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What May The New Year Bring?

Contributed by John White on Dec 29, 2005

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The New Year will be filled with opportunities as well as difficulties but we can walk with confidence that God will guide us in that new land.

WHAT MAY THE NEW YEAR BRING? Joshua 3:1-11 As Joshua and the people of Israel stood on the brink of Jordan, they faced a new beginning. The generation of their forefathers who had fallen in the wilderness because of disobedience was now history. Moses, the great leader of the fledgling ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5 (23rd Psalm): Walking Through Death's Valley*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

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Even when you choose to go through dangers and difficulties, the Shepherd goes through them with you to the other side.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Walking through death’s valley A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With The Hard Things In Life

Contributed by Marion Cornett on Nov 28, 2001

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This message from the life of the children of Israel shows us what to do when difficulties come our way as a believer.

What do you do with the Hard things in Life? Deuteronomy 27:1-8 The story is told of a little boy who went to the grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of laundry detergent. The clerk was very impressed at such a little guy taking on the responsibilities of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Becoming A Mother Of Great Faith!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 11, 2002

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A message for Mothers, encouraging them to be prayer warriors for their family. And for them to be of great faith, for those "great" difficulties they are faced with.

I want to begin this morning by wishing each and every Mother a Happy Mother?s Day! Without mothers?we would not be here today! We thank you for your hours of hard work and dedication?to the family, home, and the many other things that your time is consumed with? I hope that you all have received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Other

Purposeful Pathways

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

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The Way God led these people is very instructive for us. It was a strange mixture of difficulty and divine intervention—both hunger and provision.

Purposeful Pathways Deut. 8:2-18[1] 1-16-05 Intro When was the last time you sat down with your family and just reflected upon your journey together up to this point in time? When was the last time you dug out the old photo albums and relived birthdays, vacations, graduations, etc. This May ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Casting Bread – 5 Principles On Sowing

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007

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The goal of this sermon is to encourage believers to be faithfully sharing the gospel despite difficulties. If we do not sow, we will never reap.

CASTING BREAD – 5 PRINCIPLES ON SOWING In an agrarian society, seeds speak a different language to the people. To the sower, the seed gives hope of a bountiful harvest, whilst to the farmer’s wife, the seed can be processed into bread for food today. One can sow the seed or use it to make bread, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Fear Not

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007

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What is God’s solution for us & what He can do for us as we go through difficulties in life.

Fear not…For I am with thee, says the Lord What is God’s solution for us & what he can do for us as we go through difficulties in life. Isaiah 43: 1 But now, this is what the Lord says-- he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What God Has Done To Us

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 6, 2018

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When it seems God is not doing anything in our difficulty, it pays to remember what He has done in our life.

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

02 Near To The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 30, 2014

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How do we deal with stress? Stress! - Impedes our joy - Invades our peace - Intensifies our difficulties

1 Sa 30 Dr. Cleland Boyd McAfee (1899-1944) was serving as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago, Dr. McAfee was stunned to hear the shocking news that his two beloved nieces had just died within 24 hours of each other from diphtheria. Turning to God and the Scriptures, McAfee soon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Have Peace. Take Heart. Don’t Be Troubled Or Afraid Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 12, 2017

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In this world we will encountered hardships, we will encounter difficulties, we will encounter circumstances and situations, BUT God will grant us peace.

We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday we are going to consider how we can “Take heart in trials and sorrows”. If we could live in a world where there is no trouble, no difficulties, no conflicts, no difficult circumstances, no worrying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About Hypocrisy And Abuse? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023

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What About Hypocrisy and Abuse? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 9, 2023

What About Hypocrisy and Abuse? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 9, 2023 Summary: Engaging the issue of hypocrisy and abuse by Christian leaders which effects the decision of many to leave church or their faith. What do we do when those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9, Matthew 23:25-33, Matthew 20:25-28, Philippians 2:4, Matthew 18:2-3, Matthew 18:6, Proverbs 11:14, 2 Corinthians 8:20-21, 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:24 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

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Emphasize the importance of living with hope and faith in God's promises, and trusting in His plan, even amidst life's uncertainties and difficulties.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I hope this day finds you all in good health and high spirits. Today, I want to talk to you about the power of hope in God's promises, living by faith in the face of uncertainty, and trusting in God’s plan despite life's difficulties. Let me start by sharing a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Topics: Hoping, God's Promises

The Good Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

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Explores prioritizing God's kingdom in our lives, facing life's difficulties, and living a fulfilled life through Christ's teachings.

Good morning, church family! I'm so glad to see y'all here today, ready to open your hearts and minds to God's word. We're gonna have a chat today, a heart-to-heart conversation about our lives, our struggles, and how we can truly live the good life in Christ. Before we get started, let's read the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Good Life, Christ

Overcoming The Odds With God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025

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No matter the difficulty, God is greater than the opposition. What the world calls impossible becomes possible when God is involved.

OVERCOMING THE ODDS WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:31 Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 6:16, Judges 6:12-16, Psalm 18:29, Isaiah 43:2, Philippians 4:13 INTRODUCTION: Life is often filled with challenges that seem insurmountable. Whether it is a personal battle, financial struggle, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, 2 Kings 6:16, Judges 6:12-16, Psalm 18:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thoughts On Heaven

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 11, 2006

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1.Heven is a place of joy. 2. Heaven is descibed as a city. 3. Heaven takes seriously the difficulties we are facing now.

I was tremendously impacted by a funeral I once had. The service was for the mother of a member of the church who was a great Christian woman. During the service, one of her former pastors stood to share his gratitude for the life of this woman. He was retired from ministry at the time, and he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

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