Sermons on Overcoming Hard Times:

Don't Work Hard To Be Rich

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2015

To show that gathering riches here on earth is not our purpose but JESUS is.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you working hard to be rich? Don't do that according to this verse. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that gathering riches here on earth is not our purpose but JESUS is. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 23:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 23:4 Weary not yourself to be rich; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Between A Rock And A Hard Place (Valley)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2026

Why do we have to GO THROUGH DARK VALLEYS? In the valley he restores our soul.

BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE! IN THE VALLEY HE RESTORES MY SOUL. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THERE WAS A SUCCESSFUL CORN FARMER THAT LEARNS ABOUT THE VALLEY. In the mid-west there was a very successful corn farmer. He grew many acres of corn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5, Exodus 14:9-19, Genesis 22:5-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming A Positive Self Image

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002

Sometimes the challenge human beings face is overcoming their own pride.

Read Text: Luke 18:9-14 It has been one of the watch words of the past 10+ years. All sorts of societal ills have been blamed on the tendency of people to consider themselves more soberly than they ought. We’ve heard the catch-phrases, low self-esteem, a poor self-image. I have heard statistics ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prime Time

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

This message is about three of the prime times when the devil is active in our lives.

PRIME TIME Ephesians 4:26-27 INTRO: We are familiar with the term Prime Time. It is used primarily in reference to prime-time television. Prime Time is the time when most people will be watching their televisions. It is a time advertising and media people use to full advantage in influencing the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Our Faulty Presuppositions 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is often true that before we can learn new things we have to be willing to unlearn faulty presuppositions. Many people harbor faulty assumptions about themselves, other people or their circumstances. To wrongly assume something about another is to ent

1. It is often true that before we can learn new things we have to be willing to unlearn faulty presuppositions. Quote: "As a man thinks within himself, so he is." (Prov. 23:7) Many people harbor faulty assumptions about themselves, other people or their circumstances. To wrongly assume ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The "Church" In The Last Days

Contributed by Bud Rose on Jun 12, 2012

In the last days the Apostate church will have a "form" of godliness but deny the power of God. We must overcome this church and be the church God wants us to be.

Overcoming the Church in the Last Days Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-17; 4:1-8; Revelation 3:15-19 TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:1-17, “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To Move

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Aug 1, 2006

THIS MESSAGE DEALS WITH A LOOK INTO THE CAMP OF HOREB, AND LEARNING WHY WE NEED TO MOVE ON.

LETS TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL..... Deut. 1:6-8 6 The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: 7 Turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the plain, in the hills, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Tomorrow This Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Trust in God's provision and deliverance, even in the face of adversity.

Good Morning Church Family! Today we're going to dive into a pretty intense part of Scripture, 2 Kings 6:24-7:20. I'm sure many of us have had times when we've felt under siege, whether by circumstances, challenges, or even our own fears and doubts. And in those times, it can be tough to see where ...read more

Topics: Besigement

Sermon # 43 - We Are Overcomers Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 9, 2023

No matter what the hardships or trials that come our way, if our faith is in the Lord Jesus, we will come forth victorious and Satan will have no power over us. Step into the water, and allow God to perform the miracles for your breakthrough.

We read in Act 11:21, “The hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number of people believed and turned to the Lord.” (ISV) As long as we live on this earth, we will encounter numerous hindrances, but we have a God who can overcome every obstacle, and so every hurdle that comes along our way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 26:24, Genesis 28:14, Joshua 3:15, Joshua 4:23-24, Romans 16:20, 1 Kings 5:3, Joshua 3:16, Philippians 2:8, Philippians 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Jesus And The Power To Overcome Death

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 11, 2015

Jesus’ raising of Lazarus sent the people running for cover, and it should also send us running for cover too. We and they finally see that Jesus is Lord and liberator of all the people of God.

The passage from John 11:30-47 shows Jesus at some of the highest and lowest points in his ministry. Jesus was told a few days earlier that his friend Lazarus was sick, but he waited for two days before he and the disciples went to the home of Mary and Martha, who were Lazarus’ sisters. By ...read more

Scripture: John 11:30-47

Denomination: Anglican

Unusual Times

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 13, 2020

We are living through an unusual Easter celebration, but that first Easter was the most unusual of all.

April 12, 2020 – Easter Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10 Unusual Times Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, friends, we find ourselves in very unusual times! Typically, on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

I Have Overcome The World Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus prays for his believers

Show video of John 17 John 17 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 letter to the churches

"The Commitment of the Overcomer" May 6, 2001 AM, - Danny L. Williams TEXT: Rev. 2:12-17 Have any of you ever been going down the highway behind some one who was not sure what lane they wanted to travel in? Maybe I should change the question: Have you ever been one of those people, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dont Fret, Be Still

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

We know hard times will come. But we don’t have to be overcome by these hard times. We can have the peace of Christ in us. We can get to a point in life where even though things seem bad and hopeless we can know we have a God on our side that will fight w

Don’t fret be still Exodus 14:1-14 (NIV) 1 Then the LORD said to Moses, 2 "Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp near Pi Ha-hi-roth, between Mig-dol and the sea. They are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal Ze-phon. 3 Pharaoh will think, ’The Israelites are wandering around the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 6, 2018

This message employs basic road signs applied to Biblical principles.

Chico Alliance Church “Signs of the Times” INTRODUCTION We live in a world full of signs that warn of danger, point us in a specific direction or tell us what to do. Some provide instructions that assume we are complete idiots. How about the waring not to put a plastic bag over your head? Some ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-8, Deuteronomy 29:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance