Sermons on Adversity:

True Hope For Your Future! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2006

In these final verses the prophet Habakkuk shows us how to stand strong in true joy the next time the winds of adversity blow our way.

Scripture This is the sixth and final message in my series titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Let us read Habakkuk 3:16-19: 16 I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, and my legs trembled. Yet I will wait patiently for the day of calamity ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking Your Faith To Work (Life Is Not Always Fair) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2010

We need to let our faith shine at work in the way we work. Jesus gave us the example of how to face unjust adversity!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Who should be the most respected and hardest workers in a company? Who should be the ones willing to do whatever job they are asked to do from their employer? • What kind of people should employers be searching to hire in their businesses? • The answer to the above ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to be.

Elijah Opening Video Illustration: “I love Sunday’s video!” Bank Robbery Reference the door in the corner! We need to enter the battle – the fight for the souls of others by inviting people back to church- it starts by going to peoples doors – the doors of their hearts – to introduce them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-24, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Fearless Like Daniel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon encourages us to find courage, faith, and grace in God's word, drawing inspiration from Daniel's fearless devotion amidst adversity. Key

Good morning, dear friends. We are here today, gathered in the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's love. We are here to share in His word. To find comfort in His teachings. To seek courage in His promises. Opening Scripture Reading – Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of ...read more

Topics: Fearlessness

Blessing Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores finding hope and joy in God, even amidst adversity, through perseverance, faith, and love, as illustrated in Acts 8:1-8.

Good morning, friends. We gather here today, each one of us carrying our own stories, our own struggles, our own triumphs. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day of promise. A day of hope. We're here to share in the Word of God, to find comfort and guidance, to find strength and wisdom. We're here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Topics: Blessed Life

Praising God At Midnight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

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

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Topics: God's Praise, Tough Times

God Speaks In Darkness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

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

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Topics: God, Darkness

Blessed Is The One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

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

Scripture: Mark 15:1-39, Mark 15:40-47

Topics: Jesus' Journey, The Cross

I Am The Resurrection And Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon explores finding hope in adversity through faith in Jesus Christ's promises, His power over life and death, and His enduring light.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather with you all today, in this sacred space where we come together as a family of believers, united in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to focus our hearts and minds on the powerful words of Jesus, as recorded in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-26, John 1:4-5, John 14:19

Topics: Embracing Hope, Christ's Promise

The Power Of Hidden Pain PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

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

Scripture: Psalm 3:5-6

Topics: David, Absalom

When God Remembers: The Turning Of Tables SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

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

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Topics: God's Remembrance, Divine Justice

It's Not What I Wanted

Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 25, 2000

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

Scripture: Job 3:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

Grace, Glory And Guts Part I

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 26, 2013

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

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be An Overcomer In Times Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 16, 2009

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

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Am Free!

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jul 6, 2002

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

Scripture: Romans 6:17-23

Denomination: *other