Sermons on faith in tough times:

The Second Time

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 7, 2012

The enemy, the father, the servant, the Spirit, and the Son who comes the second time.

The Second Time Things that come more than once. Some are tough, some are blessed. The enemy who came a second time. Here are two examples from scripture: 1 Kings 20:22 2 Samuel 21:18-22 In the first case the prophet warns the king of Israel that the army he faced this year will come back again ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In Discouraging Times

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on May 27, 2020

How do you maintain your hope during discouraging times?

HOPE IN DISCOURAGING TIMES "Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for," Job 6:8. Job was a man to whom everything seemed to be going on well. Then suddenly, out of nowhere, one tragedy after another besieged him. Before he could make sense of what was ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:8, Psalm 42:11, Titus 1:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Rock Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

There are many rocks on the earth. Some are solid, some are collections of dust. Some are strong and some are very weak. Many men are not trust worthy but Christ alone to be trusted for your life values.

1 Peter 2:2-10 -Tested stone Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! You are my witnesses. There is a marble rock range in Jabalpur (India). There are several colors and layers. People make beautiful souvenirs out of it. I ordered one souvenir to make a family tree to present ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Methodist

Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2016

As the consummation of the Age nears, the infiltration of evil into the churches will become more pronounced, requiring awareness and resistance from the faithful.

“Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Was I To Know?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Mar 21, 2021

This sermon is a first-person narrative from the perspective of the innkeeper. We have all too often made the innkeeper into a bad guy. What if he did everything for the family that he could do?

Well, it would seem I was between a rock and a hard place. I was in a situation, where there were no easy answers. I looked hard for the simple answers because, you know, they say the simplest is always the best. But, it wasn’t a simple lesson I faced. Later in his life Jesus faced several of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is...! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 13, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to learn more about who Jesus Is in our lives.

Jesus Is...! Hebrews 12:4-11 October 1, 2017 I really love what former Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry once said about his football players, he said, “The job of a coach is to make players do what they don't want to do, in order to achieve what they've always wanted to be." That’s so great and so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Many Will Loose Their Faith At The End Days! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

Jesus is the source of our faith. Our faith comes from hearing the message of Gods word. Faith is trusting God in everything.

In the end times, many will turn their backs on God because anti-Christ will be everywhere preaching and manipulating everyone that God doesn’t exist. The Bible tells us that in the last days' people will fall away from faith because they seek for the knowledge and wisdom of mankind instead of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23, Matthew 24:42-44, Habakkuk 2:4

The Old Time Religion Has Stood The Test Of Time

Contributed by David Carter on Oct 29, 2001

Contending for the faith

THE OLD TIME RELIGION HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME Jude 1:3 Jesus said in Matthew 16:18 - Upon this rock, I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. --- The word "Prevail" means "Conquer" --- The devil cannot Conquer or Defeat The Church! Romans 8:37 - "We are more ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, The Lord, My Strength Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 27, 2006

We can make it through tough times because we live by faith, joyfully in Him.

Ray Charles was a pianist, singer, and composer featured in the award-winning biographical film Ray. The film reveals how Ray compensated for his blindness by learning to hear what others could not—a skill that would contribute to his musical talent. Scene: As a 10-year-old boy, Ray enters ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Brethren

It's Time To Shout!

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

Teaches God’s children to not speak doubt and unbelief, but speaking faith in their life and others.

Text: Joshua 6:10-16,20 Title: It’s Time To Shout! I. Don’t Speak Doubt and Unbelief! (Watching what you say) A. Joshua told the people to be quiet! Not to say a peep! Why? Because he knew their history! A history of griping and complaining! A history of murmuring against Moses and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:10-16, Joshua 6:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Show Time Series

Contributed by William Morris on Mar 20, 2004

The 6th in a series of messages on the life of teh Prophet Elijah

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: I Kings 18:16-40 Title: It’s Show Time (Elijah #6) Date: March 21, 2004 Introduction: We have had the privilege over the past few weeks of observing God as He trained a man named Elijah. We saw Him bring him from nowhere, set him before an king and use him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Significent Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

As we review these significant signs of the times that will be in place prior to our Lord’s return, we can "lift up our eyes for our redemption draweth nigh".

SIGNIFICANT SIGNS OF THE TIMES "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come." "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." II Timothy 3:1, 13. I. PERILOUS TIMES WILL COME! The Greek word “chalepoi” can, with equal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Times Are In God Series

Contributed by Jose Maldonado on Dec 6, 2006

Trusting God in times of trial.

“Our Times are in God’s Hand’s” Pastor Jose F. Maldonado Hillburn Drive Grace Baptist Church Nov.12, 2006 “My times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from them that persecute me." Ps.31:15 This is one of those encouraging Psalms that soothes the soul as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement For Difficult Times

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 13, 2005

This sermon gives encouragement for facing difficult times.

Have you ever faced a difficult time? Your difficult time could be: the loss of a job, death of a family member, a relationship problem with another person, disease in your family, a problem at work. All of us face difficult times. Some of these times are emotional, some are spiritual, some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Make An Application Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

We can’t just listen we must act on what we hear.

Time to make an application James 1:19-27 Last week we started a study of the book of James. The general theme that I am looking at is a Faith that Works. Last week the subject was Pure Joy. James explains to his readers then and today that trials come in spite of our faith. In James’s day ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Congregational