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  • McClinton Hall avatar

    Holding On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 48,004 views

    This sermon helps us to endure the trials of life and teaches that no matter how hard things, keep holding on.

    Holding On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back And then came a messenger unto Job, and said, the oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: …… Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Help For Hard Times (Victorious Living In A Vicious World) Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,357 views

    This world can be tough on Christians. Some cave in and live in powerless mediocrity, but Jesus didn’t die to build a church of wimps. Paul’s instruction to Timothy is timely for today’s trials!

    Heavenly Help for Hard Times (Victorious Living in a Vicious World) (flip a coin) Heads or tails? This happens at the beginning of many sporting events today. Flipping a coin to determine who would begin a game goes all the way back to the Greek Olympic games where they believed the gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mountain Climbimg 101 - "Success In Life Is A Long Hard Climb!"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,753 views

    Life is filled with mountains that just need to be climbed both literally and spiritually. Why? Because they are there! Why? Because they are in your path and the only way around them is over them. So the wiser we become at scaling spiritual mountains the

    Mountain Climbing 101 - “Success in life is a long hard climb!” Thesis: Life is filled with mountains that just need to be climbed both literally and spiritually. Why? Because they are there! Why? Because they are in your path and the only way around them is over them. So the wiser we become at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Hard Day’s Night: Overcoming Life’s Difficulties

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,042 views

    Are you presently in the midst of "The Perfect Storm?" Are the waves of doubt and the winds of fear crashing fiercely against you life or your family? Does it seem like you might go under at any time? There is hope! Jesus is with you in the midst of t

    Cornerstone Church August 14/15, 2010 “A HARD DAY’S NIGHT: OVERCOMING LIFE’S DIFFICULTIES.” Mark 4:35-41 Most people (including many of us here) have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,823 views

    God will help you accomplish what He has given you to do.

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job September 30, 2012 A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We¡¦re scared of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    How Can I Be Happy When Life Is So Hard? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,865 views

    How can we be happy when life is hard? When we remember that God is good, and that every trial can cause us to grow and become more like Jesus.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #2: HOW CAN I BE HAPPY WHEN LIFE IS HARD? INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. • Happy reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending March 1, 2014. • The song has remained at the No. 1 position longer than ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Do People Make Being Saved So Hard

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,647 views

    Salvation is a free gift of God

    WHY DO PEOPLE MAKE BEING SAVED SO HARD Some people make it hard to get the gift of Gods Salvation yet he tells us that all we need to do is believe on the only begotten son. Let’s look at his word and see what a man must do to get salvation. Romans 10 8But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017
     | 4,103 views

    When you don't know where to start

    A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We’re scared of failure. b. We don’t know where to start. c. We’ve failed at big jobs before. d. Lack of motivation. e. Worthy goal, but not with my limitations. “God led Israel to cross the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hard Core Old School Finding New Truth In Christ

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,342 views

    Verify messages and testimonies as did Nicodemus

    Weekend Message/Devotion March 17, 2019 John 3:1-17 Hard Core Old School Finding New Truth in Christ Great stuff in today’s gospel reading. We start out with Nicodemus, a staunch Pharisee, “ruler of the Jews”, seeking out Jesus in the night. Here is a leader of the Pharisees, most likely a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Get Ready For Our Hard Goodbyes (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 9, 2018
     | 5,423 views

    God's Word has the power! 1. To give us Christian growth (vs. 32). 2. To inspire Christian giving (v. 33-35). 3. To soothe Christian grief (vs. 36-38).

    How to Get Ready for Our Hard Goodbyes (Part 3) The Book of Acts - Part 74 Acts 20:32-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 15, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Remember that Acts 20 was a pivotal time in the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul. In these verses Paul reflected on the past. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis-People Relating To God- Part 5-- Too Hard ? Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 12, 2015
     | 7,056 views

    Part 5 of a study on the book of Genesis- focus on our relationships and responses

    Please feel free to use any or all of this material for God's glory As always , I write like I preach - sorry if it is hard to read Too hard? Genesis 18:1-18:15 Have you ever been in a situation where everything seemed impossible? I mean no matter how hard you looked You could not see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And... Ask The Hard Questions: What If Christianity Is A Lie? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 185 views

    If Christianity is not true—if Jesus didn’t really rise from the dead—then everything we believe, preach, sing, and stand for crumbles into dust.

    Go! And... Ask the Hard Questions: What If Christianity Is a Lie? INTRODUCTION: STARTING WITH A SHOCKING QUESTION What if Christianity is a lie? That’s a bold question, isn't it? Even hearing it in church might feel unsettling. But let's face it: If Christianity is not true—if Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Hard Life? But Who Says Christian Life Is A Walk In The Park

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 9, 2025
     | 286 views

    This sermon delves on the notion some Christians hold that following Christ makes life easier, smoother, and comfortable.

    Hard Life? But Who Says Christian Life is a Walk in the Park? Scripture Reading: John 16:33 – “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Some people come to Christ thinking that following Him will instantly make life easier, smoother, and more comfortable ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard, Follow Jesus!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 1, 2025
     | 955 views

    When following Jesus gets hard, and it will, we must remind ourselves that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Be encouraged and Follow Jesus Anyway!

    Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard, Follow Jesus! Scripture - John 6:66-69 “At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
     | 645 views

    Size up big jobs with a big overall perspective.

    A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us. a. We are scared of failure. b. We do not know where to start. c. We have failed at big jobs before. d. Lack of motivation. e. Worthy goal, but not with my limitations. “God led Israel to cross the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist