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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    When We Find It Hard To Pray

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 26, 2021
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     | 13,022 views

    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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    Real Faith Grows In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,950 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
     | 4,775 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

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    The Rock And The Hard Place Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 12, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,208 views

    Part 1 focuses on how our knowing that God has forgiven us of sins we have repented from enables us to have confidence that He hears us when we are crying out to Him, especially when we're between the Rock and Hard Place.

    The Rock and the Hard Place – Part 1 You Are Forgiven Scriptures: Psalms 103:10-11; Jeremiah 31:34; Romans 8:31-39; I John 4:8, 16-18 Introduction: First and foremost I want to thank Cynthia and Anthony for covering for me during my sabbatical. The last two months have allowed me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Hard Would You Dig? Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
     | 2,711 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

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    Nothing Is Too Hard For God To Do

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 6, 2025
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    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

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    Between A Rock Ad A Hard Place Series

    Contributed by John L Jefferson on Sep 21, 2025
     | 643 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

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    Hard Sayings: How To Accept Them

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2024
     | 620 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

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    Giving Thanks When Life Is Hard

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 6, 2023
     | 2,606 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
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,842 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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    Having Faith When Times Are Hard

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 28, 2024
     | 1,893 views

    So now that each of us has examined our spiritual faith, what do we do with it? What part does it play in our lives?

    Off and on in the past couple of months, we have been talking about faith and how it plays a part, a vital part in our spiritual lives. So now that each of us has examined our spiritual faith, what do we do with it? What part does it play in our lives? Over the next 6 weeks or so I want to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    It's Hard To Believe

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 487 views

    A sermon to adults on the TRUTH of Jesus Christ.

    Matthew 11:1-6 11/2/25 A.M. “It’s hard to Believe” Have you all ever heard something that was just too hard to believe? It was too hard to comprehend. That happened to me a few weeks ago. I mentioned this to a few of you so you’re gonna know what I’m talking about but most of you won’t. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Turning Back

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 30, 2015
     | 11,982 views

    Just because you did not get some stuff does not mean you turn back, just because you’re prayers were unanswered does not mean you quit church, just because you were not healed does not mean you walk out on God! Press forward!

    Luke 9:62” Jesus replied, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." Too late to withdraw! You have come far too long to quit! I pray that you will be blessed and encouraged by this devotion. You are an overcomer, a warrior and a child of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Run Baby Run

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,589 views

    Sermon on the perseverance of the saints

    RUN BABY RUN! Heb 12:1-2(KJV) 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forget The Things Of The Past Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,037 views

    A sermon on how a believers are expected to move forward... forget the things of the past and finish the race.

    “Forget the Things of the Past” Philippians 3:12-13 (ESV) Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational