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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Asks The Tough Questions Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    Jesus is calling us to radical discipleship.

    A Messiah Who Asks Tough Questions Text: Matt. 19:16-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video of a Father answering tough questions from his little girl. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYUXLO1j_sw 2. Just as we have children who ask us tough questions, we also have a messiah who asks us tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    3 Keys To Surviving Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013
     | 8,854 views

    There are no shortcuts in living a committed Christian life. God doesn't offer shortcuts in growing your character. Trials, tests, and temptations will shape who you are and how you behave. It’s what’s on the inside that counts.

    James: A Faith that Works James 1:19-21 3 Keys to Surviving Tough Times Introduction – Sailors Perished Due to Faulty Rescue Equipment In August 2000, 118 Russian sailors perished when the Kursk nuclear submarine suffered an underwater explosion and became disabled in the depths of the icy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News Through Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,993 views

    The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.

    Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God’s Faithfulness In Tough Times

    Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Aug 19, 2020
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     | 21,446 views

    We can trust God's faithfulness in tough times

    Introduction: An invisible enemy got in the way of our mankind. As you well know, the world is reeling from a tiny virus, highly contagious, one that has inflicted untold physical and economic pain around the world. Many tears have been shed over the coronavirus and its reign of death, financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trusting God When Times Are Tough

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020
     | 2,859 views

    The season after Christmas can be blah. All the excitement is gone and we're left with the emotional crash after. This sermon speaks to how we can trust God when times are tough.

    Trusting God When Times Are Tough: The Christmas Hangover Have you ever had a hangover? I hear they can be rough. You know the story… the night before, you felt alive. You even loved everyone. Then you wake the next morning, and you can't say for sure, but you might be dead. Once in a while, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    It's Tough To Be A Mom!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,334 views

    Rizpah is the picture of strength, patience, fortitude and courage. She is an amazing woman who helped a nation return to God.

    Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14 Theme: Rizpah Title: It’s Tough to Be a Mom Rizpah is the picture of strength, patience, fortitude and courage. She is an amazing woman who helped a nation return to God. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Happy Mother’s Day! ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When Life Seems Scattered Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
     | 5,543 views

    Navigating life's difficult circumstances.

    When Life Seems Scattered Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – April 29, 2012 Intro One thing we each have in our lives… is circumstances… things outside ourselves that effect the context we are in. Some circumstances we welcome… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making My Living Hope Real Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 9,728 views

    Living hope is a matter of looking ahead rather than looking around

    ENGAGE/TENSION In general, I tend to be a pretty optimistic person. But I’ve got to admit that it is getting harder and harder to be hopeful about life here on earth in the 21st century. Let’s face it, 2016 didn’t exactly get off to a great start: • This week, the stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Speak, For Thy Servant Heareth” ( 2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022
     | 1,902 views

    There is a television program on one of the networks called, “The Practice”. The program is about lawyers practicing law.

    One of the stars on the program is Sharon Stone, who is a lawyer. But she is different from all the other lawyers in the firm in which she works because she occasionally talks about God talking to her. When she does this, everyone looks at her as if she is some kind of a nut that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is One Big Test

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,515 views

    Someone said, “Life is a test”. Life is one big university that is in session 365 days a year.

    I do not know about you, but I have never enjoyed taking a test. Now I can remember when I was in college. It seemed as if some of my classmates enjoyed taking a test because it gave them a chance to show off how smart they were. But I never had a lot to show off, so I never enjoyed taking a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Trust Factor

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 2, 2021
     | 4,520 views

    In every aspect of life there is a Trust Factor

    November 28, 2020 In every aspect of life there is a Trust Factor: • I trust that when I close my eyes at night, I will wake up in the morning. • I trust that the battery will not be dead when I go to start my car. • I trust that when I go through an intersection, I will not be T-boned by ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Owens avatar

    Joy For The Journey Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,749 views

    We can rejoice no matter what is going on around us or to us. Paul demonstrates this in the book of Philippians. This sermon is the introduction to a series on the letter to the Philippians.

    A. I heard about a waitress who couldn’t get a smile out of her customer no matter how hard she tried. 1. The sad old woman sat there looking miserable, depressed and dejected all through dinner. 2. As the lady paid her bill and was leaving, the waitress warmly said, “Have a nice day!” 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Bright avatar

    God's Plans Vs Our Circumstances Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020
     | 4,564 views

    Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 6:6-8. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

    Sermon Series “Exodus” 6:6-8 “God’s Plans vs Our Circumstances” Pastor John Bright Exodus 6 “6 Therefore say to the children of Israel: ‘I am the Lord; I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, I will rescue you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Core 52 Week 17 - Blessed Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 4, 2020
     | 1,982 views

    Where do we look for happiness? So often, our happiness is temporary, circumstantial. What if we could find a source of happiness that was longer-lasting? Even eternal? Jesus points us to this source in Matthew chapter 5.

    You can listen to the sermon on my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Core 52 Week 18 - Blessedness Intro: • Happiness - perhaps difficult to experience right now. • My happy/sad day yesterday. • Not very important in the big scheme of things. More about circumstances than truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Boat With Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 12, 2020
     | 5,400 views

    We must look at Jesus rather than looking at our circumstances.

    In the Boat with Jesus April 26, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must look at Jesus rather than looking at our circumstances. Focus Passage: Mark 4:35-41 Supplemental Passage: for He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist