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  • Anthony Seel avatar

    Listen And Look Back

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 21, 2011
     | 10,171 views

    Sermon on trusting God, especially in difficult situations.

    The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 21, 2011 Proper 16 A St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Isaiah 51:1-6 Listen and Look Back That great American philosopher Woody Allen once said, More than at any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Supreme Court

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 5, 2015
     | 3,790 views

    A sermon to encourage believers in a difficult and dangerous time.

    "The Supreme Court" Acts 17:31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. Introduction: The SCOTUS has been in the news a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scratches And Forks

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2023
     | 1,367 views

    God is with us especially in the difficult times of life.

    Scratches and Forks Romans 5: 1 - 8 Intro: A very wealthy king possessed an extremely large, exquisite ruby. He sat for hours admiring the depth of color and sparkle. On day he noticed a huge scratch across the middle of the stone causing the king to be terribly upset so much so that he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Childproof Your Kids Against Rebellion Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 26, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    Looking at the difficult side of the family: When kids rebel.

    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 wizard. No one in his day knew more about it than he. Henry Ford realized this when he hired the man to help in the building of those massive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Book Of Mark #62

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,673 views

    This can be a difficult chapter to understand! It becomes difficult because some of the things the Lord talks about in this passage are BEFORE and some are AFTER the tribulation period.

    You can not take Matthew 24, 25, or Mark 13 and say this is how things are going to happen chronologically. Everything that the Lord said would happen, will happen, but not in the sequence He gives them. Notice, as the disciples were walking with Jesus past the Temple, they commented on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit- Self-Control (08) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    Self-Control is one of the most difficult fruits to master.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever watched some of the survivor shows on television? Survivor? Survivor Man (Nutty guy)? Castaway? Robinson Caruso? • It seems like if the people are on certain islands, there always seems to be coconuts available to them. • Look at this coconut; it does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #1 The Truth - Take A Deep Breath And Say It Anyway Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,025 views

    There are plenty of difficult times in life. Some are more breath-taking than others. What do you do when faced with life’s difficult tasks?

    21Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?” 23He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘Doctor, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Stay The Course

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 13,055 views

    Attributes of people who finish what they start.

    The 2000 movie, "The Patriot" starred Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a Revolutionary War hero. Martin’s 18-year-old son, Gabriel, enlists in the conflict and he spends the first half of the movie diligently repairing an American flag he found in the dirt. Tragically, Gabriel becomes a casualty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Hope For Me? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    God continues and completes what he starts.

    Scripture Introduction Today’s text is a “plaque verse,” you find it inscribed on plaques, “calligraphy-ed” on cards, and on lists of verses Christians memorize. A couple of weeks ago, Kevin sent me a link to Steve Green singing it. In my previous pastorates, we sang, “He Who Began a Good Work in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Never, Never, Never

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,712 views

    A New Year's Day sermon on pressing on during difficult times.

    It was October 29th, 1941 Winston Churchill had been the Prime Minster of England for about a year. He came to the office in the darkest of times. Within days of his taking office England’s closest ally, France, fell to Germany. Much of the year was spent in the darkness of an anticipated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remain Loyal Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,929 views

    If we want to kick-start our faith we must remain loyal (Part 2 in a series on "How to Kick-start Your faith").

    How to kick-start your faith Part 2 Remain Loyal (2:10-17). INTRODUCTION Malachi 2:10-16 With good reason there was one particular woman who was always suspicious of her husband’s waywardness. Each night there would be a row when she would discover a blonde or a brunette hair on his lapel. One ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Remember God Loves You Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,104 views

    If your want to kick-start your faith, remember God loves you (Part 1 in a series on "How to Kick-start Your Faith).

    INTRODUCTION When God is doing nothing he is always doing something - loving his people. It’s true isn’t it, that at times God seems to be doing nothing in our personal lives or in the world around us. But the truth is, he is always doing something, he is always loving his people. Sometimes our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    The Only Thing We Have To Fear Is God Himself! Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
     | 4,646 views

    In the beginning marks a starting point of a specific duration.

    Intro: WE HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR BUT GOD HIMSELF! 1. In Boca Raton Florida, Jerry Stevens, a pilot, decided to greet the New Year by writing, "God is Great" and similar messages in the sky above the city. When they saw the skywriting; many residents panicked and called police. They believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hard Times - Better Than Evian Water Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,073 views

    Hard times and difficult circumstances are not an argument for the absence of God in our lives; Hard times and difficult circumstances are in fact, an argument for the presence of God in our lives.

    We assume that sailing through life with ease is a sign that God is with us. We assume that when a tragedy happens, God was looking the other way. We assume that when we find ourselves out in a desert standing in the middle of nothing but dirt and rocks, we assume that there has been some mistake. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lawsuits And Legal Disputes

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 5, 2025
     | 277 views

    Getting along with others can often be difficult. But how we deal with difficult situations will say a lot about our spiritual maturity or lack thereof.

    Alba 5-4-2025 LAWSUITS AND LEGAL DISPUTES I Corinthians 6:1-8 There was a street in a town that was lined with lovely mature trees, manicured lawns, and three churches—all right next to each other. The three churches were each built in different styles and shapes. They each posted a sign out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ