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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Denying Denier

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 30, 2013
     | 4,778 views

    Will we stand true to Jesus if the times get difficult?

    The Denying Denier John 13:36-38 Introduction Peter has certainly drawn his share of fire over the centuries. He is presented by the gospels as the first one of them to open his mouth. And often his bravado got him into trouble. The man whom Jesus called “the Rock” when He called him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wonder Bread, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,593 views

    Discipleship might be difficult, but, in the end, it will be worth it.

    [For free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE BIG IDEA: Discipleship might be difficult, but, in the end, it will be worth it. TRUE & FALSE DISCIPLES “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” (v. 60). Jesus’ teaching was not hard to understand, but hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God Wrathful?

    Contributed by Paul George on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    God’s wrath is difficult both to understand and to believe.

    Most Christians find the wrath of God difficult to understand and believe. The idea of a wrathful God has been for some Christians a roadblock to faith. There are Christians who have experienced the transforming grace and love of the Lord in their lives who believe the idea of God’s wrath seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Pass Through The Storms Of Life And Remain Standing

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 21, 2010
    based on 96 ratings
     | 23,586 views

    Surviving through the most difficult trials and challenges of life.

    HOW TO PASS THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE AND REMAIN STANDING Mat 7:24 "Therefore, everyone who hears what I say and obeys it will be like a wise person who built a house on rock. Mat 7:25 Rain poured, and floods came. Winds blew and beat against that house. But it did not collapse, because its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God Gives”

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 1, 2018
     | 4,325 views

    James tells us in the difficult times God Gives!

    “God Gives” James 1:17-27 1. James begins by telling us God Gives Worth Gifts (Good)wholesome Gifts • God Gives Gifts The Good Gifts James tells us come from Above 17Every good and perfect gift is from above • They come from the “Father of Lights” the creator of the universe the stars, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "How Does Your Garden Grow?"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015
     | 3,346 views

    Patience is a difficult thing to get. We must practice..

    How Does Your Garden Grow? OBJECTS: Packages of garden seeds. THEME: Waiting patiently upon God. SCRIPTURE: But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:25 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Held In His Hands: Finding Grace In Our Finiteness

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 22, 2025
     | 108 views

    This sermon grew out of my meditation on a difficult day.

    “Held in His Hands: Finding Grace in Our Finiteness” Text: Psalm 103:13–18 (CSB) Introduction – When We Hit the Wall You ever have one of those days where everything just seems to catch up to you? Where your body aches, your nerves fray, and you suddenly realize… you’re human. Finite. Fragile. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Lessons From The Lord Of The Rings

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,265 views

    Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is filled with Christian imagery (intentional or not). This message looks at four spiritual themes found in the first of the trilogy.

    In just 3 days, the story will be complete. Actually, the story was completed 48 years ago, but in 3 days the final part of the trilogy will be released on the big screen. I’m talking, of course, about The Lord of the Rings. J.R.R. Tolkien released his first fantasy work called The Hobbit way ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    After The Whirlwind

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,121 views

    Do we learn anything by passing through difficult times? A study of Job will encourage the people of God to realize that God always instructs us through the trials we are called to pass through.

    “Job answered the LORD and said: ‘I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. “Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?” Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. “Hear, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Difficulty Of Love Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 850 views

    Love can be difficult, especially when it involves people who are different or disagree with us. However, through humility and the help of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome these challenges and love like Jesus.

    God, loving others can be really tough sometimes. Help us to love like you do, even when it's super hard. Thanks for loving us and giving us a way to forgiveness through Jesus. Today, we're gonna chat about the real deal about love. We all have those stories of times when it was super hard to love ...read more

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    Touching Jesus

    Contributed by James May on May 22, 2002
    based on 208 ratings
     | 55,204 views

    We must do as the woman with the issue of blood and press in if we are to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment and recieve what we need from Him!

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To Serve Man? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    What is it about active, vital believers that is so threatening to popular culture?

    One of my favorite television episodes of “The Twilight Zone” television series was a humorous episode where the entire plot revolved around a misunderstanding with an alien species and culminated in the discovery of a book. The title of that book was “To Serve Man” and the misunderstanding was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Real Or Not Real?

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,198 views

    How to know what is truth and error, real or not real based on Simon the sourcerer.

    Real or Not Real? 12.07.09 JCC am (From the game show, deal or no deal?) What is truth and what is error? You will have a son and you will name him Jesus. There is a tall man who will enter your life You will win a fortune within the next year You will cast out demons in my name It’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Stay Out Of Trouble

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,812 views

    Advice on how to make good choices and to stay out of trouble.

    HOW TO STAY OUT OF TROUBLE Text: Proverbs 4:20 – 27 I. Introduction: · Some people think that good things happen to people by chance · Failed to realize that bad choices lead to trouble · Proverbs 13:5 – “…the way of the transgressors is hard.” · Why make life any harder than it has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tug Of War Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 27, 2008
     | 5,630 views

    God loves humanity and looks at us with favor; this should transform how we look and treat others.

    TUG OF WAR Mark 12:13-17 Sermon Objective: God loves humanity and looks at us with favor; this should transform how we look and treat others. Supporting Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 139:13-16; Mark 12:28-34 Can I think out loud with you today? I just want to talk to you for a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene