Sermons about Times Of Hardship

The Making Of Wise Men Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Oct 11, 2007

based on 58 ratings

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Opening message in Future History: the book of Daniel. The theme of Daniel 1 is how Daniel and friends become "10 times wiser than all the enchanters in the kingdom."

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

You Spin Me Round And Round

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 28, 2008

based on 9 ratings

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Isaiah says that we are the clay and that God is the potter. God spins us on His potter’s wheel turning us into jars of clay for His purpose.

-Maybe you remember the song by the group Dead or Alive in the 1980s entitled “You spin me right round” -The chorus is what most people remember -It goes, “You spin me right round baby right round like a record baby, right round, round, round.” -When Andrew was younger and he would spin around in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Get Even Get Faith

Contributed by Dr. A.b. Vines,.sr on Jan 27, 2012

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Dealing with difficult people

Don't get even Get Faith Romans 12:17-21 Paul shifts from how we are to act with the believer to how we are to act with the unbeliever and hostile people it is hard to try be at peace with men that are evil but the Lord says this is how we are to act in the mist of this cruel word that keeps to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

From The Depths Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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Exposition of Psalm 6 about pain in life and a divine remedy

Text: Psalm 6:1-10, Title: From the Depths, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/21/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Some other story about pain, ask Francis if I can share the summary of her year in pain. B. Background to passage: Again we are not given a background, but a new notation about this song being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Elihu Charges Job - Job Chapter Thirty Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 15, 2008

based on 34 ratings

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This is a study into Job chapter thirty four.

Job chapter thirty four could be outlined: Job is charged (Job 34:1-9) God is not unjust (Job 34:10-15) Evidence of God’s justice (Job 34:16-30) Elihu reproves Job (Job 34:31-37) Elihu continues to speak. 1 Elihu further answered and said: 2 "Hear my words, you wise men; Give ear to me, you ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are More Than A Conqueror

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010

based on 8 ratings

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Because of Christ's love, you are more than a conqueror of all of life's problems.

Have you ever witnessed a team getting beaten very badly? Just last month, in Major League Baseball, the White Sox lost to the Twins, 20-1. Can you imagine losing by that much? How would that feel? The most lopsided loss in modern baseball history was when the St. Louis Browns lost to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace In The Face Of Death Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 26, 2008

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Exposition of Psalm 3:1-8 about David fleeing from Absalom, and turning to the Lifter of his head

Text: Psalm 3:1-8, Title: Peace in the Face of Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story of Polycarp and his facing death B. Background to passage: This is the first psalm attributed to David in the Psalter. But more than that, it is one with a circumstance, which gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On Good Soldier

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 28,266 views

Endure Hardships

2 Timothy 2:3-4 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please Him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. First, let me inform you of something you may already know. There’s a war ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In Troubled Times

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Dec 15, 2024

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The Challenge of Joy in Troubled Times Church, this third Sunday of Advent—the pink candle Sunday—ushers us into joy. But how do we celebrate joy in a world so gripped by fear and trauma?

Sermon Joy in Troubled Times Zephaniah 3:14-20 The Message 14-15 So sing, Daughter Zion! Raise your voices, Israel! Daughter Jerusalem, be happy! celebrate! God has reversed his judgments against you and sent your enemies off chasing their tails. From now on, God is Israel’s king, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Remember That One Time??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 3, 2016

based on 3 ratings

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Truth be known, we have all been guilty of playing Thee one ups Manship game. The words, I remember the time have all rolled off of our lips and while it's good to remember, it's better to remember the one who took you thru safely to the other side

Remember that One Time? Illus. I've Always Liked The Story Of The 3 Old Widows ..... I’ve always liked the story of the 3 old widows who lived together. One sister got up to go to bed, half way up the stairs she stopped and asked "was I going up or was I coming down" One sister replied with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Your Winning Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon explores navigating life's seasons with faith, finding hope in hardship, reaping blessings, and maintaining steadfastness in faith and good deeds.

Beloved friends, there's something about the changing of seasons that stirs the heart. The shift from the sweltering heat of summer to the crisp coolness of autumn, the transition from the barrenness of winter to the blooming beauty of spring, each change carries with it a sense of renewal, a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-9

Topics: Overflow, Blessings

Managing Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

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Paul finishes Chapter 3 by further preparing Timothy for the challenges that would await. He gives Timothy guidance in not only surviving but also thriving during ministry challenges.

Managing Difficult Times 2 Timothy 3:10-17 I. Recall God’s Track Record of Deliverance (v. 10-11) a. Recall all the difficulties of the past (2 Corinthians 11:23-27) b. Recall God’s rescue (Romans 15:30-32) II. Know that Persecutions Will Increase (v. 12-13) a. Persecution is certain (John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Nail The Door Shut"

Contributed by John Bergh on Oct 29, 2010

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When times are especially tough, Jesus is always there and always will be there.

Oct. 24, 2010 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 C & Z “Nail the Door Shut” I have always been one who enjoys sports. I like to watch baseball, football and basketball along with many other sports. I had the privilege of playing some of these when I was younger. I remember vividly the first year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: Methodist

Never, Never, Never

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 17, 2012

based on 4 ratings

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A New Year's Day sermon on pressing on during difficult times.

It was October 29th, 1941 Winston Churchill had been the Prime Minster of England for about a year. He came to the office in the darkest of times. Within days of his taking office England’s closest ally, France, fell to Germany. Much of the year was spent in the darkness of an anticipated ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - God's Perfect Timing

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

based on 151 ratings

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Your life & mine are in the hands of God, & He keeps the clock! So let’s think about God’s perfect timing in the O.T., in the life of Jesus Christ, and in our lives, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Galatians 4:4-5 ILL. There is a familiar song that begins with these words: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” It is a beautiful song that brings back a lot of memories. One stanza ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Galatians 4:4-5, Acts 17:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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