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  • James Thomas avatar

    You Don't Look Like What You Been Through

    Contributed by James Thomas on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 41,892 views

    Triumph in tough times victory from defeat

    James A. Thomas Jr. 1970 Parker Road House Of Judah Ministries Sunday Jan, 2008 You don’t look like what you been through Gen 42:1-8 Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another? 2 And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Stop Whining And Start Winning!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 10, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    So you think it is tough being a Christian?

    Romans 8 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Stone avatar

    Why Did God Create Evil? Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Jul 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,632 views

    We believe and trust that God created all things, so why would He create evil? This sermon digs into this question and answers what evil really is.

    Biblical Answers to Life’s Tough Questions: Why Did God Create Evil? Isaiah 45:7 How many of you believe that God created all things? Without Him, does anything exist? We all agree that God created everything. That leads us to the question, why did God create evil? Afterall, we know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Count Me In!"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,092 views

    Jesus tells us time and again that if we follow Him, we will be despised and even persecuted by the world. How many of us are willing to stick it out for Jesus even when the going gets tough?

    "Count Me In!" How many of you know the amount of our present national debt? As of last night our country was $6,103,548,889,112 in debt. Just to give you and idea of how large a sum of money that is and how fast we are sinking, this country’s deficit increases by an average ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    What Do I Do When I'm Wronged Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008
     | 3,482 views

    1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious.

    1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious. a. Not everything is going the way they would like. b. Really nothing is going the way they would like. c. That’s the first century church, believers living out their faith under severe persecution. d. Daily they could find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If God Is Sovereign, Why Is Life Such A Mess? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,490 views

    God's Sovereignty raises some honest questions about life in this world.

    Christians declare that there is a God and He (being an involved Creator) is in charge. His power is absolute. In fact, if there was some area over which God was not in charge, He would not be God because at least in that one area there would in a sense be a power that was over Him (thus making ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have 7 Words For You

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
     | 4,010 views

    How do we handle tough situations. Jeremiah had continual tough situations to deal with ... let’s see how he dealt with them.

    I have 7 words for you 1) Background to the exile a) Prophets speak b) Assyria – Israel – scatter c) Babylonia – Judah – exile d) No one listened to Jeremiah. Thrown in jail. But his prophecies came to pass e) We need to understand the importance of ‘the land’ to Israel. All of God’s promises ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ben Mandrell avatar

    Questions For God: Do You Ever Change Your Mind? Series

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,436 views

    Do you think God ever changes His mind?

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Do You Ever Change Your Mind? Exodus 32:7-14 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 27, 2008 I am beginning a new series of messages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Keep On Keeping On

    Contributed by James May on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 34,413 views

    An old U.S. Marine Corps saying is, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." I believe Habakkuk gives us that same advice.

    Please note that portions of this sermon were based upon a sermon by Rev. Miles Anderson and his sermon titled "Will We Stand for Jesus?" You can find his sermon at Sermoncentral.com also. Illustrations and added portions of this sermon are gleaned from many sources as well as personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thy Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,971 views

    This sermon tackles the tough issue of God’s will in our lives.

    Thy Will Be Done! Golfer approaches the first tee An attempt to answer the question: “What is God’s will?” 1. What God’s Will Cannot Be! God’s will cannot contradict itself He can’t say one thing, and do another What about war and murder? What about getting drunk? This is why the Bible is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Dealing With Life's Dilemmas

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 14,638 views

    There are sometimes tough choices that we have to make in life.

    Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Wise avatar

    How Can I Count My Blessings?

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 305 ratings
     | 21,725 views

    Keeping my perspective when times get tough.

    How Can I Count My Blessings? I Peter 4:12-19 So, how was your Thanksgiving this year? Consider Job. He has come to represent the epitome of suffering. His children were killed in an accident. He is financially ruined. He has been stricken with an incurable illness--and is in such constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unfinished Sermon

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,033 views

    WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH ... the Felix' of this world PROCRASTINATE!

    The Unfinished Sermon Acts 24:24—27 Intro. I really feel for Paul as a preacher. His sermon was really on a roll. Want to hit the pulpit and shout "Amen" Then, all the sudden, Felix pulls the plug. "That's enough for now, if I have time later I'll hear more. Don't call me, I'll call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 8: The Pure Milk

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 17, 2021
     | 2,085 views

    Growing in Christ makes us strong in tough times.

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 8: The Pure Milk 1 Peter 2:1-3 Introduction In the last study Peter told us of the importance of sincere love among the brethren. Love must not be hypocritical. This is necessary for believers at all times as it is a reflection of the love of God. It serves as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Victory Over Troubles

    Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,459 views

    When the going gets tough will we be tough enough to keep going? The psalmist sets a great example of a "never say die" spirit in the face of tremendous affliction.

    Victory Over Troubles Psalm 129:1-8 This song is the tenth in the series of “Songs of Ascent”. It seems written for antiphonal singing; to be sung by two groups or by a leader and choir. The theme is that we can trust the Lord to bring us through persecution. The quality called for is perseverance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist