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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Henceforth

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 11, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,336 views

    It is important to have a good start in the Christian life; it is vital to have a good finish.

    “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Women And Worship

    Contributed by Greg Powell on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,659 views

    An expository message on the difficult passage of head coverings in 1 Corinthians and its implications toward submission.

    INTRO: I will tell you unashamedly that I am not scared to preach on this passage. Not scared, I am terrified! I want to handle the Word of God rightly and accurately. There is a big, gigantic “HUH?” that you could right over the top of these verses in your Bible. You read this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of The Beast

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,398 views

    1. Today we may have one of the most difficult passages in the book of Revelation.

    1. Today we may have one of the most difficult passages in the book of Revelation. We can read it over and over and still not grasp what it is that we are reading. I hope to offer you an explanation that will not only be clear but help us to understand more fully how God is working throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tarrying At The Throne

    Contributed by Douglas Vogel on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,394 views

    One way success is found is in praying for others, no matter how difficult life is.

    “TARRYING AT THE THRONE” Matthew 2:13-18 As a pastor in the Free Methodist Church for nearly 18 years, and your pastor for the last 4½ years, it is time for me to come front & center regarding God’s will for our church. I know there are a number of indicators that people use to gauge health & ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Come And Get It - Perseverance Part2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,048 views

    The Joy of the Lord will help us persevere through the difficult times of our Christian walk.

    July 3, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Subject: Joy - Part 2 in the Perseverance Series Title: Come and Get It What is the connection between being a Christian and joy? Joy is part of the fruit that we should exhibit. There is nothing that can be more satisfying and joyful than knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Until I See

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,924 views

    Learning to trust God and take Him at His word is a difficult task for many people.

    John 20: 19 – 31 Unless I See Intro: Have you even played the game, “Truth or Dare?” --- You remember, you tell a person that you want to either tell the truth or accept their dare. If you choose “truth” the other person asks a question that you must answer truthfully. If you choose “dare” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Turning My Other Cheek

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,546 views

    Some difficult-to-understand sayings of Jesus. Some important truths for us to apply.

    Turning My Other Cheek Introduction “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cosmic Conflict On Carmel

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,112 views

    We will see through this fight that Elijah teaches us how to stand in difficult times.

    THE COSMIC CONFLICT ON CARMEL HOW TO STAND UP IN DIFFICULT TIMES 1st Kings 18 A few years ago I was in Las Vegas for a national Baptist convention. I just happen to be there when one of the biggest fights of our decade was taking place. It was a bout that featured Sugar Ray Leonard against Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Abraham Pt 1

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008
     | 4,536 views

    1. LOOK toward the HORIZON 2. EMBRACE the KNIFE 3. nothing is too DIFFICULT

    NEW BEGINNINGS FROM ABRAM TO ABRAHAM Pastor Chuck La Porte 01-02-2008 (Abraham came from the family of Shem (son of Noah) Genesis 11) God was willing and able to change the identity of a man by the name of Abram to Abraham a name of promise = “the father of many” God did so because Abram was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wheat And The Weeds Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,143 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

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Die To Live Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,246 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

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Moving Forward

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 20,207 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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    Lessons From A Storm Pt. 1

    Contributed by Robert Dyson on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 14,490 views

    This sermon is designed to provide instructions to belivers about dealing with difficult situation that develop in life.

    MT 14:22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a considerable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Immodesty: Some Biblical Principles - Part 1

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    Christians young and old find the subject of modest apparel a difficult subject to discuss objectively.

    Part 1 Introduction A. Text: Col. 3:17. B. Christians young and old find the subject of modest apparel a difficult subject to discuss objectively. C. Yet it is a Bible subject, so we must give our reverent and obedient attention to it. I. DEFINING THE RELEVANT WORDS A. “Immodest” has many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Walk After The Ride

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,884 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