Sermons on faith in adversity:

The Five Myths Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2018

Many Christians hold misconceptions of what spiritual growth is. These misconceptions can hinder or stop them from actually growing. Five of these myths are identified and explained. They are powerful points!

THE FIVE MYTHS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IMPORTANCE OF VALUABLE WORDS 1. There was a wife who was very hard of hearing. Her husband had to repeat himself all the time. The husband tried, unsuccessfully to get her to get a hearing aid. 2. One day, after the man had ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Weapons Of Our Warfare Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Nov 15, 2004

We learn from the story of Jehoshaphat just what our spiritual weapons are.

THE WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE 2 CHRONICLES 20 The apostle Paul wrote, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30, 2 Chronicles 20:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Not Such A Silent Night

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

If your Christmas isn't coming together the way you would like, remember that our God is a God for the rough times, too. Look what Mary went through on the first Christmas.

If a good fairy appeared and said you could make a list to put together your perfect Christmas, what would you put on your list? Every year around Christmas time we get several chances to watch various versions of Charles Dickens’ classic story about Ebenezer Scrooge and the various spirits of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Understanding Job’s Redeemer

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Feb 24, 2022

Because we live in a fallen world, there will be times in our life when we will have to endure trials and difficulty. Job went through such a time; however, he had Someone to stand in his defense. Job called Him his Redeemer.

I want to share with you this evening a message from the book of Job. It is a message that gives hope to each of us who are struggling with sin, whether it be the consequences of sin in this life, or the consequences of sin that we must face in the Day of Judgment. In this life we suffer from sin ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:32-35, Job 16:19-22, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Growing And Maturing

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

God calls us to grow and mature in our faith. How can we move through adversity and grow closer to Him.

Growing and Maturing October 28, 2012 James 1:2-5 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next, well, let me tell you his story . . . The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean his cage with a vacuum cleaner. She ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Rebellion

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 13, 2015

HOW TO CORRECT A REBELLIOUS, FELLOW BELIEVER.

REBELLION OBSERVATION: CHRIST IS NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED BY NAME IN THE PROVERBS. HOWEVER, PROVERBS 8:22-31 IS CLEAR THAT THE WRITER IS DESCRIBING HIM. MOST OF THE PROVERBS ARE SHORT AND EXPRESS TRUTHS ABOUT HUMAN BEHAVIOR. KING SOLOMON WROTE MOST OF THE MATERIAL. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:21

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Is A Choice

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 5, 2016

TRUSTING GOD'S STEADFAST LOVE FOR YOU.

TRUST IS A CHOICE OBSERVATION: THE BOOK OF PSALMS IS A COLLECTION OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY POEMS WRITTEN BY SEVERAL AUTHORS THROUGHOUT ISRAEL’S HISTORY. KING DAVID PINNED HALF OF THEM. HUMAN EMOTION PERMEATES MUCH OF THE PSALMS INCLUDING PRAISE SONGS AND PRAYERS. INTERPRETATION: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Storm

Contributed by Charles Hensley on Jun 19, 2019

The writer of the gospel of Luke and the book of Acts was on this ship in Acts 27 bound for Caesars Palace recorded all of the details of this perfect storm. So with those thoughts in mind, I want to talk with you about The Perfect Storm. What are those details about the Perfect Storm?

I. LUKE RECORDS THE FORECAST OF THE PERFECT STORM. (vs.9-10) 1. THE SEASON FOR STORMS. (Acts 27:9a) "Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous; because the fast was already past:" They were already sailing from East to West in the Mediterranean ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Algorithms Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 29, 2024

An algorithm is defined as a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Carl Honore, a Canadian journalist once remarked: “We know that no algorithm can solve global poverty; no pill can cure a chronic illness; no box of chocolates can mend a broken relationship; no educational DVD can transform a child into a baby Einstein; no drone strike can end a terrorist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 3:5, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 50:15

They Do Not Own You! Series

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Dec 26, 2024

There are some people who think they own you and all yours.

1 kings 20:1-30 There are some people who think they own you and all yours. In fact they have so much power over that, that it becomes a situation for fear. Have you ever had a supervisor or boss, or pastor or someone in an overwhelming position of authority or power who thinks they have total ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Conquering The Mountains Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 19, 2022

A mountain is described as a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface which rises abruptly from its surrounding levels.

Barry Finlay, a Canadian-born author and mountain climber once remarked: “Every mountaintop is within reach if you just keep climbing.” Revelation 21:10 confirms: “And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 54:10, Galatians 6:9

The Blind Man By The Roadside

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 16, 2018

Importunity in the face of adversity.

THE BLIND MAN BY THE ROADSIDE. Mark 10:46-52. Jesus came to Jericho, with His disciples and a great multitude (Mark 10:46). Some of the multitude may have come with the apostolic party from Galilee, but probably the majority had come out of Jericho to meet Him and continued with Him on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Things Don't Make Sense

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Apr 16, 2005

Get busy living or get busy dying. We can live with adversity or let adversity live us.

When Things Don’t Make Sense It doesn’t make sense to try to and figure out the way things happen. We know He said that our ways are not His ways, and who can understand the mind of the Lord? We hear the whisper of His voice, and we have a choice to get out of the boat and walk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God's Timing: Hezekiah's Patience For The Sign

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jul 18, 2023

In our journey of faith, we often encounter moments when we must wait on the Lord's timing. Just as Hezekiah displayed unwavering patience and trust in God's promises, we too can find inspiration from his story in 2 Kings 20:8-13.

1. God's Assurance in the Midst of Adversity (Isaiah 41:10) During times of trial, God assures us that He is with us, strengthening us and upholding us with His righteous hand. Like Hezekiah, we must find comfort in God's presence, trusting that His plan is greater than our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:8-13, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Chronicles 32:20-21, Psalm 27:14, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Mark 11:24, Hebrews 6:15, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 31:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inside The Whale's Belly

Contributed by Charles Holt on Mar 1, 2008

The purpose of adversities in life and how faith deals with them.

Charles W. Holt Your comments are appreciated cholt@gt.rr.com Community of Grace Vinton, LA 3-2-08 INSIDE THE WHALE’S BELLY Jonah 1:3,17 Let me define what I mean when I use the phrase Inside the Whale’s Belly. If you immediately think of the prophet Jonah, whose story is found in the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God