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    Oh God, You Devil PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
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     | 70 views

    Following Jesus means embracing His challenging teachings, trusting Him even when it’s hard, and letting His words transform us beyond our comfort and preferences.

    Some of the most life-giving words Jesus speaks are also the ones that make us swallow hard. You’ve felt that, haven’t you? You’re reading the Bible in the early hush of morning, coffee cooling by your chair, and a sentence seems to stand up from the page. It has weight. It has heat. It asks ...read more

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  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    The Wrap And The Woof

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 14, 2013
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    I have heard it said: “living for God easy is hard; living for God hard is easy.” It is the difference between getting in the boat and setting down and standing on the edge and trying not to fall out. The latter isn’t a question of ‘if’ you fall out, it

    Quotes: “Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do--then do it with all your strength.” ― George Washington “Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your purpose.” –Aristotle “Faith is taking the first step, even when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Looking For The Easy?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 4, 2006
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    We can develop an attitude that looks for and expects every thing to be easy. Easy may not be the best.

    WHEN OUR GOAL IS TO TAKE IT EASY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Cor. 9:27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. KJV 1 Tim. 5:6 But she that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Absolute Best

    Contributed by Mike Logan on Nov 13, 2006
     | 2,333 views

    Enduring through the hard times (I used the "Facing your Giants" video illustation for this message and it made a huge impact)

    Ever had the wind knocked out of you? It’s a Scary experience to say the least. For me; being curled up, grabbing my stomach unable to even move one bit of air, seemed like I was going to certainly die. My experience was mostly on the wrestling mat or football field in high school, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Christian Perfection"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,207 views

    Is there such a thing?

    Philippians 3:4-14 "Christian Perfection" By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Michelangelo was once putting what appeared to be the finishing touches on a sculpture when a friend dropped by for a visit. Days later, the friend dropped by again and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Glimpse The Glory Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,259 views

    If we glimpse the glory ahead for every believer, we’ll be able to carry the cross today when times are hard.

    Three store owners shared adjacent storefronts in the same building. Times were tough. In hopes of picking up sales, the owner of the shop at one end of the building put a sign over his front entrance that said, YEAR-END CLEARANCE!!! At the other end of the building, another owner responded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Don't Faint

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 66 ratings
     | 34,641 views

    A sermon on unanswered prayer, and a great visual illustration involving a cement block that goes along with the message

    Don't Faint (Props needed for illustration: 8x8x16 cement block, hammer) Lu 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; (KJV) Today I want to talk to you about fainting. I have an illustration that I am going to use in a few moments that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take A Good Look At The Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,285 views

    Behold the Father's love... 1. Because it helps us appreciate His affection (1a). 2. Because it helps us understand the world's rejection (vs. 1b). 3. Because it helps give us comfort in hard times (vs. 2a). 4. Because it promises our future perfection (vs. 2b).

    Take a Good Look at the Love of God 1 John 3:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared December 24, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Before we begin our study today, let me remind you that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible scholars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hardships And Rewards Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,760 views

    PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE REWARD

    TITLE: THE RIGHT STUFF FOR THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY (COUNT THE COST … AND BE WILLING TO PAY IT!) HARDSHIPS AND REWARDS! BIG IDEA: PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Christmas X-Files- Christmas Just Ain’t Christmas Without The Son Of God

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 8, 2020
     | 2,790 views

    Jesus is hard to find today because He is systematically being "X'd" out of Christmas.

    The Christmas X-Files Today we find ourselves looking into a time in the life of Jesus that He is missing. (Luke 2:40 NKJV) And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. (Luke 2:41 NKJV) His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Worry?

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 2, 2019
     | 3,196 views

    It’s hard to be full of joy when everything is wrecking, But if you keep your JOY everything will work out

    Why Worry YOU CAN Be Happy (PROVERBS 17:22) ILLUS: Alarm clock didn’t go off A case of the depressed blues is headed your way You’re late for work, have a flat tire, try to take wife’s car it wont start she left the lights on, Get the jumper cables jump it off, in a hurry, Blue light special ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obsession

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,250 views

    What are we preocuppied with? THe things of the world or the things of God?

    I received an email devotional this week using a word I about became obsessed with. This word caused me to really, really do some thinking. (The death of my friends 22 year old son week before last made me think too. It made me realize how short & how precious LIFE is) The word I saw in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People ? : Why Do The Righteous Suffer ?

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,471 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? AND WHY DO THE RIGHTEOUS SUFFER ?AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. SUFFERING 2. SURRENDER 3. SANCTIFICATION 4. SECURITY 5. SECRETS 6. SILENCE 7. STRENGTH

    WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? : WHY DO THE RIGHTEOUS SUFFER ? ******************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. SUFFERING 2. SURRENDER 3. SANCTIFICATION 4. SECURITY 5. SECRETS 6. SILENCE 7. STRENGTH WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? : ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    All Kinds Of People Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 18, 2023
     | 2,056 views

    You can learn from observing people. It is amazing that King Solomon could see this much from his palace. Solomon was observing people who were working hard, and he observed that their inward motive was envy. We could find this type of person very commonly.

    You can learn a lot from watching people. You could be at the Atlanta airport at the busiest airport in the world or at a quiet rural restaurant and you will find a variety of people. We can become students of people. Knowing what makes people tick and learning from others is wise. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drowning In Destruction

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,263 views

    PEOPLE TRUSTING IN MATERIAL THINGS INSTEAD OF SPIRITUAL THINGS.

    SEPTEMBER 9, 2001-----------WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: DROWNING INTO DESTRUCTION.......PAGE 1 OF 4 JOHN 3:16-18 “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist