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A Fight Plan For Finding Hope When Your Heart Is Heavy

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 6, 2018

Psalm 42 & 43

Hoping to help his church save some money…Pastor Jones decided to paint the church exterior himself. The funds were low and all he had on hand was one bucket of paint. So…he collected as many empty buckets as he could find and gathered them close to the water spicket on the side of the church ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking Through The Valley

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 26, 2021

If you're currently walking through the valley of the shadow of death, here are a few things to remember.

I'm currently walking through one of life's deep, deep valleys. While walking through the valley of the shadow of death, there are a few things I want to remember. 1. "The Lord is my shepherd." Nobody else is. He chose me first and in response I choose Him every day. He is my ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Will Take Care Of You

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 23, 2021

Will God take care of us? What about cancer, catastrophe or death? Let’s learn the truth about God’s control over life’s trials. Let’s look at John’s version of the feeding the 5000 and Jesus walking on water in John 6:1-21.

Prelude Will God take care of us? What about cancer, catastrophe or death? Purpose: Let’s learn the truth about God’s control over life’s trials. Plan: Let’s look at John’s version of the feeding the 5000 and Jesus walking on water in John 6:1-21. 1 The Setting John 6:1 After these things Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Never Forgets His People

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 16, 2020

If there was ever time that the body of Christ needed to be encouraged, it is now. This message was delivered in a little over an hour and looked at four passages from Isaiah. A short series could be developed focusing on each of the passages.

Turn with me to James 1:2. “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” And we know the word “temptation” means “test.” And we know the test we are to count as joy is when Satan tries to get us to give up, to give in or to get out when it relates to God and His Word. Now, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, Isaiah 49:13-17, Isaiah 30:27-29, Isaiah 41:10-13, Isaiah 65:18-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grumble Or Grow Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 24, 2024

When life gets hard, don’t grumble; grow!

Several years ago (2009), Louis C.K. was on Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show, where he described today’s entitlement culture. He said in our culture, “Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy.” Take a look (show Louis CK video). Louis talks about how he was on a plane that offered ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Exodus 16:1-30, Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 8:28-29, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Control Your Stress Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 11, 2015

How do you respond , what do you do when tribulation, trials, or difficult times attach themselves to your life? Do you tribulate or rejoice?

“Living a Joy-full Life: Control Your Stress” Phil. 4:1-9 I love the old story about a devout servant who was agonizing excessively over a certain experience when she was asked by her mistress, “Why do you agonize so long and so deeply over your misfortune? After all, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vision For The Cause

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Mar 11, 2013

From time to time pastors, individual believers and entire churches go through various trials, or sometimes just seasons of boredom and it steals their vision and they have to get it back.

TITLE: VISION FOR THE CAUSE (I started with Timothy Peck's sermon "Renewing Our Vision" and drove a sermon under it. a few of his elements remain--mostly his points.) 03-11-2013 TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:1-10 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And Roses Will Bloom Again

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Even in times of great trial God provides encouragement for His people who are true to Him that there will be an end to our captivity and that we will again be free

AND ROSES WILL BLOOM AMOS 9:1 - AMOS 9:15 Responsive Reading: Lev. 26:1 - Lev. 26:13 Scripture Reading: Amos 9:1 - Amos 9:15 Introduction: It has been a long haul studying the book of Amos. Some of you are probably wondering if there is any good news in this at all. It seems as if all Amos ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does The Joy Come From?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

It is one of the toughest questions a believer can ask: "How do I find joy in trials?" The only answer is in the words of our great God

Passage: James 1:1-8 Intro: In terms of trouble in this life, it’s not a question of if, but when. 1. each one of us can tell story after story of trouble, great and small PP Car accident pictures Il) funny insurance stories 2. not everyone gets rich, not everyone gets famous, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"When Temptation Overwhelms Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 20, 2005

3rd in series on James. True faith is often displayed in its reaction to trouble. Trials produce opportunities for growth and development in the Christian life.

Chuck Swindoll tells of a mountain man from West Virginia who had never seen a city, or bright lights and modern inventions. He married a girl of the hills and they spent all their married years in the backwoods. Their one son, creatively named “Junior,” reached his sixteenth birthday, [and] his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, James 1:9-12

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 15, 2015

We’re going to look at 4 aspects of our Hope in Christ: hope that transforms, is eternal, assists in trial, and that sees what is invisible.

THE POWER OF HOPE 1 Pet. 1:3-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We all know about the law of cause and effect. 2. A man arrived at the Pearly Gates where Peter stood waiting to process new arrivals. "Okay," said Peter. "Tell me one thing that you did on earth that was purely unselfish." 3. The man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven's Wrath

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 12, 2010

Revelation reveals the wrath of God poured out in seven bowls. Everyone suffers, but will you suffer temporal trials as a saint or eternal punishment as a sinner?

Revelation 15 Seven Angels with Seven Plagues 1I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God's wrath is completed. 2And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Every Weaknesses

Contributed by Mofiya Amos on Jul 22, 2018

This message deals on how to overcome every human weaknesses that often times becomes channels for yielding into trials to sin against the Lord Almighty God.

Ministering: Evang. Murphy Amos. Topic: You can overcome every sinful weaknesses. Text: "But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you" Romans 8:11 ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

A Stress-Free Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores God's unwavering guidance, guardianship, and governance, emphasizing His boundless care and the importance of trusting Him amidst life's trials and tribulations.

Welcome, beloved, welcome. We gather here today, not as strangers meeting in passing, but as family, united under the banner of God's love and grace. You see, we are bound by a common thread, a shared faith that reaches out in the midst of our trials and tribulations, pointing us towards the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: Don't Worry, Tomorrow

In Control Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 19, 2021

No matter what trial or terrible event or test or happenstance we must endure, Jesus calls us to be faithful to the end because He is in control.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: IN CONTROL MARK 13:13 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 13:1-37 [5:08] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.13 INTRODUCTION… https://academicinfluence.com/inflection/influence/most-controversial-topics-today [adapted] Controversy is a prolonged public ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ