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  • John Hamby avatar

    Bad Things Happen To Everybody Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,664 views

    First in a series on James. This message deals with principles for handling difficulties in our lives.

    A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 1 “Bad Things Happen To Everybody” James 1:1-10 “I heard a story of a man who was riding on a subway. It was quite crowded and he had to face the door. He was prone to motion sickness and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good And Godly Counsel Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,717 views

    Good and godly counsel are imperative when suffering through the pains and difficulties of life!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 9, 2010 Date Preached: January 10, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: How To Question Suffering! Sermon Text: Job 2:11-13 [HCSB] 11 When three of Job’s friends heard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting God In Difficult Situations

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 17, 2025
     | 393 views

    Our response in times of difficulty reveals who we truly depend on.

    TRUSTING GOD IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 1:1-4 “Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that was in Samaria and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said unto them, Go, enquire ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holy Family Vs. Digital Family: Practical Lessons For The Domestic Church Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 639 views

    Families today are having difficulty adjusting to the ways that technology has changed their relationships.

    Holy Family vs. Digital Family: Practical Lessons for the Domestic Church Intro: Families today are having difficulty adjusting to the ways that technology has changed their relationships. Scripture Luke 2:22-40 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, There are new opportunities and challenges ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What To Do When Things Go Wrong, Even After You Have Done Right. Learning From The Patriarch Job

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,330 views

    Sometimes things in our life are not working, everything seems to be against us even after we have done the right things. What can we as believers do in such cases

    The fallout from the global pandemic has made the story of Job more relevant to us than ever, even more than the days of the ancient prophets of Israel. No one can doubt the untold hardship and suffering brought about by the pandemic and experienced by people worldwide. Just as it was to the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Root Of The Problem

    Contributed by Mark Dellosso on Nov 13, 2015
     | 24,223 views

    A lot of times, for every difficulty there is a ROOT CAUSE for that difficulty. What is the ROOT CAUSE for this struggle in my life? Is there a ROOT cause for my constant illness? Joblessness? Financial issues? This sermon will help you to press on!

    “The ROOT Of the Problem!” Scripture Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord; (15) Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any ROOT of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Those Who Hurt Us (Forgiving) Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 29, 2025
     | 250 views

    A message on forgiving others, its necessity, its nature, it's difficulty and its rewards.

    The Importance of Forgiving Others Bob Marcaurelle face book / bmarcaurelle@charter.net “Get rid of all bitterness and anger / (have) no more hateful feelings. Instead, be kind and tenderhearted/ Forgive one another as God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compelled To Witness

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,679 views

    Despite spiritual trouble and physical difficulty in life; we can be witnesses as compelled by the Spirit of God.

    Compelled to Witness Scripture Text: Acts 8:1-5 ILLUSTRATION: T.H. Huxley, a well-known agnostic, was with a group of men at a weekend house party. On Sunday morning, while most of them were preparing to go to church, he approached a man known for his Christian character and said, "Suppose you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Sin Is Finished

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,095 views

    The devastating effects of sin are overcome by Jesus.

    WHEN SIN IS FINISHED! James 1:13-15 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. August 10, 2003 INTRODUCTION It is a small word with a powerful punch. It is deceitful. It is desirous. It is destructive. This word is the culprit in a calamity of consequential causative conditions. It lurks in the shadows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Scary Movie: Fear Of Shame #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019
     | 2,731 views

    I will not allow my fears to stand in the way of what God has called me to do.

    What is the one or two things you would do right now to serve the Lord if money, family, talent, friends or time weren’t an issue? We all have a really scary movie playing in the theater of our minds. An unredeemed imagination which unmonitored will take us into all kinds of darkness and despair. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Servant Job

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,937 views

    How to overcome adversity

    (Job 1:6-12) Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handicapped Lives

    Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 12, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,597 views

    overcoming our weaknesses

    Introduction When we read biography, it sometimes tend to show that there is a perfect human being in the world. Even from the Bible we can easily find people like Job, Abraham, and many others who have walked their lives just faithfully all the time. One day God appealed to Abraham and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Whatever Became Of Sin?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,814 views

    A message on overcoming sin.

    WHATEVER BECAME OF SIN? Ephesians 2:1-10 INTRO: I heard about a man who was standing in an airport pointing his finger at different people saying GUILTY! One man responded: “How did he know about me?” If we did that today, people would say: “What have I done wrong? I’m just like everybody else.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Division Series

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,034 views

    Overcoming the Spirit of Division.

    THE DEVIL’S GOTTA DEADLINE! (THE SPIRIT OF DIVISION) INTRODUCTION: STARTED LOOKING AT THE DEVIL’S WRATH. A). “DEVIL HAS A GREAT WRATH AND HIS TIME IS SHORT.” (EXPLOSIVE) B). 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 – PAUL EXPLAINS THE NEED TO KNOW OUR ENEMY 1). DEVICES – STRATEGY, SCHEMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mastering Materialism Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 190 ratings
     | 7,377 views

    Overcoming the lure of THINGS.

    How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 9) MASTERING MATERIALISM For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Mat 6:19-21) Introduction: People drive to the mall in cars that they cannot afford,to spend money that they don’t have, to buy things that they don’t need, to impress ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist