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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Be A Conversationalist Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 3, 2020
     | 1,951 views

    The church in Corinth had a problem communicating with outsiders and visitors. The church still has that problem. This sermon looks at some of the difficulties that we have dealing with those who are unfamiliar with our faith.

    Opening and Introduction Tonight, we continue our sermon series on sharing our faith. In our text today, we heard about Christians in Corinth that struggled talking to visitors. They were having a hard time communicating the way they wanted to be heard. The gift of tongues was practiced, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Understanding Peace Beyond Understanding Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 29, 2013
     | 8,236 views

    Peace is something we all desire but sometimes have difficulty finding. This sermon unwraps the gift of peace that Jesus left with us so that we can apply this peace to our lives.

    As most of you have seen I was featured in the Lincoln Times this week. My picture was on the front page carrying two bags of apples. Debbie and I attended the Apple Festival in Lincolnton on Saturday. The news photographer snapped a picture of me with my two 10 lb. bags of apples and asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 20, 2013
     | 7,649 views

    The reason we need this message is to help us through times such as experienced by the prophet Habakkuk: Habakkuk’s words show the difficulty that many of us have concerning our world.

    Do You Believe? Scripture Text: John 11:26 (Read John 11) Introduction: Jesus’ question to Martha in John 11:26 was this: Do you believe? The Book of John was written that you might believe that Jesus is the Son of God. John 20:31. In the first six miracles of Jesus in the book, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Powerful Display Of God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 10, 2013
     | 6,614 views

    Difficulties are not designed to destroy us. God's plan is to glorify Himself. Whether that includes suffering or success or significance is up to God. It is up to us as how we respond to what we face.

    Intro: When Trouble Strikes (Our Daily Bread) Dave Dravecky had pitched with remarkable success for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants baseball teams. But his pitching arm developed an unusual soreness. Medical tests identified the problem--cancer. Surgery and months of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    An Anchor For The Soul Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 2, 2021
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     | 5,992 views

    Tossed to and fro by the difficulties of persevering in the faith? What or whom do we look to for assurance and reassurance? Hebrews 6:9-20 tells us where to find an anchor for our souls.

    I imagine as we come to the very middle of the Book of Hebrews it might be legitimate for any of you to ask if I’m ever tempted to quit, to just blow off the Christian life, to abandon Christ. And my answer is not so much that, though I must admit the thought has occurred to me, but always with ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Persevere Even If It Gets Hard

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2020
     | 10,997 views

    Believers are encouraged to not lose heart and give up, even in the face of trials and difficulties. To continue in the faith we should continue doing good toward others, continue in prayer, and continue in the word.

    I take as our subject today, the call in Scripture to persevere—to steadfastly continue in the faith no matter what happens.. Some of you have walked with the Lord for many years. You have fought some battles. You have not done it perfectly, but you have continued to follow the Lord. You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry Of Consolation (Key One) Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 10, 2023
     | 1,472 views

    This series looks at seven principles from 2 Corinthians that Paul characterizes the life of Paul the Apostle and shows how he was able to stay afloat despite the difficulties he faced in life.

    The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry of Consolation (Key One) Introduction The Scriptures use chaotic waters as a theme for the dangerous yet glorious place of unformed potential. The creation hymn of Genesis 1 begins with God's Spirit hovering in the darkness over the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keep Moving: Moving From Pain To Praise

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024
     | 3,637 views

    I want us to consider some steps to take as we move from Gloom to Glory – From Pain to Praise that might help us as we face uncertain and difficulties in life!

    Sermon - Moving From Pain to Praise Habakkuk 3: 16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. Even though the fig trees have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Shady Character Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013
     | 6,268 views

    In our desert journey we need shade from time to time. The Broom Tree is an interesting symbol for the shade of God in the difficult journey.

    1. Making the most of a difficult situation Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a rundown shack near ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Prescription For Patience Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,023 views

    James is very concerned about how you react to the pain and suffering that comes into your life. This sermon teaches you how to respond to injustice, pain, suffering, delay and difficulty in a godly way.

    Scripture Stanislaw J. Lec once said, “You must first have a lot of patience to learn to have patience.” I wonder how many would agree with that statement. It does seem that those who are patient have large doses of it to begin with, doesn’t it? In our text for today, James gives us God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "And He That Was Dead Sat Up...:

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    When faced with the difficulties of life, how do you respond. When Jesus was faced with death itself we find Him providing a message of hope and help in our most difficult hour!

    "And He That Was Dead Sat Up..." St. Luke 7:14-15a Introduction I. At a recent funeral of a very wealthy man, a news reporter reporting on the event ask one of the attenders, "How much did he actually leave behind?" His answer, "All of it!" That’s a truth we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "And They Are There Unto This Day..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,548 views

    When God prepares to do something wonderful, He begins with a difficulty. When He plans to do something very wonderful, He begins with an impossibility. Let me show you how!

    Introduction No matter the size of one’s obstacle or difficulty God’s promise is always bigger. He has never made a promise that He couldn’t keep! Even when the river of your life has swollen, God will and does make a way. Israel knew the feeling too well. Under the leadership of Joshua they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Hurts In The Church Series

    Contributed by Captain David Kauffman on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,496 views

    How do we align our hearts - when trouble surrounds – when difficulties pile up – and there seems no possible way of escape? Series Theme Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13

    Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18 Series Theme Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    River Rafting 101 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,129 views

    It’s important to understand that river rafting has many dangers and difficulties just as the journey of life does. We must know how to ride the river and manage the spiritual journey of life.

    Series: Let the river flow pt 2/3 John 7:37-39 “Jesus has the life giving water!” • 37…Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” 39By this he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cost Of Being A Disciple

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017
     | 10,901 views

    What I see from reading the Bible of those who were serving the Lord they had difficulty because they were Christians doing the will of God. Being a disciple does and will cost you something.

    Cost of Being a Disciple Luke 14:25-35 ME Last week Maria and I went back to Parkview Christian Church in Sedalia, MO. It is always good to go back there because we have so many friends there. Parkview is the church were we were before I went into the ministry. I served in many different areas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ