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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Receptivity To Revelation

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,996 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

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    In Times Like These (A Message Of Encouragement)

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,656 views

    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

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    The Challenge Of Church In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 17, 2022
     | 3,124 views

    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
     | 5,437 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

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    Having Confidence Always

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,463 views

    In our Christian life there are many issues that test us and cause us to stumble. Sometimes they even have the ability to make us lose our confidence in God. In this passage we are shown how to keep our confidence in difficult circumstances.

    Hebrews 10:32-39 Having Confidence Always Scripture Readings:- 1 Peter 4:12-19 Hebrews 10:32-39 Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ, Have you ever been involved in a “remember the good old days” discussion? That is one of those discussions where you sit with your parents or grandparents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Coming Similarities And Parallels

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,638 views

    A Comparison of the classic rapture passage with other rapture passages of the New Testament

    I THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 SECOND COMING SIMILARITIES AND PARALLELS I Thessalonians 4:13-18 1. Sorrow not (v.13) 2. Believe (v.14) 3. Jesus/God (v.14) 4. We say unto you (v.15) 5. Coming of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Is The Sky Blue?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    Christ is the answer for life's difficult questions.

    Matthew 22: 15 – 22 / Why Is The Sky Blue? Intro: People, by nature, are inquisitive. Anyone who has ever interacted with children knows they can ask very difficult questions, questions that are not always easy to answer because difficult questions often have difficult answers. Here are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Prince Of Peace Brings A Sword?

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,510 views

    There are a number of passages in the New Testament known by some as "difficult sayings of Jesus"; one of which is, "I did not come to bring Peace but a Sword". This sermon explains Christ’s Words using Creative Homiletics. Creative messages, if done corr

    Advertising is quite effective. It is so effective that millions of dollars are spent each year just to acquire 60 seconds worth of air time during the Super Bowl. When asked why companies are willing to spend so much money for just 60 seconds of air time, the response is simple. Companies believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Uncomfortable Joy Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 16, 2015
     | 5,654 views

    Our Enemies, Difficult Ministries, Loving Our Enemies

    THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING – Uncomfortable Joy Acts 8:1-8(pg. 764) July 19, 2015 Introduction: Are lost people your enemy? If someone disagrees with you do you go on the attack? When you walk through the airport and you see the guy in Middle Eastern garb do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Trust In God’s Faithfulness - Lamentations 3:22-23 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 775 views

    Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us that no matter what we face, God’s love and mercy are constant. We are called to trust Him in every season of life.

    Go! And Trust in God’s Faithfulness Introduction Lamentations 3:22-23 (NLT) declares: "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning." These verses remind us that no matter what we face, God’s love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray For Peace In God's Path Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 18, 2019
     | 2,870 views

    Peace of mind is one of the greatest blessings we can enjoy, and one of the most difficult to attain. It is not difficult because it is not available, it is difficult because we do not seek it in God’s way.

    Pray for Peace in God’s Path Luke 1:76-79 Introduction Peace of mind is one of the greatest blessings we can enjoy, and one of the most difficult to attain. It is not difficult because it is not available, it is difficult because we do not seek it in God’s way. During this Advent series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Christ Didn't Do Miracles

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,675 views

    dealing with difficult times of ministry

    "When Christ Didn’t Do Miracles" Matthew 13:53-58 8/31/97 Intro: We’ve been going through the book of Matthew. Last week we saw the different parables of the kingdom. Let’s go on and look at Matthew 13, starting in verse 53. "When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalm 25

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,950 views

    How to Handle Difficult Days

    Psalm 25 - How to Handle Difficult Days - July 31, 2016 Turn with me this morning in your Jewish hymnals to hymn number 25. Or for those of you who haven’t brought your Jewish hymnals with you, we’ll put the words on the screen. But just a reminder for those of you who might be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Some Verses Are Hard To Understand Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019
     | 2,155 views

    How to deal with difficult verses

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY SOME VERSES ARE HARD 1. Because God is truthful, He wrote a Bible that is truthful. Truth is consistent with its self, and correlates with reality (the laws of nature). 2. What appears to be a contradiction, has an explanation. 3. We won’t understand everything. Peter said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfort In The Chaos

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 12, 2024
     | 756 views

    How to thrive in difficult times.

    Comfort in the Chaos Acts 16:20-35 20 And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, 21 And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. 22 And the multitude rose up together against them: and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist