Sermons on Hardship:

Why Must We Suffer?

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 18, 2003

Instruction on the handling of suffering falls short because it leaves us with the resounding question of why, and it is in this sermon we see four reasons that Paul gave on why we suffer.

CBS News anchor Dan Rather admits he was always fascinated by the sport of boxing, even though he was never good at it. “In boxing you’re on your own; there’s no place to hide,” he says. “At the end of the match only one boxer has his hand up. That’s it. He has no one to credit or to blame except ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riding The Waves Of Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003

The stilling of the storm on Galilee is a parable demonstrating that life is a roller-coaster experience but with Jesus in command allis well, requiring us to repond in faith.

RIDING THE WAVES OF LIFE I once heard a minister use a memorable phrase in his prayer and it stays with me: it was "our short and uncertain earthly life and pilgrimage". Life is uncertain. This is true for the Christian as well, as we don’t live in some magic or charmed circle just because we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Hot And Cold Treatment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003

Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues.

The Hot and Cold Treatment (Luke 4:14-30) Question: Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? I. Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues 1. In His own province, but outside of His hometown, Jesus was well received... (1) after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection Revelations

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Apr 26, 2003

A confused and fearful group of disciples needed more than anything a word of confidence from someone who could give them back the security that had been taken from them at the cross.

RESURRECTION REVELATIONS John 20:19-22 It was resurrection evening: the disciples were unorganized (Judas was dead; Thomas was gone; Peter was humiliated; and all were distraught). They were hiding in fear, doors were shut and locked, and there was no leadership or boldness among them. (Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

In A Better Place

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 26, 2003

For Remembrance Sunday, when we honor the memories of those who have died in the previous year: Those who suffer loss go to a better place emotionally when they cast off unproductive patterns and allow themselves time to receive unconditional love. They

There is something we say to console ourselves when someone dies. It is a phrase I have heard over and over. We say,“I know she is in a better place.” My friend, my parent, my spouse has passed away, but it feels good to think of one truth: “He is in a better place.” By that, of course, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Must I Go Through This?

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Apr 29, 2003

Are you a born-again, Bible believing Christian? Are you suffering from a physical ailment? What’s wrong with you? Don’t you have any faith? If you really had faith, couldn’t you just "claim the victory " and rebuke the demons causing the disease or

Why Must I Go Through This? II Corinthians 12:7-10 Radio Message for May 2003 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Center That Holds

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 24, 2005

We don’t follow God for a promise of easy life, but simply because God is TRUTH and nothing in life or death can separate us from God’s love.

The Center that Holds Luke 5:17-26 April 24, 2005 I always try my best to preach out of my own experience, but as I approached today’s sermon, I realized that I was having trouble doing that. I can preach easily about a lot of stuff because I have experience. For example: I sometimes struggle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Methodist

Walking With The Black Dog

Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 28, 2005

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

What's The World Coming To?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 29, 2005

We can make a difference in this world today.

WHAT’S THE WORLD COMING TO? ACTS 10:34 - 44 1. INTRODUCTION You can’t have a conversation in England without talking about the weather – perfectly understandable when we seem to have all the seasons in one day – except for summer of course! Similarly it seems we can’t have a conversation with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

A Situation, A Spirit And A Saviour

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 29, 2005

Everyone one of us, from the oldest to the youngest; from the wealthiest to the poorest,and from the least educated to the most educated, has experienced a season of problematic situation, but thank God for a Savior that can bring us through.

“A Situation, A Spirit And A Savior” H Lee Clay The word or term “situation” is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, “The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs; A critical, problematic,or striking set of circumstances.” Everyone one of us, from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Trust In Life' Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

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

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

Simple Promises For Life' Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

Third sermon in a series that looks at dealing with life’s storms from a biblical perspective.

Simple Promises for Life’s Storms John 6:15-21 I. We are Governed By His Providence “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go to the other side before Him…” – Matt. 14:22 A. Our storms are never incidental B. Our storms never surprise our Lord II. We Have the Potential to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort For Your Crisis

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on May 3, 2005

I want to let somebody know that God is bigger than your doubts; He is bigger than your fears; He is bigger than you circumstances ...

COMFORT FOR YOUR CRISIS Preached by: Rev. Kelvin L. Parks at Maine Street Baptist Church Brunswick, Maine on 24 April 2005 - Prayer - Text: Isaiah 40:27-31 [v.27] Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the Lord, and my judgment is passed over from my God? [v.28] Hast ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by Will Norman on May 5, 2005

Addressing the reasons for suffering and how we, as Christians should approach our hard moments so that we can grow from them.

A year ago yesterday, I was at the GT v. UGA football game watching my team get slaughtered. My girlfriend at the time, Rebecca, who also happened to be a UGA student, was there with me as well as two of her UGA friends … needless to say, it wasn’t the most fun I’ve ever had at a Tech football ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed