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  • Terry Denis avatar

    A Faithful Saying Series

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2021
     | 2,944 views

    A very interesting Bible passage is found in 2 Timothy 2:11-13 and it begins with the phrase: “This is a faithful saying”.

    A Faithful Saying Text: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 There is an encouraging Bible passage found in 2 Timothy 2:11-13l, beginning with the sentence, 'This is a faithful saying.' Reading the verse, you will notice that this passage is indented. It is similar to the verses that we read in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Patience In The Face Of Suffering

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 155 ratings
     | 25,003 views

    This is a sermon on James 5:7-11. It explains how we can become more patient in difficult times.

    James was speaking to people in trial. It can be difficult for us to be patient esp. when suffering. I) AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE PATIENT Vss 7, 8 A) What is patience ? "Patience is a calm endurance based on the certain knowledge that God is in control." Vs 7,8 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard White avatar

    Preparing For A Tough Job Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    We see the task, we have to move on it soon. But we have to get it past some difficult people.

    Preparing for a tough job Nehemiah 2, Proverbs 21 PR 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. 2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    The Power To Say

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,264 views

    In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it is not hard to pronounce, but it is difficult to say no to some entreaties.

    The Power to Say "No" Title: The Power to Say "No" Text: "Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land" (Ex. 8:25). Scripture Reading’: Exodus 8:25-28; 10:9-11,24 Introduction In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    But Then Joy!

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,497 views

    A sermon about finding a song of joy, after struggling through a difficult period, and crying out to God for relief!

    Ill: Man criss-crossing in grocery aisles, and overhearing woman and daughter in store: -daughter wants "Cookies" – "Ellen, we just have ¾ of aisles, it won’t be long…" -"I want candy" – "Now Ellen don’t cry… two more aisles to go and we will be checking out." -At the check out – "I want gum" – and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Between Hevan And Hell. Pt 1.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,408 views

    The most difficult thing in this life is to get the world to believe that all things concerning this life is between Hevan and Hell.

    Between Hevan and Hell. pt 1. John 3:14-15 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    How To Receive New Wine In 09 (Step 2 Giving) Pt1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,960 views

    The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take.

    How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 2: “Giving” Thesis: The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take. Opening Video Illustration: Shindlers List - Oskar Shindler saved 1,100 lives by his sacrifice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing The Fires In Life

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,455 views

    A look at how we can go thru difficult times in life just as the three Hebrew children did

    FOR US TO GO THRU THE FIRES OF LIFE WE MUST: -----TRUST IN GOD’S WILL DANIEL 3:17,18 JOB 13:15 ROMANS 8:28 1 PETER 1:6-7 2 COR. 12:7-10 -----KNOW THAT GOD WILL JOIN US IN THE FIRE DANIEL 3:25 PSALM 34:18 ACTS 8:56 EX 2:25 IS 63:9 -----KNOW THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH DANIEL 3:25 ACTS 16:25 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Advancing Without Hindrance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,006 views

    In our own lives, as well as in the life of the church, there are barriers to advancement, but they are nowhere near as difficult as our spiritual hindrances.

    When I entered junior high school, I was introduced to track and field games – to things like the 100-yard dash, relay races, and, most of all, the hurdles. As any red-blooded American boy would have done, I had done my share of running and climbing and bicycling and the like. But hurdles I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Friends Or Enemies Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,215 views

    One of the most difficult decisions we will make is proclaiming our allegiance. We either follow Christ or the world.

    Submitting to God James 4:1-10 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? Consider how some of the following wars got started — about 1,000 years ago, a war between two cities in France started as the result of a conflict over a water bucket. A Chinese emperor went to war because of a broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Dealing With Rebellion

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,365 views

    Today I want to look at the difficult side of the family and what happens when rebellion hits your home.

    Dealing with rebellion at home Luke 15:11-31 Charlie Steinmetz was a crippled dwarf, but what he lacked physically he made up mentally. When it came to the subject of electricity, Steinmetz was a genius. No one in his day knew more about electicity than him. Henry Ford realized this when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffrey Wildrick avatar

    Dealing With Divorce

    Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,218 views

    A message to bring hope to those who are in difficult marriages and those who have been touched by the pain of divorce.

    DDealing with Divorce June 28, 2009 Mark 10:2-12 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife?”3 Jesus answered them with a question: “What did Moses say in the law about divorce?”4 “Well, he permitted it,” they replied. “He said a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,948 views

    This sermon deals with a difficult parable of Jesus and challenges us to do well with what God has given us.

    Sermon for CATM – “Questions of All We’ve Been Given” – October 4, 2009 When you think about your life, when you consider who you are, how you live; when you really think about it, what do you think of your life? Now there are some common mistakes people make when answering a question like this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    He Asked - Jesus Answered

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,598 views

    Some people are willing to fulfill the requirement to attain eternal life in God’s kingdom and some find it difficult.

    Text: “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? (v. 17) Did you ever ask that question? Have you ever given any thought to how one inherits eternal life or how one can be assured of spending eternity with Jesus in His kingdom? There are people who do not give consideration ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Don't Lose Heart Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,926 views

    Not every day in the Christian life is exciting. Some days are discouraging and downright difficult. Don’t lose heart.

    DON’T LOSE HEART II CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Some days are diamonds. Some days are stones. Not every day in the Christian life is exciting. Some days are discouraging and downright difficult. Don’t lose heart. Note in v.1 Paul’s “therefore”. He’s drawing a conclusion about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist