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  • Francis Camacho avatar

    Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
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    Based on the prayer of Jabez, though life was tough, he was able to rise above the pain of his life. Here are the 4 aspects of his prayer.

    Life is tough, pray hard! The Prayer of Jabez Citation: The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez saying “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is Tough, But God Is Blessed

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
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    Life is tough, but God is blessed. THe 3 sources of blessings: The Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit.

    Life is tough, but God is blessed! Our sources of blessings Ephesians 1:3-14 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tough Path Of The New Believer

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006
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    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

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    Tough Words – Good News

    Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Nov 21, 2000
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    A sermon on Luke 3:1-20.

    Sermon on Luke 3:1-20; Pastor Edgar Mayer; Wilsonton/Glencoe Parish; 10.12.00; 2nd Advent. For more sermons and other writings check out pastor's homepage: http://www.geocities.com/mayeredgar. "Heavenly Father, when your words are at times hurtful, let us not doubt that they are nevertheless good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Gardner on Sep 15, 2001
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    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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    Getting Through The Tough Stuff

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2006
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    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
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    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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    When The Going Gets Tough!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jul 26, 2010
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    When the going gets tough, the tough remains intact!

    Introduction: I slumped on my couch in front of my newly purchased (on installment) LCD TV and watched the news one night, as I munched a paper bag of caramel-coated pop corn, and alternately sipped a large mug of ice-cold cola placed on a coffee table to my right. Not a healthy habit, I know. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leadership During Tough Times Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 16, 2010
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    Paul's farewell speech to the church at Ephesus presents a picture of what Christian leadership should look like.

    Walking through a supermarket, a young man noticed an old lady following him around. He ignored her for a while, but when he got to the checkout line, she got in front of him. "Pardon me," she said. "I'm sorry if I've been staring, but you look just like me son who died recently. "I'm sorry for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Through Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2011
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    How are we to pray during tough times?

    What are we hearing today when we listen to the news, prosperous or tough times?? You’ve heard of the saying “When the going gets tough, the tough gets…. going!” How many of you think that Vince Lombardi said that? It was actually legendary Knute Rochne who started that phrase as he coached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Worry Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2011
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    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
     | 8,097 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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    The Tender Heart Of A Tough Leader

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 5, 2007
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     | 11,170 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

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
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    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

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    Living The Tough Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
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    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