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  • Bobby Roger avatar

    How To Have Faith In A Hopeless Situation

    Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,299 views

    Some principles to help stregnthen our faith through difficult situations.

    HOW TO HAVE FAITH IN A HOPELESS SITUATION Acts 27:20-44 1. When you can’t see God’s hand, trust His heart. (20-25) 2. Listen to the Word of God. You never know the complete truth about any situation until you hear from Him. (26) 3. Don’t panic and take matters into your own hands. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge To Persevere

    Contributed by Cecil Richards on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    An encouragement to all believers to keep the faith in the midst of the most difficult of circumstances

    INTRODUCTION I. PERSERVERE IN OUR ATTITUDE a. Demonstrate humility (phil 2:12) b. Radiate with joy (James 1:2) c. Exhibit trust (Ps. 91: 1-7) d. Develop resilency (Rom. 8:31 -39) II. PERSEVERE IN OUR RESPONSIBILITIES a. Worship God at all time (1 Thess. 5:16-18) b. Do not become weary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Bread Of Life"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2015
     | 5,633 views

    Feeding the 5000 reminds us of how God provides in difficult situations.

    John 6:1-15 “Bread of life” The story reminds us of how God provides • The feeding took place near the time of Passover. This meal commemorated the freedom from slavery which took place in Egypt. God provided away of escape from bondage • The feeding also ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    David Vs. Goliath Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,694 views

    Goliath is like the sin in our lives that is most difficult for us to defeat.

    For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and out a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV). ...be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1). A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. He had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength For Crisis Times

    Contributed by Joshua Boateng on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,041 views

    Having the strength to match difficult circumstances and to come out the other side.

    INTRODUCTION Do you sometimes find life is so difficult you wonder if it is worth believing and running to the very end? Do you ever think the journey is too hard and wonder if you are the only one going through this situation? Do you ever feel like giving up? Turn to Deuteronomy 33: This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pride

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 3, 2021
     | 2,758 views

    The most troublesome sins and most difficult to handle are the little sins in life.

    1. I have very little problems with the so-called big sins. a. The terms little and big are man’s classification and not God’s. b. Sin is sin with God, not big and little. c. Big sins; murder, adultery, lying, stealing. 2. For most of us, we do battle with the little sins every day. a. Pride, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: Valuing, Praying, And Appreciating People Around Us By Pst. Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 66 views

    Remember that everyone in your life has a reason and a purpose, whether they bring joy or challenge. Value them, pray for them, and appreciate them. By doing this, we not only grow in our faith, but we also reflect the love and grace of Christ to the world around us.

    Sermon: Valuing, Praying, and Appreciating People Around Us Beloved, God has granted us the freedom to choose our friends, but it is God who selects our neighbors. We don't get to choose the people we find ourselves surrounded by at work or in our communities; God places them in our lives for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Everybody Counts

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,927 views

    To stress that everyone matters to God!

    I think it is time that we settle this issue once and for all. I mean we have talked about it and visited this conversation many times before and it is time we clear the air and move on. Everybody and I do mean everybody counts! Your neighbors may not know your name, and you may have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Power Of Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 1,160 ratings
     | 123,415 views

    Jesus taught that we should "always pray and not give up." But why? Is God hard of hearing? Is it difficult to get His attention? Or is there something else we don’t understand?

    OPEN: The organ in a large church broke down one Sunday morning just before services were to begin. A member of the congregation happened to be a organ repairman and he immediately went to work on the instrument – finding it was a simple electrical problem. When he finally got it fixed it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Politicians, Planning And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2016
     | 3,295 views

    Ultimately, to get anything real accomplished, we must succumb to the will of God in joy.

    Thursday of Fourth Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel Every human ruler, every human manager comes to office with wonderful plans for improvement in the domain of his rule. Just consider the political candidates for the presidency vying for our support: on one side we have candidates who spins ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Turning Hardship To Joy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    Sometimes God allows things to get difficult so He can produce greater joy in and through and with us. Jesus knew that His Father often used tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

    John 15:11-16 Illustration: A cynic asked an elderly believer who had endured great physical pain for 20 years, "What do you think of your God now?" The godly sufferer replied, "I think of Him more than ever." Sorrow can be the means of bringing us heart-to-heart with God. When repeated strokes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rebuke

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,572 views

    One of the most difficult things to do in life is to rebuild a shattered relationship. Unfortunately, there are many broken relationships today in homes, churches and ministries, which can only be repaired when people face problems honestly and deal with

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: John Wesley and a preacher-friend of plain habits were once invited to dinner where the host’s daughter, noted for her beauty, had been profoundly impressed by Wesley’s preaching. During a pause in the meal, Wesley’s friend took the young woman’s hand and called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Stop Making The New Birth Appear So Complicated

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,601 views

    Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is not really worth the e

    Avoid Overcomplicating the New Birth in Christ – Rom. 10:5-13 Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God Turns Things Around For Our Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 53,556 views

    Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst p

    1. Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst possible because they believe that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promise Of God's Guidance Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,930 views

    After the giving of the Law to Moses, it is time to move forward and prepare the people to claim the Promised Land. Along the way, though difficult the way maybe, God has promised to guide them until they reach their eternal destination.

    THE PROMISE OF GOD'S GUIDANCE SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 23:20-26 (NIV) 20 “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. 21 Pay attention to him and listen to what he says. Do not rebel against him; he will not forgive your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene