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    Praising God At Midnight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 772 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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    God Speaks In Darkness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 470 views

    Explores finding God's presence in our darkest moments, standing firm in faith during adversity, and drawing strength from His divine guidance.

    Greetings, beloved congregation! We find ourselves gathered together once more, not by chance or by circumstance, but by the purposeful design of our Heavenly Father. He has called us together, in this sacred space and time, to seek His face, to know His heart, and to understand His Word. Today, we ...read more

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    Blessed Is The One PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 231 views

    Explores the sovereignty of God through Jesus' crucifixion, encouraging believers to find peace in God's perfect plans and unwavering love, even amidst adversity.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. Today, we gather not just as individuals, but as a family united in Christ, to reflect upon His word, to share in His truth, and to draw ever closer to His loving embrace. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our ...read more

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    The Power Of Hidden Pain PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 366 views

    This sermon explores processing pain with purpose, finding comfort in God's presence during suffering, and trusting in His promises to bring good from adversity.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am so glad to see each one of you here today. As we gather in God's house, we are reminded of the unity that we share in Christ and the power of His love that binds us together. We are here, not just as individuals, but as a community of believers, walking together on ...read more

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  • When God Remembers: The Turning Of Tables thumbnail

    When God Remembers: The Turning Of Tables SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,660 views

    In the face of adversity, God's remembrance can turn situations around for good. Haman's plot against Mordecai backfired because God had opened a book of remembrance for Mordecai.

    When we think of a king, we often associate wealth, power, authority, and grandeur with their position. However, it is important to note that in the life of a king, there are also challenges and difficulties. In the book of Esther, we see how God works in the life of a king to bring about His ...read more

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    It's Not What I Wanted

    Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    Nobody wants the gift of adversity under the Christmas tree--but sometimes we get it, anyway. Question is, what do we do when we get it?

    Some of you may be wondering if the preacher is one episode shy of a mini-series by preaching from Job during the Christmas season. What does a suffering man have to do with the season of good cheer? Plenty. There’s a dark side to Christmas that most of us don’t like to admit. I knew a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Grace, Glory And Guts Part I

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 26, 2013
     | 3,483 views

    We can be happy (joyful) because our hope comes through peace with God... and that’s a good thing because life is full of character building adversity.

    Title: Grace, Glory and Guts Part I Text: Romans 5:1-5 Thesis: We can be happy because our hope comes through peace with God and that’s good because life is full of character building adversity. Introduction There is a story about a farmer whose donkey fell into an old dry well. The donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be An Overcomer In Times Of Uncertainty

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,260 views

    When going through turbulent times and adversity we need to hear the words of the Lord, “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you.” (Isaiah 43:2)

    Be An Overcomer in Uncertain Times Isaiah 43:1-3 “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Two Perplexing Questions

    Contributed by Larry Soblotne on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,300 views

    When adversity strikes in our lives we usually have two questions: "why is this happening to me" and "why don’t the unsaved seem to have any problems"?

    TWO PERPLEXING QUESTIONS TEXT: Job 1:6-22, 2:1-10 & Psalm 73:1-28 PROPOSITION: We need to trust the Lord in all of life’s circumstances. INTRODUCTION: This week I heard of a man from Jordan, a Christian who came to the United States, went through seminary, even got his doctor’s degree in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Free!

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,123 views

    Noah stood out in the crowd, Abram left the familiar, Moses stood in the face of adversity, and Paul was radically changed - What will do for our freedom in Christ?

    Sermon Title: I Am Free! Scripture: Romans 6:17-23 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – July 7, 2002 Scripture Introduction: Some of you might just be interested as to why I would give an Independence Day message after the fact. First of all, the Spirit never directed ...read more

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    "God Sees And God Cares"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,195 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers which are dealing with depression OR feeling discouraged to affirm to others that GOD sees, their adversities, and He will make the necessary provisions for them.

    13 August 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: DISCOURAGED BELIEVERS, while in the midst of their crisis, need to affirm to others that GOD sees, their adversities, and He will make the necessary provisions for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mercy

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,634 views

    Job discovered through all the adversity in his life that what he really needed wasn’t some thing but some one. That someone was God.

    Job 42: 1 – 6 – Mercy Intro: The story is told of a Welsh woman living in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble to have electrical power installed in her home. The electric company noticed her use of electricity was minuscule. A meter reader was dispatched to check on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Let Nehemiah Teach You How To Handle Criticism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,029 views

    If we are not mature enough for criticism we are too immature for praise. Adverse criticism from a wise man is more to be desired than the enthusiastic approval of the unwise.

    Let Nehemiah Teach You How to Handle Criticism "Do not mind criticism. If it is untrue, disgregard it. If it is unfair, do not allow it to get under your skin. If it is misinformed, refute it. If it is ignorant smile and be bigger than the critic. If it is justified, learn from it." "Adversity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 28, 2012
     | 7,351 views

    Sometimes what we need is a little adversity. Sometimes it will be lack, or loss, or disappointment that will cause us to be grateful for what we’ve been given

    I Am, the Bread of Life Date: March 25, 2012 Scripture: John 6:30-35, 47-51 Introduction Have you ever been hungry-I mean REALLY hungry? I remember being/hospital/years ago/Part/treatment involved my not being allowed to eat or drink for several days with my only sustenance coming from IV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gethsemane Experience Series

    Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Mar 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 987 views

    The sermon delves into the profound emotional and spiritual turmoil experienced by individuals during times of extreme adversity, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

    The Gethsemane Experience Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46 Introduction: The sermon delves into the profound emotional and spiritual turmoil experienced by individuals during times of extreme adversity, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Reflection The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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