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The Story Of Moses And The Stool Pigeon

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 25, 2002

based on 131 ratings

| 13,596 views

Change in the congregations of America is difficult and is often resisted. This sermon looks at Moses as a model for transformation and change in a church.

The Story of Moses and the Stool Pigeon Exodus 13:17-18 Deuteronomy 8:1-16 In 1914 a very sad thing happened when Martha died. Martha was the last of passenger pigeons. One hundred years earlier the passenger pigeons covered the landscape. It was not uncommon for flocks of over one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18, Deuteronomy 8:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Out Of Weakness Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 6,775 views

It can be so difficult to handle our personal weaknesses, but know that God is using them for His glory.

Out of Weakness Purpose Driven Life #35 Cornwall/Montreal May 8, 2004 When children come to Jesus they come knowing they are not particularly strong. This is to their advantage, and this is what Jesus knew when He brought them forward to bless them. Matt.19.13-15- Jesus saw something that others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27, Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Roadblocks On Hell's Superhighway

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 17, 2004

based on 131 ratings

| 9,872 views

The longer you travel and the farther you go on this road the more difficult it will be for you to find an “exit ramp”.

FIVE ROADBLOCKS ON HELL’S SUPERHIGHWAY "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Offers Sight For The Seekers Of 2005

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 30, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 9,042 views

Isaiah uses the rock of Abraham as a source of comfort and hope to the Israelites and us who face difficult times.

December 31, 2004 Isaiah 51:1-6 1 "Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn; 2 look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was but one, and I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

I Love You Lord

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 22, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 8,300 views

A sermon on how we can be thankful during difficult times based on Psalm 18:1-3.

Sermon for 11/21/2004 Psalm 18:1-3 Introduction: If we could shrink the earth’s population to a village of one hundred people; here’s the way the world would look: There would be 57 Asians, 21 Europeans, 14 from the Western Hemisphere, and 8 Africans. 50 would suffer from malnutrition and one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 5,829 views

The impact of God’s entrance onto the human scene was difficult for many, though it held the promise of life.

LUKE 1:26 34 THE FIRST PERSON TO DOUBT THE VIRGIN BIRTH “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Contender

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 24, 2013

| 3,239 views

Contending for the faith is not winning arguments. It is much harder. It involves difficult things like prayer and displays of mercy.

1. Swedish Military The Swedish military has cut back from around-the-clock-operations to a 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, Monday through Friday only. Sound crazy? It's true. Some people want to be Christians on Sunday (or Sunday morning only) and then just like all other people the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Jesus Divisive?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 19, 2013

based on 2 ratings

| 6,807 views

Deciding to follow Christ is a discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision.

Title: Is Jesus Divisive? Text: Luke 12:49-56 Thesis: Deciding to follow Christ is discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision. Introduction Ancient Greek Philosopher Democritus was cited for having said, “Creatures flock ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Messiahs Road To The Cross Begins Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 6, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 7,723 views

We must be willing to travel down the road that God is leading us down even when it is difficult.

A Messiah's Road to the Cross Begins Text: Matt. 26:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: There was a family in our last church in Arkansas that I dreaded to go visit. Now they were really nice people, but they lived on a really difficult road. First, it was a dirt road filled with huge rocks, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Reading Revelation

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 13, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 6,835 views

The last book of the Bible presents a prophetic vision difficult to fathom--what do we do with it?

During the early days of Desert Storm, and as we approached the year 2000, people grew concerned with whether these events might be signaling the “last days” talked about in Scripture. Now doom-sayers are claiming the world will end in 2012. I recently read The Road by Cormac McCarthy, a bleak ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-19

Denomination: Congregational

Direction For Dads

Contributed by Robert Rhodes on Oct 31, 2009

based on 3 ratings

| 3,083 views

No matter how spiritual we are, it is a difficult time to raise children to become real radical Christians.

No matter how spiritual we are it is a difficult time to raise children to become a radical Christian. I’m not talking about modern Christianity where they go to church will little evidence of being any different throughout the week than everyone else. I’m talking about biblical Christianity ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does The Buck Stop? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2015

| 8,058 views

There are a lot of debates about the origin of evil but is it possible that God is responsible? A rather difficult subject attempted to be explained.

I want to tell you the story of Farmer Joe who had an accident. When the accident first took place, Farmer Joe decided not to sue the trucking company responsible for the accident. Later he reconsidered. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7, Isaiah 45:23

Denomination: Foursquare

A Faithful Defense

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

| 4,407 views

The Big Idea: God wants us to be faithful him in our words and actions, even in difficult situations.

Of Christians put to death for their faith in the second century, perhaps no account is as striking as the story of Polycarp. Polycarp (A.D. 70-155) is bishop of Smyrna and a godly man who knows the apostle John personally. When urged by the Roman proconsul to renounce Christ, Polycarp responds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Other

Gospel Chains

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

| 7,841 views

First, God advances the gospel through our difficult circumstances, intercessory prayers, and good news testimonies.

Sermon Idea God calls all followers of Christ to advance the gospel. Textual Idea Paul recognized his imprisonment was the will of God to advance the gospel of Christ, encouraging the Philippian ‘saints’ or ‘followers of Christ’ to stand firm side by side as partners, in prayer for one another, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Life To The Fullest From The Womb To The Tomb Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2023

| 2,101 views

Logotherapy centers on 3 things: 1) Work 2) Relationships 3) Courage during difficult times

HoHum: Billy Graham was talking to Art Linkletter when Art mentioned that after he went to heaven, the evangelist would need to find a new line of work, a new purpose. A bit taken aback, Graham asked why. Art replied, “Well, they don’t really need preachers in heaven, do they?” WBTU: This is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, John 1:14, John 19:30, 1 Peter 4:1-2, 1 Peter 4:19, 2 Timothy 2:11-12, James 1:12, Philippians 3:10, Isaiah 53:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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