Sermons on Dealing With Difficulties:

The Narrow And Difficult Way Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 20, 2024

There are two separate gates that lead to two separate ways, or roads. One way leads to blessing and the other way to difficulty. So, which way, or which road, leads to life and blessing? The correct way is Jesus (John 14:6).

When I was in my twenties, I was an avid cave explorer. Now, I just watch caving videos on YouTube. It is interesting how spelunkers will naturally follow a large wide-open passage first. They will bypass numerous smaller ones, all because the larger one does not involve hunching over or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rich & Poor Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 21, 2024

Continues series in James. Deals with finances. Why there in equities in our incomes, and how the Lord uses finances to test us.

James 1:9-12 Rich & Poor For the past several weeks we have been looking at trials, difficulties in life and how Christians are to respond to the difficulties that come in life. This morning I would like us to look at a trial that we are all familiar with. A trial that demonstrates what we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016

Many are skeptical of the church and the Gospel. In times of difficulty, we must abide in the truth, rather than shying away from it. The faith we have in Christ will sustain us in times of need. We must be faithful to proclaim Jesus to others.

The Witness of Christ 1 John 5: 6-12 As I read these verses I was reminded of the difficulties of that day. John lived during the early days of the church, while she was yet in her infancy. The Gospel was being shared and many were saved, but false doctrine and heresy abounded as well. Many ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Overcome Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Through the Almighty power of the Spirit of God we are able to overcome any problem that tries to inhibit us from accomplishing God’s will. Ask the Lord for greater liberty given by the Spirit to help you prevail over any critic, opposition or difficulty.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us freedom from anything that tries to hinder our Godly progress. Paul wrote, "Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." (2 Cor. 3:17) Through the Almighty power of the Spirit of God we are able to overcome any problem that tries to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Made King Of The Entire Nation Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2023

In our own lives we need to be courageous. Show courage in difficult situations. Don’t give up when times get hard. Keep fighting the good fight. Bring it to God in prayer. Take a deep breath. Sorrows may endure, but joy comes in the morning.

Israel is in a vicious civil conflict, between Judah in the south, and the rest of Israel in the north. David commands from the city of Hebron in the south, and Ish-Bosheth is in charge in the north. Abner was Ish-Bosheth’s main military leader, but he was insulted by his leader, and shifted sides ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mini-Series: Seasons Of Spiritual & Physical Expansions - The Jabez Factors To Expansion (Part 1: An Introduction)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Jabez represents anyone who is going through difficulties in life. Maybe he is humiliated by family, called pain by his mother, and deserted by father. He seems to have no property, no cash and no future. In that desperation, desperate prayer comes in and everything changes.

MINI-SERIES: SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL & PHYSICAL EXPANSIONS - THE JABEZ FACTORS TO EXPANSION (AN INTRODUCTION) 1 Chronicles 4:9-10: 9 Jabez was More Honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I Gave Birth To Him In Pain.” 10 Jabez Cried Out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

God’s Growing Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 1, 2017

This sermon deals with how we are to grow in God's grace through taking off the old and and putting on the new.

God’s Growing Grace Ephesians 4:22-24 An oxymoron is not someone who is foolish with a bad complexion. It’s a figure of speech using words that seemly contradict each other yet has a special meaning to create a special effect like, “A wise fool,” “Cruel Kindness,” “Thunderous silence,” or “Make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Heaven 2 Relationships And Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 14, 2024

Part 2 in series on heaven. Continuing in series on heaven. This message deals with our relationships and responsibilities in heaven.

Heaven 2 Relationships and Responsibility “A little girl was walking with her father in the country. No neon signs, no automobile headlights or street lights marred the stillness of the crisp evening. As she looked into the deep blue velvet sky, studded with an array of diamonds which put the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Stranger Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 2 in a 4 part series dealing with temptations that we all face. This message deals with the attack of our old nature upon our physical body as Paul understood the struggle in Romans 7.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 2, The Stranger Romans 7:21-25 May 7, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee The Scripture refers to a part of life that everyone has experienced—even those with a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Billy Joel wrote a song entitled, “The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mental Health In The Psalms: 42 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 20, 2023

Please understand that a person dealing with mental illness needs medicine and therapy, but they also need a good steady source of the Lord. If you are a person dealing with mental illness, please do not leave God behind.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 42 PSALM 42:1-11 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 42 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=wwDs1dKHZ1Q [4:33] INTRODUCTION AND NEED FOR METAL HEALTH EMPHASIS… ‘Depression, Anxiety, and the Christian Life.’ Richard Baxter. Crossway 2018. Pages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cure For Itchy Rashness Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 24, 2022

It is helpful and appropriate for us to understand how to deal with rashness in ourselves and how to deal with rash people in our lives. Here is where what Abigail does teaches us and leads us by her example.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID THE CURE FOR ITCHY RASHNESS 1 SAMUEL 25:1-44 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Personal Story of Rashness (p) Kelly and I were married in August of 1998 and we got married and I was out of school for one fall semester from August to December. During that time, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Free Of Inferiority

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 8, 2007

This sermon seeks to help believers break free from attitudes and feelings of inferiority by dealing with the defects and differences in our lives.

Most people suffer from some form of inferiority. Even the attitude of superiority is an evidence of feeling inferior deep down and in some area of selfhood. Inferiority comes by comparing those things in our lives which are unchangeable to those features in other people. If we compare our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Trials Of Life

Contributed by Laurence Hill on May 29, 2001

This sermon deals with trials that come because of sin and others that God allows to bring us up to a higher level with him.

The Trials Of Life What is a Trial? The dictionary definition for ’trials and tribulations’ is ’irritations and troubles’. It defines a trial as a ’troublesome or irritating person or thing that one must endure.’ TRIAL — a temptation or an adversity, the enduring of which proves the merit of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For What Should We Pray? Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

The natural response when we see someone who is sick, or going through tough times, or marital difficulty, or financial reversals, is to say, "We’re praying for you." But for what should we pray?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In Tony Campolo’s book, "The Kingdom of God Is a Party," he tells of an event that took place when he visited Hawaii on a speaking tour. If you’ve ever flown to the Hawaiian Islands you know that the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Luke 22:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All These Things Are Against Me

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 8, 2001

This message focuses on Jacob’s complaint as seen in the title. We learn, as he learned, it was not so. Brief mention is made of Paul’s triumph over his difficulties. There are lessons and applications for our daily Christian walk.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com ALL THESE THINGS ARE AGAINST ME By Charles W. Holt But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (Phil. 1:12) And Jacob their father said unto them, Me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God