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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Dealing With Difficult People

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,628 views

    - David had every reason for despair - How David kept his sanity under Saul’s assaults

    The defeat of Despair: — Mr. Greatheart, old Honest and the four young men went up to Doubting Castle to look for Giant Despair. When they came at the castle gate, they knocked for entrance with an unusual noise. At that the old giant comes to the gate; and Diffidence his wife follows Then these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Robert Allen on Dec 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,928 views

    Keeping the right persceptive and hope in difficult times

    We are going to read of a man during the next few weeks that had everything taken from Him. Job would lose his wealth, his health, his family, his happiness and everything that could possibly give him any type of comfort emotionally or physically. His so called friends even were not loyal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With A Difficult Boss Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
     | 4,437 views

    We are to live out the Gospel even with people who make it difficult.

    Living With A Difficult Boss Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rick Warren ("Purpose Driven") accurately observes: "We can measure our servant’s heart by how we respond when others treat us like servants. How do you react when you’re taken for granted, bossed around, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Most Difficult Word

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,933 views

    A simple message to encourage us to keep drawing nearer to God by deepening our personal, loving and intimate relationship with Him.

    WHEN IT COMES TO STUDYING THE BIBLE, THERE ARE QUITE A FEW MIND-TWISTING CONCEPTS, STATEMENTS, AND WORDS SUCH AS "PROPITIATION," "BLOOD," AND "JUSTIFICATION." IF YOU THINK THOSE ARE RELATIVELY TAME, THEN TRY TO FULLY COMPREHEND THE BOOK OF REVELATION. BUT, SERIOUSLY, DESPITE THESE THINGS, I FEEL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Thanksgiving In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,631 views

    THANKSGIVING SERMON This is an expositon of Daniel chapter six with an alliterated application. In 2007, America's longstanding fiscal carelessness came gushing to the surface for all to see. Many lost jobs, investments and homes. Yet in difficult times,

    Thanksgiving in Difficult Times Daniel 6:10 November 18 and 25, December 2, 2007 Dan 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Difficult And Not Tried

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,403 views

    Everything that is important for the growth of God’s kingdom is also difficult.

    Tuesday of 7th Week in Easter Time May 26, 2009 The gift of prophecy is a lot like spiritual dynamite. It can be used to build up or to tear down. False prophets abound–think of the damage that has been done by charlatans like Joseph Smith or Jim Jones. St. Paul himself in his earliest writings ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Responding To A Difficult Situation

    Contributed by Sunil Kumar on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,306 views

    We go through difficult situations in life every now and then. This sermon focuses on responding to a difficult situation from the life of Jehoshaphat.

    I have been deeply influenced by the life experiences of Dr. Yisu Das Tiwari, the father of Dr. Ravi Tiwari, the former Registrar of Senate of Serampore University in India. He was a Brahmin Convert. One day when he took baptism and returned home, the door was shut at his face. He was given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With Difficult People Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018
     | 10,772 views

    This is message 40 in our exposition of Romans. This messages considers insight on dealing with difficult people.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Dealing with Difficult People” Romans 12:14-21 Review Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions." Luke 12:15 A. Think and live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Sermon That Is Difficult To Preach

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 17, 2021
     | 3,479 views

    In life It’s nice to be able to look forward to something.

    In life It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. • In the daily grind of life it is great to look forward to a vacation. • When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas. We would literally count the days before it would arrive. • When we were kids we looked forward to the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Difficult Dilemma Of Death

    Contributed by Richard Lankford on Jul 11, 2022
     | 1,114 views

    One of the most trying and penetrating moments of our lives come, when we are forced to face the reality that someone we have loved so closely and so dearly is no longer with us in this world.

    Even for many of us, that have been saved... born again...and filled with the Scriptures from God's Word, there can come those moments in life, when it becomes difficult for us... to "Understand God". It's hard for us to understand - what God is doing!... It's hard for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Narrow And Difficult Way Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 20, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,140 views

    There are two separate gates that lead to two separate ways, or roads. One way leads to blessing and the other way to difficulty. So, which way, or which road, leads to life and blessing? The correct way is Jesus (John 14:6).

    When I was in my twenties, I was an avid cave explorer. Now, I just watch caving videos on YouTube. It is interesting how spelunkers will naturally follow a large wide-open passage first. They will bypass numerous smaller ones, all because the larger one does not involve hunching over or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Difficult People PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 270 views

    This sermon encourages believers to respond to trials and adversaries with love, kindness, and prayer, reflecting God's grace and becoming better, not bitter.

    Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? We are here, filled with hope, brimming with expectation, and united in faith. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to let His truth seep into our very being, to allow His wisdom to shape our ...read more

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    Fresh Start

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,551 views

    1)PURSUING THE PRIZE REQUIRES A PROPER AWARENESS 2) MAXIMUM EFFORT 3) FOCUSED CONCENTRATION 4) PROPER MOTIVATION 5)PROPER RECOGNITION & 6) PROPER CONFORMITY.

    The Olympics are coming soon to Vancouver British Columbia. Athletes all over the world are preparing for their various events. They of course train in such a way as to be the best of the best. Their goal; an Olympic Gold Medal, and hearing their national anthem playing while their flag is raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Starting Point Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,648 views

    In John 3:1-10, Jesus exposes the danger of false assurance and presents the “Starting Point” in the possession of eternal life. It came through 1) The Point of Inquiry (John 3:1–3), 2) The Point of Insight (John 3:4-8), and 3) The Point of Indictment

    With Pope Benedict XVI’s shocking resignation this week, Evangelical Christians might be tempted to see this the way a college football fan might view the departure of his rival team’s head coach. But the global stakes are much, much higher. As Pope Benedict steps down, I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 12,959 views

    Preached at a rescue mission; everyone needs a fresh start when we mess up on life-building. It’s not enough to feel guilty, not enough to blame others, not even enough to get new skills. We need the help of the Master Carpenter.

    I don’t know anybody who doesn’t need, from time to time, a fresh start. No matter who you are, no matter where you have been, no matter what you are trying to do, you just need, sometimes a fresh start, a new beginning. Trying to fix things the way they are won’t work; you need sometimes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist