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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
Even when we feel overwhelmed and like the underdog, we can have hope in God's faithfulness and power to bring victory in our lives.
School, parents, friends, the pandemic - it can all feel like too much sometimes. And trying to grow in our faith and overcome our mistakes can be hard. But the cool thing is, we don't have to do it alone. The Bible is packed with stories of people who faced crazy odds and still came out on top. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50, Ephesians 6:12
Topics: Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Emotional Strength, Crisis Management
God used Peninnah's provocation of Hannah to push her towards her victory
The story of Elkanah and his family, as depicted in the book of 1 Samuel, reveals significant lessons for us. Elkanah had two wives, Peninnah and Hannah. Peninnah had children, while Hannah desperately longed for a child. Despite facing provocation from Peninnah, Hannah's faith and favor with God ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-10
Topics: Prayer Persistence, Overcoming Challenges
In Psalm 13 David exemplifies the process of overcoming discouragement to find encouragement in God.
Wrestling with discouragement and adversity One world, one dream Psalm 13 During the Olympics we watch athletes compete. We may reflect at times that at least they have an objective measure to know how they are performing. If I run faster than my last time, I am doing better, even if I do not win. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6
Denomination: Mennonite
Explores how to actively engage in spiritual warfare, withstand the enemy's attacks, and utilize God's power to overcome adversity.
Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy to meet you once again, in the house of the Lord, where we come to find solace, strength, and wisdom. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a profound discussion, a discussion that will equip us with the spiritual armor we ...read more
Scripture: Acts 28:1-6
Topics: Shake, Off
Our pain in the wilderness is not wasted; God can use it for His glory and to bless others.
Let's talk about something we all know a bit about - pain. Not just the "I stubbed my toe" kind of pain, but the deep, heart-wrenching stuff. The kind of pain that comes when life doesn't go as planned. You know, Joseph from the Bible knew a thing or two about pain. His brothers were so jealous of ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 37:12-27, Genesis 50:15-20
Topics: Wilderness Survival, Pain Management, Overcoming Adversity, Outdoor Safety
Joseph understood that he was not the author of his success. He worked hard and obeyed the Lord. God did the rest. God’s presence with Joseph was linked to his commitment to God. Similarly, God’s presence with us is linked to our commitment to Him.
Have you ever heard the saying that “hell has no fury like a woman scorned?” Well, we have a perfect example of this in the reading we heard from Genesis 39:1-23 a few minutes ago. Even though Joseph was a slave in Egypt, he showed great faith and righteousness, and even though he was ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23
Denomination: Anglican
The Bible teaches us not to be overcome with evil but to overcome evil with good.
Be not Overcome with Evil But Overcome Evil with Good Rom. 12:21 "Be not Overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." All the promises of God are given to overcomers- John 5:4-5 "For whosoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A teaching message on genesis 26:12-34.
Genesis Series #51 June 23, 2002 Title: 4 Principles for Responding to Adversity Successfully Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #51 in our verse-by-verse study of the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 26:12-34
This sermon encourages embracing life's trials as opportunities for growth and transformation, urging faith, patience, and prayer for wisdom during these challenging times.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet you with the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is always a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, a place where we can pause, reflect, and find solace in the midst of life's storms. Today, we find ourselves standing at ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-8
Topics: Adversity
There was a spirit of renewal and revival. Worship was renewed and sacrifices were made. But opposition lurked around the corner. When God’s people are doing God’s work opposition comes.
How do you respond to opposition? What if someone is doing everything they can to sabotage your work for the Lord? When you can face and overcome opposition by depending on God’s strength you will ultimately accomplish great things. Does taking a stand for Christ necessarily mean that you will ...read more
Scripture: Ezra 4:1-24
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon explores how trials and struggles are God's way of communicating with us, urging us to view them as opportunities for growth and closeness to Him.
Hey there, church family! We've got an interesting talk lined up today, something I think we can all relate to on some level. We're going to be chatting about trials, struggles, and testimonies...and not just any testimonies, but those that come right from the trenches of life's hardest moments. I ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Topics: Overcoming, Perseverance
Adversity is to be expected in the life of a Christian, but how we handle adversity will determine it’s effect and outcome in our life.
Intro: Paul’s main emphasis here seems to be that God has opened a door for effective ministry and that he has faced much opposition. Opposition was not new to Paul neither is it uncommon for any believer, for the Bible tells us that we have an adversary the devil, who goes about as a roaring ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9
Denomination: Pentecostal
Bad things happen but we are still called to obedience even through the storms of life.
Sermon Date: January 21, 2007 Sermon Text: Job 1:12-19 (NASB) 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. 13 Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:12-19
God's people are not promised immunity from trials and troubles. In fact, the Bible hints we may fall many times. Our victory is not that we never fall, but that God gives us grace and power to get up each time, so that in the end we triumph!
SEVEN TIMES THE RIGHTEOUS RISE UP AGAIN! Prov. 24:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some people fall at the worst times. Like the high school graduate who fell down the platform stairs just after receiving his diploma (in front of 4,000 people). 2. A waiter in a restaurant told of slipping on a wet ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 24:16
Denomination: Assembly Of God
No one in their right mind enjoys pain and hardship, but do they hold a redeptive purpose?
--Nietzche said, "Whatever doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger." --Illus: Kia Jurgenson was a student at a Christian University. A gifted high school basketball player (she was all state), she received a full-ride scholarship and started as a freshmen on the University team. During those ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-12, Romans 8:28-30
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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