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  • Max Lucado avatar

    Facing Your Giants: Slump Guns Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 22,155 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down.

    “Slump Guns” 1 Samuel 30:1-6 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down. Introduction: In Max Lucado’s book, Facing Your Giants, he relates the story that was not David’s finest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Finishing Strong Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 25, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 72,108 views

    We are called to finish the race, and it takes endurance. We need to be (1) prepared for the struggles that will come, and (2) focus our attention on Jesus. Ministry flows out of a love relationship with Christ. Our vision of Him will enable us to fini

    [Some of the thoughts in this sermon are taken from Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus.] Let’s learn about endurance today. We want to finish strong, not just starting well. I don’t always finish what I start. Chances are I am not alone. • We have unfinished tasks lying around - like a book ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leaving The Past In The Past

    Contributed by George Rennau on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 89 ratings
     | 38,715 views

    It’s hard to move forward when you keep the past in the present

    Introduction There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and the man came home to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Life Doesn't Turn Out SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,167 views

    In hard times, God is teaching us, but in good times, God is testing us.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing at the crossroads of life, where the path is often winding and the journey unpredictable. We are here to seek solace, to find answers, and to understand the divine will of our Heavenly Father. Today, we are ...read more

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    Immanuel: The Greatest Gift We Never Asked For

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,014 views

    Isaiah predicted the coming of Christ to a hard hearted king - even without his asking.

    Isaiah 7:10-14 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Living Hope

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Dec 7, 2020
     | 3,904 views

    Biblical hope is a sure thing, not a maybe thing.

    In his book, "Come Thirsty (pages 47-48)," Max Lucado tells a story of a little Haitian Orphan by the name of Carinette. He says that she lived in a different world, a world called, “home-to-be.” "See the slender girl wearing the pink shirt? The girl with the long nose and bushy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful In Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    Marriage is hard work, but God can help us improve our marriages.

    A. I hope you have been encouraged and inspired as we have been addressing the topic of faithfulness this fall. 1. During the first four sermons of the series I tried to drive home the point that God is faithful, and that our faithfulness is to be in response to His faithfulness. 2. I have also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Desperate Housewives And Too Many Husbands Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,227 views

    Taking the Leap to something higher this summer will require embracing the hard sayings of Jesus. This week we continue with 2 "Hard Sayings" that deal with love and marriage, lust and divorce.

    Desperate Housewives and Too Many Husbands Matt 5:27-32 7/7/2013 Introduction It was another interesting week in national news. The Huntingpost carried a story about a number of actresses. * Jessica Simpson * Scarlett Johansson * Megan Fox * Sarah Jessica Parker * Cameron Diaz * Reese ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Dirty Windows

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 14, 2015
     | 4,010 views

    Living for God is hard. There are temptations to do wrong, or perhaps what God is asking you to do seems like it is too hard. The Holy Spirit comes to help us.

    Good morning boys and girls! Have you ever tried to look through a window that is smudged and dirty? Well, if you have, you know that it’s hard to see out of it because the dust and dirt block any clear view. As we think of how the Holy Spirit acts as a cleaner in our lives, we can see how ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    #2you Don't Have To Go Home The Same: Is There Anything Too Hard For God?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,077 views

    God can help us in whatever situation we find our self. Faith is an action based on the word of God, supported by the confidence in a continual action that whatever God said God will do!

    #2 I’M NOT GOING HOME THE SAME WAY I CAME ... NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON! I. FUTURE SHOCK: PERILOUS TIMES ARE PART OF OUR DAILY WALK. WE MUST TRUST, THERE IS NOTHING TOO HARD FOR GOD! 2 Tim. 3:1 This know also, that in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    “hard Hearts And Providential Pots: More On God’s Sovereign Character” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 27, 2013
     | 4,802 views

    Romans 9 gives an excellent and clear view of the excellence and Sovereignty of God in choosing some for salvation and honorable eternal service to His Glory.

    “Hard Hearts and Providential Pots: More on God’s Sovereign Character” Romans 9: 13-29 God does not “choose” people for salvation according to race, religion, ancestry, or ability, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Honoring Ordinations

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 9, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    God ordained ministers of the Gospel present a high level of integrity in conduct of life, in proclamation of Biblical truth, and loyalty to the calling God has placed upon those who serve Him.

    Christ Honoring Ordinations Keeping Biblical Integrity In Ministerial Ordinations God ordained ministers of the Gospel present a high level of integrity in conduct of life, in proclamation of Biblical truth, and loyalty to the calling God has placed upon those who serve Him. The Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Always Answered Prayers Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,638 views

    If I pray hard enough, can I get whatever I want? Principles of always answered prayers...

    Introduction Are there 3 types of people here this morning? The first type... “The spiritual optimist”. When he looks at verses 7 &8 he says, "Yeah! Ask and you WILL receive – God will give me whatever I want if I have enough faith!!! If I pray hard enough! That job, that spouse, that health, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Hughes avatar

    Laying The Foundation In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,034 views

    How should we respond to the knocks we receive in life? What is the key to building the Church and Christian character? Answer: prayer! We look at the Nehemiah approach.

    "Building the church, building Christian character" - Nehemiah 1 [Minister stands right up front with ’lollipop’ microphone in news reporter style] "It has been described as one of the great tragedies and scandals of our time. The once proud city of Jerusalem still lies in ruins more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Designer Immortality

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2025
     | 159 views

    The so-called “immortality” scientists are trumpeting is a counterfeit, a cheap knock-off to deceive us into thinking we’ve overcome death. Don’t be taken in.

    For much of her life, Jeanne Calment’s big claim to fame was that she sold pencils to Vincent van Gogh in her youth. But by the time she died in August of 1997, this charming Frenchwoman had made her way into the Guinness Book of World Records for a grander accomplishment. She had become the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed