Sermons on Life Is Hard:

Lessons In Life From Job

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 7, 2003

Job teaches us about life from his words and from what happened to him and how he responded

February 9, 2003 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 longing for the evening shadows, or a hired man waiting eagerly for his wages, so I have been allotted months of futility, and nights of misery have been assigned to ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The New Life In Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Many believers today are paralyzed by guilt, shame, doubt and fear. God's desire is to set them free and transform their lives into something beautiful, holy, and fruitful.

THE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST New Things. We all like to get new things. A new car, a new hunting rifle, a new TV, a new phone– all of these are really good. Even better– a new grandson. Now, that’s the Best!! But, even as I say that, there is something new that’s even better than all of these........ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Ephesians 4:22-24, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Essentials For Life And Life Eternal

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

This message is one that describes some things that are essential to remember for the believer to live the abundant life.

Essentials for Life & Life Eternal Romans 5:1-9 I. We Have Peace With God (v. 1) “…we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” – v. 1 A. Peace concerning being an enemy of God “And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Life’s Greatest Aim Series

Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011

A sermon about relationships and God-honoring love.

[Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

A Gps For Life’s Journey Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 29, 2011

We live in a security conscious age. What security is there for our journey through life now and in the future?

“Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: A GPS for Life’s Journey” John 14:4-6 1,630,000,000. That’s the number of internet sites that deal with security. Is there any doubt we live in a security conscious age? But how do we know that number is significant? I googled two other terms and discovered that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Light Of Life, The Life Is Light Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009

A look at the pre-Incarnate Christ, the Light of Life as described by John 1.

John 1:4-9 (4) In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. (5) And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (6) There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. (7) This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Eternal Life Is - Christ's Life!"

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 19, 2007

This sermon explains the truth about eternal life, gives the believer assurance of eternal life and at the same time presents the gospel to the unbeliever from the Exchanged Life perspective of Christian truth.

I. The Introduction How many of you have seen the sad, saga of Anna Nicole Smith’s life, death and hopeful burial broadcast across the news for the past two weeks? The saddest thing is, there seems to be no hint of eternal life in anything that’s been broadcast. However, God’s original purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Life’s Challenges

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2011

(i) Focus on giants – you stumble. (ii) Focus on God – your giants tumble.

Opening illustration: Inevitably, trouble will invade our lives: A bad report from a medical test, the betrayal of a trusted friend, a child who rejects us, or a spouse who leaves us. The list of possibilities is long, but there are only two options: forge ahead on our own, or turn to God. Flying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Is Just A Life

Contributed by John Ruland on Nov 26, 2012

This is what you do through live and does it really count before you get saved.

When life is just a life When life is just your life Where your life is just your life Where your house is just your house When your home is just a home When a job is just a job When a job is your job When your job is your job When your backyard is your backyard When you have a party and it is just ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life’s Turning Points Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2019

When we see Ruth at the feet of the lord of the harvest, this is the turning point in the whole story of this book. Up till now, RUTH is laboring, with some protection and provision from Boaz. But from this point on, BOAZ is busy!

Life’s Turning Points Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 TEXT: Please turn to Ruth 3 INTRODUCTION I’d like to read a story to you that I thought was very interesting: It was Sunday morning and Harry was off. He pulled driveway in his 2-seater convertible, with the roof closed ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Generous Life Is A Blessed Life

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Sep 11, 2014

be generous

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-18

Denomination: *other

Anchor For Life’s Storms Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 4, 2022

Peter writes to Christians scattered, strangers in the world. This world is not your home. He writes to Christians who are suffering because of their faith. Here is a message of hope.

The book of 1 Peter is a great book if you need encouragement to cope with life’s storms. Peter wrote this letter on the verge of a great persecution that broke out against Christians. It was a very tough time to be a Christian. Storms of life still rage. Families break apart, children and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life Valleys In Life Values Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 30, 2020

This COVID-19 categorized everyone as untouchable. There is a fear of death and fear of disease. In this context, the LORD would like to prompt all those who are viewing this sermon, “HE IS WITH ME”, Jehovah Shammah.

THOU ART WITH ME - Psalm 23:4 Illustration: An aeroplane was going through very rough weather and great turbulence. The Airhostess instructed all the passengers to be careful and fasten their seat belts. The turbulence increased, the plane was going up and down people were shouting and crying. A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Psalm 84:6, Joel 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Navigating Life’s Storms Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 20, 2023

A storm could be a financial hardship, a personal loss, a sickness, or a troubled relationship. We can’t always predict them. We can’t outrun them. But we can navigate through them by the power and presence of God.

Sermon – Navigating Life’s Storms Scripture-Acts 27:13-44 ‘When a light wind began blowing from the south, the sailors thought they could make it. So they pulled up anchor and sailed close to the shore of Crete. 14 But the weather changed abruptly, and a wind of typhoon strength (called a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44, 2 Corinthians 11:25, John 16:33, Romans 12:12, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Transcending Life’s Challenges Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 22, 2020

The fears and hardships of life can weigh heavily upon us, and sometimes the best way to cope is to transcend them by focusing and pondering the truths of God’s Word, particularly His promise to bring us through.

Transcending Life’s Challenges (Romans 8:31-34) 1. Today is Father’s Day and today’s sermon has a lot of Jewish Roots to it. So I decided to begin with a joke about a Jewish father. 2. Sid Samuels, 79, was on the operating table awaiting surgery, to be performed, at this insistence by his own ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5, Romans 8:31-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible