Sermons on Adversity (Page 2)
What to Expect When You Give Your Life to Christ — Part 1
Unmet expectations lead to disappointment, and then to conflict. This is true for your relationships with people, and it is true for your relationship with God. If you expect what God has not promised, then you will be disappointed and rebel against God when He lets you down. Over the next two weeks we’re going to look at 5 things you can expect when you give your life to Christ. Worship Guide Sermon Manuscript
The Truth About Trials
When you understand what the Bible says about trials, then you will look at problems in an entirely different way. Resources: Worship Guide Sermon Manuscript Discussion Guide
The Christian Response to Suffering
Series: Philippians (2017) — Week 2. Speaker: Andy Manning. Date: 9/17/17. Sermon Manuscript
How to Glorify God in Your Suffering
Learn four ungodly responses to suffering, and three ways to glorify God in your suffering. Resources: Worship Guide Discussion Guide
What to Expect From the Fully-Devoted Life
Take a look at a story which will give a clear picture of what to expect and what not to expect from the fully-devoted life. Resources: Worship Guide Discussion Guide
The Willingness to Suffer
Discover four things to remember that will give us the motivation to suffer all things for Christ.
How to Serve God Successfully
Discover what the Bible teaches about serving God, and five essentials for serving God successfully.
Helping the Persecuted
It’s hard to believe, but we are living in a time when helping the persecuted isn’t merely about sending our money overseas. Christians are now facing persecution in our own country. What should we do when someone in our church faces persecution? How should we react? This sermon will provide the insight and inspiration we need to prepare ourselves for what seems like the inevitable.
How to Handle Unanswered Prayer
Discover two reasons prayer is important… 4 reasons for unanswered prayer… Why God values persistent prayer… And much more!
Put Your Neck on the Line For the Gospel
Discover why most Christians never experience what it’s like to be used by God in a powerful way… The three hazards of serving God… What you must do if you want to be used by God… Three ways to dedicate yourself to the propagation of the Gospel… and much more.
Avoiding Evangelistic Discouragement
Every Christian is called to be a witness for Christ. But evangelism can be discouraging, especially when so many of our attempts fall short. But we must not give up! Listen to discover the root cause of evangelism discouragement, and the solution. If you need a shot in the arm to revive your passion for evangelism, don’t miss this message.
Facing the Impossible
One thing that Christians and non-Christians have in common is adversity. We all face impossible situations, tasks, challenges, and responsibilities at times. But the way we respond is different — much different. Listen to discover why God allows Christians to go through impossible situations, and six ways we need to respond so that God can get the most good out of our struggles.