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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Funeral Service For Difficult Situations

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 12, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,639 views

    What should we do next? 1. Stand on the truth that God is good (Psalms 25:6-7, 33:5, 34:8, James 1:17). 2. Stand on the truth that God loves you (John 3:16). 3. Stand on the truth that God will help you (Matthew 11:28-30).

    Funeral Service for Difficult Situations Psalms 25:6-7, 33:5, 34:8; James 1:17, John 3:16; Matthew 11:28-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall BACKGROUND: *It's wonderful to be able to preach the funeral for dear saints of God who could echo Paul's words in 2 Timothy 4:7, "I have fought the good fight, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength To Surmount Impossible Situations

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,464 views

    Each sport has experienced their Miracle Teams, like the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Team. All facing what seemed to be impossible situations and insurmountable odds, but they overcame.

    Strength To Surmount Impossible Situations Genesis 17: 1-8 On Jan. 3, 1993, the Houston Oilers lost to the Buffalo Bills by a score of 41-38. Not so unusual except Houston had a 35-3 lead, or a 32 point lead halfway through the 3rd quarter of the game. Each sport has experienced their Miracle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Of The Lord In Every Situation

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 3, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,356 views

    This sermon looks at five essentials for joy: 1. Look at life from God’s PERSPECTIVE 2. Live life with God’s PRIORTIES 3. Seek God’s POWER to live on 4. Live a life of God’s HOPE 5. Find God’s PURPOSE for your life

    Joy of the Lord Philippians 1:12-26 Scripture: Philippians 1:12-1:26 (add scripture) A. Most people don’t really enjoy life – they endure life. 1. Most people go through life with no real sense of joy. Life becomes a series chores and obstacles that one must go through – just ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Hard Thing / Difficult Situation Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Apr 5, 2023
     | 3,072 views

    Elijah told Elisha that was a HARD THING, a double portion of the anointing is a HARD THING. 2 Kgs 2:9. But then a Window was created for the actualisation of that request and that window is illustrated with the word "NEVERTHELESS".

    2 Kings? ?2:8-15? ?KJV. “And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Deal With An Impossible Situation Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 15, 2021
     | 6,467 views

    Jesus and His disciples faced an absolutely impossible situation--10,000 people to feed in a deserted place, little food and too little money. How should we respond when we face the same kind of situation?

    “Life is difficult.” So says the first three words of a best-selling book by Dr. M. Scott Peck, an author and Psychiatrist, who wrote “The Road Less Traveled.” And He goes on to say that the key to dealing with the difficulty of life is just simply realizing and accepting the fact that life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Enemy Situation (Lesson 1) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 18, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,112 views

    To establish that the Christian must prepare to be fit-to-fight. Paul gives the saints at Ephesus their operations order to engage the forces of evil successfully. It outlines the enemy situation, rules of engagement, and equipment safeties (protections).

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Enemy Situation Remarks. 1. This is lesson one in this sermon-series: “Fit-to-Fight,” “The Enemy Situation,” in “Ephesus’ Operations Order.” This lesson will deal with the saint’s need to understand the enemy situation in this fight: for the saint’s battle in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,728 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
     | 2,406 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

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    Being Content In Every Situation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
     | 673 views

    Contentment is a state of being at peace and satisfied with what God has provided, regardless of external circumstances.

    Title: BEING CONTENT IN EVERY SITUATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:11-13 "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trusting God In Difficult Situations

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 17, 2025
     | 309 views

    Our response in times of difficulty reveals who we truly depend on.

    TRUSTING GOD IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 1:1-4 “Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that was in Samaria and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said unto them, Go, enquire ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Paths In Impossible Situations SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 492 views

    How God can guide us through seemingly impossible situations, as illustrated in Philippians 2:13-14.

    We have all faced situations where we wondered if there was a way out of our problems. Just like Abraham, who was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac, we may find ourselves in seemingly impossible predicaments. However, God always provides a solution when there appears to be no way out. Let us ...read more

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    Finding Hope In Trapped Situations SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,045 views

    If you're feeling trapped or cornered, if you've hit a roadblock, or if it seems like your adversary is winning: It's time to celebrate and trust in the Lord. This is a divine set up for a breakthrough.

    Today, I want to share a prophetic message with you. If you feel trapped, like you've hit a wall, or if it seems like the enemy has the upper hand in your life, it's time to praise the Lord. This situation you're facing is actually a set up for God to bring about victory in your life. In Exodus 14, ...read more

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    Becoming Comfortable With Uncomfortable Situations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,789 views

    Explore how uncomfortable situations, as guided by the Bible, can be opportunities for us to persevere, develop our character, and find hope.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle an aspect of life that we all experience - uncomfortable situations. Yes, those moments that make us cringe, that challenge us, that force us to step out of our comfort zones. We're going to explore what the Bible says about persevering ...read more

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    Praising God At Midnight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,131 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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    How Was I To Know?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Mar 21, 2021
     | 1,768 views

    This sermon is a first-person narrative from the perspective of the innkeeper. We have all too often made the innkeeper into a bad guy. What if he did everything for the family that he could do?

    Well, it would seem I was between a rock and a hard place. I was in a situation, where there were no easy answers. I looked hard for the simple answers because, you know, they say the simplest is always the best. But, it wasn’t a simple lesson I faced. Later in his life Jesus faced several of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist