Sermons on endure hardness: showing 391-405 of 90,382

The Hard-To-Snub Gospel

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 3, 2008

Paul said to Titus - "Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you". But if you do these things, isn’t it a given that you will be despised or snubbed?

I. INTRODUCTION A. Question: Paul’s letter to Titus telling him what to teach. Conundrum? If you exhort / rebuke with all authority, many will despise you. B. Good Questions - How many feel despised / No one listening, rejection? etc. II. DESPISE Greek = Perifroneitoo -- Compound Word 1. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Going Hard After God

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

Have you ever really gone hard after something in your life? Was there ever something you wanted in life almost more than life itself?

Going Hard After God Psalm 63:1-8 Ps 63:1-8… O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy sharing her

Scripture: Phil. 1:23 Subject: “Between A Rock and A Hard Place” Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy sharing her philosophy and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encourage, A Hard Thing To Do Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 18, 2008

The Problem, The Purpose The Power of Encouragement. To also listen to this message visit www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

This may surprise you sometimes Christians Find it hard to give and receive Encourage. Often people focus on the One Word/Issue they don’t agree, the Word/Issue that has hurt them or disappointed them. Encouragement is a designated/commanded Quality of the Church. “Therefore encourage one another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning A Lesson - The Hard Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 19, 2008

Let us not be a hard to be taught as was Jonah.

Learning a Lesson – THE HARD WAY! Jonah 4:1-4 * When our son, Jonathon, was born, it didn’t take us very long to discover he was what is commonly called, “a strong willed child.” In fact, Deb bought the book by James Dobson which helped deal with this little bundle of stubbornness. We all giggle ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Aug 4, 2008

You don’t have any problem too big for God.

IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD? Genesis 18:14, Jeremiah 32:17 Is anything too hard for the LORD? (Genesis 18:14) Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. (Jeremiah 32:17) 1. There is no promise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Believes The "Hard Teachings"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 14(B) - Faith believes the "hard teachings" of Scripture. Many decide to reject Christ and his word. God’s Spirit gives life through Christ’s words.

FAITH BELIEVES THE “HARD TEACHINGS” (Outline) August 17 2008 -- PENTECOST 14 -- John 6:60-69 INTRO: One basic meaning for the word faith = trust. Everyone has faith in regards to the word trust. Each and every day people trust that certain things are going to happen. This is faith in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Life's Hard - Wear A Helmet Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 30, 2008

As believers we are called to wear the Armor of God and a very important part of that Armor is the Helmet of Salvation...

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 30, 2008 Date Preached: September 28, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Preparing To Do Battle! Sermon Title: Life’s Hard – Wear a Helmet! Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Introduction: What is a hat? What is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Easy Or Hard - Your Choice Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 8, 2008

God cares only about our obedience, will we make it "easy or hard?"

Easy or Hard – Your Choice Jonah 3:1-3 * When Deb and I were younger and living in Florida, there was a commercial on TV put out by a mechanic’s shop. As I recall, he would pitch his oil change service for a “low price” and would then hold up a burned valve or crankshaft (illustrating the coming ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is A Hard Habit To Break

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Kings of Judah, Pt. 2

SIN IS A HARD HABIT TO BREAK (1 KINGS 15:1-15, 2 CHRONICLES 14:4-13, 16:1-13) Ducking into confession with a turkey under his arms, a man said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Help For Hard Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 21, 2012

1. Focus on your family right now (2:19-20). 2. Boldly decide to make a difference (2:21-23). 3. Pray for a Godly government (3:1-2). 4. Be prepared for persecution (3:3-15). 5. Have complete confidence in the Lord (3:2).

For Such a Time as This Part 3: Great Help for Hard Times Esther 2:16-3:15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2012 *There are dark days in the life of every nation. Some of us here tonight remember Pearl Harbor. Living in Florida in the sixth grade, I remember the Cuban ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Questions That Jesus Asked

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 5, 2011

Life is filled with quesions, some simple, some hard. Jesus Christ asked hard questions, three of which are recorded in the eighth chapter of Mark. They are: What do you see? What’s your opinion of Christ? What is worth losing your spiritual life?

Hard Questions that Jesus Asked Mark 8:13-38 Life is filled with questions. Many require a simple yeas or no. But some questions are hard questions and require some soul searching to answer truthfully. Jesus Christ asked hard questions three of which are recorded in the eighth chapter of Mark. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the eight message in a series over the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines God's ability to get us out of impossible situations.

Perhaps you have heard one of the following expressions or maybe you have used one of them personally. “Up the creek,” “in a jam,” “in a pickle,” “painted into a corner” or “between a rock and a hard place.” Each of these phrases sends the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Asked To Do Hard Things Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

We shouldn't expect the work of the Lord to be easy.

Ezekiel put in A LOT of effort to obey God, even to the point where obeying God put him into uncomfortable situations. He was asked to do many difficult things. Here are some examples: In Chapter 4 of Ezekiel, God wants Ezekiel to get the point of the siege God is going to let happen to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013

I want to share with you how to survive great difficulty by following three lesson from David’s life concerning, God’s answer, God’s counsel, God’s protection, and God’s refuge, and if we apply these lesson to our lives we can live a victorious life..

Exegetical Idea: God deliver the City of Keilah and David from the hands of Saul and the Philistines. Objective Statement: Every Christian can survive while in great difficulty by following 3 lessons from David’s life concerning, God’s answer, God’s counsel, and God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Baptist