Sermons on Hardship:

"Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Congregational

"My Will Be Done" (Hezekiah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

Understanding God’s purpose in illness

"My will be done" (Hezekiah) Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: Hezekiah’s: Illness (vs 1) Outcry (vss 2-11) Outcome (vss 12-21) Introduction: A friend of mine serves as a hospital ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-21

Denomination: Congregational

A Troubled Man At A Troubled Pool

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 21, 2003

This message is very simple, yet contains great truth.

During the Jewish feast of "Purim" a time when gifts are given to the poor, there are several things to notice about this story. (1) There are great numbers of sick, halt, blind,and maimed waiting to get into the water. (A) The man in our text was the very epitome of his race, sick in body and in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How God Uses Circumstances For Our Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Feb 27, 2003

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

How To Deal With Suffering

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 16, 2003

We, like Job, experience times of suffering. The way to deal with suffering is not to look for our own inner strength but to rely on God’s mercy found only in Jesus, our Redeemer.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning are the words spoke by Job recorded in 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 ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Vally Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003

In-depth analysis of the 23rd Psalm

Title: “He Is The God Of The Valley” Psalms 23: 4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of Death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your Rod & Your Staff, they comfort me.” Every one of us likes to have a Mountain Top Experience with God; -Because it feels ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Struggles Of A Godly Man

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 8, 2003

From this Psalm we read of the struggles of a Godly man, and we learn how God helped him overcome !

Psalms 73:1-28 The Struggles of a Godly Man This message this morning is for everyone who struggles with life. It is for everyone that has questions....for everyone who has up’s and down’s in their relationship with the Lord. It teaches us this morning that we can know God and face trials, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Yes! You Have A Purpose!"

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jun 12, 2003

This sermon is to edify its hearers that they do have have a GOD-given purpose for which they were born and encourage every person to not only allow GOD to apply them to that purpose, but also walk in it fervently!

“Yes!!! You Have A Purpose!!!” Luke 22:31-32 31. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32. But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. JESUS is speaking here directly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 14, 2003

Courage, confidence, and deep faith help us overcome life’s obstacles.

Sermon for 2 Pent Yr B, 22/06/2003 1 Sam 17:32-49; 2 Cor 6:1-13; Mk 4:35-41 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s first lesson is perhaps one of the most popular biblical stories—especially among Sunday School children. Although some today would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Lutheran

And Just When!

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 20, 2003

To let people know that when there trials seem too hard to bare God will show up. When it seems like all hope is lost God will give you a way out.

SUBJECT: AND JUST WHEN SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 14; 19-21 This is a familiar story; many of us know and can tell you this story. The Bible gives us this account, and by us reading this many people will classify this as one of the greatest miracles God has ever performed. But for those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Help For Hard Times (Victorious Living In A Vicious World) Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 21, 2003

This world can be tough on Christians. Some cave in and live in powerless mediocrity, but Jesus didn’t die to build a church of wimps. Paul’s instruction to Timothy is timely for today’s trials!

Heavenly Help for Hard Times (Victorious Living in a Vicious World) (flip a coin) Heads or tails? This happens at the beginning of many sporting events today. Flipping a coin to determine who would begin a game goes all the way back to the Greek Olympic games where they believed the gods ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When Trouble Comes

Contributed by S Henriques on Jun 24, 2003

When trouble comes, we sometimes wish we could run away. But Scripture offers us an alternative--and it works!

What To Do When Trouble Comes Psalm 46 S. M. Henriques Have you heard the story of "Alexander and the Horrible, Terrible, Not Good, Very Bad Day"? Alexander was a boy about 7 or 8 years old, and he had one of those days when everything went wrong, disasters one right after another. Nothing went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Measures For Desperate Times

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Jun 24, 2003

When repeatedly faced with overwhelming circumstances, Joel gives us a plan of action.

I. Intro: Times of Desperation Sometimes, life can get overwhelming. There always seem to be stresses in life. A job that we were hoping for doesn’t materialize. An unexpected illness. A relationship that goes sour. Life seems to always throw us curve balls, unexpected difficulties and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory In Disguise

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 26, 2003

The battle of Ai is an exampleof how God often uses what seems like defeat to bring ultimate victory

Introduction: Graphic Illustration of the Battle with people acting out the parts The battle of Ai is a perfect example of a biblical theme that I call "Victory in Disguise." What looked like defeat, set the stage for a stunning triumph over the enemy--it was in fact the retreat that made the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Battle Worth Fighting

Contributed by William White Jr on Jul 2, 2003

THIS IS A MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT.

A BATTLE WORTH FIGHTING (Ephesians 6:10-18) As I look back over my life, I thank God for the life that I have lived. God blessed me to have some wonderful parents, some wonderful grandparents, a wonderful rearing church family, and a reasonable portion of health and strength. God blessed me to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Holiness