Sermons on rejoice in adversity: showing 16-30 of 38,998

Why Adversity?

Contributed by John White on Aug 6, 2018

Exploring possible reasons God may allow adversities to come into our lives

Why Adversity? I Peter 4:12-16 "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Adversity

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 21, 2008

This re-write of "Dealing With Disappointment" was delivered during the April 8, 2008 chapel service at Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, TN. When facing trouble for Christ’s sake, count it all joy!

Facing Adversity by Thomas Cash 2 Chronicles 36, Daniel 1, James 1 Introduction: He lived a life of dashed hopes and shattered dreams. His mother died when just a boy. He had to work in the fields to help his family. He only attended school sporadically, but read every book he could get his hands ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance In Adversity Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Nehemiah persevered when the chips were down

III: PERSEVERE IN ADVERSITY Neh. 2:10 & 19 & 20. Sanballat the Horite and Tobiah the Ammonite opposed him. Both non-Jews. Not part of the OT covenant. Jealousy and fear of the consequences. Nehemiah would become powerful. Note Nehemiah rebukes them, not by name calling but merely by ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-20

Denomination: Anglican

Facing Adversities

Contributed by Travis Moore on Feb 12, 2001

Story of how the mule faced a tough situation

The mule in the well! A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule "braying", or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Romans 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Adversity

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

Adversity is to be expected in the life of a Christian, but how we handle adversity will determine it’s effect and outcome in our life.

Intro: Paul’s main emphasis here seems to be that God has opened a door for effective ministry and that he has faced much opposition. Opposition was not new to Paul neither is it uncommon for any believer, for the Bible tells us that we have an adversary the devil, who goes about as a roaring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking At Adversity

Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 12, 2003

No one in their right mind enjoys pain and hardship, but do they hold a redeptive purpose?

--Nietzche said, "Whatever doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger." --Illus: Kia Jurgenson was a student at a Christian University. A gifted high school basketball player (she was all state), she received a full-ride scholarship and started as a freshmen on the University team. During those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-12, Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To Adversity

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 1, 2004

This sermons looks at Paul’s response to being in prison. How do we respond to adversity ?

Responding To Adversity 2 Timothy 1:6-12 We may not be able to control much of the adversities that we encounter in life, but we may be able to control our response by putting into practice what Paul did. Being in the ministry for over 25 years now has allowed me to see people with all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Adversity

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Today from this passage of scripture I want us to see how Daniel handled adversity, so that when adversity comes into our lives, we will be able to handle it as well.

Handling Adversity Am October 11th 2009 Daniel 2: 12-28 Introduction We began a six part series titled “Faith under Fire” last week we will be studying this topic from the book of Daniel, last week in part one we learned what four tests of our faith are: Isolation, Indoctrination, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience In Adversity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 6, 2008

Bad things happen but we are still called to obedience even through the storms of life.

Sermon Date: January 21, 2007 Sermon Text: Job 1:12-19 (NASB) 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. 13 Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Adversity

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011

This message discusses principles that help us keep problems in perspective.

Understanding Adversity Proverbs 24:10-12 Adversity: Tightness, affliction, tribulation or trouble Adversity can be our greatest motivation for growth, or our deadliest means of discouragement. The difference depends on our understanding of God’s purposes. It is inevitable that each of us ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom In Adversity Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2010

A wise person is able to turn a bad day into a good day.

[To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE CROOKEDNESS OF LIFE Consider the work of God: who can make straight what he has made crooked? In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Merits Of Adversity

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 20, 2014

ADVERSITY HAS MERIT.

THE MERIT OF ADVERSITY OBSERVATION: DAVID IN PSALMS 22 PRAYS TO GOD IN HIS GREAT DISTRESS. HE FERVENTLY SEEKS ANSWERS. READ PSALMS 22: 22-24 INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 22:24 (NASB) FOR HE HAS NOT DESPISED NOR ABHORRED THE AFFLICTION OF THE AFFLICTED; NOR HAS HE HIDDEN HIS FACE FROM HIM; BUT WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:24

Denomination: Baptist

Adversity To Joy Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Apr 18, 2020

God's people have been crossing the wilderness of sin for 4o years and now the leader they counted on has died, they are faced with the uncertainty of life. God reassures them that He hasn't brought them this far to leave them.

God's people have been crossing the wilderness of sin for 4o years and now the leader they counted on has died, they are faced with the uncertainty of life. God reassures them that He hasn't brought them this far to leave them. Today we live in uncertain times. People today face a bleak ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Adversity

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

The story of Ruth teaches us about surrender, sovereignty and salvation. Jesus Christ is actually the main theme.

Benjamin Franklin, who I don’t think ever professed a faith in Jesus, did have an appreciation for the Bible from a literary perspective. When he was the newly formed US government’s representative to France he indulged in a group of literary intellectuals. This group held no respect ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Adversity

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

God gives us grace to face our adversities, not flee from them.

The word “adversity” is used for the 1st time and it is used in the context of God’s “delivering grace in our time of trials.” God gives us grace to face our problems, not flee from them. 1. Adversity is a part of life. 2. How we deal with our troubles by day, will determine how you will sleep by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:9

Denomination: Baptist