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  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Stand Firm And Work Hard Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 16, 2022
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    'Stand firm and work hard' might seem a very strange Easter message. But it's Paul's key message in 1 Corinthians 15 - the longest passage on the resurrection in the Bible. The resurrection gives us hope - and that hope gives us reason to stand firm and work hard.

    Easter Sunday is the day when we celebrate the fact that God raised Jesus from death. When I say WE celebrate the fact that God raised Jesus from the dead, I mean, WE IN THIS CHURCH celebrate it. Clearly, a lot of other people DON'T celebrate it. A few years ago the Daily Telegraph conducted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Hard Sayings Of Jesus

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2022
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     | 1,481 views

    Jesus has a lot of hard sayings, doesn’t He?

    Saturday of 3rd Week of Easter Jesus has a lot of hard sayings, doesn’t He? In the sixth chapter of St. John’s Gospel, which we have been reading and studying, Jesus makes some demands of us regarding faith in Him and the communion sacrament. His clear teaching is that if we don’t follow Him all ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Hard Is Your Tongue?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2016
     | 2,927 views

    Are you trying to break bones of resistance or break relationships?

    Pro 25:15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. Ouch! This smacks pretty much all of us. Sometimes it takes real patience when dealing with someone that is not of like persuasion, especially politicians. Note we are to speak with a soft tongue. I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is Forgiveness So Hard

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 10, 2018
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     | 6,120 views

    Where does repentance lead us? What does forgiveness mean for us now?

    Prelude Where does repentance lead us? Repentance leads us into forgiveness. What does forgiveness mean for us now? Purpose: Let us look at the importance of knowing forgiveness as we live each day. Plan: We will look at Luke 24:36b-48; Acts 3:12-19; and 1 John 3:1-7 focusing on the topic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Long Hard Road To Jerusalem

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 26, 2019
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     | 3,266 views

    The pain shame heart ach Jesus went through for us to have life.

    THE LONG HARD ROAD TO JERUSALEM On his way to the cross Jesus went through a number of towns. He never stopped doing what he came from Heaven to do. Matthew 20: 28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
     | 8,295 views

    Here you have the all-important question and the thrilling-certain answer from the Word of God.

    IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD Genesis 18:14; Jeremiah 32:17 The question, "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" is found in Genesis 18:14. The answer to this most important question is found in Jeremiah 32:17, "There is nothing too hard for thee." Here you have the all-important question and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Hope In Hard Times SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,695 views

    Naomi's story teaches us that even in the face of immense suffering and adversity, God's goodness, kindness, and mercy prevail.

    The book of Ruth takes us back to a time when judges ruled in Israel, around 1200 B.C. It is often regarded as one of the greatest love stories ever written. Today, we will explore the lessons we can learn from the story of Ruth and Naomi. Naomi's decision to leave Bethlehem during the famine was ...read more

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    A Safe Place In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 22, 2025
     | 441 views

    In the midst of life's overwhelming storms, discover the powerful promise of Psalm 9 that God Himself offers to be your personal and unshakable refuge.

    A Safe Place in Hard Times I want you to think for a moment about the last time you were caught in a really bad storm. Here in the Philippines, we know what a real storm looks like, don't we? The sky turns dark, the wind starts to howl, and the rain comes down so hard you can barely see. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not As Easy (Or Hard) As It Looks

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 23, 2025
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    Being a Christian isn’t as easy as we think—our best efforts fall short before a holy God. But it’s not as hard as it looks either, because Christ has already done the impossible for us, giving us His Spirit and His strength to live as His people.

    GOOD MORNING. There were definitely times that I thought that being a pastor would make it easier to be a Christian. I realized how foolish that was even before going to seminary watching some rather famous pastors fall very publicly to temptation in the 80’ and 90’s. And this isn’t about beating ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It's Hard To Say Goodbye PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023
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     | 2,010 views

    This sermon explores finding strength and hope in God's love and divine plan, even amidst the profound pain of losing a child.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a united body, bound by our shared faith and love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is in His name, and in His love, that we find solace, strength, and the courage to face the trials and tribulations that ...read more

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    Is There Anything Too Hard For God? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025
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     | 165 views

    God’s power is greater than our problems; prayer and obedience invite hope and restoration even when circumstances seem impossible or overwhelming.

    Some weeks feel like a siege, don’t they? The walls close in. The headlines howl. The bills glare. Your energy ebbs and your faith feels small. You stand at a window and you wonder, “How is this going to work?” If that’s you today, you’re in familiar, biblical company. Jeremiah knew about closed ...read more

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    When The Way Is Long And Hard

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 10, 2020
     | 3,201 views

    Our lives can feel like those of the disciples in the boat, battling headwinds where we barely make any headway. But Jesus will come to us across impossible circumstances. His presence strengthens our hearts.

    August 9, 2020 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 When the Way Is Long and Hard Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a lot of fatigue and exhaustion going on in today’s gospel story. To begin with, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Striving To Pass Into The Narrow Gate

    Contributed by Tristan Jether Orpiada on Jul 17, 2018
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     | 20,395 views

    “IT IS NOT EASY TO ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. BEFORE YOU REACH HEAVEN YOU HAVE TO ENDURE MANY OBSTACLES YOU WERE TO PASS THROUGH THE ETERNAL LIFE."

    INTRODUCTION: “ ENTER YE IN AT THE STRAIT GATE; FOR WIDE IS THE GATE, AND BROAD IS THE WAY THAT LEADETH TO DESTRUCTION, AND MANY THERE BE WHICH GO IN THEREAT. BECAUSE STRAIT IS THE GATE, AND NARROW IS THE WAY, WHICH LEADETH UNTO LIFE AND FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT.” MATTHEW 7:13-14 (KJV) “STRIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Acts Of The Apostles (4 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,811 views

    I would remind you again, that Luke is writing to his good friend, Theophilus. He is reporting on the activities of Christ's apostles.

    We can probably safely assume that Peter must have made a big impression on Luke, because in chapter two he recorded Peter's first message, and in chapter three he records Peter's second message. In Acts chapter three, we see three things we want to consider, such as: I. THEIR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving And Thriving In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 7, 2018
     | 8,019 views

    A Message about the children of Israel in the wilderness. How to make it.

    Title: Surviving and Thriving in the Wilderness Theme: Text: Exodus Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, "Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God