Sermons about Despite Circumstances

Stay On Board

Contributed by Lymano Wishart on Mar 11, 2014

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An encouragement to stay maintain your relationship with God despite the inevitable struggles (storms) that come your way. Your only guarantee or safe arrival is to abide in the ship knowing that God is faithful to keep His promises.

Stay on Board Acts 27 True Story: In the early 1990s in the community of Britonville, St. Ann a truck was transporting some persons along a main road and was now heading up a hill. The truck developed some problems and couldn’t make the climb. It got more complicated and, as it was told, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Putting Our Love Into Action Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

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Our efforts for the Lord will be futile without love. We know the Bible commands that we love one another, and yet we fail to fully heed the command. Our world needs to experience love in action, not just in word.

Putting our Love into Action 1 John 3: 11-17 Our text this evening continues to deal with the great theme of love that John has already dealt with extensively. I suppose there is no wonder John felt so impressed to emphasize love among the believers. He was blessed to walk with the Lord, studying ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 30, 2014

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The art of being thanksful for all our blessings.

Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life Psalms 118:1 The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Habitation Of Dragons

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Aug 1, 2004

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GOD’s Promise of restoration comes to us in the most unlikely of places, in the most unlikely of circumstances...In The Habitation Of Dragons.

Isa. 35 (entire chapter) I. Introduction A. This great promise comes to Israel immediately after the promise of destruction to the rebellious, unrepentant nations that arise against GOD and righteousness. 1. And just like GOD promised Israel that He would deliver new life back to them, He still ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Fro Troubled Times And Troubled Souls

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 25, 2003

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This message was presented shortly after 9/11 and deals with our future hope and present help in times of fearful circumstances.

“Hope for Troubled Times and Troubled Souls” Introduction In these past weeks, many of us have witnessed images we would rather not remember. • Burning buildings. • Falling bodies. • Panic filled streets. • Flesh laced rubble. • Commercial jets encased in skyscrapers. • Monuments collapsing and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Essential Equipment - Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

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What does prayer change? Most of believe prayer’s most important purpose is to change circumstances... but that may not be true.

OPEN: A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his prayer and said, "Son, I was very pleased to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Times Of Turmoil And Transition

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

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Samuel was born into a time of turmoil and transition. He did not pick or choose his circumstances. How did he fare?

Facing times of Turmoil and Transition A study in the life of Samuel Samuel was born into a time of turmoil and transition. He did not pick or choose his circumstances. How did he fare? When the dust settled and the epitaph was written we can say Samuel was an over comer. He faced these times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Vs. Thanks-Living

Contributed by William Barnes on Nov 21, 2002

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Scripture admonished us to be thankful in all circumstances. This means our thanksgiving is to be continual and not contingent. 3 reasons for "continual thanksgiving"

“Thanksgiving Vs. Thanks-living (part 2)” Intro: The fact that God expects us to thank Him for His blessings in our lives, is evident in the words of Jesus, to the one lone ex-leper who returned to thank Him. Luke 17:15 “One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

8 Steps To Breakthrough

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 28, 2003

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The circumstances are different for all of us but the principles never change, what worked in the bible will work for us if we will act on them

“8 Steps To Breakthrough” As we enter into the spiritual realm God has promised us we must be prepared for confrontation. There is no progress without resistance: Jericho was a fortress city, It was the symbol of the Enemy’s strength and Power It was made up of Men and women wholly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-13, Joshua 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 29, 2001

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How a person deals with the circumstances of their life speaks of their character. Character is a true Christian quality but is sadly lacking in the Church today.

Character “A quality of Christianity”  Character is defined - The pattern of behavior or personality found in an individual or group; moral constitution  How a Christian deals with the circumstances of their life speaks of their character.  Crisis doesn’t necessarily make ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-4, Philippians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Completion Of A Good Work

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 8, 2006

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What will it take to liberate us from our prisons and lead us into circumstances where we experience unending joy?

Completion Of a Good Work – Philippians 1: 3 - 11 Intro: Michaelangelo Buonoarti was one of the world’s most talented sculptor. Many have enjoyed his work in pictures or photos. Others of us have seen the real thing. There is a set of 4 sculptures Michaelangelo done around 1453 that some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All The Lonely People Where Do They All Come From?

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

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The Apostle Paul serves as a fine example of how Christians at times can feel overwhelmed by the circumstances they are facing even loneliness.

Cornerstone Church October 15, 2006 “ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE, WHERE DO THEY ALL COME FROM?” 2 Timothy 4:9-13, 16 Introductory Thoughts: Most Christians cannot deny the profound ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Big Is God Series

Contributed by Michael West on Mar 17, 2008

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Second in series that helps to understand the immensity and immenance of God by asking the question; How big God is compared to your circumstances?

Sunday March 16th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His majesty, His Names part two Sermon: How big is God? Scripture: Isaiah 40:22-26 Turn to: Psalm 8; Habakkuk 3:18-19 —Adonai—plural and comes from the singular form Adon which means Lord. Adonai is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Philippian Jailer Converted

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

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A message about Paul and Silas’ prison experience, and how we should always be faithful to God no matter what the circumstance.

THE PHILIPPIAN JAILER CONVERTED Acts 16:25-34 INTRO: During one of Paul’s many missionary journeys he and Silas were at the city of Philippi, and while there, they were beaten and cast into prison. Today, we want to talk about their short time in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Mountaintop Experience

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 2, 2005

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Because nothing will ever separate us from God’s love, life can be a mountaintop experience regardless of circumstances.

I found out last Sunday that for the first time I slept through an earthquake. What I did not sleep through was KC waking me up in the middle of the night to feed her. Many of you know I am taking Japanese lessons. It is coming along slowly and I need lots of practice. So I hope I will be able ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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