Sermons on God In The Hardships:

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 25, 2008

Man needs to live with hope and only God can give us a sure and enduring hope in life. The Psalmist inspires hope in God as he recounts God’s past deeds and their experience of God’s deliverance.

In “Point Man”, Steve Farrar tells about a photographer for a national magazine who was assigned to take pictures of a great forest fire. He was advised that a small plane would be waiting to fly him over the fire. The photographer arrived at the airstrip just an hour before sundown. Sure ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is God Doing When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 6, 2000

This is the second sermon in a series of messages based on Job. This series is called, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

What is God doing when life takes a turn for the worse? I believe the answer is found in what many scholars believe is the oldest book of the Bible: the book of Job. This book records the story of a man named Job whose life took a turn for the worse. Remember? He lost his finances, children, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God' S Concern For The Way We Think And Why It Matters Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 19, 2004

Today, we are going to look at a few more areas in which we need God¡¦s help, and then look at WHY we need to be concerned about such non-churchy, non-stained glass, everyday mundane things.

God’s Concern for the Way We Think and Why It Matters (Eccl. 11:1 to 12:14) 1. It is a challenge to preach sermons that are Biblical, relevant, and spiritual. 2. Some pastors do this by skipping around and avoiding the drier or more detailed sections of Scripture. 3. What many people miss, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can I Trust A God Who Allows Suffering? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

Dealing with the problem of pain in the world

As we conclude our series this morning entitled “Faith Has Its Reasons” I want to take up one of the most common questions raised to those who commit their lives to God: How Can I Trust in a God Who Allows Suffering? On a philosophical level this is often referred to as The Problem of Evil. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Punishing Me When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 23, 2001

This is the fifth sermon in a series of messages from the book of Job called, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

Text: Job 2:11 - 31:40, Hebrews 12:5-12, James 1:2-6 For the past month or so, we’ve been looking at the book of Job, which records the sufferings of a good man whose life took a turn for the worse. And this book has helped us answer some tough questions, such as: "Are good people exempt from ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Job Humbles Himself Before God - Job Chapter Fourty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 22, 2008

A study into Job chapter fourty.

Job 40 could be outlined: Job Humbles Himself Before God (Job 40:1-5) The Lord Reasons With Job (Job 40:6-14) God’s Creative Wisdom Shown In The Behemoth (Job 40:15-24) God continues to speak to Job. He asks Job one more question at this point – Job will respond with a short answer at this ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Giants: Hearing God When You're Hurting Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006

In Facing the Giants, both Grant and Brooke Taylor wrestled with depression at some point. Grant couldn’t seem to get ahead as a coach, and he felt inadequate as a husband when it came to having children. Brooke wrestled with God’s faithfulness and her de

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job Ponders The Power Of God - Job Chapter Twenty Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 3, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter twenty six.

Job here speaks again. A simple outline of this chapter is: Job 26 - Job reproves his friends. (verses 1-4) There is no hiding for the dead (verses 5-6) Job ponders the power of God. (verses 7-14) 1 But Job answered and said: 2 "How have you helped him who is without power? How have you ...read more

Scripture: Job 26:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Man Be Justified Before God? - Job Chapter Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 22, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter nine.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #9 Job now speaks again. Remember Bildad has just spoken. He is the second of Job’s friends to speak. His entire first argument is found in Job chapter 8. Bildad’s argument is that people suffer because they have sinned – God is just and He does not allow the ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Big Stick Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011

God likes taking things that are broken or divided and then puts them back together to breathe life back into them. He loves take two and make them one, he desires to have us all serve Him as the true king, He loves to cleanse and set people free and as H

Series: Restoration Series Story: Our search for God and peace! Father John Powell, professor at Loyola University in Chicago, writes about a student in his Theology of Faith class named Tommy; Some twelve years ago, I stood watching my university students file into the classroom for our first ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:15-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Time Of God’s Favor

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 5, 2011

God shows his wondrous love and provision through His 1)Covenant (Isaiah 49:8-10), 2) Care (Isaiah 49:11-14), and 3) Compassion (Isaiah 49:15-16)

Each year, from November 5 to 11, Canadians join together to celebrate Veterans’ Week. During this week, hundreds of commemorative ceremonies and events will take place across the country to remember and recognize the achievements of our Veterans and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:8-16

Denomination: Other

God’s Grace Is With Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God's unending grace and presence, even in times of hardship, through the story of Moses from the Old Testament.

Good morning church. I’m excited you decided to join us this morning for our first week of a brand-new 4-week series called, Grace Under Fire. How many of you today have experienced God’s grace in your life and in your story? Are you thankful for it? The reality of life is that we will not always ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-12, Mark 9:24

Topics: God's Grace, Moses' Story, Faith In Hardship

Sermon Series: Grace Under Fire

Thank You God For The Broken Road

Contributed by Erik Hines on Nov 27, 2008

This sermon gives hope to all that have went down a broken road, and helps us to see that God uses these struggles often times to build character in us.

Thank you God for the Broken Road! THE SCARS OF LIFE Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Messenger - Job Chapter Thirty Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 21, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thirty three.

Job 33 could be outlined - Elihu wants to speak to Job (Job 33:1-7) Elihu blames Job (Job 33:8-12) God’s desire to save mankind (Job 33:13-18) God’s messenger (Job 33:19-30) Elihu wants Job’s undivided attention (Job 33:31-33) In this chapter Elihu will continue his argument ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Wonderful Works Of Creation - Job Chapter Thirty Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 8, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thirty six.

Job 36 could be outlined: Elihu Asks For Job’s Attention (Job 36:1-4) God’s Just Dealings With Men (Job 36:5-15) Elihu Advises Job (Job 36:16-23) God’s Wonderful Works Of Creation (Job 36:24-33) Elihu continues to speak: 1 Elihu also proceeded and said: 2 "Bear with me a little, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational