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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
We are reminded in this Psalm of the fact that God sees and knows and will take care of both the righteous and the wicked. We need to trust Him.
LIVING THE TOUGH LIFE OF FAITH Text. Ps. 37 Intro: 1. Habakkuk struggled with sin then with God's plan for it 2. We struggle with the same thing, where is God and why doesn't He do something about this world we live in? 3. Ps. 37 is another wisdom Psalm, teaching us a perspective of faith 2. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This sermon's main point is to encourage believers to rely on God's strength in times of weariness and weakness, drawing hope and renewal from His divine power as expressed in Isaiah 40:29-31.
Good morning, Church family! Have you ever felt so tired, so worn out, that you thought you couldn't possibly take another step? I know I sure have. And I'm guessing, if we're all being honest here, that you've felt the same way too. I'm reminded of what C.S. Lewis once wrote: "God, who foresaw ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31
Topics: Strong Men, Tough Times
An exploration of why we should be thankful to God at all times.
Last Thursday, the United States celebrated Thanksgiving, a holiday that is observed every year. It is good to pause and recognize the blessings and favors that the Lord has granted us. Let me share a story to illustrate the importance of gratitude. A woman was waiting for her connecting flight one ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Topics: Joy, Gratitude
In this season where we celebrate Thanksgiving, we need to realize that everyone goes through difficulties, and everyone has to endure tough times. But it’s not enough to just endure tough times, we must learn how to be thankful through them if we are ever going to receive God’s goodness.
Being Thankful Through Tough Times Philippians 4:6-7 Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-y0ilS9QOU It was the day before Thanksgiving, and it was the first one that Andrea and her three children would be spending without their father, who had left them just three months ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7
Denomination: Foursquare
THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION
BIG IDEA: THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION I. (:10-14) THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE A good model can make a tremendous ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17
Denomination: Independent/Bible
1st in a series from the book of James that examines the realities of the genuine Christian life. This sermon deals with the tough times we face in life.
“THE GENUINE CHRISTIAN FACES TOUGH TIMES” James 1:1-12 INTRO – Begin series out of James today – “The Genuine Christian Life.” Theme of James – the marks of maturity in the Christian life. James dealing with several different issues and problems in this book, but all are due to spiritual ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
The season after Christmas can be blah. All the excitement is gone and we're left with the emotional crash after. This sermon speaks to how we can trust God when times are tough.
Trusting God When Times Are Tough: The Christmas Hangover Have you ever had a hangover? I hear they can be rough. You know the story… the night before, you felt alive. You even loved everyone. Then you wake the next morning, and you can't say for sure, but you might be dead. Once in a while, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 2:19-23
Denomination: Episcopal
The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.
Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11
Denomination: Lutheran
Find strength to hang tough during trying times.
All of us will face tough times! Do we have the strength to hang tough during such times? It is difficult to remain faithful during trying times; however, the Lord will give you strength for such times. In Revelation 2:8-11 we find a group of people who were facing trying times. The people were the ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11
Saul was an unusual convert, to be sure. But perhaps he can serve as an example of the things the new believers go through when they come to Christ. And we can also find out how we can encourage them by reaching out like Barnabas did.
Passage: Acts 9:19-31 Intro: There are times in our lives when we undergo dramatic change. 1. moving, starting a new school, a new job. 2. many factors in these changes, but one of the most powerful is the change in relationships. 3. separate from old friends, perhaps struggle to make new ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:19-31
Denomination: Evangelical Free
A response to Tuesday September 11 attack on the United States. A sermon that calls us to faith, rather than fear for God is with us.
Matthew 24:1-8 Eads and Haswell UMC September 16, 2001 Tuesday morning, I got out of bed and went through my normal array of morning activities. I showered, dressed, ate breakfast, And sat down to drink my morning cup of coffee. I was remarkably pleased with the Broncos the night ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8
Denomination: Methodist
Have you ever thought about your "moments in time" and how once you have completed them they are over. This year-end/New Year's message looks at our choices and the time we lose that we will never get back.
Faith in Time Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: Matthew 6:24; 33; Philippians 4:13; 19 If I were to ask you “What time is it?” all of you would check your watch or phone to tell me the time. If I were to ask you “What season is it?” many of you would wonder what is going on in my head that I would ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Matthew 6:24, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 90:12
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Using the Story of Esther, this sermon describes God's providence and our need to realize that we are where we are not by accident but by God's design, therefore faith and prayer is needed to face the current cultural challenges we face today.
Faith – In a Time Such as This Introduction: I want to take you back to the Time of Esther. It's interesting that God's name is not mentioned one time in this book, but you would never realize it unless someone told you, because his presence is felt all the way through it. Like seeing a ...read more
Staying faithful to the Lord in tough times
Staying the course and being faithful and focused Philippians 3:13-14 I want to read it from the version called The Message Bible When Paul wrote this passage he was focused on a goal of living for Christ. Listen to what it says. I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14
Denomination: Pentecostal
REJOICING BY FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH REQUIRES FAITH IN THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS
BIG IDEA: REJOICING BY FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH REQUIRES FAITH IN THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS INTRODUCTION: Patience: "bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint" "steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity" I. (:1-2) THE ANGUISH OF TOUGH TIMES THAT PERSIST Note the tone of ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6
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