Sermons about Hardship Of Life

When Life Becomes Bitter

Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 11, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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When hopes are dashed and life takes a bitter turn, where do we go? There is a tree that will change your life!

"When Life Becomes Bitter" Exodus 15:22-26 Pastor Dave Campbell The people of Israel had just come through a powerful deliverance through the Red Sea! For these people, it was the first time any of them had experienced freedom from the bondage of Egypt. It was a new day with new challenges in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Apostolic

Difficult Seasons In The Life Of A Christian

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

based on 65 ratings

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This sermon is about the difficult seasons that a beleiver experiences during his life in this world.

DIFFICULT SEASONS IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN OUTLINE 1.SEASONS OF SORROW 2.SEASONS OF SHAME 3.SEASONS OF SUFFERING 4.SEASONS OF SHAKING 5.SEASONS OF SEARCHING 6.SEASONS OF SCARCITY 7.SEASONS OF SECRECY DIFFICULT SEASONS IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN 1.SEASONS OF SORROW John 16;20 A ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Allows Giants In Life

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 13, 2006

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Why do we come up against giants in life? This sermon talks about giants and the purpose they serve in our spiritual lives.

I stand before you today a hair under 6 feet 1 inch. Among the men, I am the shortest in my family. My father stands 6 feet 2 inches, my grandfather 6 feet 4 inches (before he started shrinking). My brothers stand 6 feet 3 inches and 6 feet 7 ½ inches. My oldest brother Jay is the tallest. Jay ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Holiness

When The Storms Of Life Are Raging

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 23, 2007

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Jesus may not always end the storms in your life, but He will always be with you empowering you to weather them through to victory.

WHEN THE STORMS OF LIFE ARE RAGING --ISAIAH 43:1-2; MATTHEW 8:18-27; ROMANS 8 :(28)-32 Last week I began my message saying, “Inspiration for a sermon comes from many people and many places.” I would not be surprised, therefore, if you asked me, “Who or what inspired your sermon today?” Well, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Methodist

Moving Beyond Life's Pain Series

Contributed by David Haun on May 23, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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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

Lessons In Life From Job

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 7, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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Job teaches us about life from his words and from what happened to him and how he responded

February 9, 2003 Job 7:1-7 “Does not man have hard service on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired man? Like a slave longing for the evening shadows, or a hired man waiting eagerly for his wages, so I have been allotted months of futility, and nights of misery have been assigned to ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Godly Ways In The Wilderness Of Life

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 22, 2005

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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

Taming The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005

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When we encounter difficult situations or giants they try to discourage, defeat, and steal the joy out out of our living. There are four principles that we can gain from the story in I Samuel 17 that can help tame the many giants in our lives.

INTRO.Don’t you just love to hear a good story? I think everyone loves a good story. Where is the best place to go to get a good story?? Movies or TV! Name some of your favorite movies or TV shows. There are a couple big differences between these movies and tv shows and the stories we find in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Crown Of Life

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 27, 2008

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To show how the crown of life is awarded to believers who endure hardship for the cause of Christ.

The Crown of Life Text: James 1:12 Introduction: Last Sunday evening we considered together the matter of faithfulness and the possibility of winning the incorruptible crown. But there is one aspect of faithfulness, that we did not touch on last week, which I want to consider tonight, and that is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Has Given Us New Life

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 30, 2011

based on 10 ratings

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Ten things to remember as we face the new year. In Christ, it’s all about something new.

2012.1.1 He has given us new life William Akehurst HSWC Ten things to remember as we face the new year. In Christ, it’s all about something new. WE WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE Romans 6:4-5 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is A Temporary Assignment Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 29, 2003

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This life is not forever. However, it is important- very important, in light of where we’re going.

Life is a Temporary Assignment Purpose Driven Life #6 Cornwall September 6, 2003 We don’t want it to be, but life on earth is a temporary assignment, and this brings some perspective to what we do and how we live that might be different from what we have if we think we’ll go on forever. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17, Philippians 3:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Wisdom From Above For Living Here Below" Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Jan 14, 2002

based on 276 ratings

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This sermon comes from Proverbs 2:1-9 and focuses on the hope we can find from heavenly wisdom.

“Wisdom From Above For Living Here Below” Proverbs 2:1-9 January 13, 2002 Introduction With as crazy as our world is around us, we need every advantage that we can possibly get to help us in life. When times are tough as they are now…our country at war, many people laid off from their jobs, an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focal Point: Arise! Get Up!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2008

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So I have fallen and I can’t get up? We need a PLUMMET, a plumb line to find out how important it is to GET UP AND TRY AGAIN!

THE FOCAL POINT: ARISE --- THERE IS A TIME TO GET UP ---- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. I went to Lowes and bought a PLUMMET, or a PLUMBLINE. I hold the plumb line and tell how important a plumb line is as one starts to build. A GREAT WORK CAN START WITH A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:15-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surviving Hurts From Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 18, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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6th in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

Surviving Hurts from Others PSALM 23:5 and ROMANS 12:17-19 INTRODUCTION: The Count of Monte Cristo is one of the great betrayal and revenge stories of all time. Edmond Dantes= best friend betrays him and frames him for murder. Edmond is unjustly sent to prison while his best friend weds ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Christian Church

God’s Way To Win Your Giant Battles

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2013

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1. Seek the right attitude toward your people. 2. Seek the right attitude toward your problem. 3. Seek the right attitude toward your Provider.

God’s Way to Win Your Giant Battles 1 Samuel 17:16-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 3, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Picture a battle centered on a valley with the enemies camped on each side. Then a giant comes down to challenge the Israelites. His name was Goliath, and he was almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:16-51

Denomination: Baptist

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