Sermons about Series Finding Hope In Difficult Times

Being Thankful In Difficult Times

Contributed by George Alves on Oct 6, 2001

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In the midst of chaos there is hope, there is One who is our strength and refuge.

How can we be thankful during difficult times? When our world is falling apart… When we have more questions than answers… When bad things happen to good people… When evil seems to be gaining ground… When the last penny is spent and retirement is decades away… When your retirement savings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Finding Certainty In Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Nov 28, 2005

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Four things you can count on in times of uncertainty. Step by step through chapter seven. Use in series

FINDING CERTAINTY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES Daniel Ch. 7 Pastor Bob Hunter www.springwaterchurch.com Intro: Daniel lived through some pretty uncertain times as an exile in Babylon. Death threats, idol worship, temperamental kings, backbiting officials, puzzling dreams, difficult problems, etc. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

Hope For A New Millenium

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004

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Finding hope, even in difficult time.

Introduction Does a New Millennium Offer Hope? Happy New Year! Happy New Century & Happy New Millennium! Congratulations! You‘ve made it to the year 2000 – the long dreaded Y2K bug has proved to be less nuisance than the average mosquito. In the midst of my unpacking, I watched just a little bit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Successful Ministry In Difficult Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2021

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It has been said, “God didn’t call us to be successful, he called us to be faithful.” Yet in John 15, Jesus speaks of examination, inspection, and fruitfulness. He speaks of bearing fruit, more fruit, and much fruit that God maybe glorified.

What is success? General view of success is defined as fulfilling your role in ministry. It is trusting that your employer has placed you in a position where can achieve the God-given goals for your life, and you work faithfully toward completing those individual duties as effectively as possible ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

God Provides In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 22, 2017

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Part 4 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

The brief account of the widow’s oil illustrates Yahweh’s blessing of those who are faithful to the Mosaic Law. Yahweh provides a means of income for the widow, a “pastor’s wife,” and her family. In the miracle of the widow’s oil, we learn valuable lessons on how to receive God’s blessing of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Leviticus 25:39, Micah 2:9, Psalm 121:1, James 2:6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Jesus In The Difficult Times?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021

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Next in series on John. Examines Jesus' care for His followers

John 6 (3) Where is Jesus when times are tough? When I was in high school, my parents bought a boat. I guess it was because my dad’s parents had boats when he was young and he wanted us to share some of the same experiences. Any of you who have ever owned a boat, know that if you have one, you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 26, 2010

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Knowing Jesus is enough to give the foundation for us to give thanks in difficult circumstances. The future will bring great difficulties for the people who experience it; knowing Jesus is their only foundation for hope.

Introduction: We're tempted to just throw things away that don't do what we want. Luke 13:6-9 gives one of Jesus parables, about a fruitles fig tree, that was fertilized to give it another chance, its best chance for growth. If no growth was forthcoming, it then would be destroyed. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope In Grief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

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A message on the comforting hope we hold as Christians during times of loss.

Today, we gather to honor the memory of Eva Mae Paul and find comfort in the hope we have as Christians. In this passage from 1 Thessalonians, the people were concerned about what would happen to their loved ones who had passed away. They feared missing out on the return of Jesus Christ. But Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Topics: Christian Funerals, Hope

Managing Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

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Paul finishes Chapter 3 by further preparing Timothy for the challenges that would await. He gives Timothy guidance in not only surviving but also thriving during ministry challenges.

Managing Difficult Times 2 Timothy 3:10-17 I. Recall God’s Track Record of Deliverance (v. 10-11) a. Recall all the difficulties of the past (2 Corinthians 11:23-27) b. Recall God’s rescue (Romans 15:30-32) II. Know that Persecutions Will Increase (v. 12-13) a. Persecution is certain (John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving In Difficult Times

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 31, 2010

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THANKSGIVING SERMON This is an expositon of Daniel chapter six with an alliterated application. In 2007, America's longstanding fiscal carelessness came gushing to the surface for all to see. Many lost jobs, investments and homes. Yet in difficult times,

Thanksgiving in Difficult Times Daniel 6:10 November 18 and 25, December 2, 2007 Dan 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort For Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 25, 2004

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This is on the Letter to Smyrna.

This is the only mention in the Bible about the Church of Smyrna. Smyrna was very close to Ephesus, which we looked at last week. Paul likely started the church while he was in Ephesus for three years. Acts 19:10 says, “This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Encouragement For Difficult Times

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 13, 2005

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This sermon gives encouragement for facing difficult times.

Have you ever faced a difficult time? Your difficult time could be: the loss of a job, death of a family member, a relationship problem with another person, disease in your family, a problem at work. All of us face difficult times. Some of these times are emotional, some are spiritual, some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Difficult Times

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 8, 2004

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How many times have we heard the first part of the text quoted? It seems to be the deep theological response to all calamity. All things do not work for the good for all people...

SURVIVING DIFFICULT TIMES Text: Romans 8 : 28 How many times have we heard the first part of this text quoted? It seems that this is the deep theological response to all calamity. All things do not work for the good for all people. This text clearly states that only God’s people will reap this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Hard Times - Better Than Evian Water Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 12, 2008

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Hard times and difficult circumstances are not an argument for the absence of God in our lives; Hard times and difficult circumstances are in fact, an argument for the presence of God in our lives.

We assume that sailing through life with ease is a sign that God is with us. We assume that when a tragedy happens, God was looking the other way. We assume that when we find ourselves out in a desert standing in the middle of nothing but dirt and rocks, we assume that there has been some mistake. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In Times Of Despair

Contributed by William Hooper on Feb 16, 2015

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How can we find hope when we despair of being rid of depression or guilt or besetting sin? How to find hope in Jesus.

Hope in Times of Despair Lamentations 3:1-6, 16-25 INTRODUCTI0N The year is 586 BCE. The nation Israel had already been taken into captivity. Now, the city of Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonians. Soon, the walls of the city would be destroyed. The Babylonian army would plunder all the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

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