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  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Vision & Hope Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 3, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,330 views

    The importance of living with vision and hope, especially in difficult circumstances.

    Sermon for 5 Easter Yr C, 9/05/2004 Based on Rev 21:1-5 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Vision & Hope” The leader of a certain Indian tribe encamped at the base of a mountain was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Just Joseph

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,557 views

    Joseph conducted himself nobly in a very difficult situation.

    JUST JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded ...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
     | 5,267 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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    Cuttin' Teeth In Midian

    Contributed by Luther Allen on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,990 views

    Difficult times help us reach Spiritual Maturity

    “Cuttin’ Teeth in Midian” (Exodus 2:11-23) When Moses fled Egypt, he lacked the spiritual maturity necessary for his God-given destiny. Just like Moses, our unfulfilled destinies are linked to our own spiritual immaturity. Because of this, God allowed time for Moses to mature in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Hamilton avatar

    What Are You Investing In?

    Contributed by Shawn Hamilton on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,789 views

    This sermon is one that is on the difficult subject of giving and investing in God.

    Where is Your Investment? Hebrews 11:1-11:16 (Intro) A preacher named Ray Stedman traveled across the country for a week of meetings. The only problem was, his baggage didn’t make it. He needed a couple of suits so he went down to the local thrift shop. When he told the salesman, "I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Being Honest Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,025 views

    From one of the most difficult passages of all the Bible.

    Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel Being Honest Romans 1:18-32 * When Grace Hawthorne and Buryl Red wrote a song entitled “Would You” over 30 years ago, the purpose was help us realize that the because of the difficulties we appreciate the good which comes our way. Life is filled with good and bad. * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wonder Bread, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,612 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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    How To Pass Through The Storms Of Life And Remain Standing

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 21, 2010
    based on 96 ratings
     | 23,604 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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    "Mourning 'til Morning"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 9, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,119 views

    An exposition of the 3 key ingredients to enduring difficult times.

    The Rev'd Quintin Morrow Psalm 30:1-6, 11-12 I Kings 17:17-24 Luke 7:11-17 “Mourning ‘Til Morning” “Weeping may spend the night, But joy comes in the morning” Suffering trouble, turmoil, danger and disappointment come as part and parcel of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rainer Reddy avatar

    Where Is God When You Need Him?!

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on May 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,939 views

    A sermon to encourage and assure during difficult times in life.

    Where is God when you need Him? - Have you ever asked yourself that question? [e] - I know I have! - In fact, even as a minister of the Gospel, I have asked that question at times. [e] - Perhaps, this sermon is so much more serious than last week’s one, but sometimes we need to get serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Learning To Forgive

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 25, 2012
     | 5,493 views

    Examines some difficult aspects of our forgiveness of others.

    “Learning to Forgive” Text: Luke 23:32-37 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning’s lesson fits into evangelism because it’s about one of the great blessings or benefits found in the good news of Jesus Christ – forgiveness. I want us to focus on some troublesome ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "God Gives”

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 1, 2018
     | 4,330 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

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Held In His Hands: Finding Grace In Our Finiteness

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 22, 2025
     | 128 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

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Call Of Jeremiah

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,535 views

    Jeremiah was called to a most painful and difficult ministry and was faithful.

    The Call of Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:4-10 We will take a look this morning at the call of the prophet Jeremiah who served in one of the most painful times of the history of Jerusalem and Judah. He got to see the backsliding of the nation from the reforms King Josiah had put in place to the seige of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Anatomy Of Sin

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,075 views

    Sin starts small but snowballs quickly

    The Anatomy of Sin 2 Samuel 11 February 8, 2004 2 Samuel 11:1-5 The following spring, the time of year when kings go to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to destroy the Ammonites. In the process they laid siege to the city of Rabbah. But David stayed behind in Jerusalem. [2] ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational