Sermons on overcoming hardships:

The God Who Encourages Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2009

God encourages Paul when he was discouraged. Ministry is hard work, but God is in it with you. Your circumstances do not determine how you fare.

THE TOOL CALLED ‘DISCOURAGEMENT’ Once upon a time, the Devil decided to have a garage sale and sell all the tools of his trade. There were envy, jealousy, hatred, deceit, pride, idolatry and many others. Each of the tools was marked with its own price tag. On the day of the big sale, all were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With The Tough Stuff Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2011

Everyone deals with some type of problems in life. We need to lean on Jesus to help us make it through

Dealing with the Tough Stuff of Life 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 5:3-5 June 19, 2011 Morning Service Introduction One of the classic baseball television shots comes from the 1975 World Series, in which NBC captured Carlton Fisk, jumping up and down, waving his arms, trying to coax his hit to stay ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Church Of God

"No Smell Of Fire"

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 22, 2016

We're going to look at the trying of the faith of the 3 Hebrew “worthies” and see how some parts of the narrative are indicative of trials in general, how trials are really beneficial to us.

"NO SMELL OF FIRE" Dan. 3:16-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: OLD AGE DOUBLE TROUBLE 1. "Man, it’s tough getting old," said Sam to his friend Frank. "If it’s not one problem, then it’s another. As soon as I awoke this morning, I had two shocks, one after the other." 2. "So what ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Mere Men-8--Sec. 2, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 14, 2014

8 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN—1Corinthians 3:1-23(3:1-9; 9-17; 18-23) —SECTION 2(3:9-17)Their Building—part 3 Attention: Blessed Shot? A nun walks into Mother Superior's office & plops down into a chair. She lets out a sigh heavy with frustration. 'What troubles you, Sister?' asked the Mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Impossible Thing I Series

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 8, 2016

By trusting God in the past and experiencing victories, David could be assured of confidence and success overcoming succeeding problems. A lesson for each of us.

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING I Samuel 17:4-11, 16, 20-25 Virg Hurley Sermon, March 6, 2016 Christy Brown was born in 1933 with cerebral palsy. His parents were told that nothing could be done for him. They should put him in an institution. Instead they took him home and loved him. In time Christy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contrast Between The Saved And Lost

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2023

What is the difference between the saved and lost? Is there a contrast? Should there be?

On the day that man sinned and fell, God promised a Redeemer. Just before God penned the last Amen in the Bible, He gave another invitation to sinners to accept that Redeemer. In verses 7-8, is shown the sharp contrast between the saved and the lost. The one thing that brings about that contrast ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

Spiritual dryness is a state where a believer feels distant from God, experiences a lack of passion for prayer, worship, and Bible study, and struggles with a sense of emptiness in their faith journey.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS. (PART 1) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 63:1 "O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3 John 7:37-39 Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1, Isaiah 44:3, John 7:37-39, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Revelation 3:15-16, Jeremiah 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Biblical Way Of Overcoming Trouble And Crisis

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 22, 2020

In the period of crisis, believers need to concentrate more on the faithfulness of the Lord instead of our unbelief's and limited means.

Difficult and interesting times are upon us with the coronavirus, outbreak causing untold hardship and pains to many families, not only of the loved ones lost in the heat of the crisis but economic difficulties decimating the base of many families. The story is the same everywhere with people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Provocation As Isaac Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 23, 2001

How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did (Godliness is profitable for all things, even an antidote to over-reacting to provocations)

How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did - Gen 26:1-35 Intro - How should we respond we were are bullied? As children we all encountered a bully and learned that it is better to avoid a fight and to overcome opposition with kindness, wisdom and friendliness. Illustration:On a wall near the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Me Hold Something

Contributed by James Thomas on Jun 2, 2007

With Jesus we can overcome any situation in our lives it may get tough it will get tough but we can make it

LET ME HOLD SOMETHING By James A Thomas JR. Jan. 2006 House of Judah Ministries " Matthew 28:5-6 And the Angels answered and said unto the women, Fear ye not: For I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Jesus borrowed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Overcoming whatever you may be facing in your life.

Alright, let’s give it up one more time for the band. That was incredible. So does this really count as church? Yes. Why did we do that song, because the question is not will we face mountains the question is how are we going to face them and that song accurately captures how so many of us are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Romans 8:34-39

Peace In The Face Of Death Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 26, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 3:1-8 about David fleeing from Absalom, and turning to the Lifter of his head

Text: Psalm 3:1-8, Title: Peace in the Face of Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story of Polycarp and his facing death B. Background to passage: This is the first psalm attributed to David in the Psalter. But more than that, it is one with a circumstance, which gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Spin Me Round And Round

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 28, 2008

Isaiah says that we are the clay and that God is the potter. God spins us on His potter’s wheel turning us into jars of clay for His purpose.

-Maybe you remember the song by the group Dead or Alive in the 1980s entitled “You spin me right round” -The chorus is what most people remember -It goes, “You spin me right round baby right round like a record baby, right round, round, round.” -When Andrew was younger and he would spin around in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

From The Depths Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 6 about pain in life and a divine remedy

Text: Psalm 6:1-10, Title: From the Depths, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/21/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Some other story about pain, ask Francis if I can share the summary of her year in pain. B. Background to passage: Again we are not given a background, but a new notation about this song being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Elihu Charges Job - Job Chapter Thirty Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 15, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thirty four.

Job chapter thirty four could be outlined: Job is charged (Job 34:1-9) God is not unjust (Job 34:10-15) Evidence of God’s justice (Job 34:16-30) Elihu reproves Job (Job 34:31-37) Elihu continues to speak. 1 Elihu further answered and said: 2 "Hear my words, you wise men; Give ear to me, you ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational