Sermons on When Life Gets Hard:

Is There Anything Too Hard For God? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

God’s power is greater than our problems; prayer and obedience invite hope and restoration even when circumstances seem impossible or overwhelming.

Some weeks feel like a siege, don’t they? The walls close in. The headlines howl. The bills glare. Your energy ebbs and your faith feels small. You stand at a window and you wonder, “How is this going to work?” If that’s you today, you’re in familiar, biblical company. Jeremiah knew about closed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17-27

Topics: Possibility, Faith

The Faith Factor Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

As many of you know, the world is full of skeptics. They tend to study it all and still question everything there is to know about it.

The Faith Factor Part 3: "Getting Faith" As we continue on our journey into the world of faith . . . let’s take a brief look at what we have already gone over. THE FIRST AND FOREMOST important fact that we saw was that faith will ALWAYS tell you that JESUS is alive today! As many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now I Get It!

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 16, 2013

Apostle Paul understood Christ and he understood that we must have a balanced life that begins and ends with Christ

Now I get it! 1 Corinthians 2:6-14 Introduction- Turn to 1 Corinthians 2:6-14 As you are turning there, let me set up this passage. We have for several weeks been looking at topics like priorities, God being first in your life, taking responsibilities for your actions. We have looked at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-14

Denomination: Nazarene

When The Storms Of Life Are Raging

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 17, 2017

There is only one thing that we cannot live without – and that is God Himself. But usually it’s not until all we have is God, that we discover God is all we need. Then our song will be Give Me Jesus! Moses is going to be reduced to God.

WHEN THE STORMS OF LIFE ARE RAGGING Exodus 2:15-22 Intro: 1. Philip Yancy decided to spend a few days in a monastery. He wanted to get away from all of the hustle and bustle. The monk said, “I hope your stay is a blessed one, and if you need anything, let us know, and we’ll teach you how to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Falls Apart

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 13, 2015

No matter the situation, God is in control; He will never leave us.

When Life Falls Apart January 11, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter the situation, God is in control; He will never leave us. Focus Passage: Job 1:1 - 2:13 Supplemental Passage: …for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Life's Demands Are Demanding

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Aug 14, 2016

How to maintain a proper perspective when life's demands are demanding

WHEN The DEMANDS Of LIFE Are DEMANDING life is demanding Life brings it's twist and turns: pressure, people, problem (s) (financial, marital ) intro: how can we maintain a proper perspective Text. Mat 14: 13 - 20 13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

When Life Is Just Not Fair Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

We run into problems when we try to impose our definitions of fairness on God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 17 When Life Is Just Not Fair. Luke 7:18-35 Do you remember when you were young what your mom always said as you went outside to join the neighborhood kids in some kind of organized game, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

When Death Meets Life

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jan 8, 2005

Jesus raisestthe widows son.

MUB 1-09-05 LUKE 7;11-17 AT LAST COUNT, THE DEATH TOLL FROM THE TSUNAMI IS GOING TO BE OVER 150,000 PEOPLE. THEY ARE SAYING THAT WITHOUT PROPER MEDICAL CARE, THE NUMBER MAY WELL DOUBLE. THE SADDEST PICTURES COMING FROM THAT AREA ARE THE CHILDREN, EITHER THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ORPHANED OR THOSE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Giants: Hearing God When You're Hurting Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006

In Facing the Giants, both Grant and Brooke Taylor wrestled with depression at some point. Grant couldn’t seem to get ahead as a coach, and he felt inadequate as a husband when it came to having children. Brooke wrestled with God’s faithfulness and her de

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Death Collides With Life Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Jesus’ attitude to death and life

When Death Collides With Life - Luke 7:11-17 Gladstone Baptist Church - 3/7/05 am Last week we spoke about an amazing display of great faith. Do you remember - Jesus healed the Centurion’s servant and the outcome was tremendous for all concerned ... - The Slave lived - The Centurion was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Life, When Losing It

Contributed by John Kah on Nov 25, 2000

A funeral sermon drawing upon the story of faith and story of redemption as presented in the book of Ruth.

FUNERAL MESSAGE "Finding Life, When Losing It" Ruth 1:15-16 ____________ is what Boaz in the book of Ruth would call "A woman of excellence." She displayed that "excellence" to many people gathered here in this room this {morning}. She was a loving and faithful wife. A devoted and caring ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

When Life Becomes Overwhelming

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 5, 2023

When you cast all our cares upon Him, He will mend your broken heart, He will lift the heavy burden, He will restore the joy, He will give rest and peace that passeth all understanding. He will give us strength and the armor of God to fight another day

“When Life Becomes Overwhelming” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Life can be wonderful, full of excitement, joy, and happiness when things are going well. But when circumstances change in an instant life can make you feel overwhelmed. When everyday life happens, we experience some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:43

Denomination: Apostolic

When Failure Hits Home Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007

When we face failure, God will not abandon us, He wants to restore us, He can still use us and teach us.

Introduction When I was in high school I was on the swim team. As the years went by I became reasonably successful. In fact somewhere I have a small bag filled with medals I won during my swimming career. But if I looked at those medals today I’d be hard pressed to tell you anything about the swim ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why?

Contributed by Mark Thometz on Aug 27, 2012

I wrote this last summer as an intern at a church that was going through some tough times and significant loss.

Kids have a lot of questions. The “why” questions I've found is most popular. Back in Boise I work for the YMCA as an after school child care worker. Needless to say, when it's you and 2 other adults with 35+ kids a lot of “why” questions come up. “Why can't we do ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Getting Your Steps Today? Series

Contributed by Calvin R. Davis Sr. on Oct 16, 2021

So, what is going on today? Why are so many Christians leading a defeated life? If you talk to the average Christian today, they will tell you it is hard out here for a saint.

Are you getting your steps todays? Amplified Bible But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts]. So, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Methodist