Sermons on Christians Have Difficulties:

Why Should Christians Have Joy? Part 1

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019

A question comes up asking why Christians are supposed to be filled with Joy. So, why should we?

Sermon- Why should Christians have Joy? - A question comes up asking why Christians are supposed to be filled with Joy. - Our obvious answer is, we’re filled with Joy because we’ve been redeemed from sin & death, & reconciled back to God. - People, however, want ...read more

Scripture: John 15:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should Christians Have Joy? Part 2

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019

We have great reasons to have Joy, & as a result people notice our Joy, or to put it like Paul did, They notice our reasonable service.

Why should Christians have Joy? - This morning, as part of our remembering our veterans, I want to look at out last three reasons why Christians have Joy. - Let’s refresh our memories of what is Jesus’ desire for us in John 15:8-11. John 15:8-11 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye ...read more

Scripture: John 15:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do Christians Have "Rights" They Should Cling To? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 29, 2014

As believers can we cry foul when we feel our 'rights' have been violated? What about when we feel violated by those within the body of believers? What is our 'right'? What is our course of action? Do we have one?

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 22, 2014 Date Preached: May 25, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Do Christians have ‘rights’ to cling to? Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have Balance In Our Christian Walk!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 27, 2016

We need to have balance in our christian walk to avoid falling. There is a walk where we can live in victory,

DO YOU HAVE BALANCE IN OUR CHRISTIAN WALK! (2 Tim 1:7 KJV) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. I. Balance in Christian life and walk. A. It takes two wings to fly. 1. Story of my pet rooster going next door and fighting. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Ah! Regrets, I Have A Few...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2008

3 TYPES OF REPENTANCE:1 METAMELLOMAI, 2.METANOEO, 3.METANOIA --- Ah, is a lost word of the Bible. It means regrets. Regrets, I have had a few, but I must press on against all odds.

AH! Regrets, I have had a few... WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN? TOMORROW’S OPPORTUNITIES? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IF YOU DO THIS IN ONE PART--- You must move quickly. I. THERE IS A LOST WORD THAT WE NEED TO LEARN: AH! Jeremiah 1:6 Then said I, Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have Ye Not Read? Series

Contributed by David Moore on Oct 31, 2008

This sermon challenges Christians to read their Bibles, showing how the Lord will hold us to account by His Word

Introduction: This evening I want to begin a little series that I have labeled “A Series of Queries.” It is really a brief look at some of the questions Jesus posed to His hearers throughout His earthly ministry. It was not unusual for Jesus to answer a question with a question, and this He did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Camping... For Now!

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 10, 2009

Life in tents. This is what life is like in this sinful and fallen world. But by God’s grace, we have good courage in the solid building of our heavenly home.

Sermon 061409 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 How many of you love camping? How long is a good length of time to go camping? I did a lot of camping when I was growing up, and as I got a little older, I noticed we didn’t go any more. I asked my mom why we didn’t camp anymore, “you loved camping!” I said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Buffeted But Blessed

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 2, 2009

Life sometimes seems to be giving us a good beating. But God’s purpose in permitting trials and troubles in our lives is not to beat and burden us, but rather to build and bless our Christian life.

Buffeted But Blessed Text: 2 Cor.12: 9, 10 Intro: Most of us would think the ideas of buffeting and blessing are totally foreign to one another. It’s difficult to wrap our limited insight around the biblical idea that the former could actually produce the latter. As a matter of fact, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Absolutes

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 15, 2002

Are you familar with what the Bible teaches about absolutes? Join Pastor Steve as he examines attitudes that we are to have as believers.

John Wesley’s Rule for Christian Living Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever... You can! A great list that all of us can apply! In fact I wonder if any of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Definition Of Christianity

Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Sep 26, 2009

Christians have given themselves a bad name, this sermon challenges us to bring the definition of Christianity back to its original meaning.

In 1996, The Barna Group did a poll on young adults and teens asking whether or not they had a positive image of and respect for Christianity’s role in society. The report showed that 85% of were favorable towards Christians and the part they played in the American society. The Group did the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:11-20

Denomination: Methodist

What Is A Christian? Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 10, 2011

Our Lord has warned us that no man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Who and What is a Christian? Acts 11:19-30 Pastor Allan Kircher Series: Acts; God’s vision for Shell Point July 31, 2011 We are rapidly coming to the close of our study of the first part of the book of Acts. The first preachers of the gospel were dispersed from Jerusalem. POWER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Praying Through Persecution

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2011

How to deal with persecution as Christians.

A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Rough Time On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 24, 2010

Though we all go through tough times, we can always trust Jesus.

I. The Retreat - vs. 13-14 A. Their Travel - vs. 13 The Place - Let’s go to Emmaus - The name of the city means “warm baths”, about 7 miles from Jerusalem They probably just wanted to get away! B. Turmoil - vs. 14 - Jesus had been praised as He entered Jerusalem - He had been betrayed by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Paul Theiss on Feb 7, 2011

Funeral Sermon

“What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.” What a friend indeed. A friend that reached out to Rosa when she was just a little girl, and called her by name in her Baptism. A friend that got to know her as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Have A Spiritually Productive Life Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 21, 2016

Here is a sermon that I used at the end of a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. 1. Develop a Strong ROOT System 2. Eliminate The PROBLEMS 3. Prepare For PRUNING 4. Wait For The HARVEST

How To Have A Spiritually Productive Life We come now to the last sermon in this series. We have been looking at the fruit of the Spirit. We have looked at: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Now I want us to look at the last phrase of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational