Sermons about Overcoming Hardships

When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 15, 2003

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Paul tells us in this scripture how we can be victorious in the tough times of life.

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH 2 Tim 1:1-12 INTRO: Response to an Insurance Company I am writing in response to your request for additional information. In block #3 of the accident form, I put “trying to do the job alone” as the cause of my accident. You said in your letter that I should explain more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do You Have A Turkey's Heart Or An Eagle"S

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2003

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There is a terrible spiritual battle of attitudes, those that say it can’t be done are being passed by those doing it!

TURKEY HEART VS AN EAGLE HEART By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU HAVE TO SEE FLOWERS IN THE MIND, BEFORE YOU CAN EVER SEE A FLOWER GARDEN! You have to do more than love flowers, you must also hate weeds. Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay Confident In Conflict

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 25, 2005

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Stay Confident In Conflict 1) Look to the Lord; 2)Live in his house

Another season of American Idol is upon us. This is the T.V. show that gives millions of Americans the opportunity to become the next pop star. If you’ve ever watched the show, especially the opening rounds, you know how most people who bomb are quick to say that they can really sing, not just well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Questions Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 17, 2001

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Dealing with questions arising from grief, anger, and the "where-abouts" of God that have been voiced over the terrorist attacks on America.

THE IMAGE OF ONE OF AMERICA’S GREATEST SYMBOLS OF FREEDOM, THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, STOOD ENTWINED IN PLUMES OF SMOKE AS THE WORLD TRADE CENTER BUILDING COLLAPSED AFTER TERRORISTS’ PURPOSELY FLEW TWO AIRLINERS OPEN-THROTTLE INTO THEIR STRUCTURES. THIS BARBARIC AND HATEFUL ATTACK GAVE US A GRAPHIC ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Put The Pedal To The Metal!

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Oct 1, 2005

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When going through challenging times, we are called to put our faith to work and place our trust and confidence in God.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, in case you are wondering about the title of this sermon, I want you to know that we are in no way promoting illegal activities such as speeding. A few days ago I went for my early evening walk when I heard the wroom, wroom – two young men in a dark gray car ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope In The Midst Of Battle

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

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This psalm draws a picture of a raging battle. From David’s own words, we see that he is undergoing a tremendous battle. His life is wreaked with chaos and difficulty. Yet, as we read through it, we begin to see that even in the midst of the raging battle

Hope In The Midst of Battle Text: Psalm 27:1-6 Introduction: Are you struggling today? Do you feel your whole life is being wrecked by ongoing spiritual battles? Do you wish Satan would go pick on somebody else for a while? Do you need some inner peace and comfort? Do you wish you could just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Word For The Overwhelmed

Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 11, 2007

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Our reaction and God’s interaction

"Word for the overwhelmed" -I would like to begin by telling a story about Pastor Craig (who is out of town today) that will help us open today’s topic. -We were high up on boom lift working and he is terrified of heights. He will not let me drive because he is afraid that I will go too fast. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is More Mighty Than The Leviathan - Job Chapter Fourty One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 24, 2008

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This is a study into Job chapter fourty one.

This entire chapter is about the Leviathan. Job 41 could be outlined: God Questions Job Concerning Leviathan (Job 41:1-9) God Compares Himself to the Leviathan (Job 41:10-12) The Might Of The Leviathan (Job 41:13-34) 1 "Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook, Or snare his tongue with a line ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trying Of Your Faith

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

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How to respond to hardships and disappointments and actually benefit from the process.

The Trying of Your Faith 1 Peter 1:1-9[1] 8-07-05 Intro During our teaching from the book of Judges[2] we talked a lot about trouble that comes as a consequence of sin. The recurring cycle in that book involved God sending trouble to correct Israel’s disobedience –the chastening of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Making Sense Out Of Suffering

Contributed by Owen Lukins on Nov 15, 2000

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Making sense out of suffering as a result of an unexpected disaster. While we are helpless Christ comes to the rescue.

17th August 1997 Tathra/Bega UCA SCRIPTURE: Romans5:1-8 SUBJECT: Making sense out of suffering INTRODUCTION: I will never forget the scene …. I had just entered the Thredo Alpine Hotel which had been transformed into the Disaster Welfare Centre. I was not really that sure of what my role as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: *other

Vally Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003

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In-depth analysis of the 23rd Psalm

Title: “He Is The God Of The Valley” Psalms 23: 4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of Death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your Rod & Your Staff, they comfort me.” Every one of us likes to have a Mountain Top Experience with God; -Because it feels ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Loyally Series

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jul 19, 2003

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Has your loyalty ever been tested. You will never know the strength of your loyalty, until it has been tested. Just Remember, God is Faithful.

LIVING LOYALLY DANIEL 3 TODAY IS LOYALTY DAY. LOYALTY IS MORE THAN JUST BEING ACQUAINTED OR SIMPLY DOING BUSINESS WITH EACH OTHER. IN ORDER FOR STRONG RELATIONSHIPS TO BE BUILT THAT LEAD TO A CONSTANT STREAM OF TRUST, ONE HAS TO MAKE A CONSCIOUS ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Greater Purpose Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007

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Part of an extensive study in Philippians, we are reminded here that God has a greater purpose for our trials.

Content in Christ: A Study in Philippians A Greater Purpose Phil. 1:12-14 Illus. Old mule fell into a ditch. “Shake it off and step up”. What do you do when the “stuff” of life piles up on you? Phil. – Content in Christ. Review (love, encouragement, prayer) Memorize? Up to this point, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Company In The Valley

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 2, 2006

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How can we go through hardships in life? Learn from David: (1) Accept the reality of the valleys in life, (2) watch how we respond to them, and (3) know the resources we have.

Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." King David is the best person to write such a psalm about the shepherd and sheep • He was a shepherd, practically from childhood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This May Be The Death Of Me, But It Won't Be The End Of Me! Series

Contributed by Michael Brewster on Jun 11, 2005

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This lesson takes a look at the raising of Lazarus from a different perspective that makes it very practical and applicable to today’s experiences.

This may mean the death of me! But it’s not the end of me! John 11:1-4 Give honor to God, Pastor, Clergy and all the People of God present and those who are here because you’re curious. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I want to thank you for this privilege to stand ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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