Sermons about Enduring Hardship

How God Uses Adversity For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

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Paul teaches us that “experiences” may come into our life so God can smooth off the rough edges off of our character. The Lord is in the process of fashioning us more into the image of Jesus Christ. He is the potter and we are the clay.

1. Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned when you come up against denials of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Knew That Adversity Brings Out Either The Best Or The Worst In People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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How to look positively at adversity

The Benefits of Adversity - Gen. 50:20 Illustration: Jesus said, In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) 1. Jesus knew that adversity is on the outside of a person, an individual’s attitude determines whether one chooses to become ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Comfort Zone

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

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God is in the business of changing lives, and that means the disruption of our comfort zone. Here is the story of a man whose world was rocked!

Passage: Acts 10:1-8 Intro: Henry Ford Story, submitted by Jeff Strite 1. change is tough, whoever and whatever is involved. 2. we settle into a comfort zone, where we know everyone and everyone know us 3. we appreciate the known, even if that known is miserable. A known misery is often preferred ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Glimpses Of Grace

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Jun 19, 2002

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A Christian attempt to understand the tragedies of 9/11.

Glimpses of Grace II Corinthians 12:7-10 & I Samuel 4-6 Baltimore Area Men’s Rally March 3, 2002 I live in Staten Island–which is a Borough of New York City, but I live in a unique part of NYC, probably unlike any other part of the world. It is called Travis. People ask me what is Travis ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Better You

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 12, 2004

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Sometimes the things that are the most painfull are the best for you.

BUILDING A BETTER YOU Seeing as how we’re four days into the new year, I assume that, like me, you’ve already broken the majority of your New Years Resolutions. Do I have a witness? It’s like, why do I try? I know me. But isn’t it strange the dichotomy that exists inside of us. On the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Thoughts Are Not God's Thoughts

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001

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What counts in your life?

Introduction Philippians 3:3-21 Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist but if you do exist you must be really stupid. Look at this huge oak tree. It’s got a little acorn on it. And look at this huge marrow carried by such ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-24

Denomination: Anglican

What Should I Do When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 8, 2000

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This is the fourth sermon in a series of messages called, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

We are currently doing a series of studies on the book of Job, which records the struggles of a good man whose life took a turn for the worse. You remember. He lost his finances, his children, his health, and his marriage - one right after the other. And this book has helped us answer some ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Resolving Your Spiritual Fatigue

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 18, 2002

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There are times in everyone’s walk with god that they need a spiritual refill

Resolving Your Spiritual Fatigue Selected Passages August 18, 2002 Introduction I read about a woman who telephoned a friend and asked how she was feeling, "Terrible," came the reply over the wire, "my head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Pressurised To Progress

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Oct 12, 2004

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Pressure is designed to squeeze out the treasure in the life of children of God.

Pressurised to progress The book of Zechariah 13:9; says “I will bring the one-third through the fire, will refine them as silver is refined, and test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will answer. I will say, this is my people and each one will say the lord is my God.” ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setting Yourself Free From Discouragement Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 17, 2001

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David shows us a model of how to deal with discouragement

SETTING YOURSELF FREE FROM DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Samuel 30 (Selected Verses) July 2, 2000 Introduction I. James (quick) Tillis A. Tillis moved to Chicago 1. Chicago was a better area for boxing than Tulsa 2. He dreamed of becoming a heavy weight boxer B. Tillis stops at Sears Tower 1. Puts his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 17, 2001

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Our Epistle lesson is a text of HOPE. Hope is what the season is all about. Hope for a better day, hope for a better way, hope for all of humanity which seems to swell during the Advent/Christmas season.

HOPE ROMANS 15:4-13 December 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION: 12/9/96 FRESH SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS #1 There is more to the holiday than this, Christmas eve services, opening gifts, and spending and making money!!! Advent is the season of four weeks including four Sundays. Advent means “coming.” Advent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Parts Of A Godly Life

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on May 24, 2008

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The patient to endure persecutions is the fruit that flow from divergent receptions, our profession of faith in Jesus Christ and the Scriptures supply the foundation for a godly life. Thus, this three-thought combination takes us from our basis in faith t

ESSENTIAL PARTS OF A GODLY LIFE 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-17 Elder Clarence E. Weaver Sr INTRODUCTION When Paul wrote the book of 2 Timothy, he was anything but comfortable. He was in prison. Paul was actually put in prison two times. The first time in prison was much like a house arrest where he was being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Paul Never Gave Up!

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 23, 2004

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Paul gives us four reasons for perservering.

Preached at Point Assembly by Pastor Louis Bartet Why Paul Never Gave Up or Four Reasons For Going On! Galatians 6:9¡XAnd let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (KJV) Galatians 6:9¡XAnd let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-16, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Storms Are Inevitable

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2006

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This message briefly traces the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, discusses his command to cross over to the other side and relates the storm and the disciples concerns to today’s life.

Scripture Reading: “Mark 4:35-41 Message: “Storms Are Inevitable” Text: “And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling” (v. 37). Introduction: What kind of boat do you visualize in this scripture? Do you picture a large ocean liner type of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

How Long Lord? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2004

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When we are upset with God over his willingness to allow evil to continue to impact us and the ones we love we cry out to God “How long Lord will you allow this pain and suffering to go on! Why did you not stop it! He will respond with the quiet words “Tr

Habakkuk Part 1-- How Long Lord? Thesis: When we are upset with God over his willingness to allow evil to continue to impact us and the ones we love we cry out to God “How long Lord will you allow this pain and suffering to go on! Why did you not stop it! He will respond with the quiet words ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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