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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,549 views

    As the consummation of the Age nears, the infiltration of evil into the churches will become more pronounced, requiring awareness and resistance from the faithful.

    “Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Difficult Times"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,416 views

    The number of ’nay’ sayers, discouragers, destroyers in the church will increase. But true believers have the knowledge that leads to salvation.

    There may have been other letters from Paul to Timothy, and more than likely, some going the other way. It becomes very obvious in the reading of these two that we have, that Paul loved Timothy very dearly. Even calls him ‘son’. He mentions Timothy in Romans, in First and Second Corinthians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Dealing With Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Robert Allen on Dec 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,482 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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    Encouragement In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 6, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 27,478 views

    During times of difficulty, we find it hard to belive God. Trusting in God will bring peace to our heart and joy in our struggles.

    HEBREWS 10:35,36: CAST NOT AWAY THEREFORE YOUR CONFIDENCE, WHICH HATH GREAT RECOMPENCE OF REWARD. FOR YE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE, THAT AFTER YE HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE.(KJV) In an ever changing world, we need confidence. Confidence is the assurance in God’s word that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Comfort For Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,653 views

    This is on the Letter to Smyrna.

    This is the only mention in the Bible about the Church of Smyrna. Smyrna was very close to Ephesus, which we looked at last week. Paul likely started the church while he was in Ephesus for three years. Acts 19:10 says, “This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Surviving Difficult Times

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 8, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 16,408 views

    How many times have we heard the first part of the text quoted? It seems to be the deep theological response to all calamity. All things do not work for the good for all people...

    SURVIVING DIFFICULT TIMES Text: Romans 8 : 28 How many times have we heard the first part of this text quoted? It seems that this is the deep theological response to all calamity. All things do not work for the good for all people. This text clearly states that only God’s people will reap this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Encouragement For Difficult Times

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 90 ratings
     | 39,290 views

    This sermon gives encouragement for facing difficult times.

    Have you ever faced a difficult time? Your difficult time could be: the loss of a job, death of a family member, a relationship problem with another person, disease in your family, a problem at work. All of us face difficult times. Some of these times are emotional, some are spiritual, some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Day avatar

    Managing Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,806 views

    Paul finishes Chapter 3 by further preparing Timothy for the challenges that would await. He gives Timothy guidance in not only surviving but also thriving during ministry challenges.

    Managing Difficult Times 2 Timothy 3:10-17 I. Recall God’s Track Record of Deliverance (v. 10-11) a. Recall all the difficulties of the past (2 Corinthians 11:23-27) b. Recall God’s rescue (Romans 15:30-32) II. Know that Persecutions Will Increase (v. 12-13) a. Persecution is certain (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Thanksgiving In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,475 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

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Being Encouraged In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 9,785 views

    I wanted to share a message of encouragement with you all today. There are many times in life when we can be tempted to feel like we can’t keep going, like it’s too tough.

    I wanted to share a message of encouragement with you all today. There are many times in life when we can be tempted to feel like we can’t keep going, like it’s too tough. And even if you don’t feel that way today, there will be times when you feel that way. So let me encourage you with Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Trusting God In The Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 66,106 views

    It is easy to trust God when everything is going okay. It takes trust when fear is bigger than your strength.

    Trusting God in difficult times. Matthew 6:33 Mark 4:35-4:41 Introduction- This morning we continue our series “Nuts and Bolts of life”. We have looked at building relationships, the intimacy and sanctity of marriage and this morning look at trusting God when you are in difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    Mutual Prayer For Difficult Times

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 22, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,501 views

    "Mutual Prayer for Difficult Times" is an exposition of 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5. There is a powerful dynamic that works when pastor and people pray for one another, when saints pray for one another.

    MUTUAL PRAYER FOR DIFFICULT TIMES 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 In this brief letter to the young church at Thessalonica, Paul teaches about the last days or end times. There was confusion about the second coming of Christ. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Paul discusses the coming of the Lord to rapture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    God Provides In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 36,666 views

    Part 4 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

    The brief account of the widow’s oil illustrates Yahweh’s blessing of those who are faithful to the Mosaic Law. Yahweh provides a means of income for the widow, a “pastor’s wife,” and her family. In the miracle of the widow’s oil, we learn valuable lessons on how to receive God’s blessing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    God Provides In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 3,270 views

    The brief account of the widow’s oil illustrates God’s blessing of those who are faithful to His word. God provides a means of income for the widow and her family, using things she has on hand, along with the charity of people around them.

    God Provides in Difficult Times A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.” So Elisha said to her, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Following Jesus In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 10, 2023
     | 3,516 views

    In difficult times genuine followers of Christ abide in Christ, abound in love, and advance with power.

    Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free