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  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    Esmirna, The Fearful Church

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,400 views

    The Church of Esmirna lived in a time of tremendous pursuit and suffering. God gave them a message of fortitude that helps us today to keep on covering the career in spite of the present difficulties.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction • The City of Esmirna was a commercial port, which principal product was the myrrh. It was a beautiful city, which streets had been planned well. One of these streets had been covered of gold, and was connecting the temple of Zeus and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Word From Your Pilot Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2014
    based on 71 ratings
     | 48,917 views

    We're strangers in this world and we will encounter difficulty. What has God supplied to help us survive the struggles and sufferings and persecutions we may encounter here?

    OPEN: On a Continental flight a pilot began his usual comments to the passengers: “Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon and welcome on board Continental flight 428. This is your Captain speaking and I have some information about our flight. We've reached cruising altitude of 35,000 ft. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Was With Him Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 56 ratings
     | 46,813 views

    Why did God allow Joseph to suffer as he did? Why not show his love for this great hero of the faith by removing him from all the difficulties of life?

    OPEN: When I was taking my kids home from King’s Island (an amusement park in southern Ohio) yesterday we were listening to a Country Music station that was playing a popular song by a group named “Ricochet”. The song told the story of a man who was sitting in church when he noticed a young woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting On God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,451 views

    The term, "waiting on God" is one of those terms that we often have difficulty defining. This message looks at what the disciples did while waiting for the gift of the Holy Spirit.

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WAIT ON GOD Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day's walk from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ever Present Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Victor Haynes on Apr 12, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,907 views

    Nothing separates the believer from the love of God and His Son. We may face many difficulties in life but we will ever live in the presence of the love of God in Christ.

    The Ever Present Love of Christ and Suffering Romans 8: 35-39 Today marks the tenth anniversary of what we now call 9-11. Everybody remembers where they were on that fateful day in our nation’s history. I was in my study in Hampton, Tennessee preparing to speak the following day at a Retired ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,780 views

    Yes, there are difficulties, sacrifices, trials, and persecution that the faithful Christian will face because of His walk with/in the Lord Jesus. Even then, there is great joy in being a Christian!

    The Joy of Being a Christian Theme: No matter your trials it is a joy to be a Christian. Acts 16:25-34 INTRODUCTION A. Being a faithful Christian means there are many trials following in the footsteps of our Christ. 1. That is part of the cost of being in Christ. 2. Such is necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving God Regardless Of The Consequences

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 23, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,648 views

    A Christmas sermon looking at the main characters in the Christmas story, Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, and the Magi, and how they followed and served God's purposes despite the consequences, difficulties, and hardships they faced.

    Serving God Regardless of the Consequences As we prepare for Christmas I thought I’d start up with where we left off during the Thanksgiving holidays when we looked at being grateful during the inevitabilities of life, and how to maintain the ministries graciously given by God. Therefore, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Despised For The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 1, 2018
     | 3,669 views

    Jesus revealed that those who were committed to Him should expect difficulty and persecution for their faith. We tend to think He referred to others, but it is applicable to believers everywhere.

    Despised for the Gospel Mark 13: 9-13 As we continue to discuss the Olivet Discourse, we are reminded that Jesus had warned of calamities the world would face as the end drew near. There would be many false prophets seeking to deceive, much fighting and war among nations, earthquakes, famine, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    During Persecution, God’s Word Will Come

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 1, 2022
     | 1,404 views

    Jeremiah was to have God by his side through all of his difficulties. There are special rewards for God’s faithful people. However, it is possible that they might not be received during this life.

    Jeremiah had been God’s spokesman to Judah for forty years, during the last five kings. He continually urged the people to repent and to act, but nobody would listen to him or do anything. He was not a successful man by the world’s standards, like those who have fortune and fame. He did not gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Who Opens Rivers In Deserts

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 334 views

    No matter the dryness, drought, or difficulty you're facing, God is able to release rivers of life into your desert. His Word is sure, and His promises are unfailing.

    THE GOD WHO OPENS RIVERS IN DESERTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19-20 Supporting Texts: Exodus 17:6, Psalm 78:15-16, Isaiah 41:18, John 7:38, Revelation 22:1 INTRODUCTION: Deserts symbolise dryness, barrenness, lack, and isolation. They represent seasons of life when resources ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Life's Storms SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,162 views

    When we choose to believe in falsehoods over God's truth, we encounter difficulties. Never cease praying and believing until you've sought God's guidance.

    One of the greatest battles we face in life is the battle against spiritual slumber. When we are spiritually asleep, we become vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy. Just as physical sleep can leave us unaware of our surroundings, spiritual sleep can blind us to the schemes of the devil. In this ...read more

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    "Friends Help Us To Maintain Joy.” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,867 views

    Sixth in a series on "Restoring the Joy" a study on the book of Philippians. Paul reminds us the friends help in the difficulties of life, by telling of how Timothy and Epaphroditus were a blessing in his life.

    Restoring the Joy Sermon # 6 “Friends Help Us to Maintain Joy.” Philippians 2:19-30 “A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics meet where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication and enthusiasm. One event ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Manifests In Your Life?

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,187 views

    The title of this text in the Bible is called "The Lord Helps His Troubled People." In our lives we encounter troubles and difficulties and as a natural response we become discouraged and defeated.

    During Your Troubled Times WHAT MANIFESTS IN YOUR LIFE? Psalm 3:1-8 “O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. Many are saying of my soul, "There is no deliverance for him in God." Selah. But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nothing Is To Hard For Our Lord

    Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 20,235 views

    We face many difficulties in life but we can learn from Genesis 18:14 that nothing is to hard for our Lord. We must trust Him in the difficult times.

    Nothing is to hard for our Lord Genesis 18:14 “Is anything to hard for the Lord” v Have you ever felt like you just can’t do something? v Like maybe you aren’t smart enough, or talented enough, or strong enough to do a particular task, or to do what you know the Lord wants you to do? v Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Paul's Pep Talk Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,026 views

    Sometimes in the face of difficulty we need some encouragement to stay the course. That’s what Paul gives us as we prepares for a very difficult time in his life.

    I dislike performance evaluations. (Performance Evaluation Dictionary). Giving or getting employee evaluations are a little like going to dentist, but without the Novocain. I like coaching better. I took golf lessons as a youngster. I really liked it when the coach would come over and put his hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel