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  • Justin Hardin avatar

    Wisdom Or Nonsense?

    Contributed by Justin Hardin on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    An examination of a difficult passage in John 6 where Jesus floors the crowd with his declaration that they must eat his flesh and drink his blood in order to receive eternal life. Appropriate for use prior to Lord's Supper.

    Wisdom or Nonsense? John 6:47-71 47“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes has eternal life. 48Yes, I am the bread of life! 49Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. 50Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. 51I am the living bread that came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Difficult Sayings Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,772 views

    These are some of the more difficult saying for believers to grasp let alone the unbeliever.

    The difficult sayings of Jesus John 6:60-71 This is an unusual chapter in John’s book. It’s one of the longest in the N.T. and I think that’s because those who determined where the chapter divisions would be took into account that everything here is connected to one main ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 6, 2002
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     | 27,622 views

    During times of difficulty, we find it hard to belive God. Trusting in God will bring peace to our heart and joy in our struggles.

    HEBREWS 10:35,36: CAST NOT AWAY THEREFORE YOUR CONFIDENCE, WHICH HATH GREAT RECOMPENCE OF REWARD. FOR YE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE, THAT AFTER YE HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE.(KJV) In an ever changing world, we need confidence. Confidence is the assurance in God’s word that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Comfort For Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    This is on the Letter to Smyrna.

    This is the only mention in the Bible about the Church of Smyrna. Smyrna was very close to Ephesus, which we looked at last week. Paul likely started the church while he was in Ephesus for three years. Acts 19:10 says, “This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Surviving Difficult Times

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 8, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 16,454 views

    How many times have we heard the first part of the text quoted? It seems to be the deep theological response to all calamity. All things do not work for the good for all people...

    SURVIVING DIFFICULT TIMES Text: Romans 8 : 28 How many times have we heard the first part of this text quoted? It seems that this is the deep theological response to all calamity. All things do not work for the good for all people. This text clearly states that only God’s people will reap this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Managing Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,838 views

    Paul finishes Chapter 3 by further preparing Timothy for the challenges that would await. He gives Timothy guidance in not only surviving but also thriving during ministry challenges.

    Managing Difficult Times 2 Timothy 3:10-17 I. Recall God’s Track Record of Deliverance (v. 10-11) a. Recall all the difficulties of the past (2 Corinthians 11:23-27) b. Recall God’s rescue (Romans 15:30-32) II. Know that Persecutions Will Increase (v. 12-13) a. Persecution is certain (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning In Difficult Situations Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,549 views

    On our journey from earth to glory, we will face many difficult situations. God will help us get through all difficulties as we depend fully on Him.

    Winning in Difficult Situations Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson http:/www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 2:1-23 In Daniel chapter two, King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that is very troubling to him. He believes that his gods are trying to tell him something about his powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing The Difficult Thing

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,749 views

    Why does it have to be so hard? Doing the most important things in life is often hard. God knows that and will help us!

    DOING THE DIFFICULT THINGS March 5, 2006 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 16:21-28 Have you ever asked yourself Why does it have to be so hard?? Why does marriage have to be so hard? Raising Kids so hard? Why is being honest, losing weight, growing in Christ so hard If doing right is the right thing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Difficult People

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,392 views

    - David had every reason for despair - How David kept his sanity under Saul’s assaults

    The defeat of Despair: — Mr. Greatheart, old Honest and the four young men went up to Doubting Castle to look for Giant Despair. When they came at the castle gate, they knocked for entrance with an unusual noise. At that the old giant comes to the gate; and Diffidence his wife follows Then these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With A Difficult Boss Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
     | 5,074 views

    We are to live out the Gospel even with people who make it difficult.

    Living With A Difficult Boss Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rick Warren ("Purpose Driven") accurately observes: "We can measure our servant’s heart by how we respond when others treat us like servants. How do you react when you’re taken for granted, bossed around, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dealing With Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Robert Allen on Dec 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,523 views

    Keeping the right persceptive and hope in difficult times

    We are going to read of a man during the next few weeks that had everything taken from Him. Job would lose his wealth, his health, his family, his happiness and everything that could possibly give him any type of comfort emotionally or physically. His so called friends even were not loyal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Difficult Word

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,290 views

    A simple message to encourage us to keep drawing nearer to God by deepening our personal, loving and intimate relationship with Him.

    WHEN IT COMES TO STUDYING THE BIBLE, THERE ARE QUITE A FEW MIND-TWISTING CONCEPTS, STATEMENTS, AND WORDS SUCH AS "PROPITIATION," "BLOOD," AND "JUSTIFICATION." IF YOU THINK THOSE ARE RELATIVELY TAME, THEN TRY TO FULLY COMPREHEND THE BOOK OF REVELATION. BUT, SERIOUSLY, DESPITE THESE THINGS, I FEEL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Found Difficult And Not Tried

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,744 views

    Everything that is important for the growth of God’s kingdom is also difficult.

    Tuesday of 7th Week in Easter Time May 26, 2009 The gift of prophecy is a lot like spiritual dynamite. It can be used to build up or to tear down. False prophets abound–think of the damage that has been done by charlatans like Joseph Smith or Jim Jones. St. Paul himself in his earliest writings ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • David Owens avatar

    The Mission Becomes Difficult Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2016
     | 13,739 views

    In this sermon, we finish the first missionary journey and make important lesson applications.

    Introduction: A. The classic joke or dig that preachers often endure is the one on this cartoon where the young man says, “When I grow up, I wanna be a preacher too…cuz you only work 1 day a week…” 1. Usually the preacher and the person laugh, because they both know it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Difficult Choices

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,322 views

    How do we make difficult choices and stick with them?

    Intro How do we make difficult choices and stick with them? Purpose There are many factors involved in a difficult choice, but let’s look at a very important place to start. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions in Luke 9:51-62 and learn a very important consideration in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist