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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Die To Live Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,123 views

    Following Jesus can be difficult, but all who choose this path will be greatly rewarded in the end.

    Many people’s attitude about following Christ is “What can I get?” not “What can I give?” They view Christianity as only a free ticket to heaven. But what did Jesus teach about discipleship? Read Matthew 8:34-38. “If anyone would come after me” means “If anyone wants to be my disciple (in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    The Wheat And The Weeds Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,002 views

    It is difficult to tell wheat from weeds at times, but come harvest they will be separated to eternal destinies

    The Parable of the Weeds Matthew 13.24-30; 36-43 This is an MP3/4 player. I bought it off Ebay. From a distance it looks like an IPod nano, but it is not a nano. It looks like a nano, has many of the same functions as a nano but it is not a nano. It is a very good copy. It is deliberately ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Moving Forward

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 19,949 views

    Difficult times requires confidence in God regardless what we see around us

    Moving Forward Ex 14:1-31 The Australian coat of arms pictures two creatures--the emu, a flightless bird, and the kangaroo. The animals were chosen because they share a characteristic that appealed to the Australian citizens. Both the emu and kangaroo can move only forward, not back. The emu’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Godly Children In Today's World

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,201 views

    This textual sermon is to encourage parents in the difficult tasks of raising their children in today’s world.

    Proverbs 22:6 Growing Godly Children in Today’s World Often I have found that children say the honest things we won’t say. They mirror our thoughts by putting them into words. Let’s listen to a few that kids have expressed. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? (Written by kids) You got to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Barbour avatar

    Friendship With God Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,477 views

    Talk about how Friendship with God sometimes is difficult, but it’s worth it.

    Friendship with God The Realites Blizzard. gb. 2/18/06 (Clip from Bruce Almighty- “Give me a Sign...smite me o mighty smiter”) This morning we’re going to be talking about the realities of friendship with God. Some of you made the most important decision of your life last night when you decided ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Doesn't "Turning The Other Cheek" Just Make Me A Doormat? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,809 views

    A look at one of Jesus more difficult teachings and why it's worth our obedience.

    - Our first reaction to reading Jesus’ words here is likely to be disbelief. “Is He serious? You’ve got to be kidding me!” - Which leads us to our first question. . . What Was He Thinking? Is Jesus naïve, stupid, or insightful? - Matthew 5:39-42. a. Is Jesus naïve? - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Walk After The Ride

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,817 views

    Jesus after riding into Jerusalem dismounted that colt and began the most difficult walk to Calvary.

    The Walk after the Ride Matt. 26:57-68, 27:1-2, 27-34 The Ride before the Walk: • He comes in exalted as the King of kings • He weeps as He sees the eastern gate of Jerusalem beyond the Mount of Olives • The Temple entry, the Last Supper and beyond would began as He dismounts from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    The Vanishing Brook Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,534 views

    Servants must always keep their faith in God when going through difficult times.

    THE VANISHING BROOK I KINGS 17:1-9a 17 Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, surely there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.” 2 The word of the Lord came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time For Prayer

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,941 views

    Many people have a difficult time developing a strong prayer life in their Christian walk.

    Introduction Many people have a difficult time developing a strong prayer life in their Christian walk. Sometimes prayer is stronger when things are a struggle. If that is true, then we should be a praying people right now! The concept of prayer is fairly simple. Someone once said, “I don’t feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Different Stages Of Forgivenesss Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
     | 682 views

    Thank God for using a difficult/hard experience to conform you into the image of Jesus Christ.

    “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). A. FIVE STAGES WHEN WE DENY FORGIVENESS 1. We deny we did it and our consequences are inevitable. 2. We get angry at our problem. 3. We bargain to live beyond our consequences. 4. We become depressed because the consequences ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Oliver avatar

    Tested By God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,477 views

    The test was soon after the Israelite's deliverance; The test was difficult but had a solution; The test was for their benefit.

    TITLE: TESTED BY GOD TEXT: EXODUS 15:22-27 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage tell me about honoring God?” - Last week, we saw the children of Israel singing a song of celebration after God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Heartbroken Prayer That Breeds Results

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 317 views

    When we are forced into the middle of difficult scenarios, prayer should be our first option.

    TROUBLE COMES 1 Samuel 1:10 first tells us that Hannah was deeply distressed. Other translations describe her as having bitterness of soul, being greatly distressed, crushed in soul, and in deep anguish. This could be described further as being in a mental state of great, intense distress. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Great Mother (Mother’s Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,208 views

    One of the most difficult sermons a pastor has to preach is a “Mother’s Day” sermon.

    Why? For the same reason you spend a great deal of time searching through the Hallmark Cards trying to find the perfect card that will begin to convey how deeply you feel about your mother. If that is a strain on us consider the strain that puts on us preachers trying to preach a message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Brown avatar

    Can You Identify?

    Contributed by Doug Brown on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,928 views

    As Christians, often we must choose the more difficult route even when we could have it earthly good!

    “Can You Identify?” Nehemiah 2:1-6 Doug Brown FBC (SBC) Lawrenceville, Ill. 62439 P.O. Box 403 Hedonism, Dionysians, Epicureans, and Stoics. (R.C. Sproul… Lifeviews pp. 129-138) There is no sin in enjoying that which is pleasant and fleeing from that which is painful. But there are times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Big Bounce - Pt. 1 - Unequal Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,776 views

    We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

    “The Big Bounce” Pt. 1 - Unequal Text: 1 Samuel 4:11 The ark of God was captured; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, died. 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal