Sermons on Toil And Hardship:

Where Is God When Life Hurts?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

A Biblical look at the question of pain

Where is God when life hurts? Mark 5:21-43 November 6, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. You know it’s going to be a tough day when….  You wake up face down on the pavement  You look to see the birds outside your window and see nothing but buzzards  Your B-day cake ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Tell It To Jesus

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 29, 2000

when life deals a hard blow, tell it to Jesus!

"TELL IT TO JESUS" "John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus", (Matthew 14 : 12). What a birthday party! What a present! Herod’s birthday feast. One does not need to think to long or hard, to picture what type of party was in progress. A wild ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

When Life Tumbles In

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

Job wanted to know: What is the benefit in being good? Where is God? What should my response to God be?

The most difficult part of being a pastor is regularly walking into situations which are filled with tragedy and brimming with raw emotion. The added pressure for a pastor is that there is a silent expectation in some people’s minds that you are supposed to have some answers — or at least some ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Methodist

Bringing Real Issues To Jesus

Contributed by Chris Green on Jan 2, 2001

Jesus is concerned with our issues; He is waiting us to decide to approach Him with them.

This woman, Mark says, had an issue of blood. He gives no specific diagnosis, but most likely she suffered from an unending menstrual flow. Her issue created issues; it generated a burden of pain and pressure and persecution. She had social issues, marital issues, spiritual issues, bodily ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Time To Understand

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Jeremiah addresses some major themes; this themes are key, they help us relate to God, the evening news, and our personal lives. Life is RICHER if you understand God, His faithfulness, and His direction for us as individuals

Intro 1. What is your favorite book of the Bible? Psalms? Prov.? Romans? Revelation? 2. I have enjoyed myself this year, preaching from our LEAP 2000 readings. 3. I love the Word of God; some books fascinate me more than others. Jeremiah is not one of my favorites, but there are a few ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope In God - Rom 8:24,25

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Hope in God - Rom. 8:24,25 - Everything ultimately disappoints except the Lord

Hope in God - Rom. 8:24,25 Illustration:Hope means hoping when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all...As long as matters are really hopeful, hope is mere flattery or platitude; it is only when everything is hopeless that hope begins to be a strength. G.K. Chesterton, Signs of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraging And Comforting Words Series

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Oct 21, 2000

God's concern and care for His people

"ENCOURAGING AND COMFORTING WORDS" REVELATION 1:4-8 John and the seven (7) churches were being persecuted for their faith and testimony in Jesus. Thus, John wrote these words to give encouragement and comfort to the Christian. There are four things that encouraged the suffering saints in this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

The God Who Supplies

Contributed by Gerald Nash on Nov 2, 2000

God is a God that supplies our needs.

The God Who Supplies Philippians 4:9 The Apostle Paul was very appreciative of how the church met his needs(v 15-18). He was not like the lawyer whom was approached by the local United Way official. Illust.: The local United Way office realized that it had never received a donation from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Dove's Wings

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

A devotional for believers in trial

“AND I SAID, ‘OH, THAT I HAD WINGS LIKE A DOVE! I WOULD FLY AWAY AND BE AT REST. 7 BEHOLD, I WOULD WANDER FAR AWAY, I WOULD LODGE IN THE WILDERNESS. 8 I WOULD HASTEN TO MY PLACE OF REFUGE FROM THE STORMY WIND AND TEMPEST’.” I wonder if anyone has ever lived who has not at some point felt like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6-8, Psalm 55:1-8

Denomination: Orthodox

The Ear

Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 9, 2001

Let Jesus heal you...In and out...

THE EAR In the Name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, there is going to be a supernatural breakthrough today. Let’s open our bibles to the book of Luke, chapter twenty two and verse fifty. The word of God says: “And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Need Him The Most

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus knows your needs and is always there when you need Him the most.

When You Need Him The Most Life is filled with many challenges and hardships. Let’s think about some of the more common things that fit into this category A. Illness B. Financial C. Family Pressures D. Relational Issues Ok, someone tell me, when these trials come, what are the natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-36, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons To Believe In A God Who Allows Suffering

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001

a feeble attempt to answer the Why? question

-----SUFFERING COMES FROM THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE Gen. 2:15-17 -----SUFFERING REVEALS WHAT IS IN OUR HEARTS Matt. 13:1-9 -----SUFFERING GIVES OPPORTUNITY TO TRUST GOD JAMES 1:2-5 -----GOD SUFFERS ALONG WITH US JESUS WEPT -----IN TIMES OF CRISIS, WE FIND ONE ANOTHER 2COR. 1:3-4 -----PAIN ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Holiness

The Joy Of A Broken Rope

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 19, 2001

How faith sees you through the worst circumstances

The Joy of a Broken Rope (How faith sees you through the worst circumstances) Mark 5.21-43 April 22, 2001 21When Jesus went back across to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him on the shore. 22A leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, came and fell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Face Life Challenges 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon deals with the beattitudes blessed are the poor in spirit and blessed are they that mourn.

How To Face Life’s Challenges Part I NLF 3/4/2001 Psalm 102:1-17 Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 5:1-10 Imagine being on a football team, and at the end of the first quarter your team is behind 21 to nothing. At half-time you are down 28 to 7. Now you know that whoever is ahead at the end of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Going Through It

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 30, 2001

If your going through troubling times right now I have good news for you, YOUR GOING THROUGH IT!

Jesus said in John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus didn’t say you might have trouble, or you will only have trouble when you’re out of God’s will – He said you WILL ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational