Sermons about Hardship Of Life

He Has Shown You, O Man

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 31, 2004

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A sermon given at the London School of Theology. When things go wrong in our lives God is the first to get blamed! Here, God challenges the Jews to remember (his past goodness) and recognise (that THEY are in fact the ones who have grieved Him)

Micah 6:1-8. LBC (London School of Theology). Monday 10th Jan 94 Walking home from work one lunchtime this week I passed one of the guys I know in the street (because his son’s a christian...) sweeping snow off his car. Seeing me he said "thank you God" (kind of Eyore style) as he swept a load ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Did They Do To Deserve That?

Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 5, 2004

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When disaster strikes, the question is not ’what did they do to deserve that?’. The question is - ’What am I going to do about it?’

Luke 13: 1-9 What did they do to deserve that? We have had another week of disaster. Once again we’ve seen large numbers of people killed and maimed, most particularly in the awful disaster at Madrid. At once again we might ask the question ’what on earth have they done to deserve that?’. And it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Know Your Equipment (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 23, 2004

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If you are going to fight, you need to know how to use the armor

INTRODUCTION • Last week we started to look at the spiritual battles we all seem to deal with on a daily basis. We are all in the midst of some kind of war with the enemy. Some of us do not even realize the magnitude of the battle. • One of the first things we must know if we are going to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Decisions, Deception And Destiny

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Apr 27, 2004

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The devil is deceptive. He will trick the believer and lie to them, getting their minds off of the issue, thus causing them to make poor choices. Christians can never get to the destiny God has for them by making poor decisions. The devil has deceived

DECISIONS, DECEPTION & DESTINY Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Genesis 25:21-28 The Person of Deceit * Twins are born to Isaac and Rebekah: Vs. 25 the first came out red and hairy and was thus named Esau Vs. 26 the second came out after his brother and his hand took hold of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Free In The Spirit

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 7, 2004

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Why does sin come back and revisit us? How can we be set free?

When we fail to recognize the bondage we are living in, we will never be able to break free in the Spirit and accomplish what we could through and for Jesus Christ. We are living in the times of bound generations. This is something I could talk about in late January after the rush of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing, Even In The Midst Of Failure Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 16, 2004

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Sermon Series helping people to look at the lives of 3 people in the Bible; Jacob, David, and Peter to see that even when all looks hopeless, God can still turn the situation around. All 3 messages build off 3 Main Points: 1. The Test 2. The Travail

We are living in tremendously challenging times as we look around and see things happening on a daily basis around the world that does not seem to “make sense”, and even as Christians we are prone to look at the “bad news” without giving much thought to the good news. The Bible makes it clear that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing, Even In The Midst Of Fear Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 16, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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Sermon Series helping people to look at the lives of 3 people in the Bible; Jacob, David, and Peter to see that even when all looks hopeless, God can still turn the situation around. All 3 messages build off 3 Main Points: 1. The Test 2. The Travail

For the past 2 weeks, we have been discussing the topic, ¡§How To Stand When You Do Not Understand¡¨ ¡V In Week 1, we spoke about the fact that we can stand even in the Midst of Failure as we looked at the life of Jacob who had lived as a cheater and failure most of his life until that one night ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Strong And Not Afraid

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 19, 2004

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How to deal with paralyzing fear...

“Be Strong and Not Afraid” Deuteronomy 31:6 INTRODUCTION: • Open in Prayer • Read Verse: Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." ILLUSTRATION: Did you know that the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus Is Waiting Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

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What really matters in life.

I have done 3 funerals in the last month. I’m getting tired of doing them, so all of you knock it off. I don’t want to do any more funerals for a while. Two of the funerals I did I didn’t know the people personally, so their families had to give me something to talk about at the funeral. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Experiencing Loss Without Becoming Lost Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

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Seeking the Lord’s guidance during times of loss and grief.

YOUNG GIRL AT COVENANT HOUSE WITH PAINT CAN OF MOTHER’S ASHES Some years ago I read the story of a young girl that came what became well known as Covenant House here in L.A…. “She came to our front door Tuesday morning, dressed in dirty rags, holding a little aluminum paint can in her arms. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Trust A God Who Allows Suffering? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

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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

Walking With The Black Dog

Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 29, 2005

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Walking with the black dog of depression affects us all but can bring us close to God and is not the end

‘Walking with the Black Dog’ Introduction ’Black dog’ was the term Winston Churchill coined for depression - his own depression. For his depression was like a Black Dog that cast an ever present shadow over his life. That anxiety, that depression, that ever present shadow, like Winston ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Who Do You Trust In Life' Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

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This is the first of three sermons in a series that takes a biblical look at dealing with the storms of life.

Who Do You Trust in Life’s Storm’s? Job 13:15 I. Can You Trust God When You in Extreme Suffering? A. Life’s storm attacked Job financially (Job 1:13-17) The Storms will: • Check where our treasure is located • Check who our master is in reality B. Life’s storm attacked Job’s family ( Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Three Bible Facts About Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

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This is the second in a series that looks at dealing with the storms of life from a biblical perspective

Three Bible Facts About Life Storms Acts 27:13-44 I. Life’s Storms Are Times of Despair A. Storms Surprise Due to Deception (v. 13) Storms Surprise Us Due To: • Faulty theology – John 6:33, Job 14:1 • Faulty advice – Acts 27:11 • Faulty security – Proverbs 3:5-6 B. Storms Often cause a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain't Over

Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on May 6, 2005

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NO matter what life may deal out to us we can stand tall knowing that God has purposed our lives and because He has spoken into our spirits, we can keep faith that His word will not return back void.

Scriptural Text: Psalms 118:17 -18 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. Sermonic Topic: It Ain’t Over There are no two ways about it, in the life of every person we sometimes find that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:17-18

Denomination: Methodist

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