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To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Paul displayed an attitude which rose above his hard circumstances.

TO LIVE IS CHRIST Philippians 1:20-30 Two elderly women were out driving in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30

Peace Work

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011

Making peace is hard work; having peace is a gift from God.

Making peace is work. Hard work. And it’s not cheap, either. Can you imagine President Bush offering a cabinet post to Al Gore? And if you can imagine that, can you imagine Gore accepting the offer? And yet that’s almost exactly what has just happened in Israel, with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

4 Epiphany C Jesus Comes Home

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001

It is hard to come home, but why did Jesus come looking for a fight?

4 Epiphany C Luke 4:21-30 28 January 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen If you grew up in a small town, you know about small town rivalries. The hockey teams that play just a little tougher when playing a certain town. The anger at the boys because the girls want to date boys from the other town. Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Practical Pointers For Grief 1 Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 30, 2022

Grief is hard and we practical need help to work through it.

Last week we began what I hope will be a regular podcast on the topic of grief. Grief is a reality and will generally affect all of us at some time or another. Grief is not limited to the death of a loved one. We grieve the loss of many things such as our dreams when they are shattered; the loss of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Indisputable ‘i Am’ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 30, 2015

Jesus reveals himself as the I AM of the Old Testament and gives the conditions and terms for salvation in His Name.

The Indisputable ‘I AM’ John 8: 21-31 In John 8:12 the LORD Jesus validates His own deity in identifying Himself as THE Light of the World that “whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” We saw the indispensable character of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon V - "the Door" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

There are many "doors of discovery" in life, but only One leads to eternal life. There's no greater business to be in than that of helping someone discovers Jesus the Way to God, life, happiness, joy!

GREAT “I AM” DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I am?” Then He asked them a pointed question, “Who do YOU say I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2013

He is calling us by name.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD. John 10:1-18. On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus offered those who will hear Him the gift of living water, also known as the Holy Spirit (John 7:37-39). Some time after this Jesus declared Himself to be the light of the world (John 8:12), and ratified this ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"come Be Crucified! We've Got A Cross For Your Back Too!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 11, 2023

Following Christ isn't glamorous. It is hard, but it is worth it.

“Come! Be Crucified! We’ve Got a Cross for Your Back Too” Mark 10:35-45 Have you ever seen a church sign that read, “Come! Be Crucified! We’ve got a Cross for Your Back Too!” And yet Jesus was this up-front. You can’t accuse Jesus of false advertising. When James and John come up to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Pt. 3 Daddy Come Home Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 10, 2013

The role of a husband / father is easily understood, yet hard to live out.

Daddy Come Home February 17, 2013 Introduction A The role of a husband / father is easily understood, yet hard to live out. 1 One Reason: Ignorance a He doesn’t understand his responsibilities toward his family under God. aa His paycheck is his duty & done bb Shocked when his family ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Believe The Impossible!

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010

It may be hard, but not impossible. All things are possible to him who believes.

BELIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE! Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God." Luke 18:27 Our God is great and with Him there are no impossibilities. If you’re not ready to believe the impossible, then you’re not ready for a miracle. There are a lot of promises that seem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is Divine

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009

Why is forgiving so hard? How we can deal with it!

Colossians 3:13 Eph. 6:11-Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. WILES: 1-Cunning behavior: cunning behavior intended to persuade somebody to do something, especially in the form of insincere charm or flattery. He whisper in your ear, “You ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change.

Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating one's proverbial head up against a wall, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of Fairh Iv Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 27, 2007

as you live the life of faith it calls you to make hard choices

The Life of Faith IV Hebrews 11: 24-28 God speaks to Amram in a dream Thermuthis –Pharaoh’s Daughter Nothing is more important that making the right choices in life The life of faith involves making choices, hard choices Faith Makes Difficult Choices In the life of Moses we see that faith enabled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Three Feet Away.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 5, 2020

When things start to get hard, try to persevere through the adversity.

Second Sunday of Advent. Sermon Title: Three feet away. Scripture Text: Mark 1:1-8 ILLUSTRATION: During the gold rush, a man from Ohio traveled to California. It had taken him months to get there. He had to get a claim and register it and buy tools before he could start mining. The Ohioan ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Handling A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 14, 2011

A broken ehart can be hard to overcome, through Jesus we can

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • One of the dark emotions we deal with that can make our world come to a standstill is the dealing with a broken heart. • There are so many things that happen in life that can contribute to having a broken heart. • The loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ