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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Hardships And Rewards Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,728 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 Blessings Of Hardships

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 26, 2019
     | 6,013 views

    Jesus said he came to, "send fire on the earth." This sermon takes a unique approach on this idea and uses the fire metaphor as a purging of the things inside us that hinder us from becoming who we can be through God.

    The Blessing of Hardships Since this Gospel reading is intense, I thought I’d begin by admitting something kind of funny about it. When I read it this week, I pictured Jesus at a Charlie Daniels concert singing, “Fire on the mountain run boys run.” It also made me wonder, “… how am I supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    In Spite Of Hardships Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 10, 2014
     | 6,746 views

    In this world we will have troubles and so how do we respond?

    We start a new Message Series today. I hope you enjoyed our study of Ruth and you made a deeper commitment to God like Ruth did. We had noted that the time of Ruth was a time when God judged Israel because of their sins. And as we will note in the Book of Samuel, the people did not want judges they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Genuine Faith In The Midst Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 8, 2016
     | 10,113 views

    This is the first message in a series through the book of James. This messages is the first looking at the subject of genuine faith when we face persecution.

    GENUINE FAITH – PART 1 GENUINE FAITH IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS JAMES 1:1-4 JAMES, A SERVANT OF GOD AND OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, TO THE TWELVE TRIBES SCATTERED AMONG THE NATIONS: GREETINGS. 2  CONSIDER IT PURE JOY, MY BROTHERS, WHENEVER YOU FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS, 3  BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Full Measure Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,021 views

    We need to know the what and why of this joy—what true joy is all about and why joy is a mark of believers. The source of joy is not found in this world; it is external, from Above.

    “The Full Measure of Joy” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I am coming to You now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have My full measure of joy fulfilled within them” (John 17:13). It may seem surprising, but Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Standing, Even In The Midst Of Faithlessness Series

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,507 views

    Sermon Series helping people to look at the lives of 3 people in the Bible; Jacob, David, and Peter to see that even when all looks hopeless, God can still turn the situation around. All 3 messages build off 3 Main Points: 1. The Test 2. The Travail

    There are words that every Christian is striving to hear one day, and they are found in: Matthew 25:23 - His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. While we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Joy Of A Broken Rope

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,926 views

    How faith sees you through the worst circumstances

    The Joy of a Broken Rope (How faith sees you through the worst circumstances) Mark 5.21-43 April 22, 2001 21When Jesus went back across to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him on the shore. 22A leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, came and fell ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hope In The Midst Of Chaos Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,473 views

    We can have hope in the midst of chaos because God knows us, protects us and equips us.

    In the midst of an economic recession, moral decay and the threat of terrorism both at home and abroad, it’s not surprising that Americans are increasingly losing hope about the future. A December 2009 CNN/Opinion Research poll found that 69% of Americans were hopeful about their future and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sufficient Grace In The Midst Of The Thorn PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,102 views

    Explores the transformative power of God's sufficient grace in our lives, especially during times of heartbreak, hardship, and personal weakness.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in faith, and bound by the love of Christ. We are here today to share in the wisdom of the Word, to find solace in Scripture, and to draw strength from the divine. We are not merely observers, but active participants in God's ...read more

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    Humility In Hardship And Community Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
     | 6,442 views

    Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community

    Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community 1 Peter 5:5-7 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter describes a life of discipleship together as a church in the midst of suffering and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hardships For Heaven's Sake Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,918 views

    Need strength to face difficulty as a Christian? Paul supplies us with purpose and focus in this fourth chapter of 2 Corinthians.

    Chapter 4 of 2 Corinthians finishes what he starts in chapter 3 and begins what he discusses in chapter 5. The chapter and verse divisions of your Bible were not put in there by God. In fact, Stephen Langton first divided the Bible into chapters in 1228. The Old Testament was first divided by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gladness & Joy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 999 views

    Explores finding God's presence in times of silence and hardship, understanding the significance of communion, and the mystery of God's kingdom.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of the Lord, with hearts open and ready to receive His Word. Today, we find ourselves in the heartland of the book of Isaiah, specifically chapter 16, verse 10. It reads, "Joy and gladness are ...read more

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    In The Midst Of It All, I Still Have Joy

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 11, 2025
     | 1,361 views

    While going through, you can still have Joy.

    In the Midst of It All, I Still Have Joy. 2nd Corinthians 8:1–2 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "unshakeable - Forging Strength In The Fires Of Adversity"

    Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Jul 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,633 views

    In a world filled with challenges and trials, we are called to stand firm in our faith, finding joy and growth even in the midst of hardship.

    Focal Scripture: James 1:2-4 (CSB) "Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Persevere Under Hardship Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,476 views

    Are you going through tough times? It could be that God is making you into a wonderul tool - to use in furthering His kingdom. Find out how Paul encouraged Timothy to stay with it under pressure.

    Paul has just gotten finished telling Timothy that despite the fact that he was abandoned in Rome – that there were a few – like Onesiphorus, who were a great comfort during hard times. Now he takes it one step further – be strong yourself, and look for people you can trust – then pass on good ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel