Sermons on God In The Hardships:

Breaking Through

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Nov 29, 2007

In this life, I believe, there are 4 types of people. a) There is the macho man type of person. They walk around as if the whole world belongs to them. They will manipulate people just to get their own will. They do not care about other people’s feelin

Micah 2:7 – 13 Vers 13 BBE: The opener of the way will go up before them: forcing their way out they will go on to the doorway and out through it: their king will go on before them, and the Lord at their head. Darby: One that breaketh through is gone up before them: they have broken forth, and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:7-13, Micah 2:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of Suffering

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2008

When is suffering ministry?

19For God is pleased with you when you do what you know is right and patiently endure unfair treatment. 20Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you. 21For God called you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Corporate Loss

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 24, 2006

Psalm 137 and Israel, corporately expressing their grief

This month we are looking at some of the more emotional parts of the bible, the parts where you can go and maybe relate to the feelings and emotions that we go through. Last week I looked at feeling abandoned and Ps 22. This week I want to look at general hurts and pains and Ps 137. The situation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Endurance - Job Chapter Thirteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 25, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter thirteen.

Job continues his response to Zophar. Job’s response to Zophar takes three chapters. (Chapters 12, 13 and 14) This is the longest response Job has given thus far. 1 "Behold, my eye has seen all this, My ear has heard and understood it. 2 What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job's Inward Reflection - Job Chapter Sixteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 23, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter sixteen.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #16. 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "I have heard many such things; Miserable comforters are you all! 3 Shall words of wind have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer? 4 I also could speak as you do, If your soul were in my soul’s place. I could heap up words ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Wants To Die At 39?

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 11, 2007

A biographical study of King Hezeziah

Annual Sermons Volume 1 (Part 1) Copyright 1987 By Bob Marcaurelle Sermon 1 WHO WANTS TO DIE AT 39? (2 Kings 20:1-11) Most New Years cards wish us all sunshine and joy.” Secretly, we wish the same. Nervously we wonder if bad things might happen. But I remind you on this first Sunday of the New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Words Have Power - Job Chapter Nineteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 4, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter nineteen.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #19 This chapter could be outlined: 1. Wronged by comforters. (verses 1-4) 2. Wronged by God. (verses 5-13) 3. Wronged by family and friends. (verses 14-22) 4. Right with God. (verses 23-27) 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "How long will you torment my soul, ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asaph's Wilderness

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 12, 2005

This message deals with wilderness experiences in life and how Asaph the praise leader of Israel dealt with them.

Asaph¡¦s Wilderness Psalm 77 Tonight I want to talk to you about the wilderness. The wilderness is a place of Spiritual Dryness ¡V of emptiness that takes the soul. Asaph who wrote this psalm was in the wilderness. Asaph - was the worship leader for Israel. A famous and skilled musician King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: *other

Category 5 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 13, 2006

This is part 4 of a 5 part series on surviving the storms of life. Category 5 storms are the most severe storms in life. These storms carry with them the potential to end marriages, damage health and test faith. Find out how to survive.

Surviving the Storms of Life Category 5 Mark 4:35-41 We’ve been talking over the last several weeks about surviving and even thriving amidst the storms of life. As we move through storms of increasing intensity we have dealt with basic survival skills, spring showers, and even thunder storms. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other

4 Principles For Responding To Adversity Successfully Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on genesis 26:12-34.

Genesis Series #51 June 23, 2002 Title: 4 Principles for Responding to Adversity Successfully Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #51 in our verse-by-verse study of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperate Measures For Desperate Times

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Jun 24, 2003

When repeatedly faced with overwhelming circumstances, Joel gives us a plan of action.

I. Intro: Times of Desperation Sometimes, life can get overwhelming. There always seem to be stresses in life. A job that we were hoping for doesn’t materialize. An unexpected illness. A relationship that goes sour. Life seems to always throw us curve balls, unexpected difficulties and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fugitive Planet Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 3

THE FUGITIVE PLANET (GEN 3:1-15) The mythical story of the Pandora’s Box tells of how Greek god Zeus’ plotted to ruin man, seal his fate and cause suffering on earth. Zeus created the beautiful Pandora, sent her to humans and gave her a mysterious chest or box, along with a warning not to open it. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Storms Of Life

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Mar 10, 2007

We all go through storms but sometimes it takes a storm for us to get our eyes back on Jesus

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Tracing The Rainbow Series

Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008

The conquest of Christ in the face of suffering encourages us in the face of our suffering.

In nineteenth century Scotland there lived a man with an amazing amount of promise and potential. Everyone around him readily agreed the young man was destined for greatness. Everything seemed to be going well for him and the sky seemed to be the limit for this promising young man gifted for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Thorn- Power In Weakness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 8, 2005

What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh, and what can we learn from it?

Paul’s thorn- power in weakness. 2 Cor 11:30-12:10 WBC 10 July 5am How many people do you know who, when they are challenged as to their credentials, as to whether "God is with them" respond - "actually, I’m an utter coward. I’ve had to cry off with my tail between my legs. (… ’take time out’… ...read more

Denomination: Baptist