Sermons on Despite Circumstances:

Risking It All PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

Encourages believers to emulate Christ's sacrifice, share His gospel, and remain steadfast in faith and service despite challenges.

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we come together, united in faith, to hear the Word of God. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by our shared love for our Savior. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Mark, chapter 8, verses ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Sharing, Gospel

Perfect Love Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of maintaining focus on Jesus and trusting in His perfect love, despite the challenges and distractions of life.

Welcome back to church, everyone! Hope you’ve had a fantastic week. Today we are going to be in week 3 of our Passion series. In the first couple weeks we learned that it wasn’t the nails that held Jesus on the cross. It was his love and passion for humanity. And last week we learned Jesus was and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26, Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Perfect Love, Enduring Faith, Life Challenges

Sermon Series: Passion

Obey Regardless Of The Consequences Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of obeying Jesus' teachings, despite potential hardships, in order to experience God's presence and provision.

Hello Church! I have an important “would you rather” question to ask you today, but since it’s kind of a deep question I don’t want to dive right into it. Let’s work up to it. Let’s spend a minute getting warmed up with some easier “would you rather” questions…(These are meant to be light-hearted, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Topics: Abundant Life, Divine Provision, Obedience

When God Preserves A Man

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 21, 2025

This sermon reveals how divine preservation is the invisible hand of God that keeps a man alive, protected, and purposeful despite dangers, opposition, and seasons of adversity.

WHEN GOD PRESERVES A MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 41:2 Key Verse: “The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.” (Psalm 41:2) Supporting Texts: Psalm 121:7-8; Isaiah 43:2; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Before Pilate -- Again! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2016

The injustice of Jesus' death sentence in Luke 23:13-25 shows us how Jesus was convicted, despite his innocence.

Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to a religious trial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Submarine Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 28, 2012

Despite the fact that we do not deserve it, and cannot earn it, God bestows His amazing grace upon us.

Submarine Of Grace Text: Jonah 1:17-2:10 Introduction 1. Illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Not Home Alone Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Nov 12, 2014

You can have all the blessings, material benefits, and all the land and children, but if you do not have God’s presence you are nothing.

Introduction: Ill: Three block-buster movies in the early 90’s that followed a boy that seemed to always be easily forgotten everywhere he went, and usually had to face bad guys all alone. Background • Review Genesis 25; twins yet born completely opposite ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Christmas: A Promise Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 30, 2017

Christmas is the fulfillment of a promise God made long ago to bless the world. A promise of Hope, Joy, Victory & Unfolding.

This is Christmas: A promise fulfilled Isaiah 9:1-7 December 3, 2017 It’s a promise of hope v.2 It’s a promise of joy v.3 John 16:22 James 1:2-3 1 Peter 1:8-9 Romans 15:13 It’s a promise of victory vv.4-5 It’s a promise unfolding vv.6-9 Opening Illustration of someone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 26, 2004

Regardless of your circumstances, if you have Jesus Christ who is the joy of Christmas then everything will be alright.

Sunday Morning, December 19th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome....... My family and I want to wish all of you a very blessed Christmas, and trust you all will have the joy of Christmas, and a wonderful New Year. In six more days it will be Christmas day, and by now you all should have finished ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Single Vs Married Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2023

How content are you in your circumstance? Are you single wishing to be married? Are you married wishing you were single? Where you are right now is the circumstance that the Lord has you in. The real question is not so much about your contentment but in making use of your circumstance to serve him.

1 Corinthians 7:32-40 Single vs. Married 11/2/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I’ve almost made it! I’ve waded through the swampy water of chapter 7 and the dry bank is before me. Just one more slippery step to take, one more dangerous issue. Which is better: to be single or to be married? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abused And Falsely Accused PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to boldly proclaim the Gospel like Apostle Paul, despite opposition, embodying the transformative power of God's Word in their lives.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is yet another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and here we are, gathered together in His name, ready to break the bread of life. We are here to embrace the Word of God, to let it permeate our hearts, to allow it to shape our thoughts, and to guide ...read more

Topics: Sharing, Gospel

The Lost Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the story of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing themes of loss, redemption, faith, forgiveness, and God's boundless love despite human failings. Key

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I greet you all with warmth and love in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a family united by faith. We are here to share in the word of God, to seek His wisdom, and to find comfort in His promises. Opening ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Topics: Lost, Found

Nothing Too Hard For God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's limitless power, navigate doubts with faith, and honor His omnipotence, despite human limitations and uncertainties.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as a stranger but as a fellow traveler, encouraging you to look up and see the greatness of our God. A God who is not confined by our understanding or our circumstances, but whose abilities are as boundless as the heavens. We find ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Topics: God's Power

There Are Many Places In My Father's House PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Despite the difficulties we face in life, God's unconditional love is constant and He makes His home within us, making our journey worthwhile.

Good morning, family! You know, I was thumbing through a book by Max Lucado last night, and he said something that just lit up my heart. He wrote: "God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile" (Max Lucado, God's Inspirational Promises). Isn't ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Topics: Father's House

The Greatest Rescue Story

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on May 8, 2020

Despite our natural inclination to sin, God loves us unconditionally. So much so that He sent Jesus to rescue us.

THE GREATEST RESCUE STORY "Also for Adam and his wife the Lord God made tunics of skin, and clothed them." Genesis 3:21. Unbelievable! These guys had just rebelled against God. Instead of leaving them to bear the consequences of their rebellion, He clothed them. God looked down on Adam ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1, Luke 15:22-24, John 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational