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  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Strength To Hang Tough! Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,297 views

    Find strength to hang tough during trying times.

    All of us will face tough times! Do we have the strength to hang tough during such times? It is difficult to remain faithful during trying times; however, the Lord will give you strength for such times. In Revelation 2:8-11 we find a group of people who were facing trying times. The people were the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For A Tough Job Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,309 views

    We see the task, we have to move on it soon. But we have to get it past some difficult people.

    Preparing for a tough job Nehemiah 2, Proverbs 21 PR 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. 2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving In The Tough Times

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    It’s easy to be thankful in good times, but we need to be thankful in the tough times, too.

    Thanksgiving in the Tough Times Cornwall October 16, 2005 Where do you see yourself being with God? In what kind of environment do you believe it is that God views you? Because some times of our lives are not as delightful as others, it’s important for us to have a clear view of a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tough Promise To Keep Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 7, 2016
     | 11,471 views

    This message looks at the story of the Vow of Jephthah, what he could learn looking back, and what we can learn looking ahead.

    A Tough Promise to Keep Have you ever made a promise you regretted? Given your word and then realized the price was way too high but couldn’t find a graceful way to back out? Happened different times in the bible. Herod had John the Baptist arrested because John wouldn’t stop harping ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Leading In Tough Times

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,225 views

    Joshua gives us a model for leading during challenging times

    Leading in Tough Times Joshua 1:5-9 Leadership Team Devotional April 9, 2002 5 No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. 6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Standing In Tough Times

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,723 views

    Joshua was called by God to take a stand in one of Israel’s toughest moments

    Standing When Times are Tough Joshua 1:5-9 February 2008 Introduction There was a test conducted by a university where 10 students were placed in a room. 3 lines of varying length were drawn on a card. The students were told to raise their hands when the instructor pointed to the longest line. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Answering A Tough Question

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010
     | 2,018 views

    Here is the parable of the sower, which we have typically spiritualized to death. What is the bottom line principle exposed in this parable?

    Passage: Matthew 13:10-17 Intro: Let’s just dive right into this fascinating and tough passage. 1. right in the middle of the parable and explanation of God’s revelational plan 2. soils, hard to soft, barren to fertile. 3. so the disciples, after this first parable, wonder why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When The Going Is Tough Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 21, 2015
     | 5,679 views

    A first-person sermon of Joseph his life story and learnings with his brothers.

    “Getting Into Shape: When the Going Gets Tough” Gen. 45:1-8 & 50:15-26 Oh my dear brothers. As much as I have trusted God throughout these years, I admit I never envisioned such a glorious reunion, let alone being together to bury our father. It’s been so long since we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007
     | 8,779 views

    Message concerning the Christian fruit of Love.

    Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 This chapter shows us three things about Love In vv 1-3 we are shown the primacy of love…in other words love overshadows everything. Without love our words, our gifts, our knowledge, and even our faith means nothing. These things are worthless without love. In vv 4-7 we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone Loves A Love Story

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 120 ratings
     | 72,203 views

    The focus of this message is the great love of God as illustrated in the life of the Prophet Hosea and his wife Gomer.

    Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Vinton, LA Email: cholt@gt.rr.com EVERYONE LOVES A LOVE STORY Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (Jn. 15:13). Scripture text: Hosea 1:2,3 and 3:1-3 Perhaps one of the most famous love poems every penned was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Give Up When Things Are Tough

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,582 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

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    Love-Love-Love.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 168 ratings
     | 22,275 views

    Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. John 21: 1-19

    Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. John 21: 1-19 Title: “Love-Love-Love.” Jesus appears to his disciples. At his word they catch a huge amount of fish. They share a meal that Jesus prepared. Then Jesus commissions Peter as pastor of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reaching The Toughest Guys In Town

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,814 views

    the call of Peter,Andrew, James and John

    Reaching the toughest guys in town-Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus reached Peter, Andrew, James and John—all rugged fisherman. How do you reach the tough guys, the guys that are a little intimidating to approach with the gospel. • You come out of the desert with an anointing on your life. This is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keeping The Faith When Times Are Tough Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,233 views

    RECENTLY, SOMEONE SHARED WITH ME A “RULE OF THUMB” FOR THEM PERSONALLY. IT GOES LIKE THIS, “WE ARE ALL PROBABLY ABLE TO HANDLE THREE CRISES IN OUR LIVES AT ANY GIVEN TIME.” WELL, I THINK THAT PAUL IS PROBABLY AT HIS LIMIT HERE! HE HAS TO ADJUST TO A WH

    KEEPING THE FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH Acts 9:19-31 and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. 20 At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. 21 All those who heard him were astonished and asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,330 views

    We need to learn how to handle the hardships of life.

    THE CHURCH’S PERSEVERANCE II TIMOTHY 2:3-26 Introduction: Blessed are they that endure! Often times we just have to weather the storm. According to Bill Hybels the single most pressing issue for many pastors relates to enduring. Do I have what it takes to make it? Am I going to survive my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist