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    Facing Life’s Difficulties Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 6, 2010
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    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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    A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008
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    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
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    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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    In The Midst Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 8, 2015
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    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
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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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Riders Of Storms

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 29, 2025
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    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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    Storms Yes: But We Have A Miracle Worker.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 14, 2003
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    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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    Ephesians 3 What Did Paul Suffer For?

    Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on May 15, 2020
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    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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    The Sacrifice Of Fools Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 31, 2023
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    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

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    I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 14, 2010
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    Jesus makes it clear in our text that He is the only way into Heaven, He is the path to truth which then leads to eternal life. Without His path, His truth we could never discover Eternal life.

    “I am the way the truth and the life.” Series:"I AM" statements of Jesus Thesis: Jesus makes it clear in our text that He is the only way into Heaven. He is the path to truth which then leads to eternal life. Without His path or His truth we could never discover eternal life. Review of the “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tis’ The Season

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
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    Painful. Dry. Taxing. Rewarding. Seasons . . . they are common to all of us. These truths will help us negotiate these phases of our life and journey in Christ.

    Tis’ The Season I. Introduction It is during this time of the year that I often begin to think about seasons. Deer season, turkey season, basketball season, and yes . . . Christmas season. We often talk about seasons even when we don’t realize it. When we talk about the weather we are actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    As We Wait

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,863 views

    waiting on God

    The season of Advent is characterized by an air of uncertainty as it looks backward to the birth of Christ and forward to His Second Coming. The first Sunday uses apocalyptic texts with sobering images and ideas of the coming judgment. It calls into presence the importance of the Advent season. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Remaining Steadfast Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    It’s tough to be steadfast or loyal to our creditors when the mortgage or car payment is due, cash is tight, and work is gone. It’s tough to be steadfast and hang on in relationships when so many are divorcing their families and walking away. It is tou

    I’m sure you have had at least one experience where something overwhelmed you to the point that you wondered if you could survey the fallout from it. Your mind is gone there already. Some of you are in the middle of that something and are desperate for help and hope. Others have come through and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Part Four - Why Can’t I See Or Hear God? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2010
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    Safer to have a God you can control!

    1Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist