Sermons on God In The Hardship:

God Incognito

Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Feb 4, 2006

Sermon on Christian life patterned after the incarnation of Christ.

In the 1950-s, Sao Kya Seng, the prince of 34 independent Shan states in northeastern Burma, also known as Hsipaw, came to Denver, Colorado, to study agriculture. Since he wanted to experience what it was like to be a student in the US, he kept his identity secret. Not even his professors knew who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Greatness

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 20, 2008

Let’s focus on just how BIG our God is and what He can do. There is joy in knowing He is bigger than us.

Each month at the men’s fellowship a topic has been assigned for the speaker to address. We have received what has to be the most absurdly large topic known to man. This subject has infinite boundaries which mankind has been trying to wrap its finite mind around for all time. No one has ever ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 24, 2013

Several different looks at this “good news” gospel. 1- It’s the gospel of the apostles 2- It’s the gospel of the prophets 3- It’s the gospel of the Son

INTRO.- The word “gospel” means glad tidings or good news! Good news! Know some? Heard any lately? Good news seems to be few and far between these days what with the poor economy, high gas prices, unemployment, decent jobs hard to find, falling housing market, etc. ILL.- A farmer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6, Romans 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 1, 2018

What happens when you are so upset at God that you actually tell Him you are upset with Him and that He doesn’t care? When you feel upset … and disappointed … and hurt by God … what do you do? This message wrestles with these questions.

Message Psalm 69:1-3 Forgiving God You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/forgiveness/ Over the past months we have kind of been working our way through a mini sermon series. The topic of this series was FORGIVENESS. So far we have talked about … ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-3, Psalm 88:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Good!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 8, 2017

Don’t just stand there in the back…come on up in here– get you a spoon, and take a big dip. Oh SEE….the Lords goodness and find out why some of us are so excited

GOD IS GOOD PSALM 34:1-9 “I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES: HIS PRAISE SHALL CONTINUALLY BE IN MY MOUTH.” Do we ever praise the Lord enough or give thanks too much? Is there ever a limit to our praise and thanks? No, never. Thanksgiving to God should be a never ending practice in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Reverence And Discipline

Contributed by Johnny Small on Sep 21, 2003

This sermon is about how we should reverence God and how God disciplines those that He loves.

The Lord Disciplines Those He Loves This week when I was performing my duties as a Hospital Chaplain, I was talking to a couple and we started reminiscing about our childhood. Things have changed a lot since I was a child. We now have indoor bathrooms, central heat and air conditioning, clothes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-10, Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Godly Distractions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit gives us supernatural empowerment to cope with our suffering. Paul wrote, "Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in ha

1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Navigating Life’s Storms Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 20, 2023

A storm could be a financial hardship, a personal loss, a sickness, or a troubled relationship. We can’t always predict them. We can’t outrun them. But we can navigate through them by the power and presence of God.

Sermon – Navigating Life’s Storms Scripture-Acts 27:13-44 ‘When a light wind began blowing from the south, the sailors thought they could make it. So they pulled up anchor and sailed close to the shore of Crete. 14 But the weather changed abruptly, and a wind of typhoon strength (called a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44, 2 Corinthians 11:25, John 16:33, Romans 12:12, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Through Praise Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2019

God desires to interact with us through praise which encompasses prayer and worship as well. We can discover with the help of the Lord joy in the journey of life – even when we face illness, death, persecution, trials and hardship.

Series: We need to find joy in the journey! Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers because storms will blow in and out of our lives. We must put ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 150:1-6, Psalm 145:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 13 – Jeremiah And The Nation Are In Affliction; The Nation Is Expelled; Bodies Suffer; Bitterness - Chapter 3:1-5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 25, 2025

Sin brought bitterness and hardship, so bad that horrible things were done among the people. These verses dwell on that today. God is blamed for it all through His allowing Babylon to come. They walk in darkness, but they suffer their own fate.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 13 – JEREMIAH AND THE NATION ARE IN AFFLICTION; THE NATION IS EXPELLED; BODIES SUFFER; BITTERNESS - CHAPTER 3:1-5 LAMENTATIONS CHAPTER 3 Now we enter into a lot of shorter verses but each one has a definite, strong meaning. I trust you might find a delight in ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1, 2 Timothy 3:12, Lamentations 3:2, Genesis 3:24, Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:15, Lamentations 3:3, Revelation 6:16-17, Revelation 9:20-21, Lamentations 3:4, Deuteronomy 28:47-48, Lamentations 3:5, Deuteronomy 28:49-52, Deuteronomy 28:53-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soldier In The Army Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores our calling as spiritual soldiers in God's army, our duties in this role, and how to live out this commitment daily.

Good morning, church family! It's a joy to be together again, isn't it? There's something special about gathering as a community of believers, ready to open up God's Word and let it speak to us. Today, we're going to be talking about something that might feel a bit unusual in a church setting. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Topics: Good Soldier

God Of Grace Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

God’s grace

GOD OF GRACE In his book ‘The Ragamuffin Gospel’, Brennan Manning tells the following true story. One night in January 1935 the mayor of New York, Fiorlla LaGuardia, turned up at one of the courts in a poorer area of the city. It was during the Great Depression and a woman was brought before the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Speaks Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

First sermon in series on Hebrews

Christianity – A Superior way of Living – God Speaks to Us slide Hebrews intro There are times when living the Christian life is hard. Some people may lose friends when they become a Christian because they may not do the same things as they used to. Some people who are brought up in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family Of God

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008

This sermon discusses the importance of loving one another, supporting one another and caring about one another as members of the family of God.

Title: The Family of God Text: 1 Peter 4:7-17 (16) Date: 8/2/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church We sometimes use the phrase the family of God to refer to the church. I want us to read a passage of Scripture this morning that actually uses that phrase to describe those of us who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2014

Paul knew what placing everything in God’s hands had done for Him. He wanted others to place everything, their very existence & its priorities & activities in God’s hands also. God proves Himself totally trustworthy to those who place their life in His Ha

2 CORINTHIANS 1: 8-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] HOPE IN GOD The hope in God which sustained Paul in his relationship with the Corinthians had to first grow and mature in his own life. Paul had an experience in Asia during a missionary Journey that had caused him to hope only in God. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist