"adversity" Tagged Sermons
Worshiping God in the Wilderness
This message explores David’s wanderings while running away from Saul and also how he expresses a heart of trust and worship even in challenging times in caves and the wilderness spaces. (1 Samuel 21-23; Psalm 63) Sermon Outline “David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands.” (1 Samuel 23:14) David’s Flight to Elude King Saul David’s flight…
When Trouble Comes
This week we will set up the book of James, offering helpful background, and plunging into James’ exploration of how to respond to trials and temptations. (James 1:1-18) Sermon Outline “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:2-4) Introducing James (James 1:1) Who is…
Jesus Rebuilds and Repairs
A message at our annual Eastbrook Outdoors service on how Jesus is the ultimate rebuilder and repairer of all that is broken in our selves, our city, and our world. (Luke 4:1-21) SERMON OUTLINE “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year…
Overcoming Obstacles
A standalone message from Rev. Yousef Hashweh on overcoming obstacles from Joshua 5:13-6:5. SERMON OUTLINE What is a great encounter with God? Opportunities often come disguised in disaster. How is this true for Joshua? Lessons: There is victory in __________________________. There is victory in __________________________. How can this story from the Bible relate to you? How can you overcome obstacles in your life? DIG DEEPER If you would like to know more about Middle Eastern cultures and how you can…
Glorify
John’s account (John 17:1-26) of Jesus’ final hours is crowned with prayer. The prayer is perhaps one of the most beautiful views into Jesus’ interior life with the Father and is even more powerful in light of the pending suffering to come. Jesus asks His Father that glory would stream from His suffering path to the Cross, through His disciples, and through His future followers in ages to come. SERMON OUTLINE After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and…
Overcome
Jesus’ trials threaten to overcome Him, but they actually become a way of life and victory as Jesus overcomes death and sin. Jesus tells His followers that they will suffer like He suffered, but that He will turn their grief to joy and fill their trials with peace. What does it all mean? What are we to do with these particularly unpleasant – even painful – portions of Scripture? (John 15:18-25; 16:16-33) SERMON OUTLINE “In this world you will have…