Sermons on Courage In Difficulty:

It Will Come To Pass

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 1, 2012

I heard of a Pastor who asks his congregation a question. He asks, in your time of trials and discouragement, what is your favorite scripture in the Bible that gives you strength and encouragement? A young man said, the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not

It will com e to pass. I heard of a Pastor who asks his congregation a question. He asks, in your time of trials and discouragement, what is your favorite scripture in the Bible that gives you strength and encouragement? A young man said, the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Hopelessness Vs. God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 27, 2012

Because of God's mercy and loyal steadfast love, we have hope, no matter how hopeless our situation.

OUR ENDING FAITHFULNESS VS. GOD’S UNENDING FAITHFULNESS Lamentations 3:1-40 It is great to be back at AIT. I remember attending our 42nd anniversary. To think we would flooded out soon never crossed my mind. I know many of you have lost much and I have been praying for you continually. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Morning After

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Jul 10, 2012

This message is a reminder that victory belongs to the Child of God through the finished work of Calvary, regardless what the circumstances of your life might suggest!

Title: The Morning After Text: Psalm 30:5 Date: June 10, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. The Morning A. A Positive Time 1. Ushers in a fresh start a. The body is rested and ready b. The shortcomings of yesterday stand to be rectified 2. A new sense of hope accompanies the rising ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 2 "The Changing Of A Nation!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

This series on Lean Time is a depiction of where our church and country is right now and how we grow during Lean Times with the Lord.

Question: What decisions are you facing right now that will change your life forever? How do we Change a Nation: 1. We proceed slowly! Question: What is your first tendency when faced with a decision? Nehemiah 1:4 "When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for a number of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 "The Perfect Vision In Imperfect Times!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

This series on Lean Time is a depiction of where our church and country is right now and how we grow during Lean Times with the Lord.

Nehemiah 2:11-20 Preparing for the Vision of God: 1. We must make an accurate assessment of the situation! Nehemiah 2:17 "So I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins and its gates have been burned down." (HCSB) Question: How would you describe your current ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 "The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

This series on Lean Time is a depiction of where our church and country is right now and how we grow during Lean Times with the Lord.

Question: When the race gets tough what do you do? Nehemiah 8:5-12 When Life is Tough: 1. Don't give up! Our resolve is to never give up! Isaiah 40:28-31 William Barclay "Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory." Lamentations 3:40-41 "Let ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Requires Action

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008

Today’s gospel message is not a lesson on how to avoid storms, but rather how to build our lives in order to withstand that storms that will come.

Lectionary 9 Matthew 7:21-29 A Rabbi and a Soap Maker went for a walk one day at the park and studied the people who had come out to enjoy the warm summer day. After going about a mile along the path the soap maker suddenly turned to the Rabbi and said to him, “Rabbi, what good is religion? Look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Strength To Continue

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2008

In this sermon you will find encouragement and strength to continue when trials are present.

Over the past few weeks I have shared several messages from the book of Nehemiah. One week we looked at Nehemiah 1. In that message, “Rising Above The Rubble”, we saw how Jerusalem lay in shambles and Nehemiah lead an effort to rise above the rubble of defeat. In the next message, “From Sadness to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is God Shaking Up Our World?

Contributed by Steve Mays on Aug 20, 2014

Has God been shaking you? Are you afraid of what you see? Do you have an answer?

"See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, 'Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Merits Of Adversity

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 20, 2014

ADVERSITY HAS MERIT.

THE MERIT OF ADVERSITY OBSERVATION: DAVID IN PSALMS 22 PRAYS TO GOD IN HIS GREAT DISTRESS. HE FERVENTLY SEEKS ANSWERS. READ PSALMS 22: 22-24 INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 22:24 (NASB) FOR HE HAS NOT DESPISED NOR ABHORRED THE AFFLICTION OF THE AFFLICTED; NOR HAS HE HIDDEN HIS FACE FROM HIM; BUT WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:24

Denomination: Baptist

“from Tragedy To Triumph”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2013

David is led by God from tragedy to triumph.

George Sweeting, a former president and chancellor of the Moody Bible Institute, once observed that there are three things to remember concerning trials we encounter in life: 1. Trials are a common experience of all of us. No one is immune. Trials are a part of living. 2. Trials are transitory. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Grip

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 31, 2013

The Writer of Hebrews tells us to get a new grip on our faith by re-committing ourselves, recognizing the goal, re-energizing our faith, and renewing our relationships.

Get A Grip Hebrews 12: 12-15 Intro: I have been watching a TV show with my sons here lately. It’s called American Ninja Warrior. Has anybody else watched this? Basically it’s an extremely difficult obstacle course. No American has ever successfully completed the final course. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

"What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

All of us will face trials. Ironside said, "be careful you do not allow your trials to be wasted on you."

The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometimes prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Instant Blockbusters Are No Good!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 17, 2013

A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.”

Instant blockbusters are no good! Exodus 7:1 “And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.” Just ignore the flakier, crazier sections of people who look for instant blockbusters! Instant coffee may taste good but not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Troubled By Trouble? Do A Defrag

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

I use butter, egg, tea bag... What does heat do to these? Trouble is a part of living, what we do with trouble can make a difference. As on the computer sometimes we need to do a defrag.

WHEN TROUBLE TROUBLES YOU... DO A DEFRAG... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use three items: BUTTER... A HARD BOILED EGG... BAG OF COFFEE... I bring out one at a time... We discuss what heat does to each BEWARE: SLOW SMOTHERING... a slow threat to our enviromental threat KUDZU: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God