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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Interruptions

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 5, 2022
     | 2,307 views

    Those big interruptions that come into people lives.

    . John 16:33-“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Those big interruptions that come into people lives. Those shattering kind of things-the death of a loved one, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mental Health In The Psalms: 46 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 8, 2024
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     | 1,601 views

    God is our fortress and our river and only by looking to Him and keeping our eyes on Him do any of us have any hope of navigating life when it is an overwhelming dumpster fire.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 46 PSALM 46:1-11 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION… Poor Bishop Hooper… youtube.com/watch?v=ZiHHtjwJJKQ [5:48] READ PSALM 46 (ESV) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Fear Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 17, 2021
     | 3,971 views

    Essential King Jesus: Jesus casts out fear.

    ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: NO FEAR MARK 4:35-41 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 4:1-41 [5:19] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.4 STORY 1 (p) The date was December 31, 2000. It was a Sunday. The time was about 9:30pm. The weather was very cold and the conditions of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Life's Delays SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    This sermon explores the reasons behind delays in life's journey and offers biblical solutions to overcome them.

    Destiny is closely tied to time, and it is the primary target of the devil. Satan doesn't attack you because of your past; he troubles you because of your future. His goal is to delay you, as prolonged delay can lead to destruction. However, it will not be too late for you to overcome this delay ...read more

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    Finding Strength In Small Things SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 901 views

    The world often values the big, the many, the rich, and the famous. However, this sermon explores the idea that less can be more, and that there is strength and importance in the small and few when God is involved. It challenges the belief that bigger is always better, and encourages finding value in simplicity and smallness.

    The world often promotes the idea that bigger is better and smaller is not good. The unbelievers believe that more is always better and less is not valuable. They believe that there is strength in numbers and that the few are unimportant. They prioritize the rich and famous over the poor and ...read more

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    Be Faithful

    Contributed by John Johnson on Oct 26, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 44,635 views

    Faithfulness to God is not always easy. Faithfulness to God may result in some problems.

    2 Tim. 2:2:3 II Timothy is Paul’s last will and testament to his spiritual son Timothy. Writing from a Roman prison cell, Paul imparts his final words of wisdom and encouragement to Timothy who is ministering in the midst of hardship and opposition in Ephesus. Paul stresses the importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Matter What Your Stinking Problem Is, Get Up Again Anyway

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,870 views

    We need not let hardships and difficulties keep us down, because we serve a God that can bring life from death, bringing glory to Himself.

    John 11:1-44 - No Matter What Your Stinking Problem is, Get Up Again Anyway Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put Your Trust In A Good God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,547 views

    Despite hardship and having to run for his life, David kept his faith in a good God and prayed for deliverance. His experience can be ours too, today.

    For a believer, no ’dead end’ is really a dead end. It is so only from man’s point of view. If we believe in God, then we must believe that He can still make a way. Matt 19:26 - Jesus: "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Isa 43:19 - See, I am doing a new thing! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Final Advice

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,249 views

    St. Paul offers Timothy some final advice before his earthly departure. Christian consistency, the ability to endure hardship, mission, and heavenly reward are discussed.

    Final Advice ILLUSTRATION: A man was on the practice golf course when the club pro brought another man out for a lesson. The pro watched the fellow swing several times and started making suggestions for improvement, but each time the pupil interrupted with his own version of what was wrong and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    His Joy In Suffering For Them Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 8, 2018
     | 4,962 views

    Paul suffered persecution, hardship and imprisonment for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the congregations which were under his spiritual care in Asia Minor, Greece and Rome.

    7/12/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIIA1? His Joy in Suffering for Them? (Colossians 1:24) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:24 (NIV) (Text) 1:24: Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Jesus' Love 16 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017
     | 2,505 views

    God’s indiscriminate love bears all---for HIS love carried the burdens---hardships of all through Christ Jesus, his only begotten Son.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 16 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (October 15, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The God Who Answers In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 419 views

    The wilderness represents a place of isolation, dryness, hardship, and testing. Yet, throughout Scripture, it is also the place where God speaks, shapes destinies, and reveals His power.

    THE GOD WHO ANSWERS IN THE WILDERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:1-12 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, Hosea 2:14-15, Deuteronomy 8:2-4, Psalm 107:4-7, Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The wilderness represents a place of isolation, dryness, hardship, and testing. Yet, throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    David PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,045 views

    This sermon explores trusting in God as our shepherd, drawing strength from hardships, and finding spiritual fulfillment in His guidance, as exemplified by David in Psalm 23:1.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of the Lord, a sanctuary from the storms of life, a place where we can find solace, strength, and spiritual nourishment. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the beauty of the Word of ...read more

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    The God Of All Comfort

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 30, 2022
     | 2,798 views

    We all go through difficulties, but do we depend on God for strength, comfort, and peace through our difficulties? Is He for us the "Father of compassion" and the "God of all comfort"?

    The God of All Comfort God comforts us in our trouble so that we can bring the love of God and comfort others. 1 Corinthians 1:3-4 Illustration A very common story, that I'm sure just about every person in this room can understand... A young child is playing with his friends at the park on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Weary - Yet Pursing

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 12, 2022
     | 2,809 views

    In a time in which things seem to be overwhelming and discouraging, by being obedient to God and His purpose for our lives we can keep pursing.

    FB. Vidalia July 10, 2022 Sunday AM Weary -- Yet Pursuing! Judges 8:4 Intro.: Good morning FB, Vidalia. Great to be back and worship with you here in the summer. My wife Diana and Son Tyler and his girl friend Kelly are all with me as well. Open your copy of God’s inspired and holy word to Judges ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist