Sermons about Hard Experiences

The Virtue Of The Valley Experience

Contributed by Robert Cobb on Nov 25, 2000

based on 114 ratings

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A topical outline on the value that God places on the "valley' experiences of the Christian life.

http://www.lampandlight.org I. There is a Lesson in the Valley (Rom. 8:28, Ps. 84:11 Ps. 119:71) 1. Faith is the Activator of the Christian Life 2. Futility is the Achievement of Human Effort 3. Forward is the Advancement of God's People II. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Experience Ultimate Wholeness Series

Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 22, 2005

based on 111 ratings

| 16,506 views

The sermon weaves a chapter of Max Lucado’s "He Chose the Nails" with reflections on freedom from sin and more.

“Experience the Passion” Series “Experience Ultimate Wholeness” (The Cross) March 19/20, 2005 ** This sermon weaves a chapter from Lucado’s "He Chose the Nails" with reflections on freedom from the conseguences of sin and ultimate wholeness. (Max Lucado: He Chose the Nails) “What would have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Net Breaking Experience

Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Feb 23, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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The Lord wants you to have a "Net Breaking" Experience rather than a "Neck Breaking" Experience!

FIVE KEYS TO A NET BREAKING EXPERIENCE Are you having a “neck breaking” experience? “We have toiled all night but caught nothing” Lk. 5: 5; Jn. 21: 3 Do you want a “net breaking” experience”? “When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.” Lk. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"An Anointed Experience..."

Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Sep 18, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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In this sermon, God designed purpose is to get the believer to understand his purpose in ministry and his plan to accomplish his planned tasks.

As we discover the church of today, the church really doesn’t know how to experience the anointing because many sermons have been preached, many stories have been told, and many books have been written, but to give you the true meaning of anoiting, many people can’t tell you because they have the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Pentecostal Experience

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 31, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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We Pentecostals have made a mistake in the past, looking for sensationalism in our church experience. The true Pentecostal experience is that, plus a whole lot more.

October 26, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:23-31 Subject: The Pentecostal Experience Title: Living the Pentecostal Experience 103 years ago on New Years Day 1900, a group of Bible students led by Charles Parham assembled in a house in Topeka Kansas. They were seeking an “Apostolic” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Pit Experiences"

Contributed by Roy Wade, Sr. on Aug 10, 2003

based on 95 ratings

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This text gives us (7) reasons why God permit us to have "Pit Experiences!"

INTRODUCTION OF THE TEXT: Why does God permit us to have “pit experiences?” Contrary to what some preachers or pastors say; the child of God does have “pit experiences.” God does not shelter us to the degree that he does not permit us to go through some experiences! Listen, if you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-27, Genesis 37:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Experience Pure Love Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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Christ’s death is a statement of extreme love and the power to bring that love into our own experience

If you’ve seen it you know of its power. If you haven’t you’ll be touched by the extreme depth of the movie The Passion of the Christ. You can see it as a tremendous art film with stunning camera shots, well-planned flashbacks and powerful metaphors. You can also become drawn in and become part of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-8, John 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Mind Blowing Experience!

Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Mar 19, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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This sermon deals with the results of our faith and trust in God.

A MIND BLOWING EXPERIENCE! Acts 12:5-11 Acts 12 5So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. 6The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. 7Suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Experience Complete Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 23, 2004

based on 4 ratings

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The serious nature of sin is the reason why Jesus died. It’s deadly consequences he’s taken on himself

POOF! I’ve just made you the presiding judge of the universe. That’s the good news. Now you have to decide if you will grant this person forgiveness. All they ask is for mercy and the chance for a new beginning with the help of Jesus? (Show series of slides of recent people in the news). If ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Acts 8:26-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Lazarus Experience"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 31, 2004

based on 154 ratings

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Taking a challenge from the raising of Lazarus to obey the Lord and to do all He calls us to do in order for us to "come forth" spiritually.

“The Lazarus Experience” John 11:38-45 JN 11:38 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39 "Take away the stone," he said. "But, Lord," said Martha, the sister of the dead man, "by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Experience, Obedience, Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 6, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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As the conclusion of a series on the "Experiencing God" discipleship course, and for Christ the King Sunday and a stewardship emphasis. The only way one can experience God is to obey Him and wait for the grace of fulfillment.

The time comes when it is no longer good enough to know about something; you want to experience it directly. The moment comes when it just does not satisfy to have only an arm’s length relationship to something. The only thing that will satisfy is a first-hand, up close and personal, immediate ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Experience The Rest

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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Inspiration for those who want a life changing encounter/experience with the Almighty.

ILLUSTRATION: My grandfather Ken is sitting with us in the church today. For years, he’s been involved in one form of ministry or another at several churches. One day, he waited at the altar in a church to pray with anyone who needed prayer when a little boy came forward. The young man asked for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Experience That Manifest Evidence

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 4, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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A crook was once asked, “Why did you steal the purse?” “I was feeling bad,” he answered, “and I thought the change would do me good.” Well,in our text there is a change that will, and it all begins when you make Jesus Christ your personal savior.

An Experience That Manifest Evidence 2 Corinthians 5:17 I once heard about an old country fellow and his son that went to the big city for the first time. They had never been off the farm and were amazed at all the things they saw. The thing that amazed the old farmer the most was an elevator. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration, An Apocalyptic Experience Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 31, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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The Transfiguration is apocalyptic in nature revealing not only the divinity of Jesus, but also looks forward to the time when all is in complete submission to him.

I hope this sermon is helpful to you in your studies. I have found William Lane’s commentary on Mark (new international commentary) very helpful and highly recommend it. There was a magician who was hired to do his act on a cruise ship. He had been there for several years and did the same act over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Wilderness Experience"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 10, 2008

based on 7 ratings

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God draws believers and non-believers out to the WILDERNESS in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them.

6 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God draws both believers and non-believers, out to the WILDERNESS, in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them. REFERENCES: Second Sunday of Advent; Isaiah 40:1-11 (ESV); Psalm 85:1-2, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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