Sermons on Hardships:

I Have Seen The Pilot

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Oct 7, 2004

Our lives are literally a journey, and like those who once sailed the seas in magnificant old sailing ships, we shall encounter many storms. We need prepare for them and firmly establish to whom we shall entrust our helm .

† I have Seen The Pilot † Mariners tell of a story about an old square rigger sailing ship which found itself hard pressed on a lee Shore For you landlovers - a lee shore is a dangerous shore which the wind is blowing toward and any ship said to be on a Lee Shore is one which finds itself in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking On Water

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 9, 2004

When the billows are tossing high and life seems at its worst, how can we manage to stay above water? Peter teaches us to Listen, Look, and Lean on Jesus.

Walking On Water by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43:1-3a Invitation Song: Faith & Praise #453 "Love Lifted Me" Claudia was a newlywed in her twenties when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and given only a fifty percent chance of survival. Quickly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Deep Restoration

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 17, 2004

1. God meets us in our brokenness. 2. God continues to heal us in our brokenness. 3. God will deliver us from our brokenness.

“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Overlooked Importance Of Chastisement

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 15, 2004

This life-changing message will surely guide us to understand the purpose of chastisement.

Sometimes we miss many important and profitable things in life when we overlook their values and the great advantages they offer to us. Chastisement is a very good example of what we are talking about. There is always the tendency for a believer to despise the chastening of the Lord. Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

What the Word of God says about suffering.

WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT SUFFERING? Let me begin this sermon with a personal reflection to you. You all know that a few weeks ago my grandfather died. I don’t think I have ever experienced loss as great in my life before. I sat with him on the Saturday before he died, I had written him a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Causes Of Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

Helping Christians during suffering

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 1 THE CAUSES OF SUFFERING Romans 8:18 Introduction: Over the years that I have been a pastor, I have been asked various questions. One question that I have never been asked is where did Cain get his wife. I have a good answer for that one. He got his wife ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

Seeing further why Christians suffer

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message #2 CONSEQUENCES OF SUFFERING James 5:10-11 Introduction: Many times we suffer. Suffering is universal. Some Christians think that they are immune to suffering simply because they are saved. God allows suffering in the child of God’s life. We looked at the causes ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Construction By Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

See what the Lord is doing in us when we suffer

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 3 THE CONSTRUCTION BY SUFFERING Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction: There is very little of value that has not had pressure or suffering. A diamond is a piece of coal that underwent lots of pressure. You cannot imagine a young man putting a piece of coal on a young ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Critics In Your Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

People who are critical when Christians suffer

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 4 THE CRITICS IN YOUR SUFFERING Job 2:11-13 Introduction: I am going to repeat a statement I have made in each of the messages thus far. Suffering is a universal fact. Many people suffer throughout the world. If I were to deal with this subject from that ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort That Should Be Given During Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

How to be a comfort to those who are suffering

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 5 COMFORT THAT SHOULD BE GIVEN DURING SUFFERING 2ND Corinthians 1:3-6 Introduction: This will be the final message I will be preaching on this subject. I believe that I said at the beginning that this series would not be an exhaustive subject. There is much ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Prevent Suffering? Series

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jun 28, 2004

We all ask a lot of questions regarding suffering. Can I prevent suffering is the most common question. Outline: (1) Can I prevent suffering? No, even the righteous suffer. (2) Who causes suffering? Satan, but he’s on a leash held by God. (3) How

Title: Can I Prevent Suffering? Text: Job 1.1-22 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering Raymond Maurer New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). In 1741 an elderly stooped-over man wandered through the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disappointment With Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004

Does following Jesus Christ faithfully mean we do not doubt Him, that we rarely feel the sting of disappointment?

Disappointment With Jesus (Luke 7:1-35) Intro 1. I have often been disappointed in the Christian life and ministry. 2. New believer: faith could move mountains, family would be saved 3. I’d live a nearly perfect life filled with joy and spiritual victories¡K 4. Ministry: I’d put the principles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking Free In The Spirit

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 7, 2004

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

How Do I Overcome Bitterness From Suffering? Series

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jul 12, 2004

How do I overcome bitterness? •Understand that it destroys us •Adjust my expectations •Help others in who are in need •Appeal to God for help

Title: How Do I Overcome Bitterness from Suffering? Text: Job 3.1-5.27 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering (Job) Raymond Maurer, New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com. E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). Kurt Cobain ended his life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pounding Us Flat And Straightening Us Out Series

Contributed by Michael Whittle on Jul 15, 2004

God can cause good things to come out of your worst Troubles

Exodus 5:1-6:1 Pounding us Flat and straightening us Out (July 11, 2004) Introduction: Paul Li and I had a job to do last week at my house. We laid interlocking brick on my driveway. That was bad enough, but the really had work had to be done before the bricks were laid. We had to dig out 11 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist