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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Faith In The Lord's Lovingkindness Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    REJOICING BY FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH REQUIRES FAITH IN THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS

    BIG IDEA: REJOICING BY FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH REQUIRES FAITH IN THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS INTRODUCTION: Patience: "bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint" "steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity" I. (:1-2) THE ANGUISH OF TOUGH TIMES THAT PERSIST Note the tone of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Demas: Can We Quit When The Going Gets Tough? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 22, 2016
     | 9,224 views

    A study of Demas, a servant of God who quit when matters got tough.

    2 TIMOTHY 4:10 SAVED? OR LOST? DEMAS: CAN WE QUIT WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH? “Demas ... has deserted me..” [1] “Well begun is half done.” This adage was quoted on numerous occasions during an earlier day—I certainly was on the receiving end of the saying repeatedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Arellano avatar

    God Can Make You Secure Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,909 views

    In facing challenges of life, we become secure and strong once we know there will be people who will support us to go though with us in tough times. God wants to be with us and more than that He wants to lead us into victory with every tough situation tha

    We all need someone to stand with us especially in situations that are challenging and difficult to handle. We need assurance that in everything we do there will be people who will support us and motivate us no matter what happens. The need for a companion makes us confident because it gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    When God Seems Silent

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,764 views

    Ever felt like when you were going through a tough time, that God seemed silent or distant? It is at that time that God does His most beneficial work in us. Teach from the prophet Habakuk the lessons of trusting the Lord during tough times.

    When God is silent Habakkuk 1:1-1:10 Introduction- Turn with me to Habakkuk 1:1-1:10. Habakkuk is located in the Old Testament between Nahum and Zephaniah. Habakkuk is not easily found and not preached from often. Habakkuk was a minor prophet and little is known about him. We do know that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Thomas avatar

    Let Me Hold Something

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,162 views

    With Jesus we can overcome any situation in our lives it may get tough it will get tough but we can make it

    LET ME HOLD SOMETHING By James A Thomas JR. Jan. 2006 House of Judah Ministries " Matthew 28:5-6 And the Angels answered and said unto the women, Fear ye not: For I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Jesus borrowed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Rough Way To Maturity Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,328 views

    God leads us through stages; for some, the stages are smooth, for others, rough. It depends upon our disposition.

    The Rough Way to Maturity (Hosea 11) 1. You know you are getting old when: • You hear your favorite song on an elevator. • You watch the Weather Channel. • You don't know what time Taco Bell closes anymore. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Talton avatar

    God, Are You There? Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,496 views

    This sermon is the first in a series dealing with tough questions. This one deals with God’s existence and whether or not He cares about our lives.

    March 7, 2004 Hebrews 11:1,6 “God, are you there?” INTRODUCTION Two young brothers had terrorized their neighborhood with their pranks and thefts. The parents didn’t know what to do. They finally decided to bring the boys to their pastor, one at a time, and see if he could help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Noble avatar

    Is Jesus Hidden In Your Life?

    Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,136 views

    Sometimes when the going gets tough we hide Jesus. Is he hidden in your life?

    Mark 7:24 And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid. Is Jesus Hidden in Your Life? 1. In Your Devotions (Personal Life) 2. In Your Daily Living (Public Life) 3. In Your Dedication ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Massey avatar

    When Your Brook Dries Up

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 326 ratings
     | 69,342 views

    Here are three lessons every believer needs to learn when they are going through tough times.

    WHEN YOUR BROOK DRIES UP 1 Kings 17:1-16 Elijah is one of the most colorful personalities found in the entire Bible. Here in 1 Kings chapter 17, he appears suddenly upon the scene, he doesn’t have a huge introduction, and not a lot is said about his life previous to here in this passage. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Don't Give Up When Things Are Tough

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,668 views

    Lesson in patience and perserverance

    Don’t Give Up When Things Are Tough Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Jones avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: How To Answer The Tough Questions Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,427 views

    Introduction to a series addressing the fallacies found in Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code.

    How to Answer the Tough Questions Single Da Vinci Preparation Text: 2 Peter 1:2-8 I just finished Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code on Friday. I have to say, I understand why it’s considered one of the nations “best sellers”, a real page turner. Brown captivates the reader within the first chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dorothy Lam avatar

    The Jesus We Trust When The Going Gets Tough

    Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jul 16, 2025
     | 363 views

    Peter's desire to walk on water to be with Jesus is certainly a good thing, but he is unprepared for the consequences of this big step of faith. How do we handle headwinds and the waves that will certainly come in this life of faith?

    Jesus was having a pretty demanding day. That morning, Jesus heard the tragic news that his cousin John the Baptist had been killed. King Herod had him executed in prison. It was a terrible injustice. That morning Jesus intended to get away by himself to pray. He needed to know from his Heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Don't You Know? Haven't You Heard?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 7, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,251 views

    A sermon about trusting in God when the going gets tough.

    "Don't You Know? Haven't You Heard?" Isaiah 40:21-31 In the Upper Room devotional for this past Monday Amy Grenoble wrote about her many years of battling with an eating disorder. Her days were filled with mental battles, prayers of desperation, attempts to repair injured relationships and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Put Your Hope In God

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 22, 2021
     | 6,907 views

    This message moves from lament over the tough times (global pandemic) and moves toward putting our hope in God.

    Psalm 42:1-11 and Psalm 43:1-5 Title: “Put Your Hope in God” Subject: How does Korah deal with the existential loss of God’s presence? Complement: with lament, memory and hope. Exegetical Idea: The apparent absence of God’s presence causes Korah to lament, remember and hope. Idea: “Put your hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    God Is Caring Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 25, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,275 views

    Do you ever feel like God doesn't care? Well you are not alone in that feeling, but the fact is that God does care and He cares for us even in tough situations.

    God is Caring Mark 4:35-40 He Cares by Saving you He Cares by Growing you He Cares by Comforting you Intro Slide Good morning. I hope that everyone enjoyed a great thanksgiving. We all have much to be thankful for. This week was a blessing for us because we had all of our kids home for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational