Sermons on Overcoming Hardships:

Sermon On The Joy Of Emmanuel

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 8, 2023

Joy is defined as a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. It signifies feelings of exhilaration, ebullience and gladness.

Henri J. M. Nouwen, a Dutch priest and professor once remarked: “At first sight, joy seems to be connected with being different. When you receive a compliment or win an award, you experience the joy of not being the same as others. You are faster, smarter, more beautiful, and it is that difference ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 17:13, Romans 15:13, James 1:2

Conquerors Through Christ's Love Romans 8:35-39 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 17, 2024

In Romans 8:35-37, the apostle Paul offers profound insights into the unwavering nature of God's love and its transformative impact on our lives.

Conquerors Through Christ's Love Romans 8:35-39 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the transformative power of Christ's love, as revealed in Romans 8:35-37. In these verses, the apostle Paul offers profound insights into the unwavering nature of God's love and its transformative ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37, Romans 8:35-39, Romans 8:35, Romans 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Romans 8:38-39, Ephesians 3:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith: The Currency Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

Faith is the foundation of the Christian life and the currency through which we access the blessings of the Kingdom.

FAITH: THE CURRENCY OF THE KINGDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 11:22-24 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." – Hebrews 11:6 "And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exempted For Dominion Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 5, 2025

Dominion is the believer’s covenant heritage in Christ, and through divine exemption, we are empowered to reign in life above sin, oppression, and satanic forces.

EXEMPTED FOR DOMINION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:26-28 Key Verse: “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Will To Win Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

Success and Winning is a product of effort and never occurs by chance, therefore we must be Intentional, we must WILL IT!

“The Will To Win” – Pastor Rob Yanok Text: Joshua 1:8, John 15:16, I Cor. 9:24 Proverbs 21:5 – Says “The Thoughts of the diligent tend only to the plenteous...” I. Thoughts on Winning 1. Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing – Vince Lombardi 2. Winners spend time building ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 4, 2008

In your difficulty if you ever start to wonder, does anybody really know what I am going through, be assured Jesus does.

Maybe right now you are undergoing suffering and hardship. You may recently have had the painful experience of being slandered. It may have come just for the simple reason you are a Christian standing on God’s principles. In your difficulty if you ever start to wonder, does anybody really know ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding And Restoring: 50 Years Of God's Renewal

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 14, 2025

Fifty years ago, our church began with faith and a vision. Today, we celebrate God’s work of rebuilding and restoring, a legacy of hope that continues to shape our future.

Rebuilding and Restoring: 50 Years of God's Renewal A Sermon for Our 50th Church Anniversary Isaiah 61:4, Nehemiah 2:18, Matthew 16:18 Introduction Fifty years ago, a small group of believers planted a seed of faith in this community. With little more than trust in God and a shared vision, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:4, Nehemiah 2:18, Matthew 16:18, Psalm 127:1, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Ephesians 2:19-22, Nehemiah 4:17, Ephesians 3:21, Hebrews 12:28, Nehemiah 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Phenomenon Called Reactions In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Aug 17, 2025

In spiritual warfare, there is an attempt by the Accuser of the brethren to replicate this natural law.

In physics there is a natural law being one of the laws of physics. In fact, in high school, it was known as Newton’s third law of motion. It states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contentment

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

We can cultivate contentment by giving thanks, by realizing that God withholds no good thing from us, and by seeking that which is eternal.

Joy is a deep, abiding sense of satisfaction and fulfillment that flows from our relationship with Jesus Christ. It is the birthright of every Christian, something purchased for us by Christ, something we all desire and which God desires for us. And yet joy is something which we don’t always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40 Illustration:(Immaturity) Sat Apr 13, 8:22 AM ET TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. (Reuters) - An 8-year-old Florida boy drove himself to school in a stolen car after missing the school bus, police said this week. The youngster was caught when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biblical Principles Of Bible Study

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 23, 2006

I’m convinced that most of the church members, that makeup the body of Christ, are ill equipped for service. The prime reason for this is in the lack of biblical understanding of the mysteries of God that flow from the Word to those that are poorly nouris

The Biblical principles of Bible Study 2 Timothy 2: 1-26 Intro: I’m convinced that most of the church members, that makeup the body of Christ, are ill equipped for service. The prime reason for this is in the lack of biblical understanding of the mysteries of God that flow from the Word to those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Rekindle The Love

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 7, 2004

Rekindle the love for God’s work, his word, and for one another by focusing on his promises.

“You don’t bring me flowers, You don’t sing me love songs, You hardly talk to me anymore…” So sang Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand in 1977. The song became a hit because it spoke about something we all experience - fading love. Think about your pets. Do you love them as much today as when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember The Joy

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 28, 2009

Our strength to live out this Christian life is NOT rooted in effort but rather in “THE JOY OF THE LORD!!!” In our sermon today we will see: 1. WE HAVE PERMISSION TO ENJOY GOD (8:9,10) 2. WE HAVE A PROCESS FOR ENJOYING GOD (8:10a) 3. WE HAVE

“THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH” “Second Sunday after Easter” Nehemiah 8:9-12 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (Read passage) • Over the last several weeks I have preached messages of misunderstanding who Christ is, applying the resurrection of Christ to your heart, having faith in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Empowered Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 22, 2014

Part 2 of 5 in a series on our identity in Christ based on the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8.

INTRODUCTION: In life there are times that each of us desires to do the right thing, make the right decisions, but we feel powerless to do so. Our determination only takes us so far, our focus only keeps us centered for so long, and then we fail, which causes us to wonder why we continue to do what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

In The Boat With Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 21, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 12

June 20, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 4:35-41; Psalm 107:23-32; Job 38:1-11 In the Boat with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They’d crossed the sea hundreds of times. As seasoned fishermen, they’d ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 107:23-32, Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran