Sermons on Times Of Hardship:

Lessons For Living

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 17, 2002

Book III of the Psalms, a collection formalized at the time of the Exile, features the teaching psalms (maskil) of Asaph, a Levite who led a choir that praised God.

LESSONS FOR LIVING PSALMS 73–78 “I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all Your works and consider all Your mighty deeds” (Ps. 77:11–12). Book III of the Psalms, a collection formalized at the time of the Exile, features the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Search For But Pickers

Contributed by Nathan Cooper on Feb 26, 2008

How many times do we use the word "but" in our everyday conversations? The children of Israel found many excuses not to trust God.

The Search For But-Pickers Numbers 13 & 14 Numbers 13:17-33 Have you ever met those people that no matter what the proposition or statement, the first word out of their mouth is “but”? I believe that we have a but-load of those people sitting in our churches today. Those without vision; those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Faith Alive

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Nov 19, 2001

God reminds us that Christian faith is kept alive at all times through his Word that he commissions faithful ministers to proclaim.

“There will be terrible times in the last days” (2 Timothy 3:1). It may surprise you but those words were first written by the Apostle Paul sometime around 66-67 AD. Long before skyscrapers graced urban landscapes. Centuries before the sound of jet engines racing through the sky was a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Danger Of Drifting

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005

If you can remember a time when you were closer to Jesus than you are right now; you’re spiritually drifting.

The Dangers of Drifting Selected Passages (Hebrews 2:1, Revelation 2:2-5) August 21, 2005 Introduction Several years ago a couple was on vacation in Florida and they were floating in the ocean on inflatable rafts. The husband decided to head into the shore but his wife wanted to stay out on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Refreshing Your Vision For God

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 30, 2009

No matter how good our start, there may be time of discouragement that we need to recharge our strenght and renew our vision for God.

REFRESHING OUR VISION FOR NEW YEAR 2TIM. 1:3-8 He is a newly graduate Bachelor of Theology majoring in Missions under the careful watch of his mentor and dean who is holding a doctorate in law and philosophy by the name of Dr. Paul. His heart and mind is full of visions and dreams for his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Vine

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 6, 2009

At time when technology is making it easier to stay connected with others - are we running the risk of failing to maintain our primary connection?

Dakota Community Church June 7, 2009 Life in the Vine John 15:1-8 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Transitional Theology

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 1, 2003

Now it is my firm belief that in the midst of Transition and Uncertainty, the Prophetic Pastor must have a Logos about Theos regarding the Ethos of the Times. He must have a Word about God regarding the Mood of the Times!

I need not pause to suggest how delighted I am to be in your midst. My prayer is that God will grant you the desires of your hearts and mature you in Christlikeness. I want to use this Preaching Moment to highlite this headline: Transitional Theology. The Text I have tagged and targeted for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Last Word Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 31, 2003

God spoke in many ways and at different times in the past. (Burning Bushes, smoke and lightning, dreams and vision, etc.) This encouraging word from Hebrews reiterates the reason and the meaning of the last time God spoke to humanity.

God’s Last Word Series: Messages from Hebrews 1:1–2:4 Hebrews INTRODUCTION Illustration: Not long after the fall of the Soviet Union, an elderly Russian woman came to America. One day she went for the first time to an American supermarket. Accustomed to long lines and food shortages, she ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turn Or Burn

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

Knowing the cycle of disobedience to God and loss of blessings that Judah and the people of Isaiah experienced time and time again, it would not seem like much of a risk in predicting that the very same fate awaits this nation of ours. There will be suff

Sermon Title: Turn or Burn Text: Isaiah 1:21-31 Date: August 3, 2003 PM Context of Scripture: I think by now, if you have listened to the previous sermons out of this series that I am preparing out of the book of Isaiah, we know that the situation is grim and all to well we know that this great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:21-31

Denomination: *other

9 To 5 Christianity

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 2, 2005

All to often Christian’s find themselves living in part time for God Sunday morning only. When we come into a relationship with Christ, we are called to live a life for God everyday and all the time.

9 to 5 Christianity 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Intro: One day a little boy anxiously waited for his father to come home from work. He had seen a bright shiny toy train in the toy store window and just had to have it. He asks his father, if he could do something in order to get this train. His father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How God Deals With Rebellion

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

The marvel of God’s Word is the fact that it is always relevant to the needs of people, regardless of the time in which they live. Jonah is a book that is one of the most relevant books in the Bible for the present time. It speaks to us the twenty-fir

The Book of Jonah Introduction The marvel of God’s Word is the fact that it is always relevant to the needs of people, regardless of the time in which they live. I want us to turn our attention this afternoon to the book of Jonah. A book that is one of the most relevant books in the Bible for ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To The Future

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 1, 2002

The church, in embracing the constant of time, relives the life of Jesus each year over the course of time. Holy Week is about remembering. Remembering all these events, events that have reminded us of God’s faithfu

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Memory There was a movie released several years ago about a teenage boy named Marty who hung out with an older scientist friend. The scientist had created a time machine out of an old Delorian, and without meaning to, Marty climbed into the Delorian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Fulfilling Life Of Service

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 14, 2010

What kind of legacy that you want your life to be remembered? People measure fulfillment of life based on the properties they acquired, position they attained and education they get. But time and time again, history proved them wrong.

THE FULFILLING LIFE OF SERVICE What kind of legacy that you want your life to be remembered? What statement about your life you want to be inscribed at your tomb stone? Many people have a wrong concept of fulfillment in their lives. They measure fulfillment of life based on the properties they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Winter Is Almost Over Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 2, 2005

This sermon describes the 1st & 2nd Comings of Jesus as times of Winter - like Narnia where it was always Winter. We can celebrate and stand confident that Jesus will meet us in our times of Winter.

Winter is Almost Over John 3:16-21, &1Thess. 5:1-11 Intro.: A. Winter: Even here in San Diego, it got a little cool during the night this week as winter is near. But of course our winter is nothing compared to other parts of the country. How would you like to be in No. or So. Dakota, or ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Adventist

Hidden Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2008

God always reveals Himself in personal ways. Three times "hidden" appears in Colossians: to show that there is meaning in our suffering, to demonstrate that transformation can come, to call us to personal commitment, all at the right times.

Every child loves to play “Hide and Seek”. And every grandparent loves to play with them. But the lesson I learned is that playing “Hide and Seek” is a delicate operation. It is a test of grandpa’s interpersonal skills. “Hide and Seek” is about more than using your powers of observation to find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist