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Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

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No matter the trouble, God can turn it around for your good!

Paul tells us that all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28, NIV). This means that God can take any situation, no matter how difficult, and turn it around for our benefit. Today, I want to remind you that no matter what trouble ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Topics: Trials, Difficulties

Favour That Speaks In Difficult Times

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025

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Today’s message is a call to trust in God’s ability to cause His favour to distinguish, elevate, and provide for you—even in difficult times. You are not alone, and your hardship is not the end of your story. Favour will speak for you!

FAVOUR THAT SPEAKS IN DIFFICULT TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:21 Supporting Texts: Psalm 102:13, Esther 2:15-17, Genesis 39:21, Daniel 1:9, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of adversity—moments when resources are scarce, doors are closed, and hope appears ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:21, Psalm 102:13, Esther 2:15-17, Genesis 39:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News We Need To Hear Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007

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We need to hear that Jesus came to declare God’s love, set the captives free, and heal the sic. We also need to realize that Jesus’ ministry is now our ministry.

Luke 4:14-21 “Good News We Need to Hear” INTRODUCTION Though we have recently had a brutal cold snap, and some of us have yet to get down all of our Christmas decorations, it won’t be long before the month of May arrives and auditoriums around the country will reverberate with the strains of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Hope In Difficult Times"

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 16, 2025

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Each of us undoubtedly faces hardships, without exception. These difficulties can arise unexpectedly, through no fault of our own. However, some challenges are the result of our own actions.

"Finding Hope in Difficult Times" (Lessons from the Life of Joseph) Each of us undoubtedly faces hardships, without exception. These difficulties can arise unexpectedly, through no fault of our own. However, some challenges are the result of our own actions. Therefore, we must not blame ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:8, Genesis 50:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Christ Didn't Do Miracles

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

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dealing with difficult times of ministry

"When Christ Didn’t Do Miracles" Matthew 13:53-58 8/31/97 Intro: We’ve been going through the book of Matthew. Last week we saw the different parables of the kingdom. Let’s go on and look at Matthew 13, starting in verse 53. "When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry Is...

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002

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Ministry is...Finding, Focusing, Financing, and Fulfilling. Ways we can see ourselves as ministers, and better equip ourselves to perform ministry. A general guideline of a short sermon to a small group such as visitation committee...etc.

Good morning, I. Thank you II. Illustration-Have everyone stand, and turn to right. Then extend arms and rub each others shoulders. Then reverse to the left. III. Are you aware of what just took place? IV. Illustration explained- “ You over on this end, what happened the first time we were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Ministry Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

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Jesus wants us to practice a ministry of reconciliation.

GO FOR IT: THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION! How shall we handle discord and opposition? Where do we bend? Where do we stand? Is the hill worth dying for? Noah needed to devise a system to tell if the waters were low enough to support life. Noah’s test was simple, let a dove fly out of the ark. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18, Matthew 5:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ministry Of Accepting No

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 6, 2003

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This sermon is designed to encourage the believer that God has a purpose in saying no to his children.

Have you ever asked your parents for something and they said no. Have you ever asked the teacher at school to allow you to do something and they said no. Have you ever asked God why did you allow my friend or loved one to go into a coma, and die. What did you do? Did you throw a temper tantrum, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

People In Ministry

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003

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This is a message to challenge church members to get involved in the ministry of the church

PEOPLE IN MINISTRY 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 INTRO: Who is to do the work of ministry? The church, of course. Who else? Many churches, however, seem to think the pastor, the staff, or the deacons ought to do it. But consider the example of the early church (Acts 6:1-7). The church chose the seven ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Child's Ministry

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003

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The Challenge facing the church today is: IS THERE A PLACE FOR OUR CHILDREN IN MINISTRY? IS THERE A LAD HERE WITH GIFTS TO OFFER? IS THERE A GIRL HERE WHO HAS GIFTS TO OFFER? Well, let’s see as we approach our Target Text.

“I will give my voice to the Lord. All the words I bring, all the songs I sing, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my hands to the Lord. All the things they do will be good and true, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my heart to the Lord. All the things I love are for Him above, I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry Of Healing Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 16, 2003

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The sermon is about our call to reach those in our homes and community with the power of emotional, spiritual, and physical healing.

"A Ministry of Healing"-Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church. I yet believe that the word of God is a prescription for the world’s ills today. Our brokenness can be mended by God’s holy word. Our sorrows can be turned into joy through his word. Our hunger can be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-32, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Supporting The Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 17, 2002

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A deductive exposition of selected texts on supporting the church’s ministry with attendance, lifestyle and financial giving.

Introduction: 1. This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). 2. “Commitment” is so important to God that He searches the world for it (2 Chronicles 16:9). Each Sunday this month, we are becoming aware of a different commitment you and I can make to God through His church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ministry Of The Deacon

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

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What scripture says about the role of deacon.

THE MINISTRY OF THE DEACON TEXT: ACTS 6;1-6, I TIMOTHY 3:8-13 Introduction Let’s begin with a question. Is the deacon ministry necessary and valid in today’s church? A fellow pastor in another state said that he didn’t have deacons in his church and would not permit the church to ordain any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Women In Ministry

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

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This bible study looks at how some of the issues of women in ministry can be discussed in a biblical framework supporting women.

Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Corinthians 11:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ministry Of Comfort

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 17, 2001

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Paul shares with the Corinthian believers the blessing he has known from the God of all Comfort, telling them that the Triune God is its Source and Supply, and having received it we should be Sharing it with others.

THE MINISTRY OF COMFORT One of the hal1marks of a true Christian is that he or she can praise God even in times of adversity. This is illustrated no better than in the life of the Apostle Paul. It’s a keynote of his second letter to the church at Corinth. In the opening verses he delivers a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

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