Sermons on Times Of Hardship:

Helping People Get Through A Crisis Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 12, 2008

Let us study Micah’s therapeutic suggestions for times of crisis in 4:9-5:1. They can help us get through any type of crisis in our lives. Notice three “now’s” (4:9, 11, 5:1). There represent Micah’s three suggestions.

Helping People Get through a Crisis Micah 4:9-5:1 Intro Many churches today finance and staff a telephone counseling service. Trained counselors answer calls of people caught in crisis and try to help them survive. Micah was such a servant for the people of his day. They were in crisis too. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Timing

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 26, 2020

God always has Perfect Timing. He says at the "right time" things happen. We just need to remember there are two "right times". One "right time" for Gods plans and a second "right time" for our and other plans.

There are two kinds of at the “right time”. The first is Gods plans that he wants to happen. In that case it will happen perfectly. Every thing fitting together for His Son to be Born is the perfect example. There's the second kind. The plans we make and we want God’s assistant in making ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Testing Times

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Trials

TESTING TIMES (1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-9) What do these countries have in common - North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Maldives, Mali, Iran, Yemen and Eritrea? The answer is, Christians suffer the worst persecution here. You might also be surprised to know that Christianity is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mountaineer's Psalm

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 5, 2025

Where do we look for solace in times of grief or hardship. And with whom do we share our joy when God blesses us.

Introduction Thank you for inviting me to take your festival service today (in Skillington - the church where Revd Charles Hudson was vicar from 1859 to 1865) My interest comes from a former vicar here - Revd Charles Hudson (4th October 1828-14 July 1865). Charles was born in Park Street in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Time Is Now PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Like Esther, God has equipped us with everything we need to face challenges and fulfill His mission for us, and we should take action now, for such a time as this.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the book of Esther, specifically chapter 4, verse 14. This verse has a message for us that's incredibly relevant to our lives today. God's anointing for the mission is the divine empowerment that God bestows upon His children, equipping ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Topics: Anointed, Mission

In Times Like These

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 27, 2004

In difficult times we must: 1- Count the blessings 2- Consider the source 3- Continue the life

INTRO.- ILL.- 22 year-old pop singer Britney Spears got married again for the second time in nine months. The first marriage lasted only about 55 hours. Someone calculated that if she kept up this pace by the time she is 50 she will be married some 39 times. SHE GOT MARRIED AGAIN. I say, so ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time For Rainbows

Contributed by Jay Robison on Dec 11, 2007

The Rainbow is a promise of God to offer forgiveness. We all need it. God promises new beginnings. Used in Advent, but could be any time of year.

Beyond Your Wildest Dreams: Look: There is a Rainbow December 2, 2007 Jay Davis Robison GENESIS 9:8-16 Have you ever regretted doing something? As soon as it happened I knew I was in big trouble When I was youth minister I did not do victim games Those designed to make someone look silly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is As An Enemy

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

There are times in the Christian life where it seems as though God has become as an enemy to us. In our passage, Jeremiah likens God to an enemy because of His wrath on Judah. Though we are saved from the fullness of God’s wrath, we still have experiences

Intro: Before salvation, we were truly the enemies of God (Rom. 5:10). At salvation we were reconciled through the Person and finished work of His Son Jesus. Yet, there are times in the Christian life where it seems as though God has become as an enemy to us. In our passage, Jeremiah likens God to ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:1-5

Denomination: *other

The Time At Hand

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jun 5, 2015

As the Apostle Paul wrote his last letter before going Home to Glory, he summed up his autobiography in the three short clauses found in verse 8. They tell us of the 3 Times that were at hand in Paul's life. The same is true for each of us.

TITLE: THE TIME…AT HAND TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope And Comfort PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Emphasize the comfort, hope, and peace God provides during times of loss and hardship.

Good morning, my beautiful church family. We are gathered here today to embrace the word of God from John 14:16 and Psalm 23. Our focus is on the comfort God provides us during times of loss, the assurance of eternal life, and the peace found in His presence. In John 14:16, Jesus promises, "And I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16

Topics: Hope, Comfort

The Miracle Of The Moment

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 6, 2011

Have you ever stopped to consider how important timing is to everything that exists? Do you plant tomato plants in November? Outside? Do you paint the outside of your house in January? Does any sane person go swimming in the icy River in February? No? Why

The Miracle of the Moment - Galatians 4 Sermon series: the Miracle of Christmas Scriptures: Galatians 4 Introduction (look at watch until 60 seconds have passed). Exactly one minute has passed. Isn't that amazing? My watch tracks time. It has a second hand that moves every second. Sixty seconds ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Called For Such A Time Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 21, 2021

While we are thankful for the blessings associated with our relationship with Christ, we know living the Christian life is difficult at best. Life is not without adversity, but the Lord's provision and guidance are sufficient. He has brought us to this place in life for such a time as this.

Called for such a Time Esther 4: 10-17 The entire fourth chapter of Esther deals with her reaction to the decree signed by Ahasuerus regarding the Jews and the conversation she had with Mordecai concerning this disturbing plan. Our text today is a continuation of that conversation. One can only ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Time Of Trust Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005

A Time of Trust 1. Trust God in his promises 2. Trust God in your setbacks

Lent 2 Genesis 12:1-8 Human beings generally are pretty picky about whom we place our trust in. We don’t give away our trust too easily; it often has to be earned. And once our trust in someone is gone, it is extremely difficult for them to ever earn it all back. We are continuing our series as we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

This Is No Time To Retreat PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon explores how embracing the light of Christ can guide us through life's darkest moments and illuminate our path forward.

Good morning, folks! It's a beautiful day to gather here, isn't it? It's always a blessing when we can come together as a community, sharing our faith, our hopes, and our struggles. Today, we're going to talk about something that touches every one of us, at one point or another. We're going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Topics: Light, Darkness

Testing Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores Jesus' journey through the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of trials in revealing our true selves and strengthening our faith.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's always a blessing to stand before you, to share the word of God, to be part of this spiritual family, and to be in the presence of our Father. Today, we gather under His grace and His love to understand His word and His will for us. We gather to grow, to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Topics: Wilderness, Experience