Sermons about Tough Circumstances

Rx For The Soul - Peace For The Mind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2003

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Jesus promised a peace unlike that offered by the world. What was the difference between the two, and how can we lay hold of God’s peace?

OPEN: Several years ago, I visited the historic site of Appomattox and heard an amazing story. As I remember it, our guide told of Wilmer McLean who owned a home near Bull Run. His house was seriously damaged during the opening battle of the Civil War, and so, falsely believing he would be safer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something's Gotta Give!

Contributed by Christine Forehand on May 19, 2011

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What is happening with our churches today? Or should I say "not" happening? Something's gotta give in our circumstances, in our worship, and in our outreach!

Something’s Gotta Give! Genesis 32:22-31 (NIV) Jacob Wrestles With God 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Renewing Priorities Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 27, 2011

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Haggai & Zechariah came to challenge God’s people to restore God’s priorities in their hearts. The first message of Haggai emphasized four ways to renew their priorities & restore God’s blessings on their lives.

HAGGAI 1: 1-14 RENEWING PRIORITIES [Ezra 9-10] Following the revival under Josiah, God’s people fell back into the degradation and sin surrounding the 55 year reign of his grandson Manasseh. Thus since the people would not learn by responding to the Word of God they had to learn through harsh ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For Us

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

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God’s tapestry weaves “good” out of the seemingly bad things that happen, all for His glory.

God Is For Us February 1, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s tapestry weaves “good” out of the seemingly bad things that happen, all for His glory. Focus Passage: Romans 8:28-31 Introduction: Personal story of going to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Really Gets Hard (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

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God gives wisdom to those who ask and enables them to successfully navigate difficult circumstances in life.

When Life Gets Really Hard (II) James 1:5-12 4-27-08 We are currently in the book of James, chapter 1. James begins this book with the subject of trials. Is anybody in a trial at this time in your life? Has anybody here walked thru a few valleys during your Christian journey? What is the one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Shaken Faith Or Faith Shaken

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2009

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Does our faith become shaken because we are so weak, or does our faith shake things up because it is so strong?

Acts 4:27-37 Verse 27-28-God you made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is with in them and nothing happens without your purpose and your plan being involved! No matter what has happened in your life good stuff or bad stuff, God has a plan to use it for the benefit of the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:27-37

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Go Before You Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 27, 2012

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What did God do for Jacob, and what does that teach us about the Destination Unknowns in our life?

Genesis 29:1-14 Three weeks ago, the YOUTH GROUP went on a “Destination Unknown.” If you’ve never been on a DU, or heard of one, it’s a fun activity for the youth group, except for the fact that the group does not know where they are going until they get there. When I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Many People Do Actually Try To Run Away From God? Series

Contributed by Alexander Shaw on Oct 11, 2015

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Beware when you might consider it right to move in another direction!

How Far Will Some People Go at Times to Run Away From God? We come to Jonah Chapter 1 and verse 3, where, having been called by God, and having been given a very real work to do, Jonah arose, and he begins to run away from God – disobedient and reluctant. He should have gone east – ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

Forgotten Dreams Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2019

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God’s providence often involves God bringing people into our lives to test us, to bless us, or to develop us.

Forgotten Dreams (Genesis 40:1-23) 1. After she woke up, a woman told her husband, “I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace for our anniversary. What do you think it means?” “You’ll know tonight.” he said. That evening, the man came home with a small package and gave it to his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Look Like When God Finally Answers? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 10, 2023

| 1,788 views

After years of what felt like silence from God, Joseph finally gets his moment when the pieces come together. What can we learn from his experience?

A LONG TIME WAITING: Joseph finally gets his answer. - Genesis 41:1-57. - Overview the story. - No doubt Joseph wondered countless times why he was in the place and shape that he was in. Now he finally gets an answer. Not a complete reckoning but one that fills in the major pieces. WHAT DOES ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Beyond Your Situations Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021

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When we started reading the Gospel of John we come across and see that John wrote this as an evangelistic work. His purpose and goal in writing this account was so that people would come to faith and believe in Jesus.

Looking beyond your situations (Ungal Sulnaliki appal parunikal) Psalm 130 1. John: 5:1-11 2. 1 John 5:4-5 Our circumstances can drive and direct our life, unless we learn to live above them. Most of us live in disappointment, depression and stress when we allow circumstances to control our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5, John 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enjoy Life Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 29, 2022

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This sermon focuses on the three primary sections of chapter 9 where Solomon addresses the certainty of death, the unpredictability of life, and the suggested solution: Enjoy life.

Let’s read through todays passage - Ecclesiastes 9:1-12. If you were following along in the text, you might have noticed that these passages can be broken down by three areas. The first area deals with the certainty of death. The last section deals with the unpredictability of life. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3, Romans 3:23, Ecclesiastes 9:1-12, John 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Transformed By Truth: Strength And Trust In God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

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The truth of God's Word can transform our lives, especially when we face challenges and uncertainties. Let's examine the truth that empowers us, sustains us, and transforms us.

Transformed by Truth: Strength and Trust in God Philippians 4:13 Introduction Today, we gather to explore how the truth of God's Word can transform our lives, especially when we face challenges and uncertainties. Our primary text is Philippians 4:13, but we will also draw from various passages ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Psalm 62:8, Psalm 31:14-16, Psalm 46:1, James 1:2, John 16:33 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Me Hold Something

Contributed by James Thomas on Jun 2, 2007

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With Jesus we can overcome any situation in our lives it may get tough it will get tough but we can make it

LET ME HOLD SOMETHING By James A Thomas JR. Jan. 2006 House of Judah Ministries " Matthew 28:5-6 And the Angels answered and said unto the women, Fear ye not: For I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Jesus borrowed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are Euthanasia, Abortion And Suicide Options For The Christian? Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

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Some answers to a tough question.

INTRODUCTION Today we come to the first in a series on Hard Questions. The question we’re asking this morning is this, “Are abortion, suicide and euthanasia option for the Christian?” 1. Abortion Abortion is an emotional issue and even Christians are divided on how to handle it. But nevertheless ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: *other

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