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  • Francis Camacho avatar

    Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
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     | 3,481 views

    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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    Are You Ready For The Tough Times? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,152 views

    This is the first in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

    “ARE YOU READY FOR THE TOUGH TIMES? Job 1:6-22 (Begin series – “Life is Tough – God is Good”) INTRO – What is your definition of a tough time? The toughest thing you could think of possibly going through? Well, guess what? That very thing could happen to you. When I went to seminary at New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tender Heart Of A Tough Leader

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,383 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

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    Getting Through The Tough Stuff

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2006
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     | 4,612 views

    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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    The Tough Path Of The New Believer

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006
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     | 6,919 views

    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 Love: God The Father Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
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     | 7,804 views

    This sermon focuses on God the Father whom Paul says is love. We all need love to develop and be healthy. But God’s love is not the soupy, sentimental kind of love. It’s tough love.

    Tough Love: God the Father Hosea 2:16 and 2 Corinthians 13:14 We’re in the second week of this month’s series on the Trinity. Last week, our emphasis was on a God who demonstrates his nature as a God of unity. There is one God who celebrates diversity as three distinct persons…the Father is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living The Tough Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
     | 6,578 views

    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

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    When Pain Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2011
     | 8,420 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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    Praying Through Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,096 views

    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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    Leadership During Tough Times Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,158 views

    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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    How To Tackle Tough Jobs Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Feb 13, 2015
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     | 5,496 views

    Giving people wisdom for living daily and for the Kingdom through the life of Nehemiah.

    HOW TO TACKLE TOUGH JOBS! NEHEMIAH 2:1-9 February 8, Dr. Jim Bohrer It’s amazing how much we forget as we get older. I guess it’s true that if you don’t use it, you lose it. A popular gameshow hosted by Jeff Foxworthy asked ordinary adults to test their smarts with a series ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praising God At Midnight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
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     | 1,262 views

    This sermon explores how faith in God's goodness, resilience in adversity, and constant praise can guide and strengthen us, inspired by Paul and Silas's story.

    Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, we are united by a common thread, a shared faith that binds us together. It is this faith that strengthens us, that guides us, and that brings us here today. We are here to celebrate, to learn, and to grow together. And in this gathering, we are ...read more

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    Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 16, 2019
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     | 12,931 views

    David expresses jubilant confidence in the Lord despite the host of enemies that threatened his life. His prayer began full of anxiety that the Lord would not forsake him and leave him. but he quickly moves to faith that God would be his present help in the time of need.

    Sermon- Making the Best of a Bad Situation Psalms 3:1-8 Introduction: This Psalm of David was written when he fled from Absalom his Son." You will remember the sad story of David's flight from his own palace, when in the dead of the night, he crossed the brook Kedron, and went with a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Situational Engagement As A Strategic Father Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
     | 2,591 views

    Becoming a father is one of the greatest adventures. In this moment, our identity and title forever change. Some of us are thrust into it, and others of us planned it; either way, it’s an adventure. But how do we engage?

    Fathering, the Great Adventure Becoming a father is one of the greatest adventures. In this moment, our identity and title forever change. Some of us are thrust into it, and others of us planned it; either way, it’s an adventure. Throughout Scripture, we see many different types of fathers and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist