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  • Meeting God When Running Scared

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
     | 57 views

    When a person is limited . . . threatened . . . and scared, he/she will listen to God and respond positively.

    “Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He dreamed and saw a ladder set on earth with its top reaching to heaven. There were angels ...read more

  • Speak Lord, I'm Listening PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,067 views

    Encourages us to listen and respond to God's voice, aligning our lives with His will.

    Good morning, dear friends. I hope this day finds you well and your hearts open to the divine wisdom that is about to unfold. There's a palpable energy in the air today, a sense of expectancy, a feeling that we are on the cusp of something extraordinary. We find ourselves today standing on the ...read more

  • Digging Wells In The Valley Of Baca

    Contributed by James May on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 74,898 views

    Life is a journey through the Valley of Baca (Valley of Tears) on our journey to the safety of the "City of Refuge". If we will learn to dig a well in every adversity, God’s refreshing will come.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

  • Growth Through Suffering

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 16,391 views

    God often teaches us through suffering. Why? Because in good times, we have a tendency to forget God. But adversity helps focus us on what is most important.

    You may be familiar with a story that’s been in the news recently [Bobby Knight allegedly choking one of his players]. My purpose this morning is not to take a position on whether or not he should be fired. What interests me is how some of the very people that this man supposedly abused are ...read more

  • Strenthening Your Grip Before A Crisis Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,363 views

    Crisis will happen because it is part of our lives. We must therefore be ready before it hits us. This topic shows us how to strengthen ourselves to face the adversities of life.

    Whether we like it or not, we will face pains, hardships and crisis in various forms and magnitude. Everyday we don’t only face outward hassles but we also have to deal the struggles within us. For us to have a sure guarantee of winning over these obstacles, we need to strengthen ourselves ...read more

  • God's Super Glue

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 26, 2011
     | 4,556 views

    The knowledge of the love of God who sent Christ Jesus into the world to rescue sinners such as you and me is the super glue that can hold our lives together through any adversity.

    Romans 5: 1 – 11 / God’s Super Glue Intro: Billy Crystal’s monologue as Mitch in the movie City Slickers: “Value this time in your life, because this is the time in your life when you still have your choices, and it goes by so quickly. When you’re a teenager, you ...read more

  • The Battle Is For Your Future

    Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 44,390 views

    If you could see where God is taking you, you would understand the reason for the great warfare and adversity you are facing. You are pregnant with destiny and Satan knows it.

    “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed: For, Behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your ...read more

  • "this Is The Day The Lord Has Made”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 18, 2020
     | 15,332 views

    The two challenges to joy are adversity and ingratitude. It takes a choice to rejoice; I WILL be glad and rejoice in it! Circumstances don’t determine joy, it comes from the Lord, in spite of circumstances.

    "THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE” Psalm 118:20-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job ...read more

  • A Love That Won’t Let Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,222 views

    Explore and understand the depth of God's unconditional love, as expressed in Romans 8:38-39, and how nothing can separate us from it, regardless of the adversities we face.

    Good morning, family. Today, we are going to dive into a message straight from the heart of Apostle Paul and onto the pages of Romans 8:38-39. This passage speaks volumes about God's unconditional love, the power of adversity, and the assurance of victory we have in Christ Jesus. As A.W. Tozer once ...read more

  • Ehud PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,363 views

    Explores the story of Ehud from the book of Judges, emphasizing the importance of courage and obedience in the face of adversity, and how God can use us as willing deliverers in our own lives.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're going to be diving into a story from the book of Judges, featuring a man named Ehud. Now, Ehud's story is not your typical Sunday school tale. It's gritty, it's raw, and it's real. It's a story of disobedience, consequence, and ultimately, restoration ...read more

  • Character Study Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025
     | 516 views

    Joseph’s life is a testimony of how God turns adversity into advancement. From rejection to rulership, his story proves that divine purpose cannot be stopped by man’s plans.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JOSEPH – SOLD INTO SLAVERY, BECAME RULER IN EGYPT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-7 – “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed: For, behold, ...read more

  • A Tested Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,903 views

    Faith produces worth & approval in those who undergo severe afflictions, adversity & trials. Faithfulness in suffering produces character & virtue, & ultimately it produces a better resurrection

    HEBREWS 11:35-40 A TESTED FAITH [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] [Romans 8:35-38] Many have been the triumphs faith has obtained against incredible odds and many have been the times when the faithful suffered because they chose to remain faithful. This section deals with many unknown men and women who ...read more

  • Excuses Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2010
     | 5,341 views

    We all have excuses for not responding to Jesus' call to follow him. Life is hectic, complicated and filled with items that claim our attention. We have one reason, though, to respond to Jesus' challenge--his love and grace.

    Luke 9:51-62 “Excuses” INTRODUCTION One of the most memorable illustrations that I’ve ever seen involved a glass container similar to what I have here and rocks of various sizes. Using the rocks the demonstrator underscored and important lesson in life. Just when we thought ...read more

  • Boaz Accepts Ruth’s Offer – Ruth, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2022
     | 1,830 views

    If God would desire to remove our obstacle of sin through the death of Jesus … what more are you waiting for Him to do for you to respond? How much more like Ruth, responding to the unknown, can you be?

    “Boaz accepts Ruth’s Offer” – Ruth, Part 6 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 6 Ruth 3:10-18 Introduction - So, let’s sum up this series: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous consequences; but God is STILL faithful … even when we aren’t!” - The focus of the book is NOT the ...read more

  • Seeking The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency Of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,191 views

    Isaiah 55:6 is a divine invitation for every one of us to draw near to God, not later, not tomorrow, but right now.

    Seeking the Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Introduction: Today, we will explore a verse that speaks to the urgency of seeking God—Isaiah 55:6, which says, “Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.” (NLT) This is a divine ...read more