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  • Edwin Amundson avatar

    David, Low, Tough, And Tender Series

    Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,130 views

    Our Hero of the faith today, David, will teach us a lesson in humility, but also a lesson in strength and faith.

    HEROES OF THE FAITH 7: ?DAVID---LOW, TOUGH AND TENDER! 1 SAMUEL 16:6-12 JOKE--- Deep within a forest a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Gardner on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,577 views

    The example Nehemiah gives us when we’re confronted by bad news, tragedy or problems.

    When The Going Gets Tough. Nehemiah 1 Jonathan Gardner There was a song some time ago, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going….’. I’m not sure about the rest of the words, but the tune was catchy. But is does beg the question: What do we do when the going gets tough? We all encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tough Path Of The New Believer

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,860 views

    Saul was an unusual convert, to be sure. But perhaps he can serve as an example of the things the new believers go through when they come to Christ. And we can also find out how we can encourage them by reaching out like Barnabas did.

    Passage: Acts 9:19-31 Intro: There are times in our lives when we undergo dramatic change. 1. moving, starting a new school, a new job. 2. many factors in these changes, but one of the most powerful is the change in relationships. 3. separate from old friends, perhaps struggle to make new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,834 views

    There are certain things you should do when life gets rough and tough.

    “Journey Through Gethsemane: Part II” Matthew 26:46 When the Going Gets Tough Introduction: The phrase, “when the going gets tough,” is a phrase that would lead one to think that a situation or a circumstance has gone bad. In the case of Jesus and his journey through the garden, at this point, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Are You Ready For The Tough Times? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,047 views

    This is the first in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

    “ARE YOU READY FOR THE TOUGH TIMES? Job 1:6-22 (Begin series – “Life is Tough – God is Good”) INTRO – What is your definition of a tough time? The toughest thing you could think of possibly going through? Well, guess what? That very thing could happen to you. When I went to seminary at New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tender Heart Of A Tough Leader

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,320 views

    Christian Leadership with Servant Leadership

    The Tender Heart of a Tough Leader Nehemiah 1:1-11 Bro. Rodney A. Fry Intro: How do we respond to bad news? The phone call late at night? The conference with your child’s teacher? The meeting with the Lawyer The report from the Medical lab? None of us are immune to bad news; the secret is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Getting Through The Tough Stuff

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    This message deals with a subject that is often controversial, prejudice. As Christ followers we are to demonstrate love to all without exception.

    *************************************************************************************Getting Through the Tough Stuff -Prejudice- James 2:1-4 Tomorrow we as a country recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Day. King had a dream that was grounded in the Word of God that all people and ethnic groups ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When The Going Gets Tough

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,049 views

    What do we do in times of trouble

    "When the Going Gets Tough" Matthew 2 4/13/97 Intro: Did you hear about the little boy who came back to school the day after report cards were passed out and told his teacher, "I don’t want to get you worried, but dad said if my grades didn’t improve, someone was going to be in BIG trouble!" Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Family Wisdom For Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,498 views

    Family BEHAVIORS that lead to family BLESSINGS!

    The following outline depicts areas in which families need wisdom, that is, areas in which they have it tough. Then, the Scripture gives the type of BEHAVIOR that will lead to BLESSING in each of the areas in which families are challenged. 1. Families are challenged in the FUNDAMENTALS. Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Parenting--It's A Tough Job

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    This sermon deals with the difficult role of being a parent.

    Parenting--It’s A Tough Job July 30, 2000 Proverbs 4:1-9 Ephesians 6:1-4 I can still recall my wife saying, "I think it’s time." We were houseparents taking care of 7 kids living with them 3 1/2 days a week. We called the other couple to come be with the kids so that we could go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Stensrud avatar

    Love That's Tough To Do

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    Who knows why someone chooses to be our enemy? And how do you respond to them when they do? The tendency is to strike back.

    Love That’s Tough to Do Matthew 5:43-48 Sermon by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, IL Delivered on February 18, 2001 Mat 5:43 "You have heard that it was said, ’Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Tough Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
     | 6,512 views

    We are reminded in this Psalm of the fact that God sees and knows and will take care of both the righteous and the wicked. We need to trust Him.

    LIVING THE TOUGH LIFE OF FAITH Text. Ps. 37 Intro: 1. Habakkuk struggled with sin then with God's plan for it 2. We struggle with the same thing, where is God and why doesn't He do something about this world we live in? 3. Ps. 37 is another wisdom Psalm, teaching us a perspective of faith 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David DeWitt avatar

    When Worry Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2011
     | 6,073 views

    Worry is one of the problems that many Christians face. Worry is part of the tough stuff of life

    When Worry Gets Tough Luke 10:38-42 Morning Service An average person's anxiety is focused on : 40% -- things that will never happen 30% -- things about the past that can't be changed 12% -- things about criticism by others, mostly untrue 10% -- about health, which gets worse with stress 8% ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Pain Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2011
     | 8,333 views

    Pain creates difficulties and problems for people on a continual basis

    When Pain Gets Tough Isaiah 53:3-5 July 10, 2011 Morning Service Introduction There are a number of different names or titles that Jesus is known by. Many of these relate some nature of His character or some type of strength. Here are a few examples: Lion of Judah, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dealing With The Tough Stuff Of Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2011
     | 9,823 views

    Everyone deals with some type of problems in life. We need to lean on Jesus to help us make it through

    Dealing with the Tough Stuff of Life 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 5:3-5 June 19, 2011 Morning Service Introduction One of the classic baseball television shots comes from the 1975 World Series, in which NBC captured Carlton Fisk, jumping up and down, waving his arms, trying to coax his hit to stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God