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"It May Seem Muddy But Hang In There!"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jun 9, 2004

based on 97 ratings

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How to respond to the hardships and "slimy pits" we face in our lives...

“It May Seem Muddy But Hang in There” Psalm 40:1-3 PS 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Hiding Place

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 15, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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In times of hardship and disaster, our mighty God provides a safe and secure hiding placed--a place of refuge.

Our Hiding Place Psalm 57:1-3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Pastors get asked questions all the time. Here are a few actual letters that kids have sent to ministers: ƒå Dear Pastor, does God like everybody? If so, He never met my sister. (Arnold, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anointed Pillows

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 5,939 views

Communicate God’s Peace can be found in family hardships

Anointed Pillows A fugitive of justice, fleeing the wrath of his brother caused by the greatest trickery of his life. Jacob had missed the right of inheritance by just minutes as he clutched the heel of his brother while escaping his mother’s womb. Yet he was second born and according to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Church Of God

A Proper Perspective On Pain

Contributed by James Crenshaw, Jr on Sep 8, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 2,414 views

This sermon helps to provide a Biblical Perspective on Personal Pain and Hardship.

Sermon: A Proper Perspective on Pain Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION. On Saturday, July 17th, 1999 the world woke up to yet another apparent tragedy for the family of John F. Kennedy. Young John F. Kennedy, Jr.‘s plane never made it to its destination of Martha’s Vineyard....... The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Even Great Faith Needs A Mediator

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

| 2,982 views

How can I make it through my unbearable hardship?

Even Great Faith Needs a Mediator Job 9 PROPOSITION: Because Christ victoriously conquered suffering, rest in Him to carry you through your hardships. I. Submit to God’s working in your life. 9:1-13 A. I know the doctrine of God’s justice! (1) 1. He is holy and just. 2. He ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Not Want PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

based on 3 ratings

| 1,530 views

God is our unfailing and sufficient provider, even in times of hardship.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to be diving into one of the most comforting and beloved passages in the Bible, Psalms 23:2. "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters." This verse beautifully encapsulates a truth that we, as believers, can hold onto: God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Topics: Provider

Our Anchor Of Hope Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

based on 9 ratings

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Despite all the hardships we may have to endure, we have an anchor of hope. This message talks about the basis of that hope.

The last couple of weeks we’ve been talking about Staying Afloat in the Storms of Life. We’ve talked about how we all have to endure storms… times of upheaval… that come our way. Most of the time these storms are unexpected. They come upon us suddenly and we don’t have a whole lot of time to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

What To Do With A Bum Knee Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 5,278 views

To develop a more finely-tuned attitude toward hardships and to develop a plan that will help to regularly grow through events that stretch us

1. Title: What To Do With a Bum Knee 2. Text: Hebrews 12:4-13 (12:3-29) 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. September 17, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand how difficulties are used by God for our good; what a right ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Uses Circumstances For Our Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Feb 27, 2003

based on 55 ratings

| 17,217 views

How does God use circumstances to help us fulfill and release God’s dreams for our lives

HOW GOD USES CIRCUMSTANCES TO HELP US REACH OUR DREAMS Going To The Next Level Series We’ve been talking about dreams for the last four weeks. I believe that every person in this room has a dream hidden in you somewhere. It is our desire that we help you find and release God’s dreams for your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:8-28

Denomination: Foursquare

Beaten To Bear Light

Contributed by Derek Anglin on Mar 4, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 4,673 views

Every Christian should understand the importance of being beaten to bear light in the is world because of the following truths outlined in Exodus 25:31

In this portion of scripture, the candlestick can be compared to a Christian. The candlestick was made with a purpose and that was to bear light. We learn from the text that the candlestick started out as something valuable, gold. It was not bearing light as gold but the gold was used as it was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Persuaded

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 8, 2003

based on 73 ratings

| 10,668 views

Lent 1: What allowed the Apostle Paul to live through the trials in his life? What about Abraham? They were ’Persuaded’ - persuaded that nothing could seperate them from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

Note: All three lessons for today (Gen. 22:1-18; Rom. 8:31-39; Mark 1:12-15) are used in this sermon, but the primary focus is Rom. 8:38-39. “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 7,408 views

This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

When Life Does Not Seem Fair Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

based on 248 ratings

| 78,861 views

Life doesn’t seem fair. Nonbelievers seem to experience more blessings than we do. In order to find some spiritual stability we need a reality check.

When Life Doesn’t Seem Fair Let’s begin this morning by talking about perception. How we view something becomes reality for us. The New Scientist magazine has compiled a list of actual statements made by children regarding their perspective about scientific matters. There are three kinds of blood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming "Super" Conquerors Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 30, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 4,980 views

Do you know someone who is suffering, either Physically or Emotionally? Have you ever suffered? Have you ever seen suffering that seemed unfair? We are indeed living in a time of suffering. What we have here is a statement from God that shows us how

Becoming “Super” Conquerors Romans 8:18–39 THESIS: To show how God helps us overcome suffering. INTRODUCTION Have you noticed lately that you can’t buy just plain dish detergent any more? How about detergent? Even bleach, you can’t even buy just plain bleach anymore. Everything today is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 13, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 14,004 views

David gives us 12 positive commands to address the universal problem of why evil people prosper.

Larry Brincefield, larkayb@earthlink.net November 13, 2002 Title: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Text: Psalm 37:1-11, 25 Introduction One of the great struggles for Christians down through history is, "why do bad people prosper, and Christians seem to struggle?" That question has weighed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Nazarene

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