Sermons on god in the hardship: showing 196-210 of 215,079

Overcoming Obstacles

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 8, 2001

Overcoming life obstacles by learning from the Israelites’ experience of God & His Power in the crossing of River Jordan.

GOD give the people of Israel a grand promise - the Promised land, flowing with milk and honey. Yet the journey to it wasn’t easy - there were testings through the wilderness (desert). They faced natural obstacles - Red Sea, desert (no water, food), Jordan River... Then there were other physical ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How God Can Use Sickness And Healing To Work All Things Together For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

None of us want to miss out on the wonderful things that God has in mind for our lives. Let us listen to what the Spirit of God is telling us through these examples as we filter them through our understanding of the scriptures. Throughout the ages we know

How God Can Use Sickness and Healing to Work All Things Together for Good - Rom 8:28 None of us want to miss out on the wonderful things that God has in mind for our lives. Let us listen to what the Spirit of God is telling us through these examples as we filter them through our understanding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Becomes Bitter

Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 11, 2001

When hopes are dashed and life takes a bitter turn, where do we go? There is a tree that will change your life!

"When Life Becomes Bitter" Exodus 15:22-26 Pastor Dave Campbell The people of Israel had just come through a powerful deliverance through the Red Sea! For these people, it was the first time any of them had experienced freedom from the bondage of Egypt. It was a new day with new challenges in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Apostolic

The Official's Son

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 14, 2001

If we are going to have our needs met: 1. We have to come to Jesus. 2. We have to overcome obstacles. 3. We have to take Jesus at his word.

It’s being called a medical miracle. Chastity Cooper, 24, of Warsaw, Kentucky, gave birth to her daughter Alexis Michelle on Monday, July 23, 2001, at University Hospital. But Chastity never knew she was pregnant. She was in a coma the entire time she was pregnant, except for the first two ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-53

Denomination: Methodist

Consider The Miracle Of The Loaves Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Aug 19, 2001

That’s the lesson, don’t ignore problems and don’t take the easy way out, face your problems with God’s help realizing He knows what He is doing.

John 6:1-14 Mark 6:52 "For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened." Craig Randall drives a garbage truck in Peabody, Massachusetts. In a garbage container one day, he noticed a Wendy’s soft drink cup bearing a contest sticker. Having won a chicken sandwich ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, Mark 6:52

Denomination: Baptist

Bracing For The Bad Times

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 30, 2001

How do we make it through difficulties? Not just troubles, but even tragedies? Jesus told us we would have trouble, but He also promised peace. This message discusses how that is possible.

(This message was preached during a recent week where our family experienced the death of a close friend, and the death of a family members’ baby.) Any time tragedies and turmoils come to us, such as we have experienced this week, it sends us searching for answers. We begin to think, to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why?

Contributed by Danny Thomas on Sep 11, 2001

In this time of tragedy many of us are asking why. I hope this sermone will help.

Why? Psalm 2:1-11 1. Why do the nations rage and the people plot a vain thing? a. This is the question that have been on most of our minds…Why? b. This world is groaning with the birth pains of the last days. Mark 13:7-8 7 "But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual View Of The 911 Attacking Of America

Contributed by Jason Lancaster on Sep 12, 2001

A spiritual view of the attack on America and how we should respond.

A Spiritual View of the 911 Attacking of America All week we have been bombarded with the tragedy of the Attacking of America. The news networks are filled with so much information on this horrible tragedy. The secular world has been telling you how to think about this tragedy from a worldly, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:6, Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Could You Allow This?

Contributed by Anthony Delaney on Sep 13, 2001

Using the parable of the wheat and the tares, addresses the problem of evil and specifically the terrible events the American people have suffered, with love and prayers from England.

Minute’s silence. None of us can have failed to be moved, shocked, numbed perhaps in disbelief at the sights we’ve seen this week. · The Terror of the events as they unfolded, the graphic images so familiar from action films yet so far removed from real life for most of us- until now. I’m sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Come Unto Me

Contributed by Ray Searan on Dec 24, 2002

This message explains how we should come to Jesus.

Come Unto Me Sunday, November 24, 2002 (PM) Text: Proverbs 13:15; Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction: Often times in our walk with God we become tired, burdened down and heavy laden. But we must remember that in our walk with Jesus when these times come, and they will come, that turning our back on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:15, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Big Plans, Broken Dreams And A Bruised Spirit

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 29, 2002

What do you do when apparant failure strikes. Learn from Moses example.

BIG PLANS, BROKEN DREAMS, BRUISED SPIRIT Psalm 119:67,71 “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I may learn your decrees”. Exodus 2:11-25. Moses had Big Plans – v11-14a. A heart to rescue his people. The vision and burden came ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whom Can I Blame?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 4, 2003

Self-pity has become a lifestyle for many. We can break down the walls of self-pity through the word of God.

January 5, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 5:1:15; Acts 8:1-8 Subject: Overcoming the Victim Mentality Title: Whom Can I Blame? I want to begin todays sermon with a story from Max Lucados "The Applause of Heaven". "I have everything I need for joy!" Robert Reed said. "Amazing!" I thought. His ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Willing To Go Forth?

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 4, 2003

Do we spend too much time trying to resurrect what God has already taken from us? The children of Israel face the tough decision to go forth! What about you?

ARE YOU WILLING TO GO FORTH? JOSHUA 1: 1-5. ONE OF THE MATCHLESS POINTS OF GENIUS AND BEAUTY OF THE BIBLE IS FOUND IN ITS CAPACITY TO BE PROFOUNDLY SIMPLE. THIS IS TO SAY, OFTEN THE BIBLE SPEAKS IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE AND IN A SIMPLE WAY TO MANY OF THE COMPLEX AND ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-5, John 4:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Storm Pt. 1

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Jan 13, 2003

This sermon is designed to provide instructions to belivers about dealing with difficult situation that develop in life.

MT 14:22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a considerable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Bendiciones Cruzadas

Contributed by Yolanda Quiñones on Jan 18, 2003

La vida de José nos demuestra que detrás de cada circunstancia que parece no tener sentido en nuestra vida se despliega un plan maravilloso de Dios y sus bendiciones cruzadas.

Bendiciones cruzadas Introducción José era bendecido y cuando tú eres bendecido no necesariamente tienes que pregonarlo a los cuatro vientos. Algunos te van a odiar cuando vean tu manto de colores. Los hijos de promesa de Dios son bendecidos y no pueden evitarlo; no lo merecen pero son ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic