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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    A Woman Of Faith - Hannah

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 11, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,004 views

    Hannah faces a problem but she prays and experienced God's provision. When in hardships, watch how you respond. Hannah believes in prayer and eventually saw the miraculous work of God in her life.

    1 Samuel 1:3-20 A Woman of Faith ES 13 May 12, 2095 Today is Mother’s Day, so I thought we would take a look at Prophet Samuel’s mother Hannah. • She is a woman of faith. Despite her very difficult situation, she did not lose faith in God. • She frequented the house of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Unlikely Enemies"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,887 views

    This is part one in a two part sermon dealing with the hardships of family, dysfunctionalysm, and learning to forgive even your most unlikely enemies, your own blood.

    Matthew 10:34-42 You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. Verse 36 in the text says, "And a man’s enemies will be those of his own household." "A man’s enemies will be those of his own household." Mmmm, mmm I feel God in here already. (Sigh) This word on today is by no means going to be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Suffered?!

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    Is it possible for the Great Creator to suffer? Could He – the Most Delightful Being whom we can savor the unspeakable joy – suffer hardship, pain, or sorrow?

    “For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accept, Expect, Endure, Embrace

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,038 views

    To walk in joy with must do four things. Accept where we are at in life. Expect a better life ahead. Endure hardships. Embrace our circumstances.

    Yesterday marked two anniversaries. Debbie and I have been married for 34 years. And I have been your pastor for 5 years. About one half of you were attending when Chris was pastor. The first month I became senior pastor, we had a role of 32 people with $3457 in the bank. Most of those were Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "Joy Is Found In Living With The Proper Perspective!” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,638 views

    Third in series "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. This message addresses that fact that Joy Can Be Found In Living With A Proper Perspective On The Eternal. On Our Citizenship On Hardships

    Restoring the Joy Sermon # 3 “Joy Is Found In Living With The Proper Perspective!” Philippians 1:21-30 You will remember that Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi was written while he was imprisoned, literally shackled to a guard 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracles Of God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,406 views

    God remembers His own. He is concerned with little things. He cares for our needs. Hardships reveal where our true trust is.

    We have been looking at the miracles of Elisha. It is good to remember that these works were done against the backdrop of the widespread idolatry. • The Northern Kingdom of Israel especially, where Elijah and Elisha ministered, the people had already abandoned God and gone into worshipping ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Blessing Of Correction Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 26, 2023
     | 2,504 views

    One might believe that after you become a “new born child of God,” that all the hardship of life would come to an end. That is the furthest of any truth.

    “The Blessing Of Correction” Psalm 94:12-23 One might believe that after you become a “new born child of God,” that all the hardship of life would come to an end. That is the furthest of any truth. When we trust Christ as our Saviour we are not exempt from troubles and trials but we have the sweet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pit Is Not The End Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2026
     | 199 views

    The pit represents seasons of rejection, isolation, and hardship; yet in God’s divine agenda, the pit is never the conclusion of destiny but a passage toward elevation and fulfillment.

    THE PIT IS NOT THE END By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:23-28 Key Verse: “And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it.” (Genesis 37:24) Supporting Texts: Psalm 40:1-3; Lamentations 3:31-33; Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning To Make Adjustments PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 747 views

    This sermon encourages us to remain steadfast in faith during hardships, drawing strength and guidance from God, as exemplified by the Israelites in Exodus 5:6-9.

    Greetings, dear friends, and welcome. We gather here today, united in faith and fellowship, to delve into the sacred pages of the Book of Life, our trusted guide on this road of faith. We are here to seek wisdom, to find strength, to draw comfort, and to grow in our understanding of God's ...read more

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    God Of Wonders PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 188 views

    God’s power and presence remain active today, inviting us to trust Him in hardship, pray boldly, and expect miracles even in ordinary moments.

    Some days faith feels thin as fog. You stand at the kitchen sink with a coffee cup and a knot in your stomach. You sit in the waiting room and study the floor tile as if it could talk back. You lie awake and watch the red glow of the clock turn minutes into miles. In moments like these, we need ...read more

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    Surviving Persecution And Affliction PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 110 views

    Following Christ means embracing sacrifice and perseverance, trusting God’s presence and strength through hardship, and finding lasting hope and purpose in Him alone.

    If you’ve ever watched a seasoned craftsman at work—hands steady, eyes kind, voice calm—you know the comfort of a good example. He doesn’t rush. He doesn’t grandstand. He lets you stand nearby, sleeves rolled up, and learn the rhythm of the work. That’s how Paul speaks to Timothy in this passage. ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 237 views

    God’s grace empowers joyful generosity, enabling believers to give willingly and abundantly, even in hardship, as an expression of trust and partnership in God’s work.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in today with a full heart and a thin wallet. Others with a strong budget and a weary soul. God sees both. And right in the middle of our ordinary lives—with bills to pay, kids to raise, parents to care for, and newsfeeds that rattle the nerves—God offers a grace ...read more

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    Jesus Is At God's Right Hand

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 16, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    Jesus prayer shows us the heart of the Prophet, Priest, and King.

    11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name--the name you gave me--so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thorns Of Life

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 43,820 views

    The thorns of life are many, but the grace of God is sufficient in our weakness.

    Text: “…a thorn in the flesh was given to me…” (2 Corinthians 12:7) What is a thorn? The American Heritage Dictionary says that a thorn is a modified branch in the form of a sharp, woody spine. It can cause sharp pain, irritation, or discomfort. How many of you have ever been struck by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Gone With The Wind

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 957 ratings
     | 104,718 views

    God uses a surge of problems sometimes to DIRECT us, to INSPECT us, to CORRECT us, to CONNECT US, to PROTECT US, to PERFECT us, & to PROJECT us. Link included to free PowerPoint Presentation and formatted text version.

    Gone With The Wind II Cor. 1:8; 4:8-10 --- Link includes formatted text and free PowerPoint... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Irma.html --- "For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist