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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Why Don't I Always Feel God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,891 views

    1 of 4 in Tough Questions Series of messages. This focuses on why we don�t always feel God�s Presence. It involves a study of Moses in Ex 33 seeking to see God�s Glory

    Tough Questions � Real Answers April 15, 2007 Sometimes as we grow older we lose the innocence and faith we have as children. Somewhere in the passing of time trust and hope becomes suspicion and cynicism. Our knowledge of God is no longer a simple knowledge but a complex intellectual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What God Wants Most

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    The point here is not that Martha’s activities are bad. The choice Jesus discusses with Martha is between something that is good and something that is better. Life is full of tough choices, and Jesus is addressing the relative merit of good activities her

    What God Wants Most Luke 10:25-42 Suppose you have to choose between two people who want to go to dinner with you. The first is very warm and takes a genuine interest in others. He listens attentively and is fun to be with. Those who develop a friendship with him want it to last a lifetime. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let There Be A New And Better Way

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,597 views

    Making changes is tough and too often we do what Moses did and snap back to doing things the way we’ve always done them, but that’s not always God’s way!

    “Let There Be a New and Better Way” – Numbers 20:8-12 January 2, 2005 Read Numbers 20:8-12 Ask: Do you notice anything wrong in that passage? Look again… – God tells Moses to gather up three things: Aaron, his brother and “assistant pastor”; the staff, the symbol of Moses’ work as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And The Wind Ceased

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,377 views

    Sometimes life gets tough! It can get messy fast and, sometimes, there seems to be no end to it and no end to how bad it can get. During these times we need a God we can feel too!

    AND THE WIND CEASED Mark 6:45-54 Illustration Little girl: "I need someone with skin on me." Sometimes life gets tough! It can get messy fast and, sometimes, there seems to be no end to it and no end to how bad it can get. During these times we need a God we can feel too! Of all the promises ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessings Are To Be Shared–not Stored Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,706 views

    The Christian life is not a playground. Life is tough. It’s a struggle, even for the best of Christians, even for the strongest Christians. That’s why you need to share your burdens with one another.

    INTRODUCTION I invite you to open your Bibles with me to the book of Romans. Romans 15. We’re going to start reading in verse 23 in just a moment. I heard the funny story about a man who asked a lawyer, “How much would you charge me for me to ask you three questions?” The lawyer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaiah 7:9 Stand Firm In Your Faith

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,366 views

    All we can do right now in these tough times and crisis, is to stand firm in our faith. Our system of prosperity is not like of this world, to prosper, we need to give the seed and return our tithes.

    Isaiah 7:9 Stand Firm In Your Faith If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all I. If you will not stand II. Stand firm in your faith III. You will not stand at all Romans 11:20 Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rising From Life's Difficulties

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,000 views

    Everyone faces tough times and trials. Too many times the answers we here are trite or condescending. But in the story of Lazarus we can find the meaningful truths that will allow us to rise from the difficulties of life.

    Rising From Life’s Difficulties Text: John 11:1-46 I. Introduction Illustration: Walking Dead – Hershel Greene -I can't profess to understand God's plan, Christ promised the resurrection of the dead. I just thought he had something a little different in mind. Are things not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Let Your Guard Down

    Contributed by William Davis on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,177 views

    This lets the people know even though the road may get tough don't give up. Don't let down the guard you have because the battle isn't over yet

    Looking verse 10 it is telling us that by us being human our powers compare nothing to God’s, and we need the strength of God’s might that God gives us through prayer because it tells us that in verse 18. People wonder why us people of the flesh don’t have the same powers as God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Should Christians Vote?

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013
     | 8,241 views

    Written just prior to the last presidential election, this topical sermon encourages Christians to prepare for upcoming elections by praying, thinking biblically about tough issues, and getting involved in a variety of ways. PowerPoint available.

    How Should Christians Vote? Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/4/2012 With the Presidential election just a couple of days away I’m guessing most of you are pretty tired of all the political ads and campaign coverage flooding your television sets. I heard a good story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    True Biblical Prosperity

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,846 views

    Prosperity is not based on what we possess but on who we are inside, or who we are spiritually. Prosperity is not determined by a lack of hard times, but by how we handle tough situations; by whether or not we maintain our joy.

    I have entitled our message this evening “True Biblical Prosperity.” If there is “true” biblical teaching on prosperity, then there must also be “false” teaching. Therefore, I am going to briefly address the false teaching that’s out there, and then point out what the Bible defines as true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Always Use The Front Door"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    Life is tough. Everyone is looking for a "door of escape." In this chapter, Solomon mentions two "woman." You have a choice. The Harlot? (Verese 5-27) Or Chirst? (Verses 1-4) Choose Christ as your "door of escape!"

    “Always use the front door.” Introduction: Life is tough… Everyone is looking for a door of escape. The Boss has been unfair to you. The wife seems unreasonable. The children are intolerable. Your Church is in a mess. Life is tough. You want out... We want to escape from reality… Not all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    For What Should We Pray? Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 15,715 views

    The natural response when we see someone who is sick, or going through tough times, or marital difficulty, or financial reversals, is to say, "We’re praying for you." But for what should we pray?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In Tony Campolo’s book, "The Kingdom of God Is a Party," he tells of an event that took place when he visited Hawaii on a speaking tour. If you’ve ever flown to the Hawaiian Islands you know that the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Things We Need To Know In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 154 ratings
     | 14,859 views

    Everyone goes through tough times. Although we may never know the answers or the "why’s" to our problems there are some things we can know which will bring us great strength in times of trouble.

    TWO THINGS WE NEED TO KNOW IN TIMES OF TROUBLE Job 19:25-27 From the day sin entered the world man has faced hard times as sin has corrupted not only the hearts and minds of man, but also corrupted creation itself. Admittedly, some have faced tougher times than others, and the reasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Ring Out

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 28, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 13,906 views

    Have you ever wanted to throw in the towel? Felt like walking away? Quitters never win! Too many Christians give up when it gets tough. Don’t ring out! Stay in the fight.

    Don’t Ring Out Ring bell 3 times. I. Introduction It is called Hell Week. The soldiers are pushed to their limits physically, mentally, and emotionally. They are forced to operate with little to no sleep. They are put through evolutions or exercises that exhaust them and stretch them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Secret To Healthy Relationships Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,305 views

    It is easy for us to break a good relationship but very tough to build it up. How do you handle your relationships? We are good to see the key to sustain healthy relationships based on the story of Joseph, the father of Jesus.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Secret to Healthy Relationships Series: Christmas Scripture: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God