Sermons on Creating Problems:

Nehemiah's Problem, Prayer And Action

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Nehemiah’s problem, prayer and action

OT Background 1. Genesis • Creation & Fall (Adam & Eve)- 4000BC • Flood (Noah)- 3000BC • Promise (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph)- 2000BC 2. Exodus-Deuteronomy • Captivity and Flight (Moses)- 1500BC • The Lord’s king (David)- 1000BC>> 3. 2 Kings • Elisha and more kings and prophets • Israel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Problem Prophet's Pitiful Plight Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jan 31, 2008

Saying no to God was the start of a donward descent by the Prophet Jonah. God had called him for one specific place-but he said no and ran from God. He is typical of many who do likewise and as Jonah, all rebelious people pay a heavy price for their stubb

PROBLEM PROPHET’S PITIFUL PLIGHT I. PRONOUNCEMENT: A. Preach! B. Place. C. Portraiture. II. PROBLEMS: A. Particular. B. Perplexing. C. Painful. III. PERFORMANCE: A. Perceived. B. Postponed. C. Procured. God’s longsuffering is amazing. How many of us would have given up on Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Deacon Ordination - The Result Of A Problem

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2008

This devotion was given at a Deacon Ordination as the "Charge to the Church"

DEACON ORDINATION Charge to the Church * Tonight we gather as a church to ordain, as Deacons, these three men whom we have identified as qualified and selected as those who can and will assume this “servant-leader” role. * As far as I can tell the first ordination service was held as a result of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your Problem?

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

I know that some of us came to the church this morning with a thousand problems at home or at work. How big or how many problems do you have? Give Jesus your problems because he can handle it. Claim his promise because he is the promise-keeper. Don’t be a

Luke 8:26-39 26 Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he fell down before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inevitable Problems Unexpected Solutions

Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 10, 2010

Problems are common to all, but how do we overcome our problems successfully.

I want to share a story with you this morning, it is a story about a man who had fascinating life and suddenly everything came crumbling down. He was very qualified man, honest and faithful that led him above all his peers. He became the director of his organization, a people training centre. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why God Permits Problems

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

It is a negative reality of life that problems are here to stay. Every person has had a problem in the past, has a problem in the present, and will have a problem in the future. Always remember, God is still at work in our lives even when we don’t realize

Intro: How many of us have not heard some people make these following complaints – “Someone cheated me.” “I got laid off work.” “A storm destroyed my house.” “My husband left me for another woman.” “My wife spent all the money while I was overseas.” “I was diagnosed with cancer.” “I have a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:71-72

Denomination: *other

He-Man With She Problems!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 1, 2011

Samson had problems but he still ended up in hall of faith found in Hebrews 11

He was every man’s nightmare and every woman’s dream! He was a He-man with she problems! CHAPTER 13 That why we encourage parents to dedicate their children (to set them apart), why because the devil wants to set them apart to him! They are going to be set apart, the question ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Evil; The Solution Of Praise

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009

Politics cannot relieve our suffering, nor can science; only praise from the midst of suffering can make us like Jesus and the saints.

Septuagesima Sunday 8 February 2009 The Problem of Evil “The pain of death surrounded me, and the sorrows of the netherworld encompassed me, and in my affliction I called upon the Lord, and from his holy temple he heard my voice.” The words of the ancient Introit antiphon tell us one of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

What About Our Problems?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 13, 2015

Lets look at 4 specific blessings that come into our lives through our problems. For as we see how God has used problems in the past to bring about great blessings, it will help us in the problems we face today.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: Romans 8:28-29; Acts 6:1-7; Genesis 45:4-8 ILL. Earle Dickson was the cotton buyer for the Johnson & Johnson Co. back in the 1920's. So he was out on the road quite a bit, & he worried about the welfare of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Acts 6:1-7, Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Solving The Fundamental Human Problem Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2018

The fundamental problem of humanity never hits the headlines, never comes as a blast e-mail to our computers. But we know what it is.

Psalm 51 What is the fundamental human problem? We can’t get the answer from commentators or the mainstream media, or even most of the alternate media. The fundamental human problem is not poverty, or migration, or nuclear weapons or climate change. Those may be difficulties that rise to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Catholic

10 Problems Caused By Prayerlessness

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 14, 2018

What happens when God's people stop praying

(This is a good sermon for the Christmas season when everyone is so busy buying gifts that other priorities fall by the wayside – see also 11 Reasons Why Christians Stop Praying.) With the big holiday season upon us, for sure we will all be busier, even if we celebrate less than others. Heavier ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Bible And Emotional Problems: Introduction Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021

Humans are complex beings. We have many different aspects, such as the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, or emotional aspects. Because of sin, we experience negative feelings that, if left unmanaged, can bother us, disturb our daily activities, and eventually destroy our lives

Humans are complex beings. We have many different aspects, such as the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, or emotional aspects. And each of those aspects affects all the other ones. For example, if a person is hungry, they may be unhappy and therefore sensitive. That is the physical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5, Proverbs 17:22, Psalm 25:16, Genesis 3:6-7, 1 Kings 19:1-18, 1 Peter 5:10, James 1:2-4, John 11:35, Psalm 42:5, John 14:27, 1 Timothy 4:8, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 19:7, Romans 8:21-22, 1 Samuel 16:14, Jonah 4:3, Psalm 23:3, Proverbs 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Houston, We Have A Problem

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 27, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 27: 27 – 66

Matthew 27: 27 – 66 Houston, we have a problem 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. 28 And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. 29 When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Root Of Our Spiritual Problems

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 8, 2017

Bitterness can cause the most devout Christian to become ineffective, don't be bitter,,,,be BETTER

Bitterness is known in the Bible as spiritual poison and a means by which many are defiled (Hebrews 12:15). It is the source of countless spiritual and physical problems in millions of lives today. The Bible tells us that MANY are defiled by the means of bitterness. Bitterness can be tricky to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fundamental Church Problem: Pride Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2020

Pride is a personal issue but it can also effect congregations.

1. The NT letters often address certain issues and problems of congregations. Corinth had major problems such as: a. Divisions b. Immorality c. Abuses of the Lord’s Supper d. Temptation e. Marriage f. Spiritual Gifts and Love g. Resurrection 2. We could talk about modern issues but in reality, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ