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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    How To Walk In Dark Times

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 10, 2020
     | 3,363 views

    The message shares how we can walk in hard and even sinful times.

    How to walk in the Dark? Palm 119:105-112 1. Erik Weihenmayer is an amazing athlete and adventurer. He’s kayaked all 277 miles of the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, • He has climbed the face of El Capitan in Yosemite ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Making Something Out Of Nothing

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,625 views

    WE ARE INTRODUCED TO A WOMAN WHO FINDS HERSELF BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

    2 Kings 4:1-7 (KJV) Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. [2] And Elisha said unto her, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About That Third Servant?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2022
     | 1,101 views

    Life on this earth is hard, and acting as a Christian sometimes makes it even more demanding.

    Saturday of 21st Week in Course So we’ve all probably read or heard sermons on this parable from Matthew’s Gospel, and typically–to cut to the conclusion–we are told that Christ has given each of us a measure of talent or gifts, and we’d better use them properly. If we do, we get rewarded; if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    It’s Real… Oh Yes, It’s Real!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022
     | 2,873 views

    There are some lessons in life that some folks seem to have to learn the hard way.

    Illus: A first grade teacher asked her class to write six things in life they had learned the hard way. One little girl jotted these six things down. She had learned: • No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats • When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Doesn't Turn Out SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023
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     | 1,170 views

    In hard times, God is teaching us, but in good times, God is testing us.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing at the crossroads of life, where the path is often winding and the journey unpredictable. We are here to seek solace, to find answers, and to understand the divine will of our Heavenly Father. Today, we are ...read more

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    Change Is Hard: God's Authority Over Transitions In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024
     | 1,313 views

    Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

    There is one constant in life, it’s change. Everything changes over time. I’ve experienced numerous changes over my life. Change is often hard and awkward at first. But it can also be something that brings a lot of positives. But it never feels comfortable at the time. I remember when I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Why We Preach On Giving

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006
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     | 2,870 views

    Why is it so hard for pastors to preach about giving? Why is it so hard for church members to hear about giving? Here are 3 reasons why preachers should NOT apologize for a sermon on giving - from a layperson!

    What is On Your Mind? One of the most intriguing challenges for anyone who steps behind one of these (pulpits) is trying to figure out what¡¦s going on in your minds. What are you thinking as we speak? It¡¦s not always easy to read. But there is one time where it¡¦s really not all that hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Convince God

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,984 views

    But when you realize that it is God who can rise you up; you suddenly, find yourself ashamed and this could be the reason on why it is hard to be close to Him. You’re thinking that God is hard to convince.

    Theme: How to Convince God Text: Genesis 32: 22-31 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 15, 2k6 Intro: Illus: Three handsome male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful, enticing, female Poodle. The three male dogs fall all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer-Works Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008
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     | 11,392 views

    Why ‘work’ instead of ‘activity’ of prayer or ‘picnic’ of prayer? Why does ‘prayer concert’, or ‘prayer vigil’ sound so gray and bland? The answer is obvious. Prayer is hard work! It is rewarding; it is life-changing; but it is hard.

    We continue today on our topic, “Learning to serve in a Service-less Age”, more specifically looking at “The refurbished Life”. God refurbishes our lives, in part, through “The Habit of Prayer”. I confess my struggle with this topic. It is complex yet simple. So complex that we will not even begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Have We Been Using The Wrong Words?

    Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,601 views

    Why is the Bible so hard to understand? Why does there seem to be a disconnect between the Bible and reality? Why is the church out of touch with the world around it? The answer to all of these questions is simple, yet hard to stomach.

    Have We Been Using the Wrong Words? Why is the Bible so hard to understand? Why does there seem to be a disconnect between the Bible and reality? Why is the church out of touch with the world around it? The answer to all of these questions is simple, yet hard to stomach. We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014
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     | 10,234 views

    Prayer can change circumstances and prayer can change us. The Lord has told us to pray and never give up, both of these things are very hard when you are going through a hard time.

    Persistent Prayer Luke 18:1-18:6 Introduction- We will continue to look at Jesus parables and how we can apply his teachings to our life. Last week we looked at honoring God with our lives and make sure that God gets the glory. This week we look at prayer-persistent prayer of the widow. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Here We Raise Our Ebeneezer Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 42,410 views

    Today we could use a memorial like Samuel’s. It wasn’t a memorial of their hard times or of their more recent victories. It was a memorial to God’s faithfulness. Here we raise our Ebenezer because “Thus far has the Lord helped us.” That’s a reminder w

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Here We Raise Our Ebenezer 1 Samuel 7:12 Introduction: I recently saw a production of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” The play reminded me how much of an impression the classic Christmas tale has had on all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remaining Steadfast Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,731 views

    It’s tough to be steadfast or loyal to our creditors when the mortgage or car payment is due, cash is tight, and work is gone. It’s tough to be steadfast and hang on in relationships when so many are divorcing their families and walking away. It is tou

    I’m sure you have had at least one experience where something overwhelmed you to the point that you wondered if you could survey the fallout from it. Your mind is gone there already. Some of you are in the middle of that something and are desperate for help and hope. Others have come through and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What’s For Dinner? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,010 views

    A study of Ezekiel chapter 3 verses 5 through 15

    Ezekiel 3: 5 – 15 ‘What’s for dinner?’ Part 2 “5 For you are not sent to a people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, but to the house of Israel, 6 not to many people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely, had I sent you to them, they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Get Up Or Give Up?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,540 views

    When we articulate our past, we are getting ready for a repeat performance. The choice is ours ~ rehearse the past failures OR the past victories. David chose not to continue living in the past. Will you also take that step?

    Opening illustration: A young gentleman walked into the church that we were attending and ministering at in Massachusetts. He had decided to finish his life that night. His life had been in the fast lane, nothing had come out of it. He had been in numerous relations and being a lorry driver he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational