Sermons about When Life Gets Hard

Where Is God When Life Hurts?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

based on 130 ratings

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A Biblical look at the question of pain

Where is God when life hurts? Mark 5:21-43 November 6, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. You know it’s going to be a tough day when….  You wake up face down on the pavement  You look to see the birds outside your window and see nothing but buzzards  Your B-day cake ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Church Of God

When Life Does Not Seem Fair Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

based on 248 ratings

| 78,925 views

Life doesn’t seem fair. Nonbelievers seem to experience more blessings than we do. In order to find some spiritual stability we need a reality check.

When Life Doesn’t Seem Fair Let’s begin this morning by talking about perception. How we view something becomes reality for us. The New Scientist magazine has compiled a list of actual statements made by children regarding their perspective about scientific matters. There are three kinds of blood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 22, 2012

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When life gets you down, and the constrains of this world tug at you --- seek Jesus your support

It Can Get Personal Message four of five I Am the Resurrection and the Life March 25, 2012 Michael Wiley John 11:25 Introduction: When I was in High School and then again in college, I hated studying poetry. Now the writing and reading of poetry is an art form. An art form I appreciate but ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get A Glimpse Of Jesus' Glory

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019

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On Transfiguration Jesus gave his disciples a glorious experience that would help them get through some pretty hard things until finally arriving at Easter Sunday morning. Jesus continues to show his glory to us today, a glory that helps us through the hard times of our lives.

Supper is still about an hour and a half away. Lunch seems like an eternity ago. Your stomach is calling, “Feed me!” What do you do? If you’re like me, you grab a snack. Something that will help hold you over until the next of the three major meals of the day. Maybe it’s a cookie or some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Less Respect Than A Dog Gets Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2017

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The abortion supporter treats the unborn child with less respect than they would demand for a puppy.

Thursday of Fifth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel This Gospel is one for the thoughtless atheist to seize and wring out for every drop of abuse of the Catholic truth. It looks on the surface like Jesus sinning. He is verbally abusing this poor pagan woman, whose only offense is to ask for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Get In The Press

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 24, 2009

based on 51 ratings

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You are suppose to win in life, but You can’t expect to win without a fight. There are enemies to your destiny, so you must get in the press.

Mr 5:27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. Php 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Hurts Part 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 7, 2001

based on 41 ratings

| 4,246 views

How should righteous people suffer?

JOB- When Life hurts! - part 2 Veterans Day Clip! Theme of the Book: How should righteous people suffer? Key Verse: Job 3:26 "I have no peace, no quietness. I have no rest, but only turmoil. Key Word: Trials Introduction: Job is the oldest book in the Bible. Genesis was not written ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:26, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Ain't Fair!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2013

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WHEN LIFE AIN'T FAIR! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • A surgeon, a civil engineer, and a computer software engineer were chatting. • And the discussion rolled around to whose profession was the oldest. • The surgeon said that his was, since in the Book of Genesis, • God created Eve from one of Adam's ribs, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9-17

Denomination: Brethren

Ready For Anything, Come What May Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 18, 2016

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The Apostle Paul was ready for anything, for persecution or for death. How did he get that way? How do we get ready to be able to handle what ever may come our way.

January 17, 2016 - Sermon - Acts 21:1-15 - Here is the live audio version: https://catmsermons.wordpress.com/2016/01/18/ready-for-anything/ Today we’re continuing to follow the very dramatic journey of Paul, and we’re nearing the last bend of our tour through the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When The Lights Go Out

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

based on 237 ratings

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There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in the midst of darkness. There are times that we find it difficult to see very far ahead.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT By Dr. James O. Davis Introduction: There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:10, Isaiah 50:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tell The Vision To No Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon explores understanding God's timing and purpose in revelation through discerning divine directions, decoding disciple dynamics, and distinguishing disclosure decisions.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all today in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as participants in a grand symphony of faith, orchestrated by the Divine Conductor Himself. We are here, not by accident, but by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:9, John 7:6

Topics: Knowing When To Keep Quiet

When The Stone Is Moved… And Life Is Opened

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 14, 2023

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When the Stone is Moved… and Life is Opened Brad Bailey – Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023

When the Stone is Moved… and Life is Opened Brad Bailey – Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 Today we gather around the event that opened up life as we know it. An event which shook every life around it... and broke out through the region...and ultimately across the whole world. And today... I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Matthew 27:50-51, Romans 8:22, Romans 8:20, Revelation 21:3-4, Revelation 22:3, Luke 24:5-7, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Mark 16:1-7, 2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Corinthians 15:26, 1 Corinthians 15:36-37, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Corinthians 15:55 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Over It And Get On With It

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Feb 15, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 6,456 views

A path for revival in the church.

12-27-03 Get Over It And Get On With It Text: Zechariah 8: 1-15 What a time of revival in the land! The people being restored. It was the time for the rebuilding of the Temple as the remnant returned. Zechariah saw the sinfulness and religious indifference of the people. His ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Game Over: When It All Goes Back In The Box Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 11,974 views

Sometimes we get so intent on winning the game that we forget what the point is anyway. You see the point of the board game, The Game of Life, is not to have more paper money at the end but to have fun with the people you’re playing with. And that’s the w

Game Over: When It All Goes Back in the Box Seven Simple Truths About LIFE Ecclesiastes 2:9-11, Matthew 16: 24-27, Matthew 5:3 In December 1994 syndicated columnist Bob Greene told the inspiring story of Rob Mouw. Rob played on the soccer team in his senior year at Wheaton Christian High School. In ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Getting In Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

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Jesus at the feast of dedication

33. Who is Jesus? April 17th, 2010 Getting In After doing some traveling and teaching in the region of Judea Jesus returns to Jerusalem for the Feast of Dedication. While He is teaching in Jerusalem He gets into a little bit of trouble over the issue of His deity. Once again Jesus claims to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

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