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Persevere Even If It Gets Hard

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2020

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Believers are encouraged to not lose heart and give up, even in the face of trials and difficulties. To continue in the faith we should continue doing good toward others, continue in prayer, and continue in the word.

I take as our subject today, the call in Scripture to persevere—to steadfastly continue in the faith no matter what happens.. Some of you have walked with the Lord for many years. You have fought some battles. You have not done it perfectly, but you have continued to follow the Lord. You have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, 1 Timothy 4:1-16, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Luke 18:1-8, Galatians 6:7-10, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 13:43, Acts 2:43, Acts 14:22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Getting (And Giving) The Message

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 12, 2015

| 3,701 views

Boys and girls, Jesus calls on all of us to deliver the same message. Some of us might take it to people in a land far away, and others might take it to a neighbour or friend. The important thing to remember though is to carry the message.

Good morning boys and girls! Let’s play a game that most of you probably know. I’m going to give the first person in the pew a message and then I’ll ask him/her to pass it on. The last person in the line then has to tell the congregation what the message was. Are you ready? Cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Following Hard After God Series

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000

based on 56 ratings

| 5,984 views

The intense desire we are to have in following God and our desire to know Him

Knowing God Following Hard After God Introduction: Matt 13:44-46 44 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Is A Hard Habit To Break Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 11,538 views

Kings of Judah, Pt. 3: "Asa"

SIN IS A HARD HABIT TO BREAK (1 KINGS 15:1-15, 2 CHRONICLES 14:1-13, 16:1-13) Ducking into confession with a turkey under his arms, a man said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strong Hope For Hard Times

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 12,023 views

Dealing with diffult times

"Strong Hope for Hard Times" Matthew 17 10/12/97 Intro: When have you needed hope? Here in Matthew 17, we see Jesus giving hope to his disciples. Jesus has begun to prepare his disciples for his death, and as he does this, he also gives them hope to overcome when this happens. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Jesus Power In The Hard Times

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Sep 9, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 8,605 views

THE POWER OF JESUS DRAWS ALL MEN UNTO HIMSELF, HE USES OUR HARD TIMES TO DRAW MEN UNTO HIMSELF.

There is Jesus Power in the hard times Acts 9:32-43. Hard times are nothing new. Hard times, times of trials and tribulations, seem to be as constant as the sunrise. You can watch the news on any given day and hear of the hard times of those around our country. You can read the morning paper and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 2, 2003

based on 134 ratings

| 13,417 views

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at 4 things you must do in order to grow up as a Christian.

Sunday Morning January 5, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Church On The Rocks [#7] GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Introduction: 1. Remember how it felt to be young? I still am so I don’t have to remember anything. I can remember as a child how bad I wanted to be grown up. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Trials: God's Hard Gifts Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 13, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 5,212 views

The trials in our life are never easy, but God uses them to refine us into better people.

James 1:1-18 January 12, 2003 Trials - God’s Hard Gifts Last week we looked at the Man James, brother of Jesus. Today, we begin to look at the letter that he left us in the New Testament. Jesus was prophesied to be a man of sorrows, well acquainted with grief; his brother James also had ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Hard Way Or The Easy Way

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 4, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 12,953 views

This sermon contrasts between living for the Lord and living a life of sin.

Text: Proverbs 13:15 - "...but the way of transgressors is hard." Matthew 11:28-30 - vs. 30 - "For my yoke is easy,..." Introduction: -What we want to this today is the contrast between living for the Lord and living a life of sin. -Proverbs 13:15, tells us "...the way of transgressors is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 12,140 views

Sometimes we can become so foolish that God (with His mercy and Grace) will have to send in our enemy to set us straight and keep us out of trouble.

BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE In 1 Samuel 29, David manages to get himself into a real jam. After being delivered from the hand of Saul on numerous occasions, David becomes weary of living like a fugitive. In a moment of despair, he reasons that his only hope is to flee from Saul into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-8, 1 Samuel 29:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002

based on 10 ratings

| 3,494 views

Based on the prayer of Jabez, though life was tough, he was able to rise above the pain of his life. Here are the 4 aspects of his prayer.

Life is tough, pray hard! The Prayer of Jabez Citation: The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez saying “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Work Hard Or Hardly Work?

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Sep 5, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 10,476 views

This sermon uses the Labor Day holiday to explore how God works for us, in us, and through us.

WORK HARD OR HARDLY WORK? HEBREWS 13:20-21 LABOR DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2004 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. Labor Day is tomorrow and one of the first things I think ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Living By Faith In Hard Times

Contributed by Marvin Walker on Jan 2, 2004

based on 61 ratings

| 36,225 views

Leaning how to develop a strong faith during hard times.

I can’t understand why some things happen as they do. It seems that people with the finances to hire the most famous attorneys are much more likely to go free than those who must be represented by assigned public defenders. I become cynical about justice because neither guilt nor innocence seems to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Following Hard After The Lord.

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 12, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,064 views

How beautiful are the Words of the Lord in this Psalm.

Following Hard After The Lord Scripture setting Psalms 63:1-11 Text. Psalms 63:8 “My soul followeth hard after Thee.” How beautiful the Words of the Lord. David the king of Israel utters them. This Psalm is a song that he sang to the Lord. It was often sung by Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Is Hard - But God Is Good

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Jun 14, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 13,444 views

God has good reasons for what He does, and His answer to our suffering is NOT an explanation … it is Himself. God’s answers always come from His character ... and His character is unchanging!

Life Is Hard - but God Is Good Psalm 107:1 Why does God allow suffering? God has good reasons for what He does, and His answer to our suffering is NOT an explanation … it is Himself. • Psalm 34:8 says, “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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