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  • Matthew Davaughn Cox avatar

    Even During My Hard Time Series

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Jun 17, 2018
     | 7,810 views

    Exodus 1:1-22

    In this chapter we notice the following: 1. The Israelites were exceedingly fruitful. 2. They multiplied greatly and filled the land. 3. Even though the slave masters oppressed them they still spread throughout the land. Reflection for daily living: No matter what you may be going through ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When We Find It Hard To Pray

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 26, 2021
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    Prayer is not a mood. It is our lifeline to all that is good and must be chosen above our feelings.

    TITLE: WHEN WE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO PRAY SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:26 / ROMANS 15:30 (This is not an original sermon, it is a combination of various ministers with my own adaptations throughout) Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing guard duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "being A Christian Is Hard"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 20, 2019
     | 12,356 views

    The challenge of following Christ.

    “Being a Christian is Hard” Luke 6:27-38 Someone said to me this week, “Being a Christian is the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” and I would have to agree with them. Jesus says: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You're Hard To Love

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on May 17, 2019
     | 4,621 views

    A sermon on how difficult it is to follow Jesus's commandment, "love one another."

    You’re Not Easy to Love “I’m going away, but I will leave you with a new commandment; you should love one another as I have loved you.” This Gospel is a rewind, Jesus said these words at the last supper. John set the scene with Jesus eating dinner with his friends. Judas left and went out into ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019
     | 5,975 views

    Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

    YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019
     | 4,663 views

    Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

    YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Hard Would You Dig? Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
     | 2,646 views

    The Context of this Story is a series of Stories Jesus told regarding "The Kingdom of Heaven"

    January 09, 2021 The Context – Matthew 13 – A series of stories pertaining to “The Kingdom of Heaven”: The Sower {13:1-23} = The Word of God is given to everyone, but growth rests 100% with the individual who receives it: • Path - anyone hears the Word, but does not understand it. The evil one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Giving Thanks When Life Is Hard

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 6, 2023
     | 2,373 views

    God cares about your hope when you are struggling. God wants you to tenaciously hold onto hope when your life is challenging. Again, God cares about your hope when you are struggling.

    If you have a Bible would you find the book of Lamentations with me - Lamentations 3? I just love Thanksgiving and I love it even more with each year I age. But not everyone has an equally good time on this holiday. The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have Asked A Hard Thing

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2024
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     | 2,761 views

    Elisha wanted to be full of the Spirit. Being filled with God’s Spirit is an easy thing, but also a hard thing.The hard part is for modern Christians to prepare our hearts and to seek Him until we’re filled.

    YOU HAVE ASKED A HARD THING 2 Kgs. 2:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Churches have often been better known for their banquets than their spirituality. 2. The pastor of one Church was asked what was required to join his church. He said, “You need to be saved and to have an 8½ X 11 casserole ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Real Faith Grows In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021
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     | 5,825 views

    Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020

    Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you’re a part of this gathering. I’m excited to launch our new Fall series and focus today. As I shared last week...I believe this season of changes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blacklist - Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015
     | 4,678 views

    We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

    (SLIDE 1) The Blacklist
 Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted I. Introduction
Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. Top 10 lists. Lists you want to be on . . . Forbes List of the wealthiest people in the world and lists you don't . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John L Jefferson avatar

    Between A Rock Ad A Hard Place Series

    Contributed by John L Jefferson on Sep 21, 2025
     | 217 views

    My brothers and sisters, the story of Israel at the Red Sea is not just their story — it is our story. They were a people who had been in bondage for over 400 years, crying out to God for deliverance. And God raised up a leader, Moses, who stood toe to toe with Pharaoh and said, “Let my people go.”

    Between a Rock and a Hard Place Text: Exodus 14:1–14 ________________________________________ Introduction Isn’t it funny how we are constantly living in the past...? Isn’t it funny how we concentrate on how things used to be, what we used to have… What we used to do…? Memories are good to have… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Nothing Is Too Hard For God To Do

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 6, 2025
     | 909 views

    God specialises in doing the impossible, and no situation is beyond His power.

    NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR GOD TO DO By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 1:40-45 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 3:20, Jeremiah 32:27, Genesis 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION: The omnipotence of God is a central theme in Scripture. In Mark 1:40-45, a leper approached Jesus with faith, saying, “If You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    The Hard Reset – In God I Trust

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 27, 2025
     | 678 views

    Sometimes we get to the place, spiritually, where all we can do is stop, get back to basics, and start again.

    The Hard Reset – In God I Trust A typical computer can process billions of bits of data per second, with the exact amount depending on the processor's clock speed and architecture, but a modern high-end CPU can handle processing billions of instructions per second. A modern cell phone is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Hard Sayings: How To Accept Them

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2024
     | 570 views

    The problem with “nice” religion is that it isn’t religion at all, and today’s three Scriptural passages are proof of that reality.

    Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Hard Sayings There’s a very popular opinion about religion, and I think you may be already aware of it. Folks often think that religion ought to be “nice.” In other words, religion should make you feel good about yourself, first, and then, if possible, about other ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic