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  • Pat Cook avatar

    War Is Hard

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
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     | 1,988 views

    Preached after the Asian tsunami. It shows that we have an enemy who wants to steal, kill and destroy.

    Job 1:6 -21 – War is Hard Well, a week ago I had planned to start a series on the life of David, from now until the Lent season. As the week progressed, I felt the growing need to speak about the situation in Asia. Three years ago, after 9-11, I preached on, ”Why, God?” And after the tsunami ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Overcome Bad Listening Habits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,388 views

    Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes.

    Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes. Ineffective listening is usually the single biggest hindrance to effective communication between people. The following is a list of some of the most common barriers to listening: a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Throw It All Away

    Contributed by James May on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 16,223 views

    Let’s not surrender to the trials and tests. We will never see the reward for faithfulness if we cave in to the hard times.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Longing For Jesus' Return Series

    Contributed by Clark Sneed on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,064 views

    Exegetical; hard times cause us to long for Jesus’ return, which in turn prepares us for the Second Coming.

    Author: J. Clark Sneed Date: 18 December 2005 Title: Longing for Jesus’ Return Text: Luke 17:22-27 Dominating Theme: Preparation Thrust: Be prepared. “And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If I Were A Millionaire

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,586 views

    We have a hard time talking about money but the Lord gives us guidance and wisdom concerning money.

    If I were a millionaire Selected Scripture Introduction- I’ve titled the sermon if I were a millionaire. How many have thought about that? What would I do with a million dollars? The rest of you… I don’t know. We have all probably thought about what we would do if we came into ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    This Is A Hard Saying

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,708 views

    The Word of God can be understood when we let the Holy Spirit speak to us through faith.

    Text: “Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can understand it?’” (John 6:60). Has anyone ever told you something that was really hard to believe? When we were very young, we usually believed whatever people told us because we didn’t think they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Ground That Want Grow.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 26, 2019
     | 3,112 views

    We are living in dry times as Christians.

    GROUND THAT WANT GROW Isaiah 44: 1 Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen: 2 Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work Hard, Pray Hard

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,849 views

    We serve God and others in our daily labors and activities. As we share God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ, God calls us to work hard and pray hard.

    Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, 12:9-14 “Work Hard, Pray Hard” INTRODUCTION For over one hundred years, the people of the United States have celebrated Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Labor Day began as a concession by the government for its poor, violent handling of the Pullman Railroad ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hard Words To Hard Hearts

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    Jesus words of rebuke in Luke 11 hit the nerve. Those he spoke to were determined to get revenge. If only they could have seen who He is. If only we could see today.

    We are entering the middle of Luke’s gospel now and already Jesus is engaging battle with the Jewish leaders. This is an ongoing battle that will ultimately lead to Jesus’ crucifixion and he knows it well, but does not show any signs of shrinking back. Jesus’ very presence should command respect, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Hard Sermon For A Hard Heart Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
     | 6,494 views

    Ahab was the quintessential bad example

    Ahab I Kings 21:1-19 The party aboard ship was in full swing. Speeches were being made by the captain, the crew, and all the guests were really enjoying the week-long voyage. Sitting at the head table was a seventy-year-old man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time To Engage: "Following Hard After God”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 9, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 391 views

    The impulse to follow God originates with God, but it’s our responsibility to follow. We are told throughout the Bible that we’re to seek the Lord. As we purpose to follow hard after God, He upholds and strengthens us as seen in the Psalmist description of a deer in search for water.

    Time To Engage “Following Hard After God” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFndeU2Ewgg Let me get this out of the way, and that is, I’m not saying it’s hard to follow God. In fact, God even said it isn’t. In fact,  He said it was downright easy, which is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    It's Time To Face Hard Reality, Not Fantasy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 849 views

    God desires genuine worship from our hearts, not just rituals, and we must align ourselves with His divine will and justice.

    Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're going to dive deep into a passage from the book of Amos that's as challenging as it is enlightening. We're going to take a good, hard look at the hard reality of God's justice, the fantasy of false worship, and the mighty hand of God. Now, before we read ...read more

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021
     | 2,994 views

    We have all been caught in the middle and painted into a corner. The Lord works in those times to help us draw close to Him.

    Between a Rock and a Hard Place Exodus chapter 14 selected verses Introduction- Good morning, How you ever heard some of these familiar terms? Caught in the middle In a jam Painted in a corner Up the creek without a paddle These phrases let us know that someone is in ‘over their head.” In a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Your Absolute Best

    Contributed by Mike Logan on Nov 13, 2006
     | 2,199 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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    A Christian Nation

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 5, 2016
     | 6,587 views

    A Patriotic message chronicling the Christian founding of this great nation and how we need to stand for God during these hard times

    A Christian Nation Psalm 33:12 Psalms 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. Recently a national radio talk show host and a listener were talking about Christianity in America As the conversation continued the host, an avowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist