Sermons about Tough Situations

Navigating Life's Whitewater

Contributed by Judah Thomas on Oct 21, 2003

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We all go through tough times (whitewater) in life. How do you handle the trouble that comes?

In the boat of life, have you ever felt like all of the big waves were coming straight at you? Maybe, in a matter of moments, your world was turned upside down. You’ve suddenly gone from calm to chaos, from peace to perplexity. · The pink slip comes. · The doctor calls. · The divorce papers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:2, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008

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When we have tough times in our lives, are we being tested, or is this a trial? What’s the difference?

January 13, 2008 – Testing our Faith We’re going to start a new series on the book of James today. Great topics are covered in this book: Trials & Temptations, Faith & Deeds, Taming the Tongue, Wisdom, Submission, Knowing the Future, Patience, and Prayer. We start in chapter one, where James, the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Three B's Of Jesus Living In Us

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

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Have you ever heard of the buddy system? It’s used in schools, at daycares or in families to keep kids from getting lost. Children are taught to stay with their buddy and help each other go the right way.

3 Benefits of Christ Living in Us Have you ever heard of the buddy system? It’s used in schools, at daycares or in families to keep kids from getting lost. Children are taught to stay with their buddy and help each other go the right way. But what do we do when we don’t have a buddy or friend? ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Galatians 5:22, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay With The Lord

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 4, 2004

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Stay with the Lord no matter what the situation might be.

Let us pray Welcome............ How many of you here today are getting tired of living the Christian life; you are even thinking about throwing in the towel, and going back to your former lifestyle? Sometimes you feel discouraged, and you think maybe it’s best to quit; if that’s happening to you, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

When Everything Seems Hopeless

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2018

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What do you do when everything seems hopeless and you don't know what to do? The events in the life of Jehoshaphat provide encouragement when we face trials, trouble, and impossible situations.

When Everything Seems Hopeless 2 Chronicles 20:1-29 Introduction: The story is told of a man named Brian Hice of Provo, Utah, who had a single day that takes the cake. First, his apartment became flooded from a broken pipe in the apartment above his. So, his manager told him to go rent a water ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Crashing Down And Climbing Up

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 12, 2005

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A message to the downhearted Christian

INTRODUCTION I was on a spiritual high when I was stationed in Valdosta, Georgia with the U.S Air Force. I was in a Bible believing, Bible teaching church and my relationship with Christ was at a peak. In 1998, I got out of the Air Force and moved my family back to Florida. My spiritual life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

You Always Have Hope Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

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When a person is "in Christ" there is no such thing as a hopeless situation.

It was a balmy October afternoon in 1982. Badger Stadium in Madison Wisconsin was packed out. That day there were more than 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin football fans watching their team take on the Michigan State Spartans. It didn’t take long to determine who the better team was. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Favor In Unfavorable Times Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025

based on 2 ratings

| 1,856 views

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series, "Finding Favor With God".

Series: Finding Favor With God [#1] FINDING FAVOR IN UNFAVORABLE TIMES Genesis 6:1-22 Introduction: Even when life gets tough and things seem against us, God's favor is still available to those who seek Him. In our series "Finding Favor With God," we are reminded that God's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

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

Real Repentance Is Fruitful

Contributed by Robert Eggers on Dec 6, 2003

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3 Advent C, John’s tough love awakes our need for fruitful living in repentance

Luke 3:7-18 Real Repentance Needs Fruit "What should we do then?" the crowd asked. 11 John answered, "The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same." 12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized. "Teacher," they asked, "what should we do?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Friday - 2005

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 15, 2005

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The message of Christianity is “good news” for sinners. God is tough on sin, but He is merciful and loving in dealing with sinners

Good Friday - 2005 How many of you have heard of Marburg Fever? • Marburg fever is a virus very similar to the Ebola virus • There is presently an outbreak in Angola • It is called Marburg fever after three researchers in the German city of Marburg were infected by imported green monkeys from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Parable Of The Great Banquet

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 13, 2007

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Who is worthy of your attention? Tough question for a clique, since God loves all his creations.

The Parable of the Great Banquet Luke 14:15-24 I. The Initial Invitation List A. A man prepared a great banquet and invited many. 1. Vs. 15-17 15 Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!" 16 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Trustworthy Stewards

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2005

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A tough task for tender warriors, faithful stewards of the church must be adept at proclaiming, protecting and punishing. Humble heros all!

Does anyone here remember being in elementary school when the teacher would leave the room? First grade comes to mind for me with our teacher, Miss. Sibley. For some reason, Miss. Sibley often left the class room, but before she would walk out she always gave us a clear warning about behavior and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counsel For Troubled Christians

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

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People who are discouraged in life have always asked the familiar question, “Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do the righteous suffer? Why are they being deprived of good things in life while the wicked prosper?” When sad and terrible things

Intro: People who are discouraged in life have always asked the familiar question, “Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do the righteous suffer? Why are they being deprived of good things in life while the wicked prosper?” When sad and terrible things happen to the Christian, what should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: *other

Three Attitudes Concerning God's Provision

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 1, 2002

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A Sermon about God’s provision that will outweigh man’s provision. For people who need encouragement in a tough world.

Three attitudes concerning God’s provision Feeding of the 5000 John 6:5-14 The citizens of Feldkirch, Austria, didn’t know what to do. Napoleon’s massive army was preparing to attack. Soldiers had been spotted on the heights above the little town, which was situated on the Austrian border. A ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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