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  • John Lowe avatar

    Be Joyful Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
     | 4,360 views

    James wrote to believers facing tough times. Their troubles ranged from personal trials to disabling doubts, from persecution for following Christ to the lure of respectability in their community and the dangers of spiritual pride.

    I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 1.A.2. Lesson Title: Be joyful LESSON 1.A.2. – BE JOYFUL TEXT – James 1:2 (KJV) My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The All-Sufficient Christ

    Contributed by James May on May 23, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,057 views

    Christ is all we need to meet our need, regardless of the circumstances and even when it seems impossible.

    The All-Sufficient Christ by Rev. James May Mark 5:21-43 One of the most troubling things that we hear every day is sound of sirens from police cars, fire engines and ambulances as they speed down the highway. We know that somewhere, someone is in trouble. I find myself often whispering a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    86,400 Seconds: A Gift Of Thanksgiving Psalm 118:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 880 views

    God gives us 86,400 seconds every day. Each second is an opportunity to say “thank you.”

    86,400 Seconds: A Gift of Thanksgiving Psalm 118:24 Introduction: Today, I want to talk about the precious gift God gives us every single day: 86,400 seconds. Each second is an opportunity to say “thank you.” In our busy lives, it's easy to overlook the importance of gratitude, but the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    From Tears To Testimonies

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 26, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,845 views

    We all go through tough times! Sometimes when we're in the thick of suffering and sorrow, it feels like it will never come to an end. But it will. Every problem has an expiry date.

    FROM TEARS TO TESTIMONIES “Return and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people, ‘Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord." 2 Kings 20:5. King Hezekiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "A Few More Scenes"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 27, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,023 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm others (in the midst of difficulties and tough times) TO CHEER-UP because JESUS HAS RISEN AND HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Although parents, family members, and friends may sometimes ABANDON YOU; GOD – THE FATHER can be trusted never to LEAVE YOU ALONE, AND NEVER TO ABANDON YOU. REFERENCES: Mark 15:41-47 (MSG); Zech. 13:7 KJV (Awake, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C.J. Moffett avatar

    "Why Can't Everyday Be Sunday?"

    Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,725 views

    I don’t know about you, but I find Sundays uplifting. Why can’t everyday be Sunday? The rest of the week gets tough, huh?

    --Illus: I have a personal hero list, and high on that list is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I admire him for his courage and conviction; what he did and how he challenged this nation is nothing short of inspirational. Furthermore, as a preacher, I admire him as an orator. His speeches are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can All The Things I've Done Really Be Forgiven? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    Second sermon in a series dealing with the Tough Questions of Scripture. This message looks at forgiveness through the uniqueness of Christ on the cross, the provision provided through Christ, and the scope of that provision.

    ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE Can All the Things I’ve Done Really Be Forgiven? INTRODUCTION: Tough question! What we are really dealing with is two concepts – Guilt and Assurance. Two weeks ago we discovered that mankind is looking for a way to clear his conscience of guilt, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How "Self" Conscious Are You?

    Contributed by Gary Miller on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,057 views

    Where does your strength come from? What is it that gets you through the really tough times? This morning I will highlight the three sources of our strength.

    How “Self” Conscious Are You? Well, we’re on the eve of another new year. How many of you have made New Year’s resolutions in the past? Let me see a show of hands. How many are making resolutions this year? Usually these are about losing a certain number of pounds or starting an exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Cameron Smith avatar

    What About Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Cameron Smith on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    Part 2 in a series about responding to tough questions. Part 1 examined other religions. This sermon responds to the question, How could God allow Suffering?

    What about Suffering? In 2005 some friends of mine were pregnant with their first child. They happened to be studying at college at the time, with the intention of going into Asia to preach the gospel after they had given birth. About 6 months into their pregnancy they found out that there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Andrew Rogers avatar

    Authentic Friendships

    Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,873 views

    Moses had a tough job taking God’s people out of Egypt, but we can see that he had key friendships that helped along the way.

    AUTHENTIC FRIENDSHIPS Exodus 17:8-16 INTRODUCTION: PROP: HAVE A MICROWAVE SET UP IN THE FRONT OF THE SANCTUARY. GIVE EACH PERSON THAT COMES IN A KERNAL OF POPCORN. HAVE A BAG OF MICROWAVE POPCORN STANDING BY TO POP ILLUSTRATION: (popping popcorn v Each of you has been given a kernel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Cheerfully Bringing To The Storehouse Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,068 views

    Giving is a tough topic to speak about. It is also one that God addresses as part of our faith walk. Giving is a heart attitude and is a indicator of where we are spiritually.

    Cheerfully bringing to the storehouse Malachi chapter 3:6-18 Introduction- I will be here 5 years in July and this is the first message I will give on giving or tithing. What it means to give an offering. Noone can ever accuse me of always asking for money. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Loneliness Of Self Pity (July 31, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 29, 2022
     | 2,058 views

    Have you ever wanted to quit because things got tough? ... Elijah was considering dropping out of his role because Queen Jezebel threatened him!

    THE LONELINESS OF SELF PITY Text: I Kings 19:1- 4, I Kings 19:10 -18 1 Kings 19:1-4  Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.  (2)  Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Dull Listener Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,710 views

    If you want to grow in these tough times, practice God’s Word; then persist in the practice of God’s Word, and don’t be pig-headed in your ways.

    Dana Van Scoy, of Oxnard, CA, talks about the time when her son had graduated from the 8th grade and was getting ready to enter high school. He was the first of their children to reach this point in life, and she wasn’t real sure about how to prepare him for the pitfalls lurking in the halls of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    That Great Getting Up Day!!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 31, 2013
     | 4,511 views

    People who are so overcome with this hopelessness of that the grave is the end, that the grave is so final! But for us Christians, we can have a absolute confidence and peace in our present circumstances and future circumstances. O death, where is t

    1 Thess. 4:13-18 Verse 13-But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. My brother, making a scene, trying to climb on to the casket, having to be physically carried out of the funeral home. People who are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouraging Works Of Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,337 views

    The Holy Spirit thru Solomon, encouraged His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. God encourages His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. How does God do this? An encouraging work of godly wisdom is....

    ENCOURAGING WORKS Of GODLY WISDOM—Proverbs 3:13-26 Attention/Need: Today is the 10th anniversary of the Attack on America 9/11/2001. A series of four coordinated suicide attacks against civilian & federal govt. targets. 19 terrorists from the islamic militant group al-Qaeda are known to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist