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  • John Gullick avatar

    Time Management Or Time Godagement

    Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,303 views

    A sermon that looks at the use of time looking at the lives of Noah and Jesus for inspiration - borrows from both the internet and sermon central. preached well.

    Time Management. or Time Godagement GE 6:22 Noah did everything just as God commanded him. This morning I want to talk about the most dangerous weapon in the world that is forged against the church and the Kingdom of God. Do you know that the misuse of this weapon by Christians is a primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Will Make A Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023
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     | 1,510 views

    Encourages trust in God's guidance during challenging times, recognizing His work in our lives, and finding hope in His ability to create new beginnings.

    Good morning, dear congregation. It is indeed a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord, and I am truly humbled to stand before you today, to share the word that God has placed on my heart. There are times in life when we feel like we are in the wilderness, wandering aimlessly, unsure of ...read more

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    Trusting In A Tough Teaching

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2019
     | 4,042 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus' four teachings here: taking sin seriously, rebuking, forgiving, and serving. This sermon applies the text at each point, and does so in a Gospel approach.

    “Just climb up, sit down, let go, and enjoy, honey!” Lainey’s father to said to her. Little Lainey had recently learned how to swim, and was now standing on the ladder of the water slide, frozen in fear. Lainey had just started jumping into the pool, and then would frantically dog paddle back ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When The Going Is Tough Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 21, 2015
     | 5,951 views

    A first-person sermon of Joseph his life story and learnings with his brothers.

    “Getting Into Shape: When the Going Gets Tough” Gen. 45:1-8 & 50:15-26 Oh my dear brothers. As much as I have trusted God throughout these years, I admit I never envisioned such a glorious reunion, let alone being together to bury our father. It’s been so long since we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Answering A Tough Question

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010
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    Here is the parable of the sower, which we have typically spiritualized to death. What is the bottom line principle exposed in this parable?

    Passage: Matthew 13:10-17 Intro: Let’s just dive right into this fascinating and tough passage. 1. right in the middle of the parable and explanation of God’s revelational plan 2. soils, hard to soft, barren to fertile. 3. so the disciples, after this first parable, wonder why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus Talking Tough

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2016
     | 4,019 views

    Let’s examine Luke 14:25-33 and the cost of being a disciple.

    Intro If church size is more important than faithfulness to Jesus, then here are 5 ways to build a mega church. 1) Promise that obedience to Jesus will improve your worldly stature. 2) Promise that people will not have to carry their own cross, because Jesus did. 3) Tell them not to use their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Tough Promise To Keep Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 7, 2016
     | 12,235 views

    This message looks at the story of the Vow of Jephthah, what he could learn looking back, and what we can learn looking ahead.

    A Tough Promise to Keep Have you ever made a promise you regretted? Given your word and then realized the price was way too high but couldn’t find a graceful way to back out? Happened different times in the bible. Herod had John the Baptist arrested because John wouldn’t stop harping ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Takling Tough Prophecy

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,934 views

    An in depth look into Hosea and what he has to say about us fulfilling our part of the covenant.

    How many of you here this morning have ever had a speeding ticket? How many of you had to go to court for that ticket? Well, I certainly remember my one and only ticket. I was 17 years old and a senior in high school. I was taking a college class at Old Dominican each morning and so every day ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Preparing For A Tough Job Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,668 views

    We see the task, we have to move on it soon. But we have to get it past some difficult people.

    Preparing for a tough job Nehemiah 2, Proverbs 21 PR 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. 2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Tough Love

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,519 views

    If you want to grow to full maturity in life, respect God's discipline; don't reject it.

    A mechanic accidentally swallowed some brake fluid and really liked the taste. Before he knew it, he had finished off the whole bottle. One of his co-workers caught him sneaking a swig the next day. “Man, that stuff will kill you,” said his friend, “you've got to give it up.” “Don't worry,” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    We Are Family Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 34,607 views

    There's something about families. Our families can be the source of the greatest joy and deepest heartaches. There's more emotion attached to our families than any other unit in society. And Jesus had some revolutionary things to say about family.

    INTRODUCTION Over the years, it’s been my joy to officiate more than 500 weddings. Sometimes funny things happen at weddings. I’ve had a groom who passed out not once, but three times during the ceremony. I’ve had several groomsmen pass out—but never a bride or a bridesmaid. And they call females ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Can Be Tough

    Contributed by John Ruland on Sep 15, 2010
     | 5,107 views

    As we encounter difficulties in life, it will help us to remember the big picture. First, God is our Father and has a wonderful eternal plan for us.

    Life Can Be Tough JOHN 16:33 ICB 33 "I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have trouble. But be brave! I have defeated the world!" Jesus never promised us that everything would be perfect here on earth. He recognized that we would encounter trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Tough Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 25, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,264 views

    Often God has to spank as part of His loving discipline. Heb. 12:6 “…whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives." There are at least 3 purposes to God’s tough love or chastening - instruction, correction, and prevention.

    God’s Tough Love Job 5:17-18 “Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty. For He bruises, but He binds up; He wounds, but His hands make whole. Have you ever thought that God was upset or angry with you? When we go through some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Separation; Tough But Necessary

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 24, 2013
     | 6,216 views

    Sometimes you might have to appear harsh.

    2 Cor 6:14-18 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16 And what agreement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love: Tender Or Tough

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Apr 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,468 views

    Christians need to learn the value of tough love in both giving and receiving it.

    Who said the following harsh words? “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!” “You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel!” “You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army