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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Shall I Not Drink The Cup The Father Has Given Me?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,054 views

    Jesus faced his cup of suffering willingly. God had a plan and Jesus, as difficult as it was, was willing to carry it out. Jesus needed to teach this lesson to Peter and it's a good lesson for us as well. Are we willing to 'drink our cup'?

    “SHALL I NOT DRINK THE CUP THE FATHER HAS GIVEN ME?” John 18:1-14 1) Agony in the garden (vs. 1). John’s gospel doesn’t mention anything about the events that took place in the Garden of Gethsemane before Judas showed up. It’s important to look at what Jesus dealt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turbulent Times

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    Real life means we will have difficult times in life.

    First Baptist Church Turbulent Times Matthew 11:2-6 June 23, 2002 Paul Rasmussen was an associate pastor when the senior pastor asked Paul to fill in as the "Interim Youth Minister" until they could find another one. One week later, Paul found himself with a bunch of senior high youth getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Desert - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,152 views

    Our journey through the desert to find God in difficult times.

    The Desert Journey August 23, 2009 Psalm 63 Have you ever been to the desert? It’s a fun place to go to . . . as long as you don’t run into some animals we may not consider all that friendly, and as long as you know your time in the desert is coming to an end. Usually when we think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Trust Your Faith? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015
     | 7,769 views

    Do we have a faith that can be trusted in difficult times?

    Can You Trust Your Faith? James 1:2-8 Someone once said, “A faith that can’t be tested can’t be trusted.” That is precisely what God’s Word is telling us in our text. James is encouraging us to understand that faith must be, and will be tested. But let’s think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How Do You Treat The "Jerks” In Your Life?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022
     | 1,375 views

    It is not difficult to love people who love us…IS IT!

    But everybody does not love us. There are people who hate us: ? If we do not think the way they think or ? Do things the way they do things In their warped way of thinking this is grounds for hating you!!! That is, you can do and say 99 things they would like you to do or say but that does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Believe In Atheists?

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,413 views

    Looking at seven reasons why atheism is a difficult stance to take.

    Does God believe in atheists? Intro: There’s a story told about a Professor of biology who was an atheist. Every year he began his lectures on evolution by asking if any of the students were religious. When they identified themselves he boasted that by the end of his course they’d all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hannah: An Epitome Of A Standing Faith

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,504 views

    Hannah demonstrated a shining and standing faith in God during her difficult situation, and she became a shining example for us today on how to trust in God during difficult situations.

    Hannah: An Epitome of a Standing Faith Study Text: 1 Samuel 1: 1 - 20 Introduction: - Hannah trusted God without doubt or concern, and her story teaches us that our faith in God allows Him to bless us. - Her trust in God as she turned to Him, her deep desire for children and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,152 views

    Whenever we are in a dark and difficult time we will find ourselves at the crossroad of a choice between living in fear and uncertainty or embracing the opportunity that always lies within every difficult time.

    Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity? OKAY - God did it again. He woke me up at 5 am on Thursday morning and once again He impressed upon me that it is still not the right time to launch our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Mark. SO TODAY – March 22, 2020 we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Never, Never, Never

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,915 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

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – Practical And Pesonal Teachings - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 4, 2024
     | 1,658 views

    Our days are darkening and becoming more unjust, violent and wicked, but God has given practical principles in the bible for us to live in these times. We look into a number of these from 1Thessalonians. The world will be accountable to God one day.

    THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – PRACTICAL AND PESONAL TEACHINGS - PART 4 LIVING WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS – THE PILLARS OF THE LAST DAYS “The last days” when used by people can be confusing. The term always needs defining. Let me attempt to do that now. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Triumph In Trying Times: Antidotes To Losing Heart

    Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,662 views

    A sermon to give support and strength to those struggling in difficult times.

    Life has its trying times times. Some would say we have more than our share right now. Life is not easy. We only go round once. And for most it’s no merry-go-round ride, but a difficult, bumpy journey. People pressures get us down; problems pile up; worries and anxieties persist. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope That Endures: Finding Strength In Trials Romans 5:3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,591 views

    Romans 5:3-4 speaks of a truth that is challenging yet deeply encouraging: the idea that our problems and trials are not wasted—they serve a purpose.

    Hope That Endures: Finding Strength in Trials Romans 5:3-4 Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) – “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Christianity, Jesus Style

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,030 views

    What is a true Christ follower?

    A few years ago I was driving to the Adirondack Mountains where I would spend a week in the Whitney Wilderness area. My canoe was on top of the car, my backpack and other equipment was in the back and I was set for the long trip to upper state New York. Driving that far is a little boring so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Reassuring Words For Jesus Friends

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,998 views

    This funeral sermon was prepared for the funeral of a four month old but would be good for any funeral.

    At a time of death we need reassuring words. Those words are important when they are given but especially when they come from a friend. The words of a friend seem to carry greater weight. They are warm. They are to be trusted. In John 11 we find Jesus sharing a challenging experience with some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    In Christ (#2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,146 views

    As we preach through Ephesians we find it is not a difficult book to UNDERSTAND.

    Illus: Speaking of things DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND reminds me of the story of the man who was walking on the beach one day and he came across a bottle. He kicked it and a “Genie” came swooping out. The “Genie” thanked him for releasing him from the bottle and told the man he was so thankful that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist