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  • Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi avatar

    When You Fast Do Not Advertise

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Mar 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,518 views

    Generally speaking, Fasting is about going without food in order to spend time in prayer with God and meditate on God’s Word – this is noble but difficult.

    When you Fast – Do not Advertise Introduction: Generally speaking, Fasting is about going without food in order to spend time in prayer with God and meditate on God’s Word – this is noble but difficult. (But Fasting is not hunger strike). In the passage that was read to us… we find that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus, Teach Us How To Pray Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 7, 2025
     | 1,049 views

    We all want to be stronger in our prayer life. The people who have the strongest prayer life will confess that prayer is still difficult at times.

    JESUS, TEACH US HOW TO PRAY!   Luke 11:1-13 Introduction Leonard Ravenhill wrote, “The disciples never said, ‘Lord, teach us to preach.’ They never said, ‘Lord, teach us to do miracles.’ They said, ‘Lord, teach us to pray.’ Because they saw that Jesus’ power was in His prayer life.” We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Get Jesus To Change His Mind: When "no" Changed To "yes" Because Of Faith.

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020
     | 3,726 views

    Sermon on the Canaanite Woman that Jesus called a dog, a racial slang against... As we confront racism, what shall we do with such a difficult passage?

    Title: How to get Jesus to change his mind Proper 15, Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: “Jesus wasn’t white, but he sure was a racist.” So says David Peters, a priest from Austin Texas. Do I have your attention? If we step back and watch this scene unfold, it is no wonder how someone could accuse Jesus of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Trying To Change Society By Moral Improvement Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 22, 2025
     | 263 views

    This is a difficult passage but at its core it's one that posits what happens when someone tries to bring transformation without God.

    WHAT'S THE POINT OF THE STORY? It is about moral improvement without God. - Luke 11:24-26. - Let’s begin by acknowledging that this is a difficult passage. It comes across a little obscure. It’s easy to read it and think it’s either just a weird saying or something with no application to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace In Our Grief Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2025
     | 167 views

    2. It’s difficult to see hope in the middle of grief, but God’s grace always supplies us with hope even in the darkest night.

    GOD’S GRACE IN OUR GRIEF Text: Ruth 1:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Franklin D. Roosevelt said: “We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world just beyond the horizon.” 2. It’s difficult to see hope in the middle of grief, but God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Finding Hope In God During Tough Times SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,476 views

    This sermon explores how David found hope in God during his difficult times, offering three guiding principles for us to do the same.

    We all need encouragement in our lives, especially during times of crisis, discouragement, uncertainty, stress, or fear. In these moments, it is important to find strength in the Lord. In the story of David, we can learn three principles to guide us in encouraging ourselves in the Lord. David and ...read more

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    When God Doesn’t Make Sense PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 987 views

    To teach us about trusting God in difficult situations, obeying Him despite our doubts, and relying on His wisdom over our own.

    Good morning, family! We're going to dive deep into Mark's Gospel today, specifically Mark 1:40-45, where we'll learn about trusting God in difficult situations, obeying God despite our doubts, and relying on God's wisdom over our own. This isn't easy, but as one Christian speaker, Francis Chan, ...read more

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    Living In Divine Favour PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,196 views

    Explore the benefits of living in divine favour and how young people can continually experience God's favour throughout their lives, even in difficult circumstances.

    Good morning, family! Today, we are going to dive into an exciting topic that I believe will be a great blessing to each one of us. We’ll be exploring the benefits that come with living in divine favour and how our young people can walk in the incredible favour of God. I want to begin with a quote ...read more

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    Got Contentment? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,058 views

    This sermon explores trusting God in difficult times, understanding His love, responding to persecution, and learning contentment in all circumstances through Christ's strength.

    Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we come to meet with our Lord, to seek His face, to hear His voice. We are here to lean in, to listen and to learn from His holy Word. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to the letter of the ...read more

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    Who Is This? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,089 views

    This sermon explores how Jesus is present in our lives, especially during difficult times, and emphasizes the importance of faith in His power to overcome challenges.

    Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am thrilled to stand before you today, under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are gathered here in His name, in His presence, and for His glory. I am reminded of a quote by the esteemed Christian author, Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "I have a ...read more

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    "Is That You God?"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 191 ratings
     | 14,717 views

    Distinguishing the voice of God from the endless ’static’ of the world around us can often be difficult. This sermon seeks to help us "clean up the static."

    “Speak Lord, for Your Servant is Listening” I was driving towards the coast for a job I had to do and on the way, I saw two billboards inparticular that caught my attention. To this day, I don’t know what group or organization sponsored them but they both implied a major sponsor to say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    How To Overcome Depression

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,419 views

    HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION OR DISCOURAGEMENT IN YOUR DEALINGS WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Ornery people tend to attract people who are prone to have low self-esteem.

    HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION OR DISCOURAGEMENT IN YOUR DEALINGS WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Ornery people tend to attract people who are prone to have low self-esteem. The reasons for this are many and varied, but some people feel secure around a strong leader who gives them a sense of strength, courage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Battle Worth Waging

    Contributed by Jeff Putman on Feb 18, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,366 views

    Overcoming the everyday battle of the flesh can be difficult, but it can be done.With the empowerment of Gods Holy Spirit we can live a life of overcoming victory.

    TITLE : A BATTLE WORTH WAGING TEXT: GALATIANS 5: 16-25 THEME: WAGING THE BATTLE BETWEEN THE SPIRIT AND THE FLESH Would you open your bible and turn with me to the fifth chapter of the book of Galatians? Galatians, the fifth chapter, and we will began in the sixteenth verse. Please rise in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wilderness University Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,382 views

    In this message we learn that real spiritual growth takes place during the most difficult periods of our lives. This is part 3 in a 9 part series.

    MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIVERANCE WILDERNESS UNIVERSITY Sunday September 22, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 2:15-25 Intro. A. Today is a special day for us at Cornerstone. We have just dedicated ____ children. As young as these children are it may seem difficult to think of the time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Not Enough! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,941 views

    (Devotional Series 4/50) These verses seem difficult, don’t they? But they are important, because they tell us the differences between the real Christians and a sham.

    NOT ENOUGH John 6:52-71 (Devotional Series 4) What is Chritian? These verses seem difficult, don’t they? But they are important, because they tell us the differences between the real Christians and a sham. You see, to be a Christian-- I. IT’S NOT ENOUGH TO HEAR CHRIST’S TEACHING. Think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ