Sermons on Endure Hardships:

Hope In God - Rom 8:24,25

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Hope in God - Rom. 8:24,25 - Everything ultimately disappoints except the Lord

Hope in God - Rom. 8:24,25 Illustration:Hope means hoping when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all...As long as matters are really hopeful, hope is mere flattery or platitude; it is only when everything is hopeless that hope begins to be a strength. G.K. Chesterton, Signs of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraging And Comforting Words Series

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Oct 21, 2000

God's concern and care for His people

"ENCOURAGING AND COMFORTING WORDS" REVELATION 1:4-8 John and the seven (7) churches were being persecuted for their faith and testimony in Jesus. Thus, John wrote these words to give encouragement and comfort to the Christian. There are four things that encouraged the suffering saints in this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

How 2 B, Worry Free

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Mar 5, 2002

Worry does us no good, therefore, we need to leave it at the feet of our Father!

Don’t Worry, Be Happy Proverbs 12:25, Matthew 6:25-34, I Peter 5:6-11 I. The Effects of Worry: A. Health 1. Physical - High Blood Pressure - Heart Disease - Headaches - Nausea - Insomnia - Lack of Energy 2. Mental = Depression (Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Baptist

A Grip On Suffering

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Message to help hurting people deal with suffering

A Grip On Suffering (Job 23:1-11 (OT)) (Hope, Memorial Day, Suffering) (Deductive) INTRODUCTION: Have you ever asked God the question: Why God are you allowing me or my loved ones to suffer like this? If you have ever gone through some type of emotional, spiritual, or physical pain, then ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God... Where Were You?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In the aftermath of the events of September 11, many are asking that same question of God. God where were you?

INTRODUCTION: Lazarus had become terminally ill. Upon being informed of his condition by Christ’s disciples, Jesus delayed going to the home of Lazarus until he had been dead for four days. Upon His arrival Christ is met by Martha who cries out to Christ, "Lord, if you would have been here, my ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21, John 11:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 2, 2002

Here are three lessons every believer needs to learn when they are going through tough times.

WHEN YOUR BROOK DRIES UP 1 Kings 17:1-16 Elijah is one of the most colorful personalities found in the entire Bible. Here in 1 Kings chapter 17, he appears suddenly upon the scene, he doesn’t have a huge introduction, and not a lot is said about his life previous to here in this passage. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16, 1 Kings 17:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Can Your Church Work With Alcohol Effected Youth And Adults

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

A look at our roles as ministers to the large number of people in our churches and societies that suffer from this phenomenon known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect and by the broader term Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defects ARND.

Can Your Church work with Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defected Adolescents and Adults Dealing with Difficult People By: Bruce Landry I. What Are the Issues of Alcohol Related Birth Defects The issues that are relevant to children and adults who are born and are living daily with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Samaritan's Mustard Seed Faith

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 3, 2002

The healing of 10 lepers and the Samaritan in particular illustrates Jesus response to the disciples request for increased faith. "If you have faith as a mustard seed . . ." Jesus said, the impossible will become possible.

A Samaritan’s Mustard Seed Faith Luke 17:6,11-19 By: Charles W. Holt Orange, TX email: cholt@gt.rr.com There is found in the 17th chapter of Luke a story of the healing of 10 lepers. In just a few minutes I will ask you to read the story with me beginning with verse 11 and continuing through verse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:6-19, Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Permaneciendo Con Dios

Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Apr 14, 2002

Si Dios nos ha ayudado hasta hoy, nos ayudará manana. No nos rebelemos contra él o tratemos de tomar el asunto en nuestras manos. Solo confiemos.

INTRODUCCIÓN Cuando las posibilidades estaban en su contra en la batalla con los etiopes, el rey Asa reconoció su dependencia en Dios y él le dió la victoria (14:11-12). Después de esto, Dios les prometió paz; siempre y cuando fueran obedientes, le buscaran de todo corazón y continuaran ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Nettles Of God's Love

Contributed by Michael Bell on Feb 22, 2001

This sermon answers the question: HOW ARE WE AS BELIEVERS TO HANDLE THE DISAPPOINTMENTS & DIFFICULTIES OF CLOSED DOORS IN OUR LIFE?

INTRO: Vance Havner in his book IT IS TOWARDS EVENING tells the story about a town where the living of most came through farming cotton. Then the Boll Weevil invaded...devastated the cotton crop - the very source of their income - threatening to put everyone in poor house. THE DOOR TO A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Punishing Me When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 23, 2001

This is the fifth sermon in a series of messages from the book of Job called, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

Text: Job 2:11 - 31:40, Hebrews 12:5-12, James 1:2-6 For the past month or so, we’ve been looking at the book of Job, which records the sufferings of a good man whose life took a turn for the worse. And this book has helped us answer some tough questions, such as: "Are good people exempt from ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Deserve My Trust When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 23, 2001

This is the final message in a series of sermons on Job entitled, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

Text: Job 38:1 - 42:6 For the past six weeks we’ve been looking at the book of Job, which records the suffering and struggles of a good man whose life took a turn for the worse. This book has helped us answer some tough questions, such as: "Are good people exempt from suffering?" "What is ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling With Life Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

Life’s struggles lessen as we listen to God ourselves and meet the needs God’s people experience.

Struggling With Setbacks Jonah refused God’s first request to follow Him. Instead, Jonah experienced: From the book of Jonah): Shock at God’s request (1:1-3) Anger/Guilt (1:2) Bargaining (1:3, 6, 12; 2:9 - "vow") Depression (1:12; 2:4, 5, 7) Hostility (4:1-3) Only temporary acceptance of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by Ottawa Pullen, Jr. on Mar 13, 2001

When it seems as if God has forgotten you, He hasn’t.

WAITING ON THE LORD By Ottawa R. Pullen, Jr. Senior Pastor, Light Of The World Church 7800 Bissonnet, Suite 260 Houston, Tx. 77074 Have you ever felt as if God has forgotten all about you? Have you ever prayed and it seemed as if nothing GOOD was happening? Your situation is not hopeless, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Leviticus 15:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Up?

Contributed by Ottawa Pullen, Jr. on Mar 13, 2001

This sermon helps us focus on Jesus in times of despair.

Giving Up? By Ottawa R. Pullen, Jr. Senior Pastor, Light Of The World Church 7800 Bissonnet, Suite 260 Houston, Tx. 77074 Have you ever felt like giving up? Have you messed up everything in your life to the point that you feel that there is no need to carry on. There is a biblical ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational