Sermons on creating problems:

A Purpose Behind The Problem

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 26, 2022

Our troubles should not lessen our faith. There is a purpose for the suffering. We should our troubles as opportunities to let the Lord's light shine through us.

Key verse (17) What good comes out of trials? This is the second letter from Paul to the believers in Corinth to defend his position as an apostle and to denounce false teachers who twisted the truth. • Paul reminds us that although struggles come, do not give up hope. • Our bodies are subject ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Steps To Trouble Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 4, 2024

An interesting "two step" phrase is repeated three times in this passage. It gives us insight into how what we believe in our heart creates hurdles in real life.

TWO STEPS TO TROUBLE: 1. AN IDOL IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR GOD THAT WE PUT ON OUR HEART'S THRONE. - Ezekiel 14:3, 4, 7. - The triple repeat is interesting and significant. - An idol is the start of the problem. It’s a substitute God. - Let’s look at three examples. We’ll start with this step ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Clinging Sin PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the weight of our sins, the redeeming power of Jesus, and the call to persevere in our faith journey.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! We are here today to delve into God's word and seek His wisdom. We're going to tackle a topic that hits close to home for all of us - the weight of sin, the power of Jesus, and the call to persevere. As C.S. Lewis once said, "No one knows how bad he is till he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Sin, Problem

How Do You Handle Problems?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 14, 2017

Life is a series of problem-solving opportunities. The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you depending on how you handle them. We need to realise that God wants to use problems for good in our lives.

I came across a sign post sometimes ago which says: "Be kind For everyone you meet is fighting a battle." “Fighting a battle” in this context means facing one problem or the other.  There are people including Christians facing the problem of bereavement, joblessness, barrenness, sicknesses, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning How To Solve A Problem Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

How to solve a problem

A. WHAT CAN WE LEARN ABOUT FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS? 1. Your role to protect the family. “After he (Moses) had sent her (his wife) back” (Ex. 18:2). a. Physical protection. b. Provide for necessities. c. Provide for spiritual matters. 2. Respect the family. “Moses went out . . . ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:2-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Creates Sea Life And Fowl On Day 5

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Nov 28, 2022

God created fish and birds to teach us about His infinite wisdom and glory. We can learn life changing wisdom by studying fish and birds. God designed some animals as prophetic Types to teach us important spiritual lessons

Genesis 1:20-23 Day 5: God Creates Sea Life & Fowl “& God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature (Heb. = living soul) that hath life, & fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. (21) & God created great whales, & every living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Pain Gets Tough Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2011

Pain creates difficulties and problems for people on a continual basis

When Pain Gets Tough Isaiah 53:3-5 July 10, 2011 Morning Service Introduction There are a number of different names or titles that Jesus is known by. Many of these relate some nature of His character or some type of strength. Here are a few examples: Lion of Judah, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Irreplacable - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2004

The World looks at us and sees us as one step above the ape. But God says that’s wrong. God says we’re one step below the angels.

OPEN: I read the true story about a 6-year-old who called his mother from his friend Charlie’s house. Apparently, he and his friend had been playing in the living room and tossing around a football… when they broke a lamp. His mother was understandably distraught, and he attempted to comfort her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose To Conquer.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 24, 2020

Conquering is a choice. It’s a big choice, it’s a choice with bumps in the road. Paul commanded Timothy to endure hardness as a good solider.

Choose To Conquer. Romans 8:35,37 Conquering is a choice. It’s a big choice, it’s a choice with bumps in the road. Paul commanded Timothy to endure hardness as a good solider. Listen fully to Paul’s plea to Timothy—2 Timothy 2:3-5NKJV You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35, Romans 8:37, 2 Timothy 2:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Solving Problems God's Way: Part 5 The Benefits Of Problems Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 24, 2008

Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 5 The Benefits of Problems

Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 5 The Benefits of Problems A minister was preaching about the benefits of living as healthy a life as possible. He decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. The first worm was put ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Man Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 9, 2022

Every human being is God’s creation. A person made in His image. Only when we are properly related to God can we experience the fullness God intended for us.

It is said that Socrates was obsessed with one central aim in his search for wisdom: To know himself. The basic question is what is man? This is a legitimate question. When a young man leaves home traveling aimlessly in search of “finding himself” he is looking for the answer to an important ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Baptist

Bitter Herbs

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 26, 2010

We need to remember what God has done for us!

Bitter Herbs Exodus 12:5-13 It is impossible to drive in the wrong direction and arrive at the right destination. God had hoped that the memory of slavery would be adequate to purge Israel's desire to move in the wrong direction in the future, and eating those bitter herbs each Passover ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Envying The Evildoer Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 11, 2013

In Psalm 73, David gives us some valuable principles to remember when we are going through problems, and our hearts are tempted to become envious of others.

Envying the Evildoer Psalm 73 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. When a believer is encountering problems, the temptation is to look at others who are not God’s children, see their prosperity, and become envious. • Why do they have good health? Why do they have a nice house, a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Bible Church

If I Were Planning Christmas...

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 9, 2015

If I had been God and if I were planning Christmas, I would have done things differently. The way the birth of Jesus took place was too risky. How I would have done it?

“IF I WERE PLANNING CHRISTMAS…” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. After being away on business for a week before Christmas, Tom thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. 2. “How about some perfume?” He asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(How To Handle The Trials Of Life)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

PAUL GIVES US A SPIRITUAL PERSCRIPTION ON HOW TO HANDLE THE TRIALS OF LIFE YOU SEE MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS PAUL HAS EXPERIENCE HIS FAIR SHARE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS

Romans 8:18 (KJV) 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 31 What shall we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist