Sermons on Hardships:

A Reminder To The People Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing life's challenges as opportunities to deepen our faith and reliance on God, who promises to be with us in all circumstances.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so grateful that you are here today, that you have chosen to gather in this holy place and to be in fellowship with one another. We are united in our shared faith, bound by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ, and it is in His name that we come together ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Topics: God's Presence, Challenges, Life

Spiritual Leaks

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Dec 17, 2022

A spiritual leak is a term that describes the loss of spiritual vitality and connection with God that can occur when we blame Him for our problems. It is like a hole in our spiritual armor that allows the enemy to infiltrate and attack us.

Spiritual Leaks The Lord said to Job, “Do you still want to argue with the almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?” Job 40:1-2 Ever had a leaky faucet? If so, you may be aware that ignoring even a small leak can prove costly. When it comes to experiencing God’s peace, there’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-2, Genesis 3:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Didn't Break Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores the strength, comfort, and steadfastness found in God's Word, drawing parallels between our struggles and those of the Israelites in Exodus.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred space, where we gather to hear God's word, to be inspired, and to find solace in His teachings. We are here today to break bread together, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to steep ourselves in the wisdom that only the Word of ...read more

Topics: Survival

From The Charge To The Crown Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 5, 2003

The final words from Paul’s pen proclaim a challenging charge and a personal testimony. These are for guiding Timothy through the perils before him to the prize laid up for him in glory.

From the Charge to the Crown 2 Timothy 4 1 I solemnly charge YOU in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by HIS appearing and HIS kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aspects Of Endurance

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Oct 21, 2023

If we lived a life of constant health, wealth, and happiness we would become a weak and ineffective Christians: assuming we were somehow capable of maintaining our relationship with Jesus.

Aspects of Endurance Of course, the need for enduring does not mean we adopt a persecuted-prophet perspective or conduct ourselves so zealously that we induce hardships. It does one no good to manufacture hardships so that they can practice endurance. The endurance Christ repeatedly urges ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As Pilgrims In This World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 27, 2024

The Bible often describes believers as strangers, exiles, and pilgrims on earth. This imagery reminds us that this world is not our home.

Introduction Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. In this sermon, I am inviting you to reflect on what it means to live as pilgrims in this world. The Bible often describes believers as strangers, exiles, and pilgrims on earth. This imagery reminds us that our true home is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us

Contributed by David Cambridge on Feb 2, 2002

What is the hope and joy set before us? How does this affect us now?

For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us The Present Effects Of A Future Prospect Introduction A. As Christians, what is the one hope we have? There are actually several aspects of this hope: 1. Jesus’ second coming (John 14:1-3): a. He shall descend from heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:16a), ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman Left Back Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 6, 2020

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, I come to you, during a time when heaviness of heart

The Woman Left Back by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 6, 2020) “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” (Hebrews 13: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Numbers 11:14, 1 Corinthians 14:35, Philippians 4:11, Genesis 28:15, 1 Timothy 6:6, Numbers 23:19-20, Hebrews 3:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Dream On Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012

Dreams happen when we let our imagination run wild, when we choose to think outside the box, when we throw off all of the constraints of the way things are and imagine the way things could be. So what is a dream? A dream is God’s picture, vision or bluepr

Dream On... Genesis 37:1-11 In our Scripture today, Joseph, one of 12 sons of Jacob had a dream where he would rise up in authority over his brothers and they would bow down to him. He told his brothers about this dream and from that point on, his life and his family’s life was never the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Keep On Loving Each Other!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 21, 2001

In the face of tragedy God strengthens us as we keep on loving each other the way that he designed.

What a tragic day it was. The massive loss of unsuspecting human life brought about by an unprovoked attack is saddening. There is also another reason that makes September 11, 2001, a sad day. That was a sad day indeed because it took a tragedy of that proportion to get Americans to think beyond ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Hard Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon explores how trials shape us, teaching us to persevere, find promises in problems, and progress through pain, deepening our dependence on Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. I am so glad to see each one of you here today. We are gathered together in the presence of our Lord, standing on the common ground of grace. We are a family, bound not by blood, but by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. You know, life has a way of throwing curve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Topics: Hard Times

Leon Memorial Day Service

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 28, 2012

A Memorial Day Service held at our local cemetray.

LEON MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE The ability to remember is a wonderful gift God has given us. In a flash we can be a child again, skipping rocks across a pond, or walking in a meadow. Through memory we can fall in love, get married, & enjoy our children ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:11-13

Denomination: Other

Blow Out The Candles PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Trials shape us, and through God's grace, they can be transformed into testimonies of triumph and evidence of God's faithfulness.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our love for God and our desire to understand His Word more fully. Our lives are a beautiful tapestry, woven together with threads of faith, hope, and love. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:11-13

Topics: Wish Granted

God Works In Your Adversity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores how Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem demonstrates building strength through adversity, bearing burdens gracefully, and becoming better rather than bitter.

Welcome, dear friends. Gather round, close and comfortable, for we are about to open the sacred pages of God's Word together. It's not an exploration, but a homecoming. Not a dive into the unknown, but a warm, familiar embrace. We are not journeying into uncharted territory, but returning to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Topics: Adversity, Building

More Sermon Series: I Want More! (Part 2) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon encourages us to emulate Elisha's resilience and desire for spiritual growth, seeking to be more like Jesus and trusting in God's rewarding nature.

A warm welcome to each and every one of you, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here today, united in our love for God and our hunger to understand His Word more deeply. In this sacred space, we come together as a family, a community, seeking to grow in faith, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-10

Topics: Receiving More, Being Faithful