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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Love Your Enemies? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,636 views

    This message is the second in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message deals with Jesus’ call to love your enemies.

    Sometimes we hear something that sounds so unreasonable our response is, “You have got to be kidding.” I believe in our text we encounter Jesus saying something that really sounds unreasonable. In fact this statement goes against what we consider to be reasonable. This statement goes against ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Look Back?? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,640 views

    This message is the fifth in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message looks at Jesus' warning in regard to looking back.

    At first glance Jesus sounds very harsh as He addresses someone that sincerely wanted to follow Him. What’s wrong with wanting to tell His family goodbye? In 1978 the Little River Band wrote a song that describes a great tendency that many of us have. Listen to these few lines from this song. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defeating Your Own Personal Drought

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,377 views

    To share how we can overcome difficult times by Soaking in God's Word, Soaking in Prayer, and Soaking in service to God.

    Someone published this request online: “Please pray for rain: "It’s so dry in Tennessee that the Baptists are starting to baptize by sprinkling; the Methodists are using wet-wipes; the Presbyterians are giving out rain-checks; and the Catholics are praying for the wine to turn back into ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    In Hard Times God Plots For Our Victory Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Apr 20, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,154 views

    Hard times are real for everyone regardless of who we are or where we are. Difficult situations are not new to any generation.

    In Hard Times, God plots for your Victory : Biblical response to COVID 19 Introduction: Hard times are real for everyone regardless of who we are or where we are. Difficult situations are not new to any generation. And hard times can come as a result of our own sin, natural catastrophe, economic ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Sermon For Trinity Sunday

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 23, 2024
     | 1,594 views

    What do we mean by the Trinity? This is indeed a difficult doctrine to understand. But let us look at this in some detail this morning

    A Sermon for Trinity Sunday Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Burden Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 27, 2021
     | 3,455 views

    The cross of Christ is hard and difficult, but Jesus asks us to deny yourself, lose yourself, and take up our cross.

    Mark 8:31-38 The Burden of the Cross • It used to be that we could carry our own suitcase and sometimes they were heavy • . Now, we have wheels on the suit cases even back packs have wheels to make it easier. • When I was at my last appointment we did a Cross walk from Gazebo to The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 927 views

    Explores the power of hope in difficult times, its significance in our faith in Christ, and its healing potential in a world of pain.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts, minds, and spirits. It's a joy to be with you today, as we stand together on the common ground of faith and fellowship. Today, we find ourselves in the comforting embrace of Romans 8:25, a verse that resonates with the timeless melody ...read more

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    The Secret Of Sustained Supernatural Strength

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 379 views

    When we wait patiently upon the Lord in difficult situations, He renews our strength to overcome discouragement and defeat.

    The Secret of Sustained Supernatural Strength Study Text: Isaiah 40:29-31 Introduction: - Every believer encounters moments of exhaustion — when prayers seem delayed, when strength feels drained, and when hope is faint. - But our God is not the God of the ground; He is the God of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,055 views

    We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

    The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Do It

    Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,618 views

    When we ask God speak to us, we must be prepared to hear Him, and to do whatever He asks, even when it is difficult.

    Now as [Jesus] was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 33,859 views

    A man travels from Jerusalem to Jericho, a distance of about 20 miles and is beaten up. -Luke 10: 30 it is a dangerous road and is known as "The Way of Blood"

    THE GOOD SAMARITAN—Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION The Good Samaritan’ is one of the better-known parables, (Luke 10:30-37) In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Highway To Revival

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 354 ratings
     | 31,749 views

    Isaiah 40 reveals that God wants to bring us truckloads of blessing, but are we willing to pave the way and build the road? Link to Formatted Text and Powerpoint included.

    THE HIGHWAY TO REVIVAL Isaiah 40:3-5 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] ---------------------------------------- Text--Vs. 3, “...make straight in the desert a highway…” The work of John the Baptist is foretold here, preparing/paving the way for God’s glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saul And Ananias

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 28,408 views

    Christ’s call to Saul on the Road to Damascus and Christ’s call to Ananias to visit Saul in Damascus both provide insight into the nature of Christ’s call.

    This passage is most typically known as Saul’s conversion story—his Damascus Road Experience. It describes a dramatic encounter between Saul and Jesus on the road to Damascus…the encounter that started Saul down a new path that would make him the most prolific evangelist of the early church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life's Detours And Disruptions Series

    Contributed by James Hardy on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,804 views

    So often in our lives we hit a bump in the road. We answer the phone and on the other end there’s bad news. Ever happen to you?

    Has it ever happed to you? The phone rings and on the other end there’s bad news. You go to the mailbox and there’s a letter from the IRS or a past due notice, more bad news. You go to the doctor and he gives it to you, bad news. There’s a knock on your door, bad news. Sure, we have all had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Step By Step His Way

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    So often we believe we are on the right path, just when we think all is in line with God’s plan, we run into a road block.

    Step by Step - His Way by Steve Keeler Scripture Jeremiah 29:11 If you’ve been to a bookstore in the past fifteen years you’ve noticed the “…for Dummies” series of books out there. There are “…for Dummies” books about almost everything: “Quilting for Dummies,” “Hang Gliding for Dummies,” “Nuclear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational