Sermons about God In The Hardship

Suffering

Contributed by Will Norman on May 5, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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Addressing the reasons for suffering and how we, as Christians should approach our hard moments so that we can grow from them.

A year ago yesterday, I was at the GT v. UGA football game watching my team get slaughtered. My girlfriend at the time, Rebecca, who also happened to be a UGA student, was there with me as well as two of her UGA friends … needless to say, it wasn’t the most fun I’ve ever had at a Tech football ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Great Blessing Brings Great Testing

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 17, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water.

Pastor Dave Martin ~ Cross Creek Community Church ~ May 15, 2005 Great Blessing brings Great Testing! Part 1 Many Examples is seen in God’s Word... · Jesus’ Baptism > Tested in the wilderness (Mt 4) · David conquered enemies > Fell to Bathsheba (2Sam 8 & 11) · Elijah ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 20, 2005

based on 30 ratings

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This sermon attempts to give an answer to this often asked question. We need to learn a few things about God’s will in order to understand why things happen. We must also remember that God can make good come out of the bad. Is there really any good peo

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE We know by reading ( Rev. 20:1-10) that God will ultimately destroy satan and his host . As Christians we look forward to that day with hope, many other people reject God and the gospel because of the fact that evil is still in the world. They might say ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Ways In The Wilderness Of Life

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 22, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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When we try to live life in our own power, it only leads to a wilderness of complaining, moaning and groaning. However, as we allow God to have control supernatural results happen. People see us from a distance and say man they are really getting it don

Intro: Many years ago A.J. Gordon went to the World’s Fair. From a distance he saw a man pumping water with one of those old hand pumps. The water was pouring out and he said as he looked, "That man is really pumping water." But when he got closer, he discovered that it was a wooden man connected ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

There's Rest At The Rock

Contributed by Jerome Cade on May 24, 2005

based on 54 ratings

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When your heart is overwhemled God will lead you to the Rock that’s higher than yourself. Jesus is bidding that you come and receive what He has to offer at the Rock.

There’s a gospel song that’s being played over the airwaves; it says, "…when my heart is overwhelmed... lead me to the rock, lead me to the rock that’s higher than I." What an awesome song! We are all overwhemled during various stages of our lives and God has a place he wants to lead us to; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 62:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help For The Overwhelmed

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Apr 2, 2004

based on 20 ratings

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A collection of helps and scripture for those who are overwhelmed with life’s troubles.

*We have all been at a point in our life where there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Life is just too tough, and it just seems to be getting worse. Everything you have worked for is gone; there is no way out. It may also be from hearing bad news, being covered up with the work, overrun ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - You're Too Late!

Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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Here’s the situation Mary and Martha call on Jesus to come pray (heal) their sick brother Lazarus and Jesus says. “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby”. Then Jesus delays his coming to

This is not my typical writing style but I believe the Lord gave me this spiritual meaning to let many of you know that if God has spoken life to you regarding something, then know that it is not over no matter how bad, or impossible the situation looks. Let this devotion minister to you and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-39, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Can Become Hardhearted With A Spirit Of Unbelief Or Know God Is In Contr

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 21, 2004

based on 32 ratings

| 2,884 views

How to overcome knowing God is in control

WE CAN BECOME HARDHEARTED WITH A SPIRIT OF UNBELIEF OR KNOW GOD IS IN CONTROL JOB 1:1, 8, 21, 22, 42:5 Could Job have said in all that he was going through, “It does not pay to be holy or walk honestly? God treats the wicked and the pure the same. We both suffer. So why labor to be honest?” Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

House Of Healing

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 1, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 4,998 views

If you are hurting, let me tell you where you can go to get healed.

HOUSE OF HEALING 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11 (NAS) 1. Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren I do not want you to be unaware. 2. You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led. 3. Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the spirit of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning Successful Obedience Through Adversity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 15, 2004

based on 51 ratings

| 6,859 views

Christ showed us His formula for success. "The figure of the Crucified invalidates all thought which takes success for its standard." Dietrich Bonhoeffer Everyone who wants to make a success out of his or her life has to remain teachable. Jesus humbled H

Learning Successful Obedience through Adversity Hebrews 5:8 - "Even though He was a Son. He learned obedience through the things He suffered." Illustration: The figure of the Crucified invalidates all thought which takes success for its standard. Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Everyone who wants ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flee From Harm Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on May 15, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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This is the last of 5 messages on the F’s of flying with spirutal engine failure, the emergency evacuation plan to FLEE from harm.

FLEE FROM HARM BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: The pilot of a small Piper single engine plane developed engine failure. He continued to FLY the plane, gliding and trying find a place to land. He checked instruments, did everything he knew how, yet he was not able to FIX the problem. He called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fix The Problem Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on May 17, 2004

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This is the 3rd "F" on how to fly with spiritual engine failure: ask God for wisdom to FIX the problem.

FIX THE PROBLEM BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: Apollo 13 lifted off 2:13 PM April 11, 1970 [Apollo 13 web site]. James Lovell, John Swigert, Fred Haise read their instruments at 55:52:31 into the flight. The master caution light was triggered by low pressure in hydrogen tank #1. At 55:54:57 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Beyond Life's Pain Series

Contributed by David Haun on May 23, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 21,643 views

Each of us has times when pain attacks us. It may be physical or emotional, but it crashes against us like an avalanche. This sermon suggests how to move beyond the pain that comes.

Moving Beyond Life’s Pain Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, May 23, 2004 Introduction All of us face times in our lives when we feel pain and hurt. We wish it never would happen. We wish we might move from birth to the grave free from all discomfort. However, that just doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3, Hebrews 5:7-9, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Go Jump In A Lake!"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 24, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Looking at the times we need to trust God with the unique ways He chooses to answer our prayers. This is also a look at those who were near Naaman and chose to help him and bless him.

“Go Jump in a Lake” II Kings 5:1-14 2KI 5:1 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy. 2 Now bands from Aram had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 3,703 views

Evil is present in our fallen world, but God is able to turn every circumstance into long range good. However we need to realize that He is not working just to make us happy, but to fulfill His long range purpose.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A farmer went to his banker and announced that he had bad news and good news. “First, the bad news...” “Well,” said the farmer, “I can’t make my mortgage payments. And that crop loan I’ve taken out for the past 10 years—I can’t pay that off, either. Not only that, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

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