Sermons on Challenges To God:

Trust In The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

Explores the importance of trusting in God's wisdom over our own, bearing life's challenges with faith, and becoming steadfast through trust in Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a wonderful day to gather together in the house of our Lord, to soak in His Word, and to let it nourish our hearts and minds. As we gather here today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, a deeper knowledge of our God and His wisdom. We're here to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Trust, God

Have Thine Own Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's plan, allow Him to shape their lives, and follow His divine direction, even in challenging times.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you today, to share in the warmth of fellowship, the strength of faith, and the richness of God's Word. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the watchful eye of our Creator, our Father, our Potter. Let's turn ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 86:11

Topics: Submitting, God

Revival For The Christian PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Christians need to rely on God's power to revive and restore them in order to overcome the challenges of today's world and live victoriously for His glory.

Good morning, church family! In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, burnt out, and disconnected from our faith. The enemy would love nothing more than to see us spiritually weak and weary. But we serve a God who specializes in restoring and reviving His people. So ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Topics: Empowerment, God

Dealing With Confrontations Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 4, 2013

Jesus responded to questioning in two ways: Jesus spiritually challenged those religious leaders to think and told a parable, a story with a lesson.

Let us continue to worship God through His Word. Open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 20… We noted last week from Luke 19, God showed righteous anger through Jesus Christ as He kicked out the moneychangers and animal sellers in God’s Temple. In the parallel passage of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Ya Gonna Call? Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009

Life offers many answers, but only one Answer. Hosea calls God’s people out for their lack of faithfulness to God’s Answer, and by implication, challenges us to faithfulness.

If you’re a fan of comedy movies like I am, the title of today’s sermon will ring a bell. The theme song of “Ghostbusters” went something like, “When there’s something weird in your neighborhood, who ya’ gonna’ call? Ghostbusters!” There was something about the idea of a S.W.A.T. team ready to deal ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:11-16

Denomination: *other

On Easter Morning A Simple Question, With A Glorious Answer, Challenged And Changed Everything

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 13, 2022

The women go to the tomb to find a dead Jesus, but they are given life and hope instead. We have the same hope and life in Christ alone.

4.17.22 Luke 24:1–12 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb. 3 When they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

When Challenges Come Our Way, Jesus Already Has A Plan

Contributed by Neal Nybo on Apr 23, 2018

By looking at Jesus feeding the 5000, we realize Jesus already knows what he wants to do in your situation. Don’t limit the possibilities to only what you can imagine. And, remember what Jesus has done in the past and trust him for something big.

For those of us who want Jesus to be predictable, I have bad news and good news. The bad news is. Jesus is not predictable. Never has been, never will be. The good news is, he knows what he is doing and its all for the best. The disciples experienced the same kind of hopes and expectations. It ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ministry Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2018

Paul was under attack at Corinth. His authority and honesty were being challenged. Charges of dishonesty were circulating in the church. Paul was facing a church in revolt.

May 8, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.3: The Ministry of the New Covenant. (4:1-6) 2nd Corinthians 4:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Trust God

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 13, 2021

Even despite trials and struggles in life, trusting God means you continue to turn to Him and away from the naysayers. You keep praying even when those prayers seem absolutely effective.

Trust In God John 14:27 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. [NIV} Introduction The fact that Jesus admonishes us, “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” indicates that certain things we go through will indeed cause us trouble (worry, fear, doubt). Challenges ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Methodist

Looking For The Savior's Return

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 12, 2009

A child of God is to be alert and looking for the Savior’s return in a world that does not have time to hear His voice and be prepared for His coming.

-- Philippians 3:17-21 Proposition: A child of God is to be alert and looking for the Savior’s return in a world that does not have time to hear His voice and be prepared for His coming. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look for the Savior’s return and be prepared for His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Minding God's Business

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 13, 2003

We are called to go about the business given to us by God and while we may be challenged by the parable of the sheep and goats we should not be fearful, having faith that as we love our Lord, he even more deeply loves us.

Going about God’s Business "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. {32}All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, {33}and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Samuel 17:34-36

Denomination: Anglican

Our Disappointed God

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Aug 18, 2013

From the moment that he discovered that Adam and Eve were hiding in their nakedness to the moment that he hung on his cross, God has been disappointed in our choosing death over life. This magnifies his grace, even as it challenges our discipleship.

I came one day to this vineyard of mine; hoping, expecting that it would all be fine. The soil was rich, the corner... divine; I loved it, for sure- this vineyard of mine. The water was plenty, the sun warm and bright; I worked it by day and watched it by night. The hedge was protective, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Even When Our Faith Falters, God Is There

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 7, 2015

When Abram's faith was challenged and he faltered, God was still there. God is faithful, even when we are not.

Even When Our Faith Falters, God Is There Genesis 12:10-13:4, NLT Intro: Helen Roseveare was a missionary in the Belgian Congo, now known as the republic of Congo in Africa. She spent many years there and she shared this story about her faltering faith and how God reminded her that He was still ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Midst Of Turmoil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and embrace the hope we can find in God, even amidst our most challenging trials and tribulations.

Good morning, church family. Our sermon today is all about finding hope in the midst of turmoil. We're going to be diving into two powerful passages of Scripture: Job 19: 21-27 and 2 Corinthians 4:7-16. [Read passages] Isn't it amazing how these two men, facing such incredible hardships, found hope ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:21-27, 2 Corinthians 4:7-16

Topics: Hope, Anchored, God

I Want That Mountain

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2019

A lot of Christians today are not enjoying the life that God intended. Even though, they are saved, it seems their lives are lost, no joy, no victory, no peace. They are not on the mountain top.

A lot of Christians today are not enjoying the life that God intended. Even though, they are saved, it seems their lives are lost, no joy, no victory, no peace. They are not on the mountain top. There is a mountain for you and when you leave this service tonight, I want you to say and claim “I want ...read more

Denomination: Baptist