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  • Randall Terrill avatar

    How To Get The Most Out Of Life

    Contributed by Randall Terrill on Nov 17, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    How to honor Christ in difficult circumstances

    How To Get The Most Out Of Life I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Introduction: 1. The Rule of St. Benedict (The Love of Christ must come before all else) 2. Three admonitions to help us I. Be Joyful Always 1. Things that steal our joy 2. Things that bring us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For A New Millenium

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,542 views

    Finding hope, even in difficult time.

    Introduction Does a New Millennium Offer Hope? Happy New Year! Happy New Century & Happy New Millennium! Congratulations! You‘ve made it to the year 2000 – the long dreaded Y2K bug has proved to be less nuisance than the average mosquito. In the midst of my unpacking, I watched just a little bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fiery Trials

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
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    Standing up for Christ in difficult times

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-19. • We’ve noted in past studies that every Christian who lives a godly life; • Will at some stage experiences a certain amount of persecution. • That’s part of the package! i.e. 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 12. • The apostle Peter has already dealt with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Facing Your Fears

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,197 views

    How to trust in God through difficult times

    FACING YOUR FEARS Dr. Jerome Frank was a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University. He told the story that years ago he was flying across the US to attend a lecture. This was back in the 1960s before all of the modern security measures were installed at airports. He sat beside a man on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Jesus, The Good Samaritain

    Contributed by Brandon Queen on Oct 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,444 views

    We will be in a familiar passage. A passage that explains to us how we should treat our neighbors.

    ENGAGE: Open with greeting the members. Would you fight to live? Would you fight to save another person’s life? Would you be a good Samaritan no matter the outcome? Opening Question and Statement: On or around July 25, 2021, A group of people spoke out about saving an unconscious man slumped over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Vision & Hope Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 3, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,309 views

    The importance of living with vision and hope, especially in difficult circumstances.

    Sermon for 5 Easter Yr C, 9/05/2004 Based on Rev 21:1-5 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Vision & Hope” The leader of a certain Indian tribe encamped at the base of a mountain was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Learning To Forgive

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 25, 2012
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    Examines some difficult aspects of our forgiveness of others.

    “Learning to Forgive” Text: Luke 23:32-37 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning’s lesson fits into evangelism because it’s about one of the great blessings or benefits found in the good news of Jesus Christ – forgiveness. I want us to focus on some troublesome ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thomas’ Conviction And Confession Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 23, 2011
     | 5,020 views

    If you ever want to point someone to a passage of Scripture concerning conviction and confession, tonight’s passage is a good place. This passage involves the great conviction and confession of Thomas.

    MAY 22PM Thomas’ Conviction and Confession John 20: 24-31 If you ever want to point someone to a passage of Scripture concerning conviction and confession, tonight’s passage is a good place. This passage involves the great conviction and confession of Thomas. READ 24-25. It looks like Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out From Behind Locked Doors Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,520 views

    Opening Sermon to an Acts series, although this passage is not in Acts but in John, the passage bridges from Resurection to the begginnings of the Acts community. Main Passage is John 20:19-23

    Well, we have come out of Easter having taken some time looking at some of the area’s where God is calling us to follow in his steps. And we have seen how God is inviting us to walk with him in resurrection power, so we are now moving beyond the resurrection to see. Into the bigger picture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Biography Of Satan Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 13, 2025
     | 1,047 views

    This passage is one of the major Biblical passages in giving us information about Satan. What do we learn about him here?

    - This is considered one of the major Biblical passages in giving us details about Satan. Of course, it is written to the king of Tyre but the details (which we’ll unpack in the sermon) give ample reason to think this passage has two meanings. - The first is a straightforward prophecy about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering For Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,081 views

    Dealing with trials and adversity are a part of everyone's life - some more than others. We don't enjoy suffering, and yet the Word of God teaches us that we are to rejoice in them and even be happy as we suffer reproach. Peter explains this difficult doctrine in our text.

    Suffering for Righteousness 1 Peter 4: 12-16 Peter had spent considerable time in the preceding verses dealing with Christian character and conduct in the midst of a fallen world. He was well aware of the struggles and persecution many within the church faced. Although they were forced to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divine Mystery Of Men Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,922 views

    This sermon explains why God has placed men first in His redemptive plan. (Credit for this interpretation of the passage goes to Jack Hayford.)

    Father’s Day The Divine Mystery of Men 1 Timothy 2:8-15 June 16, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] Three men were talking over coffee. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #1 The Truth - Take A Deep Breath And Say It Anyway Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,084 views

    There are plenty of difficult times in life. Some are more breath-taking than others. What do you do when faced with life’s difficult tasks?

    21Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?” 23He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘Doctor, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Shawn Hamilton avatar

    What Are You Investing In?

    Contributed by Shawn Hamilton on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    This sermon is one that is on the difficult subject of giving and investing in God.

    Where is Your Investment? Hebrews 11:1-11:16 (Intro) A preacher named Ray Stedman traveled across the country for a week of meetings. The only problem was, his baggage didn’t make it. He needed a couple of suits so he went down to the local thrift shop. When he told the salesman, "I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honor Your Mother

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 14, 2013
     | 4,829 views

    Whether easy or difficult, we are commanded to honor our mothers.

    Honor Your Mother May 12, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Whether easy or difficult, we are called to honor our mothers. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist