Sermons on difficult bible passages:

Found Difficult And Not Tried

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009

Everything that is important for the growth of God’s kingdom is also difficult.

Tuesday of 7th Week in Easter Time May 26, 2009 The gift of prophecy is a lot like spiritual dynamite. It can be used to build up or to tear down. False prophets abound–think of the damage that has been done by charlatans like Joseph Smith or Jim Jones. St. Paul himself in his earliest writings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

Dealing With Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Robert Allen on Dec 9, 2013

Keeping the right persceptive and hope in difficult times

We are going to read of a man during the next few weeks that had everything taken from Him. Job would lose his wealth, his health, his family, his happiness and everything that could possibly give him any type of comfort emotionally or physically. His so called friends even were not loyal ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To A Difficult Situation

Contributed by Sunil Kumar on Sep 21, 2016

We go through difficult situations in life every now and then. This sermon focuses on responding to a difficult situation from the life of Jehoshaphat.

I have been deeply influenced by the life experiences of Dr. Yisu Das Tiwari, the father of Dr. Ravi Tiwari, the former Registrar of Senate of Serampore University in India. He was a Brahmin Convert. One day when he took baptism and returned home, the door was shut at his face. He was given the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The End Of A Difficult Relationship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#12] THE END OF A DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIP 2 Samuel 1:1-12 Introduction: In our study of the 1st and 2nd Kings of Israel, we meet 2 men who chose very different paths. 1 Samuel ends with the death of Saul. He died on the battlefield along with 3 of his sons. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Difficult Dilemma Of Death

Contributed by Richard Lankford on Jul 11, 2022

One of the most trying and penetrating moments of our lives come, when we are forced to face the reality that someone we have loved so closely and so dearly is no longer with us in this world.

Even for many of us, that have been saved... born again...and filled with the Scriptures from God's Word, there can come those moments in life, when it becomes difficult for us... to "Understand God". It's hard for us to understand - what God is doing!... It's hard for us to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Other

Handling A Difficult Marriage Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025

Handling a difficult marriage requires wisdom, patience, forgiveness, and prayer. No matter the challenge, God is able to heal and restore any broken relationship.

HANDLING A DIFFICULT MARRIAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 19:6 INTRODUCTION: Marriage is a divine institution ordained by God for companionship, love, and mutual support. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Response Of Saving Faith-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2013

9 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-IX—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges. We indeed bring something of value to the table when we are saved! The Hebrews writer sought to encourage & exhort his readers(hearers) by recounting the very practical responses ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

And Now You Know The Rest Of The Story PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon reassures believers of Jesus' promise of eternal life, providing comfort and hope in times of uncertainty and fear.

Welcome, beloved congregation. It is a joy to be in your company today, to stand in this sacred space where we gather as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here today to seek comfort, guidance, and wisdom from the Word of God, our true north. We are here to find solace in the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Topics: Well-Known Passage, More

When God Tests Our Faith

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Nov 22, 2017

The Bible says in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith it will be done unto you." That’s one of my favorite verses in the Bible. What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law that God has established.

HOW GOD TESTS OUR FAITH I want to ask you a question this morning, “How does God test our faith?” The Bible says in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith it will be done unto you." That’s one of my favorite verses in the Bible. What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is That In The Bible?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 27, 2015

I read an article by Shane Pruitt titled, “Nine unbiblical statements Christians believe”. Today I'll share some of those. Although they're not biblical they do hold some elements of truth so it’s important for us to gain clarity on these statements.

“IS THAT IN THE BIBLE?” INTRODUCTION: I came across an article by Shane Pruitt titled, “Nine unbiblical statements Christians believe”. I decided to take some of these and present them to you today. It’s important for us to gain clarity on these statements not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Exceptions In The Bible

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010

Word studies are fascinating. Taking a word and looking how it is used through the Bible is a profitable study. We shall look at the word “except” and some of the passages where it was used in God’s word.

Intro: Word studies are fascinating. Taking a word and looking how it is used through the Bible is a profitable study. We shall look at the word “except” and some of the passages where it was used in God’s word. “Except” is used 74X in the KJB. It is a word that is relative to “unless” and implies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: *other

The Bible Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 8, 2006

The Second Message of the "From the Heart" Series

The Bible All scripture marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. All scripture marked NLT: Holy Bible: New Living Translation. 1997 Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House. We are in a series of message called, “From the Heart”. The messages are of topics that I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Bible

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 9, 2008

God has called every Christian to the same basic purpose.This sermon should challenge every Christian to focus on the basic principles of our Christian purpose.

Subject: Christian Basics Scripture: Matthew 22.37-40; Matthew 28.18-20 Sermon: This is a Bible Scope: This sermon should challenge every Christian to focus on the basic principles of our Christian purpose. Summary: God has called every Christian to the same basic purpose. Segue: With in these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 20, 2018

This weeks sermon in our "What We Believe" series deals with why we can believe the Bible as divinely inspired and can be trusted with our lives.

What We Believe The Bible This morning in our “What We Believe” series, I’d like to talk about the Bible, or God’s word, and how it can be trusted as authority and give directions for our lives. Whenever I do teachings, my proof and certainty of whatever it is that I’m saying is found within the ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Bible Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 24, 2006

This is a basic doctrinal sermon about the Bible

“THE BIBLE” Matt. 7:24-29 INTRO – Books are an important part of our lives. Surrounded by them. In school, we have books of all types. In our homes, we have books…at work…I have hundreds of books in my own personal library. Ms. Lois Russell has been working tirelessly to get our new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist