear One Another's Burden Series

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    One another passages

    Bear One Another’s Burdens Galatians 6:2 Bear one another’s burdens, and thus fulfill the Law of Christ (NASB) Last week I took my dad to hospital for a check up. As we were waiting for the doctor to come and do the check up my brother-in-law came and was very worried. Working in the ER he comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Psalm 103

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
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    Praising God in Difficult Times

    Psalm 103 - 7/31/16 PM Funny: A woman fell out of a second-floor window and landed in a slow-moving garbage truck. Half-buried in the litter, she tried without success to get the truck-driver’s attention. A foreign diplomat standing on the sidewalk saw her and quipped, “another example ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Of The Mountain

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Sep 17, 2001
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    Help for difficult times

    Title: God of the Mountain and the Valley Text: I Kings 20:23-27 Intro: Have you ever faced a valley before? Where it seemed that you were out numbered; surrounded; and were completely and totally helpless. This must have been the way Israel felt this day. The year before Ben-hadad had brought 32 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knowing The Will Of God

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 19, 2009
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    Knowing the will of God is difficult.

    Knowing the will of God Topical Sermon Introduction: Eccl. 1:2 – Meaningless Solomon was in sin and out of God’s will. 1. Why do we need to know His will for our lives? a. Frustrations comes being out of His will b. Incompleteness c. Lack of peace 2. God desires and commands us to know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    When You Run To Jesus, Everything Changes

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
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    Sometimes change is difficult!

    When you run to Jesus, everything changes! Ephesians 2:1-10 Intro: A few weeks ago (1st Sunday in June) I tried to preach a message entitled “If only I could run away.” In that message I tried to talk about the fact that ‘when you run’ everything changes. In that message I talked about Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Hope Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
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     | 8,486 views

    Hope in difficult times

    The Hope of Glory - Romans 8b - 3/1/09 Turn with me this morning to the book of Romans, chapter 8. This morning, we want to talk more about problems, something that happens to us all. Normally when we face problems, we go to one of two extremes. Either we hide our problems, and act like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Through Disappointments

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 27, 2015
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     | 6,126 views

    Overcoming difficult situations.

    LIVING THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENTS I. INTRODUCTION A. Fact of Life --> Disappointments do occur. Sometimes disappointment so crushes a person that he/she is emotionally handicapped for life. B. Everyone Experiences Disappointment --> No Exceptions God had only one Son without sin, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    In Times Like These (A Message Of Encouragement)

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 20, 2010
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    Paul had set the example of joyfulness in difficult times. In prison, after beatings, Paul and Silas had sung praises. Now, in the difficult times of their life, Paul gives advice for believers in difficult times.

    In Times Like These: A Message of Encouragement Philippians 4:1-8 Calvary Baptist Church October 19, 2008 INTRODUCTION • The church at Philippi had fallen on difficult times. APPLY! – We are in difficult times! (The economy, the election) • The story of the founding of this church may be read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Receptivity To Revelation

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,880 views

    -- the heart of the passage -- v.

    -- the heart of the passage -- v.28 "Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and obey it" A rebuke here; Serious warning for those who are hearers only Tremendous promise for those who both receive and implement God's Word --what an opportunity for us this morning Context: 11:14-16 Christ had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Challenge Of Church In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 17, 2022
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    Doing church today is different and difficult.

    The Challenge of Church in the 21st Century Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Seems Scattered Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
     | 5,347 views

    Navigating life's difficult circumstances.

    When Life Seems Scattered Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – April 29, 2012 Intro One thing we each have in our lives… is circumstances… things outside ourselves that effect the context we are in. Some circumstances we welcome… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational