Sermons on Responding To Adversity:

A Season Of Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023

This sermon encourages finding enduring hope in adversity through faith in Jesus' message, guided by God's love and the truth of His Word.

Beloved, gather 'round, gather 'round. Let's take a moment, in this sacred space, to share in the tender warmth of God's love and the enduring strength of His Word. We stand on the precipice of a new day, under the canopy of His grace, bathed in the light of His truth. We come together, not as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Topics: Hope

Turning Things Around PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 28, 2023

This sermon explores how the book of Philippians teaches us to navigate trials with faith, leaning on God's promises and the power of overcoming adversity.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to our time of fellowship and reflection in the Word of God. Today, we gather under the banner of His love, in the sanctuary of His peace, to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the book of Philippians. This is a book that speaks to all of us, in every season ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Topics: Overcoming

The Favor Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores the blessings of God's backing in our lives, empowering us to battle adversity and become unbeatable through faith and service.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is always a joy to gather together in this holy sanctuary, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our heads in prayer, and to open our hearts to the timeless truths of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves turning to the wisdom of the Psalms, specifically Psalm ...read more

Topics: Victory, Unbeatable

Eternal Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

This sermon explores finding hope in adversity through God's eternal promises and renewing our minds, as guided by 1 Peter 1.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in His name, to feel the warmth of fellowship and the power of collective faith. Today, we have the privilege to sit at the feet of our Lord and learn from His Word. It's a privilege, indeed, to be able to open ...read more

Topics: Hope, God

Trust God To Help You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

This sermon explores harnessing hope in adversity, guided by God's love and power, as illustrated in the Gospel of Luke's account of Jesus' miracle in Nain.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, it's a joy to see your familiar faces and to share in this sacred space of fellowship and faith. We're here to delve into the deep well of God's Word, to seek wisdom and understanding, to find comfort and strength. And today, we turn our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Topics: God's Help

Overview Of 1 Peter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon encourages perseverance in faith and purity, reminding us of our chosen status and the promise of a Heavenly inheritance despite worldly adversities.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we find solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in his infinite wisdom and boundless love, has led us to this moment, to this place, to this very message. Today, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Topics: Overview, 1 Peter

Palm Sunday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 10, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' trial and crucifixion, emphasizing His divine kingship, enduring adversity, and ultimate atonement for humanity's sins. Key

Welcome, dear family of God, to this sacred space where we gather in unity, in faith, and in anticipation of what our Father has in store for us today. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to meet with God, to hear from Him, to be changed by Him. As we gather in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Topics: Jesus, Trial

Greater Is He That Is In Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God, who is greater than anything in the world, resides within us, and with His power, we can overcome any adversity.

Good morning, church family. Today we're diving into 1 John 4:4. You know, Charles Spurgeon once said, "God is too good to be unkind and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart." What a powerful reminder that our God is greater than anything we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Topics: God Is Greater, Don't Give Up

Gratitude Of A Soldier PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon explores our role as soldiers in God's army, harnessing hope during adversity and expressing gratitude in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as participants in the grand narrative of God’s love and redemption. Today, we stand at the threshold of an enlightening conversation, a conversation that will draw us closer to the heart of our Heavenly Father ...read more

Topics: Gratitude

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

For thanksgiving Psalm 100 was divided into two parts. The first was preached and then the congregation responded in song. Then the second part was preached and again time was given to respond in thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Sunday, October 12, 2003 Sermon one God id God A number of women were surveyed as to what they were thankful for. "For teenagers because they give parents an opportunity to learn a second language." "For husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house because they usually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-6, Lamentations 3:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 30, 2009

A parable about Israel and Israel’s response to God’s kingdom. God has sent us an invitation. Will we respond? Will we respond appropriately?

The Parables of Jesus The Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 June 28, 2009 This is considered by many scholars to be an extremely difficult parable. Some see the parable of the great feast or great banquet in Luke 14 as a parallel account. While there are several similarities such as the open ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

What To Do When Falsely Accused Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 18, 2018

How should a believer respond when falsely accused? Paul's response to false accusations gives us a template for how to respond to such situations in our lives.

What to Do When Falsely Accused Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 18, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 24 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been falsely accused? If so, I bet it was one of the hardest experiences ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Live In A Hate Filled World? We Love.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 14, 2020

Cain murdered Abel. Why? How does God respond? How do we respond differently in a hate and anger filled world? We love.

5.17.20 Genesis 4:1–16 1 Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man.” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Color Of Easter

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

How can you respond to the LOVE of Christ? Just like Zacchaeus, this morning you have an opportunity to respond to why God’s love matters …

Introduction: This morning many of us may be wondering what is this color of Easter? When we spread the canvas of Easter and paint the biblical picture, it has many shades. While Jesus walked the earth, His ministry of love, grace, healing, preaching and teaching was disliked by the Jewish priests. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hard Questions, Simple Answers

Contributed by Robby And Donna Flint on Feb 8, 2023

Jesus responds to the Pharisees and Herodians, God responds to Moses. In both situations, God provided simple answers to what could have been hard questions.

Well election day is finally over, you may or may not have liked the outcome of the presidential or legislature elections and you may or may not have liked the outcome of the constitutional amendments, but I think this is a good time for us to reflect on our obligations as citizens…and specifically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 33:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed