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  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    Trusting God When Times Are Tough

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020
     | 2,375 views

    The season after Christmas can be blah. All the excitement is gone and we're left with the emotional crash after. This sermon speaks to how we can trust God when times are tough.

    Trusting God When Times Are Tough: The Christmas Hangover Have you ever had a hangover? I hear they can be rough. You know the story… the night before, you felt alive. You even loved everyone. Then you wake the next morning, and you can't say for sure, but you might be dead. Once in a while, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Good News Through Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,312 views

    The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.

    Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Facing Your Giants: Tough Promises Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 120 ratings
     | 30,526 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. Our Lord is a covenant-maker and covenant-keeper.

    “Tough Promises” 2 Samuel 9:1-7 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: Our Lord is a covenant-maker and covenant-keeper. Introduction: I enjoy western movies. I grew up watching Roy and Gene ride across the silver screen on Saturday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Being Thankful Through Tough Times

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,105 views

    In this season where we celebrate Thanksgiving, we need to realize that everyone goes through difficulties, and everyone has to endure tough times. But it’s not enough to just endure tough times, we must learn how to be thankful through them if we are ever going to receive God’s goodness.

    Being Thankful Through Tough Times Philippians 4:6-7 Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-y0ilS9QOU It was the day before Thanksgiving, and it was the first one that Andrea and her three children would be spending without their father, who had left them just three months ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Finding Joy In Good And Tough Times SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 527 views

    An exploration of why we should be thankful to God at all times.

    Last Thursday, the United States celebrated Thanksgiving, a holiday that is observed every year. It is good to pause and recognize the blessings and favors that the Lord has granted us. Let me share a story to illustrate the importance of gratitude. A woman was waiting for her connecting flight one ...read more

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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Asks The Tough Questions Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    Jesus is calling us to radical discipleship.

    A Messiah Who Asks Tough Questions Text: Matt. 19:16-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video of a Father answering tough questions from his little girl. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYUXLO1j_sw 2. Just as we have children who ask us tough questions, we also have a messiah who asks us tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Tough To Be A Mom!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,264 views

    Rizpah is the picture of strength, patience, fortitude and courage. She is an amazing woman who helped a nation return to God.

    Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14 Theme: Rizpah Title: It’s Tough to Be a Mom Rizpah is the picture of strength, patience, fortitude and courage. She is an amazing woman who helped a nation return to God. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Happy Mother’s Day! ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Staying True To Jesus Is Tough But Doable

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,842 views

    An exposition of Psalm 73 with a focus on v.1-2

    Islington Baptist Church October 16, 2005 Psalm 73 Scripture reading: 1Peter 1, Romans 8:31-39 Staying true to Jesus is tough but doable In Matthew 7:13-14 our Lord and Savior is quoted as saying "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving As Jesus Loved

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,128 views

    "People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care!"

    Loving as Jesus Loved (I Cor. 13:7-8) Illustration: One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don’t care how much you know until they know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tough Times Ahead -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,033 views

    THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION

    BIG IDEA: THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION I. (:10-14) THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE A good model can make a tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tough Times Ahead -- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES

    BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES (3:1) INTRODUCTION: WAKEUP CALL = STATEMENT OF THE DANGER LURKING AROUND THE CORNER “But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hang On In There When The Going Gets Tough

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 11,073 views

    The Christian life is like a race. It has three focal points, the start, the second wind and the finishing line

    Group Service Binham 19-08-01 Hang on in there when the going gets tough Story: In spring of 1867, a young American shoe salesman came to Bristol and one day was invited to a prayer meeting in a private home. During the meeting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Genuine Christian Faces Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,264 views

    1st in a series from the book of James that examines the realities of the genuine Christian life. This sermon deals with the tough times we face in life.

    “THE GENUINE CHRISTIAN FACES TOUGH TIMES” James 1:1-12 INTRO – Begin series out of James today – “The Genuine Christian Life.” Theme of James – the marks of maturity in the Christian life. James dealing with several different issues and problems in this book, but all are due to spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Works When Life Is Tough

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    How to pray when things are not going well

    Audio is at - http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/01/prayer-works-when-life-is-tough.htm Four groups of people here this morning, and I have something to say to each of you Those who are not yet Christians You will have an opportunity to become a Christian today- begin to think, is that what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3 Keys To Surviving Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013
     | 7,773 views

    There are no shortcuts in living a committed Christian life. God doesn't offer shortcuts in growing your character. Trials, tests, and temptations will shape who you are and how you behave. It’s what’s on the inside that counts.

    James: A Faith that Works James 1:19-21 3 Keys to Surviving Tough Times Introduction – Sailors Perished Due to Faulty Rescue Equipment In August 2000, 118 Russian sailors perished when the Kursk nuclear submarine suffered an underwater explosion and became disabled in the depths of the icy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist