Sermons on Series Finding Hope In Difficult Times:

Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007

Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon explores the enduring hope found in Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah, and how this hope guides and comforts us in all life's circumstances.

Good morning, beloved family. It is yet another blessed day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. As we gather together in this sacred space, let us take a moment to appreciate the divine grace that has brought us here. We are drawn together by the love of our Savior, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6

Topics: Hope, Advent

Finding The Lost Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022

We are happy to look for the lost. We are happy that Jesus, at least, is willing to venture out to find those who have strayed and to bring them home for a celebration. The problem is, at some point, many of us give up on the lost. We give up, but Jesus Goes to get you, to find the lost.

Finding the Lost Having Words with Jesus FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 15:1-10 The Story of the Lost Sheep 15 1-3 By this time a lot of men and women of questionable reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

the role of bible in our spiritual growth

Lesson 3: How Does The Bible Help Me Grow Spiritually? Introduction The Bible is God’s owners’manual for humanity. God gave the Bible to man to reveal how man can know God and grow spiritually. In Depth Study I The role of Bible in spiritual growth a) The scripture has an inherent power as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Time Is Coming Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 17, 2024

There are profound truths around the end times: Jesus will return when we least expect it; there are signs that signal the approaching culmination of time; and, despite uncertainties, we can find comfort that in the end, Jesus will triumph.

Introduction Video Ill.: No One Knows No one knows. But we all need to be ready. Mark Zuckerberg and others building doomsday bunkers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-44, Matthew 25:1-13, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

Emphasize the importance of living with hope and faith in God's promises, and trusting in His plan, even amidst life's uncertainties and difficulties.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I hope this day finds you all in good health and high spirits. Today, I want to talk to you about the power of hope in God's promises, living by faith in the face of uncertainty, and trusting in God’s plan despite life's difficulties. Let me start by sharing a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Topics: Hoping, God's Promises

Finding God In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2019

Have you ever wanted to experience God fresh and new? God shows up up at times you don't expect so you have to be prepared and ready to be sensitive to identifying God doing a new thing

Finding God in the wilderness Exodus chapter 3 Introduction- Last week as I came to this pulpit, there was a medical emergency and Norma almost lost her life. She was one step from CPR and I believe is a miracle to be here this morning. The lesson of last week service was God still does miracles ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding God In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2019

Have you ever wanted to experience God fresh and new? God shows up up at times you don't expect so you have to be prepared and ready to be sensitive to identifying God doing a new thing

Finding God in the wilderness Exodus chapter 3 Introduction- Last week as I came to this pulpit, there was a medical emergency and Norma almost lost her life. She was one step from CPR and I believe is a miracle to be here this morning. The lesson of last week service was God still does miracles ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Answering Difficult Bible Passages

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2011

How to understand and explain difficult Bible passages.

A. INTRODUCTION: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD DIFFICULTIES 1. Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word. 2. You can’t know everything, only God knows everything, so trust Him. “The secret things belong unto the Lord our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:29

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Difficult Bible Passages

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word.

A. INTRODUCTION: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD DIFFICULTIES 1. Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word. 2. You can’t know everything, only God knows everything, so trust Him. “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God” (Deut. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraged To Endure Sermon I: Encouraged By A Hope That Is Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

Going through difficult times causes anxiety and uncertainty, even among devoted Christians, but God our Father has provided for our survival and encourages us to endure by the certainty of a hope that is sure.

Encouraged to Endure by a Hope That Is Sure “Encouraged to Endure by a Hope That Is Sure” is a fitting motto for those of you who, like me, have joined the Four Score Overtime Club. It is also a motto apropos to the 1st ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

The Source Of My Hope

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 30, 2001

In confusing times of tragedy and loss like many Americans are facing at the present time, it is hard to make sense of it all. The Psalmist gives us encouragement to seek understanding and confidence in the "sanctuary" of God’s presence.

The Source of My Hope Psalm 73 I heard on the news this past week that one of the outcomes of what has happened since the September 11th attack on America has been a rush on bookstores around the country. The sale of Bibles is up and that is good news. Alongside of this good news is the report that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Like A Sandcastle Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2009

2nd in a series from Ecclesiastes. Even though life "under the sun" is fleeting, we can still enjoy the journey.

Over the years, many of people have come up with metaphors to try and describe what life is like. Perhaps you are familiar with a few of these. Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. • Forrest Gump Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Fault Is It?

Contributed by Don Baggett on Apr 2, 2008

One of my favorite old movies is “No Time For Sergeants,” where a very young Andy Griffith played a country boy who got drafted into the air force. As he was undergoing his psychiatric evaluation, the psychiatrist did everything he could to try and make

Do you know people who have, what I call, a victim mentality. In other words, everything that happens to them is somebody else’s fault? The reason they have the problems that they have is somebody else’s fault? One of my favorite old movies is “No Time For Sergeants,” where a very young Andy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• For the past seven weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free a

Introduction • For the past seven weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational