Sermons on toil and hardship: showing 211-225 of 16,729

The Whole World Stinks?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002

We study attitudes and choices.

THE WHOLE WORLD STINKS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: I love Hebrews 11:36 -- trials/cruel mockings/scourgings/bonds/imprisonments/ stoned/ sawn asunder/ tempted/ slain with swords/ afflicted/ tormented/ lived in deserts and caves --- Heb. 11:38 OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-38, Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Handle Obstacles?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002

We must overcome hinderances and obstacles to advance the Work of God!

HOW TO HANDLE OBSTACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gen. 24:56 And he said unto them, HINDERME NOT, SEEING THE LORD HATH PROSPERED MY WAY; SEND ME AWAY THAT I MAY GO UNTO MY MASTER. Galatians 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL; WHO DID HINDER YOU, that ye should not obey the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Genesis 24:56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Life Seems Unfair Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 1, 2002

911, Part Three

WHEN LIFE SEEMS UNFAIR (JOB 1:1-2:10) The year 2001 was a sad year for a family I had known for more than ten years. The family was a staunch Christian family and for four generations the tight-knit family had served tirelessly in church. The matriarch of the family was a widow and her two sons and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Take Christ Out Of Your Crisis

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2002

In this world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer, for Jesus has overcome the world.

Don’t take Christ out of your crisis. TEXT: John 16:33 In Max Lucado’s book ‘When Christ Comes’ he tells this story. When he was a boy, Max Lucado was a member of the Odessa Boys Choir, and one year the local junior college had asked them to play the roles of the munchkins in their presentation ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Just A Matter Of Life

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Words of encouragement for lifes darkest hours. A look at Jeremiah in the pit.

It’s Just A Matter Of Life Text: Jeremiah 38: 1-13 Commentary on Text Situation of Jerusalem Message of Jeremiah Opposition to Jeremiah Weakness of the king Imprisonment Lesson #1: We all face trials in life. Lesson #2: During our trials we discover the worst life has to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002

The waves of life will sometimes throw tidal waves at us, but we must remember that there’s a Saviour that can calm the storm.

In our Christian walk, we go through different seasons. There are seasons where we are experiencing the good times: blessings one after another. During these times, we sing the songs of Zion with joy. Then there are seasons where it feels like we are going through a drought and famine. This is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

There's Always Something Standing In The Way

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 5, 2002

This sermon deals with David & Goliath. Even though God Anoints us for special events, there will be problems in our lives to keep us from reaching what God has for us, but we can be victorious

There’s Always Something Standing In The Way 5/5/2002 NLF 1 Samuel 17:1-50 1 Sam 17:1-30 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 17:1-50 It would be great in life if the only thing necessary for us to get things was to just show up. What would it be like to go to school and say “I want a diploma and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Joy Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002

Part 1 of a 3 part series on suffering.

The Joy of Suffering I preceded this series by examining the false view that God guarantees us health, wealth and a carefree lifestyle. This was absolutely necessary for a number of obvious reasons. We are to uphold truth. The belief that our inheritance is in this life distorts the scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19, James 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Famine In The Land

Contributed by Danny Presswood on May 7, 2002

Could ther be a SPIRITUAL FAMINE in the United States today? If so, what can we do about it?

A FAMINE IN THE LAND Genesis 41:53-42:3, Amos 8:11-12 Have you ever been REALLY hungry or thirsty? Can you think of a time when you were REALLY, REALLY hungry or REALLY, REALLY thirsty? I can honestly say I KNOW REAL THIRST! As you know I keep a glass of water handy when I preach – I have this ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Don't Go Your Way

Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 12, 2002

How to overcome our suffering?

Introduction: Last June, one of my students named Steve applied for university. As July came closer and closer, all of Steve’s friends began to get their college and university acceptances except for Steve. He got rejected at every school he had applied to and now; he is having very hard time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wholeness Is Holiness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 14, 2002

JESUS CHRIST CAME TO SAVE HUMAN BEINGS - BODY AND SOUL.

THE CHURCH IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL WHERE YOU CAN GO IN SICK AND COME OUT THE DOCTOR! JESUS DID NOT HEAL PEOPLE TO PROVE THAT HE WAS GOD. JESUS HEALED PEOPLE BECAUSE HE IS GOD! WE, AS A CHURCH, HAVE A CRUCIAL NEED TO RETURN TO THE VISION OF THE GOD REVEALED IN AND BY JESUS CHRIST. PEOPLE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Facing The Overwhelming Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 18, 2002

John’s account of the feeding of the multitude helps us to see what we need to face the overwhelming.

Facing the Overwhelming Maynard Pittendreigh John 6:1-14 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. Then Jesus went up on a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"God's Special Conference"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 21, 2002

All persons possess dignity and worth because we are created in God’s image.

GENESIS 1:26-27 “God’s Special Conference” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Sitting in her car--on a dark road just outside of town a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she sees: “I am overweight.” “I have no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Alone, But Not Forgotten

Contributed by Charles Thomas Jr. on May 28, 2002

Dealing with adverse situations,physically and emotionally, that cause people to feel alone and abandoned.

ALONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN II II Samuel 9:1-13 MAY 19,2002 INTRODUCTION: MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN A STATE OF LONELINESS. PEOPLE WHO ARE BY THEMSELVES, OUT OF THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY WITH NO SOCIAL ACTIVITY OR FRIENDSHIPS OUTSIDE THEMSELVES. THERE ARE A GREAT MANY OTHERS WHO LIVE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Jesus suffered for us; how should we respond to suffering

Jesus the Suffering Servant – Is. 42:1-7; 52:13-53:12 Steve Simala Grant, January 12/13, 2002 Intro: Oswald Chambers wrote: “Suffering is the heritage of the bad, of the penitent, and of the Son of God. Each one ends in the cross. The bad thief is crucified, the penitent thief is crucified, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist