Sermons on Dealing With Difficulties:

Fear Not Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 4, 2016

Dealing with Emojis

Fear Not Genesis 15:1, 26:24 1. Defining Fear A. A thought process that leads to a distressing emotion based on a threat (real or imagined) C. Can be healthy (protect) or unhealthy (paralyze) 2. Conquering Fear A. Faith in the provision of God "I am all you need" - ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Depressions Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 4, 2016

Dealing with Emojis

Depression I Kings 19:1-10 1. The common contributors to depression A. I am listening to the wrong voice - v. 2, cp. 17:2, 8; 18:1 B. I get my physical body out of tune - vs. 5, 8 C. I ago as far as I can in my own strength (flesh) - v. 8 D. I fall into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Perfectionism Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 6, 2016

dealing with emojis

Perfectionism Matthew 5:48 1. Perfect: Our quest toward spiritual maturity A. Pursuing truth in our walk - Hebrews 5:14 B. Pursuing faith in our trials - James 1:3-4 C. Pursuing a crown in our calling - Philippians 3:14-15 2. Perfectionism: Counterfeit path ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Baptist

The Outrageous Joy Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 6, 2016

dealing with emojis

The Outrageous Joy of the Resurrection John 16:20 1. Rejoice! There is a guaranteed standing - Luke 10:20 2. Rejoice! There is a guaranteed ending - I Peter 4:13 3. Rejoice! There is a guaranteed believing - I Peter 1:8 ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Green-Eyed Monster Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 6, 2016

dealing with emojis

The Green-Eyed Monster Matthew 27:18 1. Spotting envy in my life A. A feeling of discontentment about what someone else is, does, or has B. A craving for your desires over God's desires 2. Evil side of envy A. The only sin that bring destruction without pleasure - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:18

Denomination: Baptist

Guilt Ridden Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 6, 2016

Dealing with Emojis

Guilt Ridden Isaiah 53:4-6 1. There is a correlation between our guilt and our brokenness A. Guilt - transgressions (rebellion) and iniquities (corruption) B. Brokenness - grief (disease) and sorrows (pain) Keys *You are wrong and now burdened by your sin *You are wronged and now ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Guilt Ridden Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 15, 2016

dealing with emotions

Guilt Ridden Isaiah 53:4-6 1. There is a correlation between our guilt and our brokenness A. Guilt - transgressions (rebellion) and iniquities (corruption) B. Brokenness - grief (disease) and sorrows (pain) Keys *You are wrong and now burdened by your sin *You are wronged ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through The Motions Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 18, 2016

Dealing with emotions

Going Through the Motions Revelation 3:14-20 (vs. 15 ) Their works indicated lack of motivation, complacent, sluggish, passivity, indifference, apathy (cp. v. 19) 1. You make me want to throw up - v. 16 A. You are comfortable in your self-sufficiency - v. 17 B. You are conned by your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the second in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message deals with Jesus’ call to love your enemies.

Sometimes we hear something that sounds so unreasonable our response is, “You have got to be kidding.” I believe in our text we encounter Jesus saying something that really sounds unreasonable. In fact this statement goes against what we consider to be reasonable. This statement goes against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eliminate Envy Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 14, 2021

This is the 3rd devotion from a series entitled, 'Building Relationships that Last. This devotion is about how to overcome envy in our lives.

Building Relationships That Last # 3 Eliminate Envy In the second message in this series, we saw how the love that we show to others should be genuine and sincere. There is another aspect of this love which Paul talks about in 1 Corinthians 13:4, the point that “love does not envy”. Let us look ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-5, Genesis 4:8, 1 John 3:12, Acts 7:9, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 18:19, Proverbs 27:4, John 3:16, Matthew 27:18, Philippians 1:15, Proverbs 14:30, 1 Corinthians 13:4  (view more)  (view less)

You Got To Believe That God Can Work In Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 26, 2012

When you look at your difficulty sometimes it has the ability to throw you off course and make you forget about the Power of God.

YOU GOT TO BELIEVE THAT GOD CAN WORK IN YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE FOR HIM WHO BELIEVES If we can believe, all things are possible to us! This is not a frivolous statement (Unworthy of serious attention; trivial; Inappropriately silly); no this is a promise from God. When we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Solution For Sin

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001

Three ineffective ways to deal with sin and three effective ways to deal with sin.

John wrote this letter to counter the false teachings that crept into the churches. This morning, we will look at three ineffective ways to deal with our sin and three effective ways to deal with our sin. The passage we will look at is 1 John 1:5-10. Because the word, sin, is not always ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: *other

Bring Unchurched People Into God's Family Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message dealing with the first part of our purpose statement; this one deals with evangelism.

“…Bring Unchurched People into God’s Family…” Matthew 9:35-38 (July 15, 2001) Introduction When people think of evangelism, there are generally at least three reactions: First, there is, for some, excitement. They love the idea of getting out there and sharing the good news of Christ, and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Walk The Line

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011

Dealing with sin during the season of Lint. Jesus demonstrated how to deal with temptation.

Last week I pointed out that we were in the Christians season of Lent. The message last week was an encouragement for all of us to deal with the sins in our life. That is sort of the message of the sermon every week. But last week the point was not related to the big sins but to the smaller sins ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Isn’t Sin Just A Little Mistake? Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Dec 29, 2009

First message in a series dealing with "church words." This message deals with the definition of sin.

Today we’re beginning a seven part series called "Those Confusing Church Words." Most unchurched people have heard of some of these words but they have no idea what they really mean, or how they are affected by them, if they are affected by them at all. It might surprise some of you, but there ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational