Sermons on setbacks: showing 106-120 of 1,797

Abide In The Vine

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 30, 2021

Jesus prayed that we remain in unity, but from the beginning there have been divisions. What creates unity? Let’s find out in John 15:1-8.

Prelude: Jesus prayed that we remain in unity, but from the beginning there have been divisions. Purpose: What creates unity? Plan: Let’s find out in John 15:1-8. The True Vine John 15:1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” Jesus describes himself as the true vine, sometimes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"When ‘bad Luck’ Knocks Us Down” Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 4, 2023

The story of Joseph being sold into slavery provides a compelling example of moments when it seems like "bad luck" has come our way when God may be up to something else.

WHY DID THAT HAPPEN? There are moments when we feel like bad luck knocked us down. - We will get into the specifics that this passage details as we go through the sermon, but this is obviously a passage with some “just-so-happened” moments. - To use the common vernacular, someone might say, “Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

Reason #7: God Has A Plan! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 1, 2002

We’re not exempt from affliction, but God is working behind the scenes to bring good out of trouble. He’s not holding back; He’s involved. This should give us a better attitude toward suffering.

Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #7, God has a plan! Rom 8:28-30 We look at our lives and sometimes wonder what God’s higher purpose must be. Paul has already stated that it’s difficult enough knowing what to pray about (26-27); it’s even harder to fathom why life can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Congregational

Seeing The Possibilities

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 1, 2017

Paul faced much opposition in ministry. He was forced to change his plans on numerous occasions, and yet he chose to see the possibilities instead of the obstacles. We too will face difficulty, but we must maintain our perspective, seeing possibilities.

Seeing the Possibilities 2 Corinthians 2: 12-17 As you read and study Paul’s letters to the Corinthian church, you discover his ministry there was difficult at best. The church was situated in a city that was morally corrupt, and its influence was showing up in negative ways within the church. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Resilience: Love Never Fails.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 18, 2025

We must never quit... We must try again... When all fails in patience try again.

RESILIENCE: LOVE NEVER FAILS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) This candle is absolutely worthless with a way to ignite it? WHEN YOUR EARTHQUAKE SEEMS TO DESTROY YOUR PLANS… Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-7, Psalm 56:3, Luke 6:41-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God On Life's Journey Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 6, 2022

In this final sermon in the Ruth series, God's favor finally breaks through for Naomi and Ruth. Boaz redeems Ruth and becomes her husband and God blesses them with a son. Through that son, God not only blessed them, but blessed Israel and all humanity. Lesson: trust God on Life's Journey.

A. Have you ever heard of the saying: “You can’t get there from here?” 1. Apparently the saying began in Maine and was used in response to a person asking for directions to a distant location that cannot be accessed without extensive, complicated directions. 2. I guess it has something to do with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promise To Provision

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

God takes us on a journey that sometimes has a few bumps in the road.

For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, the Messiah, Who has been preached among you by us, by myself, Slvanus and Timothy, was not Yes and No; but in Him it is (always the divine) Yes. For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes (answer) in Him (Christ). For this reason we also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on May 28, 2020

It is easy to say I TRUST GOD in a general sense - when life seems so good and our expectation for our life is high. But what about when life is on the rough times? When our perspective is on the verge of collapsing? Question to think about: How do you enjoy the Faith you have in God?

TRUSTING God I Corinthians 13:13 May 31, 2020 Intro: Focus: Identify clearly on how to TRUST God I. TRUST God with Your Faith It is easy to say I TRUST GOD in a general sense - when life seems so good and our expectation for our life is high. But what about when life is on the rough times? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Think You've Got It Bad!

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from the life of Jacob & Joseph

“So You Think You’ve Got It Bad!” Lessons from Jacob & Joseph - Gen 25+ Intro: Do you know anyone who always has trouble? It seems to me there are three type of people in the world. First, there are those who lead relatively uneventful lives: it seems that nothing eventful ever really happens ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Still In His Hands

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jun 14, 2008

No matter what we go through, just know and believe that I am still in the hands of the Lord.

Jeremiah 18:1-6 John 10:27-30 Topic: I am still in his hands No matter what comes our way, it is a sweet relief in knowing, that we as children of God, are still in the hands of the Lord. We all face some troubles in our lives. We all face some setbacks in our lives. We all experiences ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Your Word Is A Lamp To My Feet Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 1, 2022

If there are parts of the Bible you follow and parts of the Bible you don’t, I want to ask you a question: what source of truth is greater than the Bible? Where do you turn for real truth, true truth? Where do you go for wisdom?

The Bible is so available; it’s as close as reaching out our hand. The Bible is on our phones and our nightstands in hotels all across our nation. The Bible is handed down from generation to generation. Around eighty million Bibles are printed every year and it is thought that there are between ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-152, Psalm 119:17-18, John 16:13, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Corinthians 2:12, Psalm 119:11, Numbers 22:31, Psalm 119:36-37, Matthew 6:25, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 18:4, Luke 14:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Fail Successfully"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004

Taking a look at how we should respond to times of spiritual failure...a look at Peter.

“How to Fail Successfully” Matthew 14:25-33 MT 14:25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It’s a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Work In Progress

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Every thing you do in God is to be enjoyable and not miserable. This sermon will challenge you that trials and tribulations come to grow you into the person God has called you to be.

John 15:1-11 The verses below describes an allegory not a parable. A parable is realistic; but an allegory may not be. In an allegory, Christ might be a door or a vine, believers might be sheep or branches. v. 1 – I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Pruning – (v. 2 – he ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Working! Satan Is Too Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 19, 2013

Nehemiah 4:7-23, discussion of when God is working in an individual's life or a church's life, Satan is at work as well.

God’s Working! Satan is Too Nehemiah 4:7-23 Throughout our study of the book of Nehemiah, we’ve seen a common theme develop within the first 4 chapters: when God is working, Satan is working double-time to discredit the work of God and His servants. Nehemiah was a servant of God who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 16, 2022

Vision Series: Rising Up January 9, 2022 – Brad Bailey

Vision Series: Rising Up January 9, 2022 – Brad Bailey Intro Last week we were away in San Diego... following our youngest son’s basketball tournament... and joined Sunday by way of livestream. So this morning I want to express my personal new year’s cheer. Goes without saying.... few of us were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational