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  • Phil Anderson avatar

    "When Chains Bring Gains" Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,362 views

    Taking a healthy look at the "chains" and other difficulties we face and finding what God’s purpose is behind them...both IN us and THROUGH us.

    “When Chains Bring Gains” Philippians 1:12-21 PHP 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beyond Encouragement

    Contributed by Clarence Crane on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,820 views

    As a Christian when we face difficulty God provides the means for us to be encouraged, but we are not just to languish in that resting place. We are to go beyond encouragement.

    BEYOND ENCOURAGEMENT Bushnell Assembly of God August 11, 2002 AM 1 Samuel 30: 6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Face Of Fasting At A Holy Marriage Series

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,745 views

    To fast means to integrate the gospel into human life. It is the unity of the two opposites between the difficulty to overcome the human tendency to evil and the joy of embracing the Word of God.

    Once there was a father with a son who was lazy. He tried to convince his son that he should join him in the work on his farm. The son was not convinced. The father was actually worried, how his son would earn his living after his death. Therefore, before his death, the father called his son and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Love In This Moment Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    In this message, part 2 in series Love Without Limits, Dave talks about the love of God and looks at our difficulty in accepting that love in the present moment.

    Love In This Moment Love Without Limits, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 10, 2010 1 Chronicles 16:34 (TNIV) 34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 John 4:10 (TNIV) 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us... Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God Acts To Save Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,159 views

    God sent an earthquake to draw out a jailor and saved his entire family. Worship God in the midst of difficulties. Your focus determines your reality.

    Amazing, God sent an earthquake to save a family. • Yes, the foundations of the prison were shaken. Yes, the prison doors were all opened. Yes, the chains were all broken. • But that was not the purpose of the earthquake. No one got away. Paul shouted, “We are all here!” Even after their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trusting Christ Through Life's Storms Series

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    Following Christ is not that seems so smooth sailing or easy. Sometimes as we go through we have experienced storms and difficulties that just overwhelmed us

    Trusting Christ through Life’s Storms Mark 4:35-41 September 9, 2007 Sermon series: Following Christ Introduction Today’s message is third in our sermon series: Following Christ. In our previous sermon we have learn that following Christ is to Place Christ above all others; Sacrifice our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Called To Obey

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 16, 2008
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     | 3,844 views

    As disciples of Jesus Christ we are called to have the same mind as Jesus Christ, which includes obeying our Heavenly father even through difficulties.

    Today’s message is based on our reading from Philippians chapter 2, verses 5 to 11. Now to understand this text a little clearer it is helpful to look at the few verses before hand. We see that this text addresses the church, the Body of Christ. It addresses each one of us as members of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Troubles Come

    Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,915 views

    The question is not if trouble comes but when trouble comes. God has a purpose for every difficulty in life. We must embrace our "training" with joy and hope.

    When Trouble Comes Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church March 7, 2007 Job 14:1-2 1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. (KJV) Intro. The question is not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Say Yes To The Goat Skins Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Oct 6, 2014
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    This sermon will focus on the difficulty of saying no to the flesh. Even though we have rules and law, they are no match to stop us from choosing our fleshly desires.

    Background • Review Genesis 25; twins yet born completely opposite (lost/saved) • Parents show favoritism, and this will lead to a divided family. When we come to chapter 27, Isaac is around 137 and both boys are in their middle 70’s. • This sermon will focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Seems Hopeless

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 24, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,204 views

    Here are three truths we can learn from Abijah`s experience when we face overwhelming difficulty or when life seems hopeless

    When Life Seems Hopeless 2 Chronicles 13 Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, decided to tax the people more than ever and the people rebelled. The rebellion was led by a man named Jeroboam who wasn’t faithful to the Lord. The result of the rebellion was a split Israel. Jeroboam was king of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013
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    First in a series of sermons based on the personalities involved in the beheading of John the Baptist. This sermon focuses on the difficulty of living a holy life when surrounded by a lack of it.

    JOHN THE BAPTIST “Living Holy in a Not So Holy World” Mark 6:14-29 Who said the Bible is boring? Whoever it was hadn’t read this story. It has more plots and subplots than an episode of NCIS or a John Grisham legal thriller. This story has four main characters: John the Baptist, King Herod, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Purpose Of God’s Power Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,766 views

    with God’s power we can be patient in difficulty and endure an increasing load longer and longer with joy in our hearts as we see His will accomplished

    Worthiness Do you ever feel worthy of the LORD’s blessings? In general, I don’t. I think most of us don’t feel worthy, and that sense of unworthiness may increase with age. Jesus said “I do always those things that please the Father”. And when He said that, many who heard Him believed in Him (John ...read more

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    There Are Many Places In My Father's House PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,150 views

    Despite the difficulties we face in life, God's unconditional love is constant and He makes His home within us, making our journey worthwhile.

    Good morning, family! You know, I was thumbing through a book by Max Lucado last night, and he said something that just lit up my heart. He wrote: "God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile" (Max Lucado, God's Inspirational Promises). Isn't ...read more

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    What Is Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,111 views

    To explore the definition, evidence, and rewards of faith as described in Hebrews 11:1, emphasizing the importance of faith in overcoming life's difficulties and enhancing our spiritual growth.

    Good morning, family. Today, we venture into a profound exploration of faith as we delve into the remarkable book of Hebrews, specifically Hebrews 11:1. This verse tells us, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." In this journey we are about to embark ...read more

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    God Balances Crosses And Comforts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,837 views

    To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties

    Unit 9 – Family Lesson 25 – A Family for Jacob – Gen. 29:1-30 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties. 2. Explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational