Sermons about Mental Toughness

Keeping The Faith When Times Are Tough Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

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RECENTLY, SOMEONE SHARED WITH ME A “RULE OF THUMB” FOR THEM PERSONALLY. IT GOES LIKE THIS, “WE ARE ALL PROBABLY ABLE TO HANDLE THREE CRISES IN OUR LIVES AT ANY GIVEN TIME.” WELL, I THINK THAT PAUL IS PROBABLY AT HIS LIMIT HERE! HE HAS TO ADJUST TO A WH

KEEPING THE FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH Acts 9:19-31 and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. 20 At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. 21 All those who heard him were astonished and asked, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Perseverance Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

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We need to learn how to handle the hardships of life.

THE CHURCH’S PERSEVERANCE II TIMOTHY 2:3-26 Introduction: Blessed are they that endure! Often times we just have to weather the storm. According to Bill Hybels the single most pressing issue for many pastors relates to enduring. Do I have what it takes to make it? Am I going to survive my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-26

Denomination: Baptist

Love That's Tough To Do

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

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Who knows why someone chooses to be our enemy? And how do you respond to them when they do? The tendency is to strike back.

Love That’s Tough to Do Matthew 5:43-48 Sermon by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, IL Delivered on February 18, 2001 Mat 5:43 "You have heard that it was said, ’Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

How To Tackle A Tough Job Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

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Nehemiah had a pretty impressive resume and instead of leaving a path of destruction behind him, he was about to tackle the path of destruction in front of him

How to Tackle a Tough Job I came across some lines from actual resumes this week: I have lurnt Word Perfect 6.0 computor and spreasheet progroms. Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year It’s best for employers that I not work with people. I’m a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Tough Words – Good News

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Nov 21, 2000

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A sermon on Luke 3:1-20.

Sermon on Luke 3:1-20; Pastor Edgar Mayer; Wilsonton/Glencoe Parish; 10.12.00; 2nd Advent. For more sermons and other writings check out pastor's homepage: http://www.geocities.com/mayeredgar. "Heavenly Father, when your words are at times hurtful, let us not doubt that they are nevertheless good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Parenting--It's A Tough Job

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

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This sermon deals with the difficult role of being a parent.

Parenting--It’s A Tough Job July 30, 2000 Proverbs 4:1-9 Ephesians 6:1-4 I can still recall my wife saying, "I think it’s time." We were houseparents taking care of 7 kids living with them 3 1/2 days a week. We called the other couple to come be with the kids so that we could go to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Proverbs 4:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Going Gets Tough Series

Contributed by Jonathan Gardner on Sep 15, 2001

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The example Nehemiah gives us when we’re confronted by bad news, tragedy or problems.

When The Going Gets Tough. Nehemiah 1 Jonathan Gardner There was a song some time ago, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going….’. I’m not sure about the rest of the words, but the tune was catchy. But is does beg the question: What do we do when the going gets tough? We all encounter ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tough Path Of The New Believer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

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Saul was an unusual convert, to be sure. But perhaps he can serve as an example of the things the new believers go through when they come to Christ. And we can also find out how we can encourage them by reaching out like Barnabas did.

Passage: Acts 9:19-31 Intro: There are times in our lives when we undergo dramatic change. 1. moving, starting a new school, a new job. 2. many factors in these changes, but one of the most powerful is the change in relationships. 3. separate from old friends, perhaps struggle to make new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Solution For Tough Times

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Oct 7, 2006

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We all go through tough times. We all go through the shadow of the valley of death. The life is a combination of values and satifaction, of defeats and victories, of failures and successes, and of mountains and valleys. Crisis doesn’t only show our c

God’s Solution for Tough Times We all go through tough times We all go through the shadow of the valley of death The life is a combination of values and satifaction, of defeats and victories, of failures and successes, and of mountains and valleys. Crisis doesn’t only show our character, but ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Through The Tough Stuff

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2006

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This message deals with a subject that is often controversial, prejudice. As Christ followers we are to demonstrate love to all without exception.

*************************************************************************************Getting Through the Tough Stuff -Prejudice- James 2:1-4 Tomorrow we as a country recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Day. King had a dream that was grounded in the Word of God that all people and ethnic groups ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

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What do we do in times of trouble

"When the Going Gets Tough" Matthew 2 4/13/97 Intro: Did you hear about the little boy who came back to school the day after report cards were passed out and told his teacher, "I don’t want to get you worried, but dad said if my grades didn’t improve, someone was going to be in BIG trouble!" Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 15, 2003

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Paul tells us in this scripture how we can be victorious in the tough times of life.

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH 2 Tim 1:1-12 INTRO: Response to an Insurance Company I am writing in response to your request for additional information. In block #3 of the accident form, I put “trying to do the job alone” as the cause of my accident. You said in your letter that I should explain more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

David, Low, Tough, And Tender Series

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Aug 9, 2002

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Our Hero of the faith today, David, will teach us a lesson in humility, but also a lesson in strength and faith.

HEROES OF THE FAITH 7: ?DAVID---LOW, TOUGH AND TENDER! 1 SAMUEL 16:6-12 JOKE--- Deep within a forest a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Patient Edurance In Tough Times

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 31, 2002

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God’s Word has a prescription for God’s people in tough times.

GOOD PEOPLE - BAD TIMES 1- There is a tendency to get frustrated with the way things always seem to go.(Hard to get ahead) 2- God’s word is the solution to our problem! (“…word is a lamp unto my feet…Ps 119:105) 3- Often problems are no more than a lack of perspective. (illus. Things we thought ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002

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Based on the prayer of Jabez, though life was tough, he was able to rise above the pain of his life. Here are the 4 aspects of his prayer.

Life is tough, pray hard! The Prayer of Jabez Citation: The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez saying “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

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