Sermons on Difficult Childhood:

Hard Lessons From Wisdom Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

What we learn from our suffering sometimes is difficult for us to understand and accept, but God is faithful and will bring us thru...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 16, 2010 Date Preached: January 17, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: Hard Lessons from Wisdom Sermon Text: Job 28 [HCSB] 20 Where then does wisdom come from, and where is ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

As changes in worship style come, many will find the changes difficult to accept, but it will be easier if we see Liturgy as primarily a divine gift.

May 4, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" When the RSV translation talks about “the circumcision party,” we get an unintended pun in English. Literally, it refers to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Seeing Jesus

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Many people have difficult in sensing Jesus. This sermon helps us identify where we can sense the presence of Jesus.

In today’s Gospel reading, the resurrected Jesus appears to his disciples but they do not recognise Him. They have trouble believing what they see. Reading from verse 36 we heard 36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2009

Knowing when, how and how long to wait on God is often a difficult thing. Working for God makes the waiting go faster.

Psalm 130 / Waiting Intro: A farmer once took a trucking company to court seeking reimbursement for damages suffered when his vehicle was hit by an 18-wheeler injuring himself and his mule, Bessie. Under cross-examination the lawyer for the defense said, “Did you or did you not tell the highway ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Missing Link In Understanding Leadership In The Church

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 4, 2020

Many in our community find it difficult to understand that a Christian leader serves those that he leads differently from the world concept.

Today, in our world, the most important subject hardly discussed among believers is the reign and the governing rule of Christians with Christ in the present dispensation and the future to come.  In fact, a good number of believers shy away, not wanting the hot seat of talking about the role ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Hope

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 6, 2021

Hope is essential in the day we live. What are you expecting? In difficult times we need. hope. Are you a hope giver?

GROWING HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOPE: GOD’S PROMISE, is an optimistic state of mind, YET HOPE IS MORE THAN WISH OR OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDES, wish to strengthen a desire, DESIRE WITH EXPECTATION, feeling of desire that something will happen, a feeling of ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:18, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 12:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph – Momentous Decisions In Troubling Times

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 4, 2016

Joseph is an example of a man facing a difficult decision in momentous times. This sermon tells us how to respond in these times in our lives

Momentous Decisions in Troubling Times Chuck Sligh December 4, 2016 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION Most people know about the major characters of the Christmas story. We all know about the appearance of the angel to Mary, a simple, godly young woman. We know about the shepherds in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Guidance In Confusing Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 30, 2016

If you want clear guidance in difficult and confusing times, pay attention to God's Word, pray, obey, and experience God's peace.

Two old friends met one day after many years. One attended college and became very successful. The other did not attend college. He never had much ambition, yet he still seemed to be doing very well. Curious as to why, the college graduate asked his friend, “How has everything been going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Elisha Goes Solo Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2017

It can be difficult to represent God to others, but if we have a heart to serve and the empowerment of the Spirit, we can faithfully serve God.

Elisha Goes Solo (2 Kings 2) 1. Some people with important jobs end up doing a lot of things that are quite trite. 2. Take police officers, some real calls via Reader’s Digest: From the police blotter, ?or, what a beat cop deals with ?every day: • A deputy responded to a report ?of a vehicle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

Thanksgiving is easy to do when the blessings are falling around us, but it can be very difficult when we are facing trials and challenges of

  1 Thess 5:18:says: "In everything give thanks, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” This theory sounds  beautiful,  it sounds Christian, it sounds spiritual and it sounds very cool .But to most of us  it just isn't practical! .   Thanksgiving is easy to do when the blessings are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Christ, I Am...a Bridge Builder Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

The church is more than a social club. Why is it difficult for some people to fit in, and how can we build bridges?

IN CHRIST, I AM…A BRIDGE-BUILDER—Ephesians 2:11-22 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) My wife and I retired in Texas a few months ago, and we found ourselves, for the first time in our marriage, looking for a church to call home. We were looking beyond the friendly greeters holding the door ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Message Of Mark Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 11, 2015

Mark is encouraging a minority group of people to live on mission just like our Master did, no matter how difficult it becomes.

The Message of Mark Mark 1:1 Rev. Brian Bill September 12-13, 2015 Recently I shared a very interesting article that led to some great discussion during our staff team time called, “Is Your Church a Cruise Ship or Aircraft Carrier?” You can find the post on the sermon extras tab on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Women: Tough Choices

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 23, 2021

God introduces several women in Genesis. They did not have easy lives. They experienced difficult situations. They had to make tough choices.

Let's take a brief glimpse at some of the women in Genesis. We can learn lessons from the choices each of them made. Eve The mother of all living - Genesis 3:20 Ate of the forbidden fruit - Genesis 3:6 Consequences – sin and death entered the world Immediately – Lost her home (the Garden of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Revival: Stronger Than Ever - The Plague Was Cut Short Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the beginning of recovery from a difficult period, drawing parallels between the current situation and the biblical book of Ezra.

Today we are starting an adventure in recovering. Open a Bible to the book of Ezra and put a bookmark in it. - I know. Ezra is not a place you turn to very often. So you may need to use your table of contents. Take a minute to get there, because the book we are going to begin studying today is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:9-28

Topics: Revival, Recovery, Hope

Sermon Series: Revival: Stronger Than Ever

Who? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes, and we should have the faith and courage to obey Him, even in difficult circumstances.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're about to delve into a scripture that's going to challenge us, inspire us, and motivate us to action. Our focus today is on Jeremiah 38:1-13, a story that perfectly illustrates that God uses ordinary folks like you and me for extraordinary purposes. As C.S. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13

Topics: Ordinary People, Call To Action