Sermons on Beyond Circumstances:

Just Keep Walking With The Lord

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 21, 2009

This message will admonish listeners to press through their current circumstances and situations and remain faithful.

Genesis 5:21-24 21 And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: 22 And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: 23 And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: 24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Beginnings; Old Themes

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

It is difficult but essential to put the Greatest Commandment into practice when life's circumstances are difficult.

I am very pleased to report that we had a great family vacation, and I hope you will be pleased to hear that I am back at work ready to tackle a new season of ministry together. In many ways it does feel like a new season, and I want to talk about that a little more in a few moments. But first I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-39

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Revival When Your Wood

Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Feb 17, 2011

When God is involved revival will come even if circumstances seem not to warrant it.

How to Have Revival When Your Wood’s Wet I want to read you something that caught my eye this week in a periodical I read. I am very burdened about my country, the United States of America. I love my country. I am concerned about the carelessness of sinners, the coldness of saints, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

From Glory To Glory

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Sep 12, 2011

God can use your present circumstances to get you to your destiny

From Glory to Glory Text: I Sam. 9: 3- end. 3 Now the donkeys of Kish, Saul’s father, were lost. And Kish said to his son Saul, “Please take one of the servants with you, and arise, go and look for the donkeys.” 4 So he passed through the mountains of Ephraim and through the land ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Strikes Don't Always Mean Your Out

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 16, 2015

God provides a way for us to get throughout the ballgame of life in hopeless circumstances.

Three Strikes Don’t Always Mean You’re Out By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Illustration – Game 4 of the 1941 Baseball World Series 1. NY Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers a. A rivalry so fierce it continued when the Dodgers left Brooklyn and moved to LA and continues to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Abundant Life Can Be Yours Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 19, 2014

How to live a life of joy no matter what our circumstances in life are.

The Ultimate Decision August 19. 2014 When I was in 8th grade I loved to daydream. I should say when did I stop? I can remember being in a far away place and the students starting to laugh. Then I realized that the teacher had asked me a question and only then did I leave my far away place to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30

Coffin, Choir, Christ

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

When our focus is on Christ as it should be we can worship in any circumstance

The Coffin, The Choir, and The Christ Isaiah 6: 1-9 The prosperity of King Uzziah's reign seems to have weakened the national character. Deep seated degeneracy was eating out the vitals of the nation. The unbroken summer of fifty years with its prosperity and wealth had induced a moral decay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Can't Handle This... Exhibiting Our Pain

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Feb 5, 2018

God might be using your circumstances to exhibit to others how to navigate pain

Title: God Can’t Handle… Exhibit Text: Philippians 1:12-14 and Matthew 26:36-38 Bottom Line: God might be using your circumstances to exhibit to others how to navigate pain Date: 2/4/18 Intro Who I am... Something about the day.... So great to be here with you this morning… Tension So ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Matthew 26:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everyday Heroes

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Feb 17, 2021

God calls us to be heroes not only in extraordinary circumstances, but in our daily lives.

I) Let’s talk a bit about heroes. A) I love to read adventure thrillers. One of the authors that I used to read a lot (while he was living) was Robert Ludlum. His stories were frequently built around an average citizen who sees or hears something that he should not have. He then becomes caught up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:8, Luke 14:25-33, 1 Kings 19:18, Romans 12:1-2, Mark 12:41-44, Matthew 6:19-34, Acts 9:36-39, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Uncluttered "Uncluttered Joy: Choosing Joy When Life Gets Crowded” Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025

To teach that true joy comes from Christ, not circumstances, and must be chosen intentionally.

You ever notice how December has some of the most ridiculous emotional swings of the whole year? One minute you’re sipping peppermint mocha feeling festive… next minute you’re one burned batch of cookies away from throwing the whole tree in the yard. Everybody talks about Christmas joy like it’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Other

Power Of Worship Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 2, 2025

It is important to understand that when we worship the atmosphere and circumstances around us changes.

Title: Power of Worship Theme: To show that when we worship the atmosphere changes. Text: Psalms 34:1 - 10 Opening Scripture Psalms 34:1-10 A Psalm of David When He Pretended Madness Before Abimelech, Who Drove Him Away, and He Departed. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

A Life Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 17, 2007

The hope that God has given to us can fill us with joy even in the worst of circumstances.

The other day I watched some video of the 2004 World Series (won by my Boston Red Sox). When I watched that game live, I was very nervous (many times I had to turn the channel when Boston was in the field). The Red Sox hadn’t won the World Series in 85 years. But now I can calmly watch because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unveiling The Mystery Of Resurrection SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A Tomb Reveals Everything

In the popular comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin poses a profound question to his teacher: "What's the point of human existence?" While Calvin's motive may be comical, his question resonates with our deep longing to understand the purpose of our lives. Easter, with its celebration of the empty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Topics: Easter, Resurrection

In The Twinkling Of An Eye

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Is there life after death? Is there hope beyond the grave? Is there a possibility that I will see my lost loved ones again?

November 8, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Today’s topic—In the twinkling of an eye 1) Questions: a) Is there life after death? b) Is there hope beyond the grave? c) Is there a possibility that I will see my lost loved ones again? 2) Answers: a) The answers to these questions will have significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Adventist

He’s Always On Time

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 7, 2010

All the events, and circumstances of life are in the hands of the Lord. Q&A: How would your faith be, if you knew God wasn’t surprised by your circumstances and is working toward a holy and healthy conclusion?

He’s Always On Time Luke 2:6NIV Luke 2:6 while they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, Time: 6256- eth, now, certain, always, continually, due season, divinely appointed. Jon Walker writes: “We manage, waste, spend and save time. We wish it would come… we wish it would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal