Sermons on faith in hardship: showing 406-420 of 155,312

Faith Midrash Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2009

When we understand how Jesus’ teaching on faith is connected to the Old Testament texts from which they originate, we can set aside wrong thinking and embrace fuller, more accurate perspectives.

Faith Midrash (Deuteronomy 7:17-23 with John 14:11-13 and Matthew 17:20, 21:21) 1. The Volcano in the Philippines was big news this past week. 2. According to the Associated Press, "Philippine troops went house to house Thursday threatening to use force to move hundreds of residents from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:17-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Faith

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

Faith is the expectation of things that are hoped for, the evidence of things not seen but expected or imagined in the heart or the mind

1) how important is faith? __(Mark 11:22) __it is faith in God that makes the difference between the christian and the unsaved man __(John 3:36) __faith brings eternal life __faith gives peace when others are filled with fear __it gives courage __faith enables us to overcome the world __unbelief ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Other

Now Faith

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 28, 2017

NOW FAITH …THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPE FOR NOW FAITH …THE THINGS WE EXPECT TO RECEIVE FROM GOD NOW FAITH…THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith Isaiah 40:8 (KJV) The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. VERY BRIEFLY THIS MORNING I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT NOW FAITH NOW FAITH …THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPE FOR NOW FAITH …THE THINGS WE EXPECT TO ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful With Much Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 10, 2022

The third in a four-part sermon series for a fall stewardship emphasis. This sermon centers on the stewardship of our financial giving.

October 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Found Faithful Series 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Matthew 13:44-46 Faithful with Much Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Each week the popular PBS show Antiques Roadshow takes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Suffering Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

What the Word of God says about suffering.

WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT SUFFERING? Let me begin this sermon with a personal reflection to you. You all know that a few weeks ago my grandfather died. I don’t think I have ever experienced loss as great in my life before. I sat with him on the Saturday before he died, I had written him a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Love That Keeps Series

Contributed by David Phaneuf on Jul 28, 2003

There are times in each of our lives when it seems God has all but forgotten us. The story of Moses in the bulrushes is a reminder that God does not forget us, but continues to work for us in ways we may not always imagine.

A GREAT STORY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: THE LOVE THAT KEEPS (Moses in the Bulrushes) EXODUS 2:1-10 A mother was putting her little four-year-old daughter to bed for the night. The child was afraid of the dark, and the mother, on this particular occasion, with her husband away, was fearful also. When ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Progressing Through The Storm

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Whether we progress or not often depends on whether we more afraid of God or men. Peter knew that it was impossible to withstand the power of God without losing big time! Making progress despite difficult circumstances

Progressing Through the Storm (Acts 11:10-26) Illustration:"THEY MAY TRIP SEVEN TIMES, BUT EACH TIME THEY WILL RISE AGAIN." (PROVERBS 24:16 NLT) GET UP, GET OVER IT, GET GOING Jonas Salk, who invented the vaccine that wiped out polio, conducted 200 experiments before he got ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God When Trouble Strikes?

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005

Trouble strikes us all at times, and often out of the blue. Do we press the panic button, ot trust that God is with us in the storm?

A tale of two acorns: Two acorns fell on the earth. One was in open ground; the other in the middle of a dense forest. The acorn in the open ground produced a sapling as its roots began to grow. For a while the growth was held back as the root system developed going deep into the soil and round ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Trust In God's Protection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 26, 2007

The prophet Isaiah reveals yet another portion of the future that awaits man-kind. It is a future that will demand the utmost trust in God. But for those who focus their life on God, they will find extraordinary peace for whatever they face.

ISAIAH 26:1-6 TRUST IN GOD’S PROTECTION Philippians 4: 6-8 Because of God’s victory over the city that ruled the world through oppression the prophet pens a song that will be sung by the redeemed when the Messiah establishes His millennial kingdom. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Got Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003

James 1:5-8 this is number 2 in sermon series on James. dealing with wisdom.

Got Wisdom? James 1:5-8 Last week we talked about trials and testing. Do they make us a bitter or better Christian? We also talked about how trials are inevitable, (or to be expected) Remember James is not a book of faith and works but a book of faith that works! I. We need wisdom as Christians to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002

The waves of life will sometimes throw tidal waves at us, but we must remember that there’s a Saviour that can calm the storm.

In our Christian walk, we go through different seasons. There are seasons where we are experiencing the good times: blessings one after another. During these times, we sing the songs of Zion with joy. Then there are seasons where it feels like we are going through a drought and famine. This is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Allows Giants In Life

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 13, 2006

Why do we come up against giants in life? This sermon talks about giants and the purpose they serve in our spiritual lives.

I stand before you today a hair under 6 feet 1 inch. Among the men, I am the shortest in my family. My father stands 6 feet 2 inches, my grandfather 6 feet 4 inches (before he started shrinking). My brothers stand 6 feet 3 inches and 6 feet 7 ½ inches. My oldest brother Jay is the tallest. Jay ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Holiness

Help God, I Hurt

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 9, 2004

We all hurt. This sermon looks at how two different people with two different hurts came both came to Jesus and had thier hurts healed.

Dear Preacher, I am a member of your audience and I sit before you in silent desperation. I am a mother of a good Christian teen-age girl who just told me that she is pregnant. I am a husband whose marriage is falling apart and no matter what I do I can’t seem to stop it. I’m a child who has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Methodist

"Jailhouse Rock"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2004

Turning opposition into opportunity.

Acts 16:16-34 “Jailhouse Rock” Contrary to the opinion of some, Christians are not immune from pain and disappointment. The idea of a cotton-candy theology that promises all health and wealth and no turmoil or tribulation melts away with every tragedy that reeks havoc in our lives. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Satan's Just Doing His Job

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 22, 2002

In order to resist him - you must recognize him for who he is and what is his purpose.

Satan is just doing his job! Subject: In order to resist him - you must recognize him for who he is and what is his purpose. Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came along also to present ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-2, Job 2:1

Denomination: Methodist