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  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Please God, Stop Asking Me Difficult Questions

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 29, 2018
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    Are we putting anyone off God?

    “Father Mund, If someone didn’t know you were a vicar and didn’t know you went to church, how would they know you were a Christian?” “Father Mund - have you ever said or done something that would have put someone off becoming a Christian?” “Father Mund, have you ever stopped someone from doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Continuing The Difficult Conversation-A Conversation Among Blacks

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 26, 2021
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    This sermon is preached by a Black Pastor To A Predominantly Black Congregation in the inner city dealing with both racism and classism. What do we as Black people owe to our ancestors who were slaves.

    Continuing The Difficult Conversation 2/21/2021 Jeremiah 26:1-11 Luke 9:18-26 If someone were to ask you how much is 2 plus 2 what would be your answer be. What if they told you 2 plus 2 is 5 and then asked you how much it would be, what would be your answer? What if they told ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Stand When It Is Difficult To Stand (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021
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    Something we hear people say today is, “We live in a changing world.” WHAT DO THEY MEAN BY THAT STATEMENT? They mean that life is constantly changing from day to day.

    We have had FIVE major revolutions in this country, that have brought about these drastic changes. (1) THE COMMERCE REVOLUTION When the commerce revolution came into existence, it replaced the agricultural age in this country. During the agricultural age, most people in this country farmed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Stand When It Is Difficult To Stand (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021
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    Preaching is a fascinating career. When a preacher first starts to preach, he soon begins to think he knows all about preaching. Then, after 5 or 10 years, he discovers how very little he knows about being a minister of the gospel.

    What a tremendous advantage it is to have a veteran minister take him under his wings, and teach him things he needs to know. Illus: Such is the case, when Dr. Odell Belger was starting in the ministry, as a young man in his mid twenties. When he was called to a church, the church had just had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    New Beginnings; Old Themes

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
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    It is difficult but essential to put the Greatest Commandment into practice when life's circumstances are difficult.

    I am very pleased to report that we had a great family vacation, and I hope you will be pleased to hear that I am back at work ready to tackle a new season of ministry together. In many ways it does feel like a new season, and I want to talk about that a little more in a few moments. But first I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    When You Run To Jesus, Everything Changes

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Jul 27, 2004
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    Sometimes change is difficult!

    When you run to Jesus, everything changes! Ephesians 2:1-10 Intro: A few weeks ago (1st Sunday in June) I tried to preach a message entitled “If only I could run away.” In that message I tried to talk about the fact that ‘when you run’ everything changes. In that message I talked about Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    God Of The Mountain

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Sep 17, 2001
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    Help for difficult times

    Title: God of the Mountain and the Valley Text: I Kings 20:23-27 Intro: Have you ever faced a valley before? Where it seemed that you were out numbered; surrounded; and were completely and totally helpless. This must have been the way Israel felt this day. The year before Ben-hadad had brought 32 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knowing The Will Of God

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 19, 2009
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     | 6,213 views

    Knowing the will of God is difficult.

    Knowing the will of God Topical Sermon Introduction: Eccl. 1:2 – Meaningless Solomon was in sin and out of God’s will. 1. Why do we need to know His will for our lives? a. Frustrations comes being out of His will b. Incompleteness c. Lack of peace 2. God desires and commands us to know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    The Hope Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
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     | 8,525 views

    Hope in difficult times

    The Hope of Glory - Romans 8b - 3/1/09 Turn with me this morning to the book of Romans, chapter 8. This morning, we want to talk more about problems, something that happens to us all. Normally when we face problems, we go to one of two extremes. Either we hide our problems, and act like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Through Disappointments

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 27, 2015
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     | 6,145 views

    Overcoming difficult situations.

    LIVING THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENTS I. INTRODUCTION A. Fact of Life --> Disappointments do occur. Sometimes disappointment so crushes a person that he/she is emotionally handicapped for life. B. Everyone Experiences Disappointment --> No Exceptions God had only one Son without sin, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bradley Kellum avatar

    You're Gonna Make It Through Your Storm

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 37,986 views

    No matter what storm you are going through in your life right now, God will see you through it. Watch how God strengthens Paul during his real life storm and the lessons we learn about surviving storms.

    I have a message for you from God today. God told me to tell all of you that… YOU’RE GONNA MAKE IT!!! YOU’RE GONNA MAKE IT THROUGH YOUR STORM!!! It’s just a matter of TIME. God wants to lift your spirits today. God wants to raise your sights today. God wants you to take heart. YOU ARE GOING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,469 views

    There is a process in our becoming all that God credated us to be. This is the human side of the divine change.

    James 1:2-4, 22-25 “Perseverance” INTRODUCTION When it comes to travel, I think many of us are highway people. We want to go the fastest way possible in order to get to our destination as quickly as we can. We aren’t really interested in seeing the sights or stopping at the tourist ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Making Hard Choices

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,974 views

    Today’s world is filled with energy-saving devices that make life easier, but there is something to be said for embracing life’s challenges. The apostle Paul found serving Christ hard, but he didn’t see it as a cause of discouragement. The goal was worth

    Opening illustration: On September 12th, 1962, President JF Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in Houston, TX, about the difficult challenges facing the nation. He also shared his passion for the US to place a man on the moon. In balancing the needs of his people with the desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Moms Who Cannot Be June Cleaver

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 13, 2013
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    Moms usually find themselves in less than ideal situations, but the calling to motherhood includes doing the best you can in your less-than-ideal environment.

    Moms Who Cannot Be June Cleaver (topical) 1. Not everyone has a gentle mom. A police recruit was asked during the exam, 'What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?' He answered, 'Call for backup.' [myenglishpages.com] 2. Of course children perceive life quite differently from adults. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Preparing For The Present Troubles And The Joy Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 4, 2021
     | 3,163 views

    This message focuses around the events of John 14:1-6 when Jesus was preparing his disciples for the events ahead of them that night, throughout life, and preparing for heaven.

    PREPARING FOR THE PRESENT TROUBLES, AND THE JOY OF HEAVEN John 14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 20, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/6YY1guN-YIs I) JESUS WAS PREPARING THEM FOR THE EVENTS AHEAD THAT NIGHT. 1) Let not your hearts be troubled (14:1a.) A) In one sense there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ