Sermons about Times Of Great Hardship

Certainty In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 16, 2008

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Christ is the chief cornerstone, the firm foundation of our faith in an age of shifting sand.

Certainty in Uncertain Times, Mathew 7:24-29 Introduction During an earthquake that occurred many years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, and at the same time surprised, at the calmness and apparent joy of an old lady, whom they all knew. At length one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Humility In Hardship And Community Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

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Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community 1 Peter 5:5-7 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter describes a life of discipleship together as a church in the midst of suffering and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To Hardship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 3,268 views

When we look at life from an eternal perspectives it alleviates stress and helps us focus on God’s perspectives rather than our own limited-selfish view-point.

How to Respond to Hardship (John 15:20) Illustration: All the Ethiopian teenager had to do was tell the men who were beating her that she no longer believed in God, and they would have stopped. Yezeshewall was being detained and beaten because of her faith in Christ. But she told her tormentors, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Hardship To Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 24, 2004

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Sometimes God allows things to get difficult so He can produce greater joy in and through and with us. Jesus knew that His Father often used tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

John 15:11-16 Illustration: A cynic asked an elderly believer who had endured great physical pain for 20 years, "What do you think of your God now?" The godly sufferer replied, "I think of Him more than ever." Sorrow can be the means of bringing us heart-to-heart with God. When repeated strokes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Hardship And Heartbreak Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2022

| 3,786 views

The story of Naomi and Ruth is about how, as the old hymn says, "God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform." As dark and bleak as things looked in Naomi's life, little did she know that God was at work to bring blessings, to her and through her.

A. How many of you have ever had a bad day? Certainly, all of us have had bad days. Right? 1. Let’s have a little fun by starting with some “You know you’ve having a bad day when…” sayings: a. Your horn sticks on the highway behind 32 Hell’s Angels on their motorcycles. b. Your birthday cake ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Hardship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 18, 2010

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God works His good through our trials when we pray and when we stay.

How to Handle Hardship James 1:2-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/18/10 I came across this response from a man who was asked for additional information from an insurance company. In blank #3 of the accident form, I put “trying to do the job alone” as the cause of my accident. You said in your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: The Beginning Of Hardship Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016

| 10,695 views

Even through bad situations God is in control, and will turn them for His glory

Vitor Belfort is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and UFC fighter. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Vitor is currently ranked #5 in the Middleweight class, and is the only fighter to beat current champion Luke Rockhold in 2015. Vitor is, by many accounts, a very successful man. Vitor was in a little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11, Genesis 28:18-27, Genesis 41:37-42, Genesis 42:21, Genesis 45:3-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Purpose In Hardship

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

based on 8 ratings

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(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Understanding God’s purpose in the midst of our hardships...

God’s Purposes in Hardship Romans 5:3-8 This morning I want to talk with you about a subject that is close to each and every one of our hearts - and that is this . . . God’s Purpose in Hardship As hard as it is, we have to answer the difficult questions. We cannot simply ignore them hoping they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-8

Denomination: *other

Hope In The Midst Of Hardships

Contributed by Tony Cheng on Dec 13, 2013

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We can understand that many people are facing a lot of hardships nowadays. But it is difficult to understand why there are hardship during the first Christmas!

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS (Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 2:13-15) Shall we bow down before our LORD to ask Him to bless our worship this morning: Dear Heavenly Father, grant us listening hearts, unity of minds, and humble hearts, for we want to worship You. May You be honored this morning. In JESUS' ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hardships For Heaven's Sake Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 27, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Need strength to face difficulty as a Christian? Paul supplies us with purpose and focus in this fourth chapter of 2 Corinthians.

Chapter 4 of 2 Corinthians finishes what he starts in chapter 3 and begins what he discusses in chapter 5. The chapter and verse divisions of your Bible were not put in there by God. In fact, Stephen Langton first divided the Bible into chapters in 1228. The Old Testament was first divided by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Tribulation

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 5, 2018

| 3,459 views

When the Lord is preparing to come

THE NEXT TWO SEALS 1. The great Tribulation Persecution and Captivity. 5th Seal Revelations 6: 9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: 10 And they cried with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Apostasy

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

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The word of God reveals that the end time before the coming of the Lord will be characterized by great apostasy.

THE GREAT APOSTASY Beloved, You are welcome to the hour of THE TRUMPETER. Remember, It is a moment we are sharing the UNDILUTED word of God, preparing the saints for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. It's a moment we also looking at the amazing facts happening in the world today and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

The Great Abomination Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

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This is the 4th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#4] THE GREAT ABOMINATION Matthew 24:15-22 Introduction: "Then the end will come." This was what Jesus said in verse 14. At this point, Jesus began to focus on the End. Matthew 24:15-22 (NIV) 15 “So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Apostasy Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Aug 8, 2023

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Study #2: When we look around us, it seems that more and more people are leaving the church. Why? This passage of Scripture explains the reason why, and alerts us to a trend that will occur just before the Rapture.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Before we talk about the Rapture, we need to look at something called “The Great Apostacy.” In Hebrews 10:23-25, we read, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Great News, The End Is Not Yet

Contributed by Dwaine Evans on Sep 4, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 2,894 views

How do we respond to the victums of a natural desaster?

Great news, the end is not yet Mark 13: 5 - 23 I. Labor day was started by the labor department to honor all those who have helped in great advances and achievements of the labor work force. A. Sears Building B. Massive Highways. C. A City below sea level D. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-23

Denomination: Holiness

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