Sermons on Strength In Adversity:

God’s Presence In The Storm Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025

God’s presence gives peace, strength, and assurance in the midst of life’s storms.

GOD’S PRESENCE IN THE STORM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 27:20-25 Key Verse: “For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve.” — Acts 27:23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1-3; Isaiah 43:2; Matthew 8:23-27; John 16:33; Hebrews 13:5 INTRODUCTION: Every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Christ You Have It All

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 13, 2014

Feeling like something is missing in your life? Maybe you shouldn't. Or maybe you should! What really completes a person?

Colossians 2:8-10: In Christ you Have it All See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Gentleness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of strength through gentleness and grace, as inspired by the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, everyone. It's a joy to be with you today. We gather here, in this place of worship, not just as a community, but as a family. A family bound by love, faith, and a shared belief in the goodness of our Lord. We are here to talk about strength. Not the kind that flexes its muscles, or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5

Topics: Gentleness

Like A Flood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Explores how God's Spirit fortifies our faith, guiding us through adversities and towards redemption when we turn from our transgressions.

Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in fellowship, to share in the warmth of God's love, and to delve into the richness of His Word. As we gather today, let's find comfort in the knowledge that we are not alone in our struggles, for God is with us, ready to guide us through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19-20

Topics: God's Favor, Blessing

When God Preserves A Man

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 21, 2025

This sermon reveals how divine preservation is the invisible hand of God that keeps a man alive, protected, and purposeful despite dangers, opposition, and seasons of adversity.

WHEN GOD PRESERVES A MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 41:2 Key Verse: “The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.” (Psalm 41:2) Supporting Texts: Psalm 121:7-8; Isaiah 43:2; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remembering The Lord In The Days Of His Goodness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 23, 2025

A call to intentionally acknowledge, honour, and remain faithful to God during seasons of abundance, strength, and divine favour.

REMEMBERING THE LORD IN THE DAYS OF HIS GOODNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 12:1 Key Verse: “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them.” (Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strength In Relationships (Version 2: October 31, 2021 Used As An All Saints Day Sermon)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021

What would have happened if Naomi and Ruth would have gone their separate ways because they were widows? What happens when we withdraw, throw our hands up and quit? What will happen if we stop meeting together to encourage one another?

STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 Ruth 1:1-18  In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he and his wife and two sons.  (2)  The name of the man was Elimelech and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson 14: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 20, 2018

Paul asks for spiritual blessings, which are the best blessings; strength from the Spirit of God in the inner man; strength in the soul; the strength of faith, to serve God, and to do our duty. If the law of Christ is written in our hearts, and the love .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 6/30/17 Lesson 14: The Content of the Prayer (3:14-19) Ephesians 3:14-19 (KJV) 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Travelling From Tragedy Through Trust To Triumph

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Jun 19, 2002

Ruth and Naomi teach us how to handle adversity through our trust in God’s ultimate plan for our life.

Ruth: Traveling from Tragedy through Trust to Triumph Ruth 1:16-18 SICC April 14th (Morning) Sometimes tragedy kind of sneaks up on you. It comes at you like termites at an old wood-frame house. It eats away for years, then one day the rafters of the house give way before you ever realized ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Fast

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 22, 2002

God has given us the ability to be steadfast, even in the most trying adversities. This message explores four aspects of "standing fast."

11/01/1998, 04/22/2001 Standing Fast "Four Aspects of Standing Fast" 1 Cor 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. · God has given us the ability to be steadfast. · It is one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Romans 14:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Favour Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Dec 19, 2006

God’s favour means He uses the ordinary, involves adversity, requires obedience, gives us purpose, and provides hope.

Introduction We’ve all done someone a favour. And we’ve all asked for favours. We all have favourite foods, music, places to visit, etc. We talk about favourable weather and favourable circumstances. To use a negative example, some parents play favourites with their children. When we use these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Storms Come And Go--But They Have An Expiration Date

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 25, 2018

This message talks about our response when storms come. Do we cave into fear immediately when adversity comes?

Storms Come and Go—but they have an expiration date. Mark 4:35-41 Matthew 8:23-27 Matthew 17:20 Storms show up from time to time either with prior warning or unexpectedly. For the first time I got an automated warning from the county about a storm warning, but for the most part you don’t get ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Your Source For Serenity Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Some people think peace is the absence of problems, but it’s not possible to go through life without trouble and adversity.

INTRODUCTION This is the third message in my series on “Grace-fruit: Jesus living in me.” Today, we’re going to focus on the fruit of peace. Our text is Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' trial and crucifixion, emphasizing His divine kingship, enduring adversity, and ultimate atonement for humanity's sins. Key

Welcome, dear family of God, to this sacred space where we gather in unity, in faith, and in anticipation of what our Father has in store for us today. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to meet with God, to hear from Him, to be changed by Him. As we gather in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Topics: Jesus, Trial

The God Of All Comfort Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 8, 2024

To find healing for your heart, praise God who comforts you in affliction, and trust God who delivers you from affliction.

There is an old story floating around about a soldier who was wounded in a battle. His commanding officer ordered him to go to the nearest military hospital. When he arrived at the entrance, he saw two doors: one marked “For Minor Wounds,” the other “For Serious Wounds.” He entered the first door ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free