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  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Giving Thanks In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,941 views

    Knowing Jesus is enough to give the foundation for us to give thanks in difficult circumstances. The future will bring great difficulties for the people who experience it; knowing Jesus is their only foundation for hope.

    Introduction: We're tempted to just throw things away that don't do what we want. Luke 13:6-9 gives one of Jesus parables, about a fruitles fig tree, that was fertilized to give it another chance, its best chance for growth. If no growth was forthcoming, it then would be destroyed. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Most Difficult Words Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 21, 2018
     | 10,339 views

    Let’s look at Mark 8:27-38 and our call to a selfless life.

    Prelude The most difficult words Jesus ever spoke are NOT the ones that are hard to understand, but the ones that are easy to understand and hard to obey. Because being a true follower of Jesus is so difficult, early Christians took time before the most important season of the Christian year to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Praise On Difficult Days

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,349 views

    A sermon examining the fact that we can praise the Lord even in tough times.

    HOW TO PRAISE ON DIFFICULT DAYS PSALM 27:1-6 On April 21st of 1764 John Wesley wrote in his journal about a visit that he had made. He said (today) I visited one who was ill in bed; and, after having buried seven of her family in six months, had just heard that the eighth, her beloved husband, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Christ In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2020
     | 12,929 views

    Genuine followers of Christ abide in Him, abound in love, and advance with power.

    Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Provides In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 36,382 views

    Part 4 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

    The brief account of the widow’s oil illustrates Yahweh’s blessing of those who are faithful to the Mosaic Law. Yahweh provides a means of income for the widow, a “pastor’s wife,” and her family. In the miracle of the widow’s oil, we learn valuable lessons on how to receive God’s blessing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Anything Too Difficult For God? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 25, 2022
     | 4,032 views

    Abraham and Sarah must trust God. Maybe you have been praying for years for someone or something. Remember: He is El Shaddai. He is God Almighty. Nothing is too difficult for God. When our situation grows more impossible God shows himself almighty.

    There is a philosophical question that some ask about God. When claim nothing is too difficult for God they ask, can God make a rock so big he cannot lift it? No. The philosopher thinks he has somehow outsmarted God. But also, God is so holy he cannot lie. God cannot act outside his own nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving God In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2023
     | 10,325 views

    Paul set us a good example of serving God through his afflictions, with fortitude and with integrity.

    It is amazing and beautiful to see how Paul comes to know God and experience Him as the God of all comfort despite his trials and tribulations. • Most people would complain about their sufferings and question God. “Why me?” and “What this?” when we have been serving Him so faithfully? • Some may ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Is Jesus In The Difficult Times?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021
     | 6,103 views

    Next in series on John. Examines Jesus' care for His followers

    John 6 (3) Where is Jesus when times are tough? When I was in high school, my parents bought a boat. I guess it was because my dad’s parents had boats when he was young and he wanted us to share some of the same experiences. Any of you who have ever owned a boat, know that if you have one, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Life Is Difficult, But God Is Good"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,267 views

    The message shares despite all the problems of life or that life is difficult that God remains good.

    “Life is Difficult, But God is Good” Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 1. Life is difficult, but God is good. Consider the following • All of us shall encounter loss, sorrow, disappointment, and disillusionment, • Faith allows us to find our way through struggle the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Standing Firm In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,661 views

    Are we equipped to stand in difficult times? This exposition of Philippians 4:1-3 examines Paul's instruction for standing firm. We cannot do it without the right mindset. We cannot do it without unity.

    Intro We are in a study of Philippians; our text today in Philippians 4:1-3. In the previous three chapters Paul has emphasized the importance of standing firm in the face of persecution and other difficulties. In chapter one he exhorted: “Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    When Life Is Tough And Difficult

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,616 views

    Lazarus chose to believe in God and trust his life to Him. Many complain about their injustice, their poverty and sickness, yet never turn to God. Life is tough and a difficult assignment, but we can fulfill our destiny.

    Subject: Life is Tough, a difficult Assignment Text: Luke 16:20-22 “And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    God Provides In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 3,101 views

    The brief account of the widow’s oil illustrates God’s blessing of those who are faithful to His word. God provides a means of income for the widow and her family, using things she has on hand, along with the charity of people around them.

    God Provides in Difficult Times A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.” So Elisha said to her, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Following Jesus In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 10, 2023
     | 3,397 views

    In difficult times genuine followers of Christ abide in Christ, abound in love, and advance with power.

    Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Hard Thing / Difficult Situation Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Apr 5, 2023
     | 3,067 views

    Elijah told Elisha that was a HARD THING, a double portion of the anointing is a HARD THING. 2 Kgs 2:9. But then a Window was created for the actualisation of that request and that window is illustrated with the word "NEVERTHELESS".

    2 Kings? ?2:8-15? ?KJV. “And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Answering Difficult Bible Passages

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019
     | 3,288 views

    Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word.

    A. INTRODUCTION: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD DIFFICULTIES 1. Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word. 2. You can’t know everything, only God knows everything, so trust Him. “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God” (Deut. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist