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  • Mark Milioni avatar

    Survivor: What Am I Doing Here Series

    Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 12,764 views

    Imagine going through life without ever getting it. You think you have an idea, you work and strive but life is hard and things just don’t work. Have you ever thought, what am I doing here?

    Imagine going through all the work and effort of Survivor and not winning. Same with Olympics. Imagine going through life without ever getting it. You think you have an idea, you work and strive but life is hard and things just don’t work. Have you ever thought, what am I doing here? What am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Words Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,029 views

    Jesus’ words about servanthood are a call for the church to offer freedom to those that are suffering with ’Heavy burdens, hard to bear’

    Matthew 23:1-12 ‘Words of Wisdom’ 1. In my study I have a pin-board on the wall, with notes of things I need to do (and should have done!) and with schedules for meetings, preaching rotas, lists of lectionary readings – and most importantly (amongst all the day-to-day things) my ‘Words of Wisdom’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    It's Time To Get Up Part 2--Joseph Got Up

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 10, 2020
     | 3,879 views

    This is part 2 in the series looking at Joseph's life. Joseph did not excuse himself because of the circumstances he found himself in. His hard work caused him to rise to the top because the favor of God was on his life.

    It’s Time To Get Up—Joseph Got Up Part 2 7/28/2020 Genesis 39:1-10 Colossians 3:1-14 Last week, we looked at how Joseph’s family was really messed up. It was a home being torn apart by favoritism, privilege, anger, resentment and jealousy. Joseph had 11 other brothers. Joseph was his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Cross Roads In The Journey Of Life

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,149 views

    We will always face those cross roads moments in life as we travel on this journey. The key is to make sure that you seek the Lord’s directions, work hard, do not worry, do things right, and above all be sensible.

    Cross Roads in the Journey of Life Thesis: We will always face those cross roads moments in life as we travel on this journey. The key is to make sure that you seek the Lord’s directions, work hard, do not worry, do things right, and above all be sensible. Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-7: 1 My son, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Walk Through The Garden Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,572 views

    A visit to Gethsemane to learn from Jesus the way to face life’s times of crisis with power that comes from God and to take that into our next hard time

    1. Title: A Walk Through The Garden 2. Text: Matthew 26:36-56; Mark 14:32-52; Luke 22:39-53; John 18:1-12 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 26, 2006, 1st in the 4 part series “Walk To The Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to examine the actions of Jesus at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    We All Need A Friend

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,390 views

    Life is truly hard and when you have no one to lean on it,s even harder.

    WE ALL NEED A FRIEND Acts 26:24And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. 25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. 26 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Does Belief Sometimes Come The Hard Way?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,012 views

    Why do some people only trust God when they experience terrible hardships? In this passage we are given insights into how a governor of Cyprus was brought to Christ the hard way. His path to faith is symbolic of so many people who seem to prefer to learn

    1. Why do some people only trust God when they experience terrible hardships? In this passage we are given insights into how a governor of Cyprus was brought to Christ the hard way. His path to faith is symbolic of so many people who seem to prefer to learn the most important lessons in life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    A Life For A Life Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 15, 2017
     | 12,793 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 19: 17 - 42

    John 19: 17 - 42 A Life for a life 17 And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, 18 where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. 19 Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brien Sims avatar

    The Triumphant King

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,753 views

    Victory in Jesus through hard times.

    With all the bad weather, I can’t imagine that I am the only one who has driven on ice. It can be incredibly frightening to hit a patch of ice. Why? Because you lose control of the car and slide, spin, and even crash into other people and objects. I remember clearly on Tuesday, February 19th, Amy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A Life Of Discipline Week 2 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 3, 2010
     | 3,692 views

    In order to get into better spiritual shape we need to apply certain spiritual disciple. Paul said that working hard does not earn us our salvation; instead it demonstrates our salvation.

    A Life of Discipline, week 2: Lent 2010 Feb 28, 2010 Intro: Welcome this morning to the second Sunday in Lent, which is the season of preparation for Easter. I’ve decided to theme our Lenten Journey this year along the lines of “a disciplined life”, recognizing that God calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Your Money Or Your Life?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2023
     | 1,416 views

    Jesus asks us to hold ALL of God’s gifts lightly, to be ready to give them up, if necessary, to follow him. But it’s hard. And the more you have, the harder it is.

    Do any of you remember the story of the poor fisherman and his wife, who caught a magic fish, who granted them 3 wishes? Or Aladdin and his wonderful lamp (not the Disney version)? Or all the other fairy tales involving magic and wishes and unexpected consequences? When I was young I used to spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

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

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024
     | 1,184 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

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Good News About Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 113 ratings
     | 12,464 views

    God takes the hard times of our lives and will use them to change us into the image of His Son if we will give them to Him.

    Read Text: James 1:1-4, 12 Patriotic pride is at an all time high lately, and as we come to the 226th celebration of our nation’s birthday, you are going to be seeing the symbols of the US everywhere. Stars and stripes, fireworks and eagles are going to be all over the place in the weeks to come. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,245 views

    Most people think that following Jesus is hard, or perhaps even impossible. This message looks at reasons why people believe that and begins laying out some new directions for Wildwind this year.

    Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Part 1 in series The Shape of Things to Come Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 6, 2008 I have been telling you for a few weeks that I was going to be talking to you about some new things we’re going to be doing at Wildwind this year. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Charles Wallis avatar

    Hard Work: Spiritual Growth Is Not An Accident

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,940 views

    Paul challenges Timothy to focus like a soldier, train like an athlete, and work like a farmer.

    HARD WORK: Spiritual Growth is Not an Accident July 5, 2009 In a time of economic crisis, many people today would love some hard work! We also need to work hard spiritually. Ministry and spiritual discipline is often hard work. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Our salvation is based on grace, not works, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal