Sermons on Shared Hardship:

Lessons Learned For Job Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Lessons we learn from the story of Job.

Lessons Learned From Job 3 Scriptures: Job 1:12; 2:6; Luke 4:5-6; James 1:17; 2 Tim. 3:10-11 Introduction In my message last week, I shared with you three additional lessons from the story of Job pertaining to Satan’s tactics in his war against us. The Lessons I discussed last week ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Any Comfort In Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

You can trust God to sustain and encourage you, even in the most severe trial, because that¡¦s the kind of God he is.

Some of you have been through some trials recently. Some of you are going through some deep stuff right now. People have come to you, seeking to comfort you. And sometimes that just doesn¡¦t make you feel any better. When you¡¦re in suffering, it feels like the pressure will never let up. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Takes Both Sunshine And Rain To Make A Rainbow

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 8, 2006

Do you know how to break or make a Christian? Let him / her go through the process of suffering.

Exegetical Idea: Subject: How should believers respond to suffering? Complement: Unsurprised, rejoicing, knowing that they are blessed. Homiletical Idea: Persecution can break or make a Christian. Purpose: As a result of this sermon, my listeners (believers) would be made aware and encouraged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Famine In The Land

Contributed by Danny Presswood on May 7, 2002

Could ther be a SPIRITUAL FAMINE in the United States today? If so, what can we do about it?

A FAMINE IN THE LAND Genesis 41:53-42:3, Amos 8:11-12 Have you ever been REALLY hungry or thirsty? Can you think of a time when you were REALLY, REALLY hungry or REALLY, REALLY thirsty? I can honestly say I KNOW REAL THIRST! As you know I keep a glass of water handy when I preach – I have this ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Days Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Signs of the Last Days

The Last Days Part 3 Scripture: Matthew 24:12; 25:34-40; Mark 13:12; Ephesians 6:1-3 Introduction In my message last week I spoke to you concerning the signs of wars and rumors of wars. As we evaluated what has taken place in the last 2000+ years we saw that the number of wars have increased as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Trust A God Who Allows Suffering? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

Dealing with the problem of pain in the world

As we conclude our series this morning entitled “Faith Has Its Reasons” I want to take up one of the most common questions raised to those who commit their lives to God: How Can I Trust in a God Who Allows Suffering? On a philosophical level this is often referred to as The Problem of Evil. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Going Gets Rough

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 13, 2005

Message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

When the Going Gets Rough... Various Scriptures November 13, 2005 Introduction I’m going to start off a bit differently than normal, and I’m going to ask you to just hang with me, okay? In fact, the bulk of this message will be a little different than normal, okay? When I was in college back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, Proverbs 8:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

If God Is So Good Why Do I Feel So Bad? Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT IF GOD IS SO GOOD, WHY DO I FEEL SO BAD? Sunday April 30, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Intro. A. Today we are beginning a new sermon series called “You Asked For It.” These are sermons on subjects that you have requested. I am very excited about sharing this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Holiness

The Right To Complain

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Our feeling that we have the right to complain.

The Right To Complain Scripture: Philippians 1:6; 12-14; 2:14-16; 4:4; 6-8; 11-13; 19 Introduction This Thursday we will celebrate the holiday Thanksgiving. This holiday is the first of two holidays where people take time out to give thanks and to be thankful. But this season also opens ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Rain - No Rainbows Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 1, 2007

23rd in a series from Ephesians. God uses suffering for our benefit and for the benefit of others.

When Mary and I went to Kauai for our 25th anniversary, I came across a t-shirt that was imprinted with Kimo’s Kauai Rules. In fact, I liked the t-shirt and the rules so much that I not only bought the shirt, but when I returned from that trip I also preached a series of ten sermons based on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Sufficient

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 7, 2004

God not only showers us with Saving Grace but also with Enabling Grace. No matter how difficult situations may become, His grace is sufficient to meet every need.

GRACE SUFFICIENT—Numbers 33:50-56 and II Corinthians 12:1-10 I have always appreciated Robert Frost’s poem “The Death of the Hired Man” since first reading it as a junior in high school. Frost portrays three characters in his poem: Warren, a New England farmer; his wife Mary; and Silas their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Making Good Out Of Evil

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 6, 2003

Epiphany 5: The evil one attempts to drive a wedge between the believer and God. But God, through the Cross and Resurrection, triumphs over all the wiles of the enemy.

By showing us what happened in the life of Job, God shares amazing insights that allow us to understand life just a little bit better. Having the book of Job is a little bit like having the playbook of the opposing team. We see the strategy of the enemy – satan – that old accuser. The playbook ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

When Troubles Come

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Mar 7, 2007

The question is not if trouble comes but when trouble comes. God has a purpose for every difficulty in life. We must embrace our "training" with joy and hope.

When Trouble Comes Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church March 7, 2007 Job 14:1-2 1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. (KJV) Intro. The question is not ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: *other

Three Encouraging Promises Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 18, 2004

Three encouraging promises for God’s children from romans 8:12-17

Three Encouraging Promises Rom. 8:12-17 INTRO.: for the past two weeks, we have been meditating on the eighth chapter of Romans with the theme of "Encouragement for the Christian." we found great encouragement in verse 1 - no condemnation in Christ. We looked at the wonderful promise of verse 11 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

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