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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Rivers And Funerals Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2024
     | 1,181 views

    First passage of Joshua, continuation of Deuteronomy. God's faithfulness to his promises

    Background to passage: It’s called the metanarrative of scripture; the overarching story; the point from beginning to end. There are high points—creation, the fall, the flood, the patriarchs, and so on. They all tell the story of scripture up to this point. God has been working his mighty acts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (19 Of 20)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,751 views

    In this passage, Peter continues to deal with the opposition that faced Christians, and that still faces us today.

    Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the fellow that went to the doctor. The doctor examined him closely, and told the patient, "I have some bad news and also some real bad news to tell you. But before I can tell you the bad news and the very bad news, you will first have to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Subject Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 11, 2022
     | 2,131 views

    Man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in tonight’s passage.

    We’re still in John 4 in the story of the Samaritan woman and Jesus at the well. Jesus has offered her the Living Water that only He can offer but there are some matters that need to be cleared up before she can truly receive this living water. Last week she was confronted with the matter of sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Responsibility Of The Watchman Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2024
     | 1,303 views

    A challenging passage on the essential responsibility of the spiritual watchman. How does this idea apply to today?

    IN ANCIENT DAYS: There would be a watchman on the city wall to warn of impending danger. - Ezekiel 3:17. - 2 Samuel 18:24-27; 2 Kings 9:17-20. - In ancient times there was literally a watchman on the city wall, scanning the horizon for danger. When an army appeared, the quick alarm spread by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Mile People

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 414 views

    This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount"

    Second Mile People "If anyone forces you to go one mile go with him two miles." Matthew 5:41 Intro: This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount". This teaching ...was shared very early ... in our Lord's ministry. Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advancing Without Hindrance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,373 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
     | 6,421 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

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    Facing The Fires In Life

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,731 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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    But Then Joy!

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,846 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

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    Preparing For A Tough Job Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,001 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

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    Between Hevan And Hell. Pt 1.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,483 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

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    The Power To Say

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,501 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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    Patience In The Face Of Suffering

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 155 ratings
     | 25,258 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

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Dealing With Rebellion

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,546 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

  • 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
     | 3,094 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