Sermons on Hardship:

Military Retirement

Contributed by Eddie Nicandro on Sep 7, 2008

Retirement Bulletin and short message in preparing to depart military life to a civilian career.

RETIREMENT CEREMONY OF 1SGT Dennis Zuccone WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS POSTING OF COLORS NATIONAL ANTHEM ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Good News About Trouble Series

Contributed by Ray Waldo on Apr 9, 2008

We are blessed with the "Spirit of Glory and of God" that rests on us when we suffer for Christ. This is a message of encouragement to the Child of God who is going through trials.

Well, we have all had days when it seemed everything went wrong! But I have “Good news about trouble.” - At least for the Child of God. In 1 Peter 4:12-19 we read that trouble is not aways such a bad thing. Peter says that we may be “overjoyed” as a result of our “painful trial.” I recently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparing For A Life Of Christian Service Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

It is one thing to be a witness to the things of Christ. It is another to understand the example or pattern for life Christ set for us to follow and do so. This short series was the result of 2 yrs of questioning my direction after 6 yrs of ministry

Preparing for a Life of Christian Service Matthew 3:13-4:11 Pray Proposition: Personally, I struggle with whether or not my life is being used effectively for Christ. How about you? Do you struggle with this? How are many of you are interesting in having an effective Christian Life; A life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gaining The Royal Reward Of All Time!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 2, 2012

“The NOBLE REWARD is ready and waiting for the WISE!”

NO PAIN, NO GAIN! In BODYBUILDING, you have to VISUALIZE of what the BODY ought to LOOK LIKE in order to MAKE it WIN. “The BODY is IMPORTANT, but the MIND is MORE IMPORTANT for the BODY.” In other words, “It’s better to be SMART than just to be STRONG!” Are you ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Vision For The Future

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2012

God has a plan for us, but can we see it?

A Vision for the Future July 13, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has a plan for us, but can we see it? Focus Passage: Jeremiah 29:11-14 Supplemental Passage: Pro 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Grace

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 29, 2015

Satan has ill-intentions with the world and its people. He twists the truth and lead mankind to eternal condemnation.God on the other sent His ONLY son to this world to SAVE mankind...to snatch them from the fires of hell.

John 3:16-17 "God loved the people of this world SO much, that He gave His ONLY son,so that everyone who have faith in Him will have eternal life.".God did NOT send His son in to the world to condemn its people. He sent Him to save them." Satan does NOT care about the well being and the needs of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Operations Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 3, 2023

Whenever the Holy Spirit is given permission to work, the result is peace, wholeness, harmony, and unity, the supernatural becomes normal, and the blessing of God follows us.

For our God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints (1 Cor.14:33) Why are there so much church split, in-house fighting, competitions, division, chaos, anger, and bitterness among the Saints of God? Why is it that the sick and diseased are not healed, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking Wisely In A Time-Obsessed World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023

In Ephesians 5:15-16, we find a call to live wisely and make the most of every opportunity in a world that can often distract us with its busyness.

"Walking Wisely in a Time-Obsessed World" Introduction: Today, we delve into the wisdom-filled words of Ephesians 5:15-16 from the New Living Translation: "So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Victory

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 29, 2023

" And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death "(Revelation 12:11)

GREAT VICTORY "But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory" (2 Samuel 23:12) God gave Shammah a great victory over the Philistines, and great victory was also given to David ,when he killed the Strongman giant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:12, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of The Seasons

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 4, 2025

Seasons, both spiritual and natural, are God’s idea.

Sermon Title: The God of the Seasons Text: Genesis 8:22; Psalm 74:16–17; Ecclesiastes 3:1 Theme: God is sovereign over every natural and spiritual season, and His purposes unfold in each one. I. God Ordained the Seasons Key Text: Genesis 8:22 “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Doorkeepers

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024

People live in one of three ways: artificial, superficial and sacrificial.

People live in one of three ways: Artificially, no reality in their lives. Just like artificial flowers, beautiful, without life, giving strength to no ne. Just an attraction. All make believe. Like TV Superficially, a deceptive life. It is like veneer furniture. It appears genuine or real, but it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Others In A Godly Way Is Called Agape Love Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 14, 2024

In this sermon, we will study into the biblical teachings on agape love, exploring its definition, characteristics, and practical applications.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to love others in a way that reflects God's character and nature. This type of love is known as agape love, and it is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith. In this sermon, we will study into the biblical teachings on agape love, exploring its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Homelessness

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 23, 2025

Jesus chose to live a nomadic lifestyle to reach people.

Luke 9:57-62 The cost of following Jesus Jesus homeless 1. Early on Jesus had a home • Jesus' Childhood Home: • Jesus grew up in Nazareth, with Joseph and Mary • This indicates he experienced a period of stability and security before his public life. 2. Homeless face struggles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Methodist

Inspire Your Siblings! SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

The constant need to encourage each other in faith

"A friend is someone who comes when everyone else has gone." The Christian life is challenging, filled with obstacles and difficulties. Even the apostle Paul himself faced many hardships. How many times have you felt discouraged in your walk with Christ? There are countless opportunities to lose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Topics: Gifts, Encouragement

Finding Strength In Trusting God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion. Which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even forever. For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous.

This week's message is titled "Deliverance from the Rod of the Wicked." The Scripture passage for today is Psalm 125:1-3, which says, "Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-3

Topics: Trust, Faith, Strength