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  • Todd Wagner avatar

    The Difference Between Jesus' Trouble And Ours

    Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,301 views

    The source of peace to your troubled hearts is belief in Jesus Christ.

    We are going to dive into a series of weeks where we're going to come across that little phrase, take heart, a whole lot. We are in John 14. We've been away from the gospel of John for a while. We pick it back up at an incredible moment, when the Commander, if you will, of God's enduring people on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons About Prayer From Life's Battlefield Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,199 views

    I. They learned that a trial often comes on the heels of a victory II. They learned that they could depend on God in battle III. They learned the value of prayer IV. They learned the importance of praying for one another Looking at moses on the battle

    Prayer part 1 LESSONS LEARNED ON LIFE’S BATTLEFIELD There are times when the walk of the Christian is difficult. It is difficult to live in community, it is difficult to pray, to read your bible and be responsible. This is so difficult that the government has to run ads on television ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesians 3 What Did Paul Suffer For?

    Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on May 15, 2020
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     | 6,049 views

    Paul suffered selflessly over the course of his ministry. Let's see how he suffered, what he suffered for, and ask ourselves if we are willing to do the same.

    Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 15 May 2020 What did Paul suffer for? Introduction In Ephesians 3, Paul mentions his suffering for the Lord, but more importantly, why he was willing to undergo that suffering. He was suffering for the sake of the Gospel. Over his ministry, he was beaten, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,250 views

    To be a Christian requires enduring hardship like a good soldier.

    A Good Soldier Adapted from T. Michael Crews 2 Tim.2:3-4 “One aspect of the Christian life is that it is a warfare against the forces of evil.” (P399 Expositors Bible Commentary vol. 11) I remember when I was a small boy that I was fascinated with soldiers. I played with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Go Forward!

    Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,670 views

    God calls us to march on through hardships and discouragements.

    I believe the Bible is the most inspiring, encouraging book ever written! I also believe we often miss the fullness of inspiration God desires for us. We miss it partly because we live in a VIDEO world (we would rather watch something than read it). We miss it partly because we live in a very ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Facing Life’s Difficulties Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,475 views

    How we are to take joy amid the hardships of Life.

    Sermon: Facing Life’s Difficulties Series: James - Real Faith for Real Life James 1:1-12 Background of James Written by James, the Lord’s Brother Written around 45 A.D. Written to show that a Real Faith is lived with Real Actions in Real Life James tells us a real faith Finds Joy in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Midst Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 8, 2015
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     | 6,420 views

    daily love god and one another in spite of hardships

    Before we celebrate our relationship with God through Jesus Christ today in Communion, let us continue to learn from the Book of 1 Samuel. Please open your Bibles to chapter 20 of 1 Samuel….. The chapter is a bit long but we need to read all 42 verses to understand the story and grasp ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church's Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,907 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Riders Of Storms

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 29, 2025
     | 185 views

    Early disciples faced hardship, but they rode out the storms.

    Acts 5:27-32 Riders of Storms 1. We may call the early disciples Riders of the Storm conflict, controversy, cruelty, corruption, They were riders of the storms because of their Faith • In the book of Acts we learn about the strength of their faith • They encountered ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Time To Rejoice PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
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    Explores the meaning of rejoicing in the Lord, even in times of hardship.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today in the spirit of fellowship and shared faith, as we turn our hearts and minds to the word of God. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our understanding of His divine message. I am reminded of a quote by the eminent ...read more

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    Be Strong

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,551 views

    The soldier is upheld by the thought of final victory. The athlete is upheld by the vision of the crown. The farmer is upheld by the hope of the harvest. Each of them submits to the discipline and the toil for the sake of the glory which shall be. It is s

    Opening illustration: Felipe Massa of Brazil should have won the Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore in September 2008. But as he drove off from a refueling stop while in the lead, the fuel hose was still attached. By the time his team removed the hose, he had lost so much time that he finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rowing But Not Going

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,148 views

    Sermon to encourage people who seem to be working very hard but don’t seem to be getting very far; we’ve gone farther than we think, TOO far to turn back now.

    ROWING BUT NOT GOING Mark 6;45 -52 Mark 6:45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. 47 And when even was come, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Storms Yes: But We Have A Miracle Worker.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,120 views

    Mark’s account of this incident says in chapter 6:48 “and he saw them toiling in rowing.” He saw! Hallelujah he sees.

    Storms yes: but we have a miracle worker. Matthew 14:22 -- 33. 11/16/03 Our text this morning comes right on the heels of another miracle of Jesus feeding over 5000 with just five loaves and two fish. Because of that, the multitudes wanted to crown him King. Not for who he was as much as for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sacrifice Of Fools Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 31, 2023
     | 2,383 views

    Look past religion, rulers, and riches to the Lord to find real joy in life despite its hardships.

    Ron Blue tells the story of a wealthy father, who took his son on a trip to the country to show his son how poor people can be. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from the trip, the father asked his son, “How was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Smith avatar

    Rejoice! Philippians 4:4-7

    Contributed by David Smith on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,998 views

    Father Dave’s sermon on what it means to rejoice in the Lord always.

    "Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice. Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican