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  • David Haun avatar

    It Can Be Hard When Everybody Knows You

    Contributed by David Haun on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,571 views

    When Jesus went home to Nazareth, he took his disciples with him. Why? What did they learn from the trip? What message does it offer for us?

    "IT CAN BE HARD WHEN EVERYBODY KNOWS YOU" (Mark 6:1-6) Introduction There is an unwritten "rule" that exists in ministry. It’s a "rule" most ministers recognize. The rule: "Never return as pastor to your childhood church." So often going back home just won’t work, because folk in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Work Hard For Profit, Talk To Get Poor

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 6, 2014
     | 5,215 views

    To show that blessing of the LORD that will make you rich is still preferable rather than just profit or gain.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker? Do you want profit or gain? Or do you want blessing of the LORD that will make you rich? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that blessing of the LORD that will make you rich is still preferable rather than just profit or gain. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 1 - Marital Rocks And Hard Places Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,863 views

    Part one six on marriage and family

    …let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you. This is my rule in all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7: 17b (NRSVA) Today we are beginning a six-part series on marriage and family life. Family life is not just about husband, wife, 2.3 kids, the dog and a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Hard To Understand Bible Verses Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019
     | 2,546 views

    Why People Have Questions

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS 1. Demands a response: How is a question different from other English sentences? a. Confusion. Why does the enemy ask questions? “Has God indeed said you shall not eat?” (Gen. 3:1). b. Conviction. Why does Jesus ask a question? “Woman, where are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    When It's Hard To Forgive

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 9, 2025
     | 41 views

    What is the hardest thing in the world to do? The answer comes back the same: the hardest thing in the world is to forgive. Yet this is what Jesus calls us to do.

    Introduction – The Hardest Thing in the World What is the most difficult thing in the world to do? Some might say climbing Mount Everest, running an ultra-marathon, surviving cancer, or raising teenagers. But ask almost anyone — psychologists, pastors, ordinary people — and the answer will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Why Is It So Hard To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR CHRISTIANS TO LIVE LIKE THE BIBLE TELLS US?

    WHY IS IT SO HARD TO DO THE RIGHT THING? Text: Romans 7:14-25 Intro: The church sign at White Springs Baptist church has this on it. 1. WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR PERSON WHO IS NOT SAVED TO DO THE RIGHT THING? A) Satan is against them. Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Hard Work, Sharing Jesus Stories And Resting!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,315 views

    After being sent out in teams, the disciples shared their stories with Jesus and he invited them to rest. We too are called to work hard, share ’Jesus’ stories and to rest.

    “The apostles gathered round Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught” (v30). Jesus had sent the disciples out in twos, with instructions (6:8-11). They had gone out with the message of repentance (6:12); they had anointed many sick people with oil and healed them (6:13). It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Prosperity Gained Without Hard Work Will Dwindle Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017
     | 5,210 views

    Part 3 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat" (Prov. 13:7-8). "Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it" (Prov. 13:11). We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    When God's People Sin

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,172 views

    No matter how hard we try, sin is a reality even in the life of God=s children.

    WHEN GOD=S PEOPLE SIN Hosea 5:1-15 INTRO: Calvin Coolidge was known as a man of few words, a fact confirmed in a conversation he had with his wife one day. Coolidge returned from a church service which his wife had not attended. She asked, ACalvin, what did the preach¬er talk about today?@ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weathering Contrary Winds

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 18,824 views

    All people face contrary winds from time to time. God’s Word tells us how we can face them successfully.

    A. THE CERTAINTY OF CONTRARY WINDS 1. They Come to us all 2. They Come suddenly and unexpectedly 3. They Come from different and often unsuspecting directions * We like the "south wind that blow softly" (13) and think it will always be so. I love to feel a cool gentle breeze ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    The Purpose Of Storms Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 2, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,915 views

    Ever wonder why God allows hard times and situations? Find out how God uses the storm to keep us close to HIM.

    Storms of Life Series The Purpose of Storms CCCAG June 2nd, 2019 Today we are going to explore the foundational truth behind why God allows different types of Storms to come into our lives. Scripture- 1 Cor 3: 10-15 Intro: Yellowstone In 2002 my family and I traveled to Walla Walla WA to see my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    At Home With God

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jan 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,622 views

    When we walk by faith; we can courageously face the hard realities of this world. It helps us to understand Paul's saying: absent from the body and present with the Lord.

    AT HOME WITH GOD Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord— for we walk by faith, not by sight— we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Change Is Hard: God's Authority Over Transitions In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024
     | 1,186 views

    Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

    There is one constant in life, it’s change. Everything changes over time. I’ve experienced numerous changes over my life. Change is often hard and awkward at first. But it can also be something that brings a lot of positives. But it never feels comfortable at the time. I remember when I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Part 21: How To Get God's Help In The Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 3, 2025
     | 901 views

    1. Call on the Lord (vs. 1-4). 2. Check our attitudes (vs. 5). 3. Commit ourselves to the Lord's care (vs. 6-7). 4. Confess our faith in God (vs. 8a). 5. Keep calling on the Lord (vs. 8-10). 6. Keep checking our attitudes (vs. 11).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 21: How to Get God's Help in the Hard Times Psalm 42:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 20, 2017 (Revised - April 3, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Does Belief Sometimes Come The Hard Way?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,016 views

    Why do some people only trust God when they experience terrible hardships? In this passage we are given insights into how a governor of Cyprus was brought to Christ the hard way. His path to faith is symbolic of so many people who seem to prefer to learn

    1. Why do some people only trust God when they experience terrible hardships? In this passage we are given insights into how a governor of Cyprus was brought to Christ the hard way. His path to faith is symbolic of so many people who seem to prefer to learn the most important lessons in life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational