Sermons about Tough Circumstances

Hiding Place

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 17, 2021

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Sometimes wilderness looks tough, dry, painful and unbearable but being hidden is necessary for the process of the growth of Church.

Hiding place! Revelation 12:1”A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars..” Just because things are not working out well now, never ever give up friend. Would you believe if I tell you that we preached to an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Nick-Of-Time!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

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When I was a kid, my TV hero was Superman. I, and every other kid on the block, zoomed through the neighborhood with a cape (towel) around our shoulders as we fought the bad guys. Superman was so cool!

In the Nick-of-Time! Text: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Timing is God's, not ours. We tend to be impatient because of our view of the tough circumstances with which we are dealing. His view is different and far better. Trust him and His timing for your situation! He is trustworthy! He is not going to fail ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If You Choose

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 9, 2012

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Sixth Sunday After Epiphany Year B

Mark 1: 40 – 45 & 2 Kings 5: 1 - 14 / If You Choose Intro: One day a lion decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He by-passed the smaller animals and went to the bear – “Why you are, of course!” tiger – “Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Questions On The Road To Victory

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Apr 22, 2002

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Victory in tough times is determined by how you answer some very important questions.

Questions on the Road to Victory Next to him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines banded together at a place where there was a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them. 12 But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He defended it and struck the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Inescapable Love

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 27, 2000

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Lessons from the life of Hosea. God’s love is beyond reason, inescapable and tough.

As I thought about the messed-up life of Hosea this week, I logged onto the Jerry Springer web site to check out the kind of topics he had been wallowing in lately. Some of the program titles read like this one on August 28: “Surprise, I’m Cheating.” The caption describes the show this way: ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

What Vacation Taught Me

Contributed by Craig Eidson on Aug 3, 2007

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Lifes highway and journey is tough, so how do you maneuver through it all.

WHAT VACATION TAUGHT ME. BY CRAIG EIDSON Genesis 1:1-2:3 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, "Let there be light," and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Face To Faith Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 10, 2011

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This was the third in a series of character studies from Hebrews 11. A look at believing in the tough times.

Standing Face to Faith Rev. Denn Guptill Every story has a beginning. And this one is found in Genesis 6:9 This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, the only blameless person living on earth at the time, and he walked in close fellowship with God. Did you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Without Natural Affection

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 8, 2018

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Things are tough out there. The ones in the most danger are the pre-born and the old. Why?

Isaiah 49:15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. In the day God spoke this it would be unnatural for a mother not have compassion or her child or not feed it. Indeed, women begged for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15, Romans 1:31, 2 Timothy 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Fan The Flame Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 6, 2023

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Fan the flame of faith so you remain faithful when tough times come.

Fan the Flame 2 Timothy 1:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill June 3-4, 2023 As we kick off the summer, I want to share how God led me to our new series called, “Standing Firm” from the book of 2 Timothy. Initially, I planned to preach through Colossians but as I followed the readings from the Edgewood Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Disgusted Or Delighted? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

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A stark contrast between religious hypocrites and a faithful woman. The religious show-offs were mostly interested in what they could GET out of life. And the poor widow as interested in all she could GIVE.

INTRODUCTION My younger brother, Dan, and I are a lot alike. He serves as a Minister of Education and Senior Adults at a church in Conway, Arkansas. One thing we have in common is that we both have a sense of humor leaning toward puns and groaners. You’ve endured plenty of my groaners through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Heavenly Head On Your Shoulders Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 13, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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Jesus gets tough on hypocrisy and worldly desires. All that stands in the way of the kingdom of God must go!

Does Jesus ever say things that make you mad? Sometimes when we get close to someone and there are disagreements, we get mad at each other. Does that ever happen in your family? Some things have to be said and done even when it makes for an angry response. Jesus knew when to be soft and when to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-59, Matthew 24:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Journey Gets Too Much

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 26, 2005

based on 57 ratings

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This sermon is based on Elijah’s wilderness experience from 1 Kings 19 and is for those who are weary in their christian journey, It covers Circumstances or Christ, Christ in the Circumstances and Christ of the Circumstances.

When the Journey Gets too Much 1 Kings 19:1-18 What do we do when the journey gets too much? When we find our faith lacking our spirits weary, when we just can’t go on anymore and want to give up! Why does this happen? How do we return the victorious life? The answers are found in Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twenty-Eighth Sunday Ordinary Time, C-- Get Out Of The "Christian Bubble” For Blessings And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 12, 2022

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Of the ten healed, only one came back and gave thanks to Jesus. A Samaritan, who had imperfect faith and belief.

“Where are the other nine?” Jesus asks. I read that nine out of ten husbands agreed that their wives are always right. The tenth one hasn’t been seen since the study was conducted. Luke 17:11 says that Jesus “traveled through Samaria and Galilee.” Jesus grew up in Nazareth, which was around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Catholic

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C-- The Perfect Thank You Has Four Parts

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 10, 2025

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Start with “thank you;” Recognize the Gift; Why you’re grateful, Tell that person what they mean to you.

John Kralik, a lawyer, found his life at a terrible, frightening low at age 53. He was twice-divorced, out of shape, had money troubles, and he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter. But during his tough circumstances, an idea ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

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Difficult circumstances that move us to GROAN for wisdom are the same circumstances God uses to GROW us in wisdom

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Act 21:1-26 One of the regular tasks I encounter as a pastor is I am often sought out for advice or counsel from people who are in the middle of making difficult decisions. All of us have to make difficult decisions at different times in our lives. Right now, our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

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