Sermons on Toil And Hardship:

Unloading Burdens

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

How to take things and leave things with God

Unloading Burdens What burdens do we carry that we shouldn’t? • Will God take care of my needs? What burdens do we often neglect that we should carry? • Prayer for the lost • Sick • Hungry • Lonely Where do we spend most of our time? • On our own concerns How do we unload burdens that aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Messenger - Job Chapter Thirty Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 21, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thirty three.

Job 33 could be outlined - Elihu wants to speak to Job (Job 33:1-7) Elihu blames Job (Job 33:8-12) God’s desire to save mankind (Job 33:13-18) God’s messenger (Job 33:19-30) Elihu wants Job’s undivided attention (Job 33:31-33) In this chapter Elihu will continue his argument ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise In The Dungeons Of Life

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012

We must live in such a way that people can see Jesus in us.

Praise in the Dungeons of Life November 8, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live in such a way that people can see Jesus in us. Focus Passage: Acts 16:22-34 Introduction: The citizens of Feldkirch, Austria, didn't know what to do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Remember That One Time??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 3, 2016

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

Why Me, Why Now?

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Trying to get a grip on the hardships of life.

Title: Why Me Why Now? Text: Philippians 4:10-13 Do you know someone whose life is falling apart? ‒ The business man who’s business is great until the market goes south. ‒ The college kid who has a career in baseball ended with a torn ligament. Introduction: Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2008

A Thanksgiving sermon in the midst of economic hardship.

Psalm 118:1-6, 15-17 “Giving Thanks in Uncertain Times” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org It’s just about time for the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and my favorite—pumpkin pie. Most of us will be celebrating ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Keeping The Faith

Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009

How to weather doubt, discouragement, and hardships.

Keeping the Faith ILLUS: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18, 2 Corinthians 4:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading Like Paul Led Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2016

In this sermon, we look at two passages that describe Paul's leadership, and then we glean leadership principles from them.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a tribe of Native Americans who came to their Chief one autumn and asked him if the winter was going to be cold or not. 1. Not really knowing for sure how cold the winter would be, the chief replied that the winter was going to be cold and that the members of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Source Of Perseverance Series

Contributed by Kevin Evans Tay on Aug 8, 2020

Find Strength to persevere in this midst of trials

THE SOURCE OF PERSEVERANCE 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 By Pastor Kevin Evans Tay Intro: • This week I felt like I was drawn to this passage as I prepare for today’s sharing. • If you have your bible, turn to 2 Corinthians 4. I’m going to read to you verse 8-9. • I felt like this is the word for this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

The Ultimate Good Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2017

Trusting God for the good as well as the bad in life, because He will achieve His purpose for the ultimate good in our lives.

Reading the story of the life of David, from the beginning (1 Samuel) until now (end of 2 Samuel), is like reading a man going through a Christian boot camp. • David went through a lot, to be where God wants him to be and do what God wants him to do. God was training His servant. • David went ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis

Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis "To work out our problems we need to add love, subtract hate, multiply good, and divide between truth and error." Introduction - Imagine if you are faced with the loss of your family, home, and health all in the same week, what would you feel like? Add ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Creation

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

God takes that which is dark, formless and void and creates new and wonderful life.

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: „Y I am overweight „Y I have no friends „Y My future holds no promise As she slides the bullet in the chamber of her father¡¦s 38 revolver, she thinks; "It¡¦s no use - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Job: With Friends Like These Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

Well meaning friends desire to help those who are hurting. In their sincerity, they may actually hinder rather than help.

With Friends like These Job 4-8 Four Different Friends: 1. Eliphaz – became proud as he spoke of his supposed insight to Job’s situation… 4:12-16 He made three incorrect assumptions of Job’s situation: a. Innocent people never suffer. b. Those who are suffering are being punished for their past ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Through A Crisis

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005

During one of the most difficult times in the life of David gives us an excellent model for how we can live through a crisis

How to Live through a Crisis 2 Samuel 15:13-37 January 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Horatio G. Spafford, a successful Chicago lawyer, lost most of his wealth in the financial crisis of 1873. He sent his wife and four daughters on a trip to France, but on their way, their ship was struck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Marchemos!

Contributed by Alfredo Serrano on Feb 17, 2003

Como podemos seguir adelante mientras las pruebas nos invaden? Dios nos dice: Marcha! Yo estoy contigo.

"MARCHEMOS" Éxodo 14 A. Uno de los eventos significativos del A. T. es el milagro de abrir el Mar Rojo para que el pueblo atravesara en tierra seca. 1. Esto fue un milagro muy impresionante. (Breathtaking!) 2. Todo milagro bíblico es grandioso, pero ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ