Sermons on dealing with difficulties:

Here's The Deal (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2001

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Discipleship". This sermon shows us that we are not to worry but trust in God’s provision.

Sunday Evening October 7, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Discipleship[#4] HERE’S THE DEAL (PART 3) Luke 12:22-31 Introduction: This is the third part of this sermon concerning the requirements of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. This evening we will look at the third ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Directions For Dealing With A Difficult Death

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 14, 2006

This message was for the funeral of a 28-year-old woman who died of a drug overdose. I only met the family the night before the funeral. It should be easy to personalize and would work well with any difficult death such as suicide, ect.

DIRECTIONS FOR DEALING WITH A DIFFICULT DEATH Funeral Sermon Proverbs 3:5-6 March 15, 2006 Introduction: When we are faced with tragedy we often don’t know which way to turn. We don’t know what to think. We don’t know what to feel. We don’t know what to say. In short we simply don’t know how ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Avoiding Costly Mistakes - No Deal Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 6, 2006

The message focuses on the costly mistake of saying "No Deal" to Jesus.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes - No Deal Luke 18:18-25 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church One of my favorite TV programs just came back on for its second season. It is called "Deal or No Deal". I honestly think people are mesmerized when they watch it. I am not sure if it is Howie’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Big Deal With Sin?

Contributed by Michael Durst on Jul 11, 2006

A Look at the dangerous nature of sin through the story of David and Bathseba

When I was growing up there were two things I really liked, Gameboy and bouncy balls. The only problem was that I didn’t own a Gameboy, and it always seemed like the bouncy ball I wanted belonged to someone else. My oldest brother Jay did have a gameboy and he kept it in his closet in a white ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Holiness

4 Mistakes In Dealing With Problems

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 31, 2006

Let’s look this morning Abraham, Sarah’s, and Hagar’s mistakes in dealing with their problems.

4 MISTAKES IN DEALING WITH PROBLEMS Genesis 16:1-16 INTRODUCTION: According to management expert Peter Drucker, managers do not generally spend a great deal of time making decisions. Decision making is, however, the task that has the most far-reaching consequences. It’s imperative that managers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Equipping For Victory - Dealing With The Devil

Contributed by Rich Wyatt on May 17, 2007

Our fight is not against flesh and blood, but rather against the spiritual realm. Defeat the Devil at his game with SUPERIOR tools.

Equipping for Victory (Dealing with the Devil and Deliverance) Intro to Revival: Revival is defined in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary: renewed attention to or interest in something b : a new presentation or publication of something old. This weekend I want to present revival that is relevant for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Deal With A Controversial Passage Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007

Working your way through a controversial passage that’s dividing the ranks can at times be no small challenge. When reading the New Testament it doesn’t take long to find some examples of these kinds of controversies and their adverse impact. Paul gives

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #3 July 22-23, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne How To Deal With A ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dealing With Fear In An Age Of Terrorism Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

What are the effects of fear, and what is the solution to fear?

Let me give you a test. In your Sunrise Update this morning you’ll find some notes you can use to follow along with the message. And at the beginning of those notes you’ll find a list of 20 fears/phobias. Some, you’re probably familiar with. Others, you’ve probably never heard of. Take a look at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With Fatal Flaws (Saul) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 25, 2007

Deal with your fatal flaws before they deal with you.

Dealing with Fatal Flaws (Saul) 1 Samuel 8-15 Rev. Brian Bill 2/25/07 Video Clip: “Who Do You Place Your Confidence In?” Did you notice that most people are uncertain when they’re asked this question? If we could ask this same question to people who lived during the time of Samuel, they’d ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing W/ God's Complaints

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 30, 2006

We are all in need of improvement. These churches were in need of improvement 2000 years ago, and we are today. God made His complaints to them and we ought to listen so we don’t make the same mistakes.

Dealing w/God’s Complaints We are all in need of improvement. These churches were in need of improvement 2000 years ago, and we are today. God made His complaints to them and we ought to listen so we don’t make the same mistakes. EPHESUS Work and endurance without love. How is that? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships Are Everything - Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

It’s not if conflict happens, but when - how do we get through it?

Relationships Are Everything Dealing With Conflict Matthew 18:15-20 A funny thing happened quite a few years ago in Darlington, Maryland. Edith, a mother of eight children, was coming home from visiting a neighbor one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the house, she spotted five of her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2. Dealing With Division In The Church Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 24, 2006

All Christians should recognize Jesus Christ is the leader of the church, and do what they can do foster unity in the local church and the worldwide church.

INTRO: A very interesting thing happened last week in the NFL playoff game between Indianapolis and Pittsburgh. Trailing by 18 points late in the 3rd quarter, Indianapolis faced a 4th and 2 in their own territory. Coach Tony Dungy made the standard decision and sent out the punting squad. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Thorns In Our Life

Contributed by Terry Detwiler on Jan 26, 2007

Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:7 that he was given a thorn in his flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment him. What is it that torments him? What is this thorn in his flesh?

Key Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7 2 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV) 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 2 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV) 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With A Spiritual Identity Crisis

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 28, 2008

What the world thinks of you is not as important as who the Lord knows you are.

“DEALING WITH A SPIRITUAL IDENTITY CRISIS” 1 PETER 2:1-11 INRO- 1 PETER 2:1-3 READ PETER IS WRITING UNDER THE ANOINTING OF GOD , HE IS GIVING US DIRECTION FOR OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES HE HAS IN CHAPTER ONE TOLD US AS CHRISTIANS WE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Dealing The Issue Of Evil In The World Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

Why are there so many evils in this world? Where do these evils come from? Why does a good God tolerate these evils?

Dealing the issue of evil in the world Matt.13: 24-30 NOte: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com Just months ago, several destructive natural catastrophes occurred that brought great devastation and mortality. Thousands of lives and millions of crops and establishments ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational