Sermons on Difficult Childhood:

The Day Jesus Wept - The Day Of Visitation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2021

What a tragedy it is when God visits His people and many of them miss His visitation! Take advantage of the move of God during this difficult season. God is still speaking!

Introduction: The Christmas carol ask the question, Do you see what I see?, Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, Do you know what I know?, In your palace wall mighty king, Do you know what I know?, A child, a child Shivers in the cold, Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-45, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 23:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel In Distressing Times Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

Isaiah gives us an opportunity to observe faithfulness in difficult times. The first verse of the Book of Isaiah gives the setting for his amazing ministry. He is a prophet for our times as well.

The Gospel According To Isaiah: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World, Part 1: The Gospel in an Unsettled World Isaiah 1:1 February 26, 2012 Rev Stephen Aram It was about the year 1980. Kathy and I lived in Holland, on staff in a discipleship school run by the same mission that we had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1

An Understanding Of The Will Of God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017

IT’S DIFFICULT TO KNOW THE SOVEREIGN WILL OF GOD BECAUSE GOD'S WILL IS A WORK IN PROGRESS, AND THERE ARE SOME ASPECTS OF IT THAT WE MAY NOT KNOW RIGHT AWAY, AND MAY NOT KNOW COMPLETELY THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN.

AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WILL OF GOD PSALM 121 I WANT TO BEGIN TODAY BY SAYING THAT THIS IS A VERY DIFFICULT MESSAGE TO DELIVER TODAY. MESSAGES ON THE WILL OF GOD HAVE MANY DIFFERENT ROADS THAT THEY CAN TAKE, AND I WANT TO BE VERY CAREFUL AS TO WHICH ROADS WE GO DOWN TODAY. IT’S ALSO DIFFICULT IN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Conviction Of Love Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017

REAL LOVE GOES BEYOND MERE SENTIMENT. LOVE MUST BE BASED UPON THE WILL TO LOVE EVEN WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE IT DIFFICULT. LOVE ACTS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE OTHER PERSON.

RUTH 1 The Conviction of Love Love is a choice. God loved us when we behaved in unlovable ways. Romans 5:8 “ CHAPTER 1:3-10; 14-19 3 Then Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died; and she was left with her two sons. 4 They took for themselves Moabite women as wives; the name of the one was Orpah and the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Am What I Think Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 15, 2024

By aligning our minds with Christ, and through prayer, Scripture, and community support, we can overcome negative thought patterns and experience peace, joy, and hope, even in difficult circumstances.

I am What I Think John 3:30 Online Sermon: https://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls” Proverbs 25:28 Though self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit granted to every believer (Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Colossians 1:16, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Better Is The End Of A Matter Series

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Dec 7, 2023

It is always so easy to begin but holding on to the end is always difficult but therein lies the joy of the beginning. Holding on to the finishing line and reaping the reward of a beginning is all that matters in Christ Jesus!

BETTER IS THE END OF A MATTER Ecclesiastes 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. The word of God makes it clear that the life of a child of God is always going towards a perfect directing. By this, I mean ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8, Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serving God In Less Than Ideal Places Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

Sometimes by the hand of God's guidance we are put in places that seem less than the best for us at the time but God knows best how to get glory out of a difficult place.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 05 Serving God In Less Than Ideal Places TEXT: 1 Kings 18:1-16 1 Kings 18:1-16 KJV And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. [2] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anger Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 19, 2025

This sermon confronts the difficult reality of God's righteous anger against sin and the resulting devastation that leads to a raw, desperate plea for Him to see the suffering of His people.

Introduction In the first chapter of this somber book, we saw the city of Jerusalem sitting solitary, like a weeping widow abandoned by all her friends. The prophet described her pain from the outside, looking in. But here, in chapter two, the focus shifts dramatically. The lens zooms past the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace, Peace, God’s Wonderful Peace!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 22, 2025

Anxiety seems to be a problem today for both the saved and the unsaved. While we can understand it might be a problem with the unsaved, we have a difficult time understanding why it is a problem with the saved.

WHY IS ANXIETY SUCH A PROBLEM TODAY? Someone printed these words under a tranquil scene on a calendar: "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday." We do spend a lot of time worrying about tomorrow. So many in our society insist on trying to carry the… • Burdens of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus calls us to take up our cross, which means embracing the pain, loneliness, and partnership that comes with following Him. The journey may be difficult, but the reward is worth it.

Today, we're gonna talk about something taking up our crosses, and I've got a cool object lesson to help us understand it better. But first, let's dive into the message. You know, life can be pretty hard sometimes, right? Jesus actually told us that we'd face some tough times. Check out what He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 16:33

Topics: Discipleship, Spiritual Sacrifice, Divine Love, Redemption

Bound To God Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 20, 2025

As we know, the era of the Judges was a difficult time in Israel due to the never-ending spin cycle of disobedience – defeat – crying – deliverance. The book of Ruth is a glimmer of hope in such a dreary landscape.

November 22, 2025 A short history of Moab: • Moab was the son of Lot and his oldest daughter (see Genesis 19:36-38). • The Moabites were not among the nations God told Israel to destroy (see Deuteronomy 2:9). • The king of Moab tried to have Israel cursed (see Numbers 22-24). • The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:6-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Progressing Through The Storm 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why some people are afraid to progress when conditions appear difficult? Most of us are hesitant to try something new unless we are given guarantees

Illustration:When Pablo Casals reached 95, a young reported threw him a question: "Mr. Casals, you are 95 and the greatest cellist that ever lived. Why do you still practice six hours a day?" And Mr. Casals answered, "Because I think I’m making progress." Your goal is to make progress every day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace!

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Mar 30, 2004

Grace is a terribly misunderstood word and defining it sufficiently is notoriously difficult. E. Stanley Jones once said: “Grace is free, but when once you take it you are bound forever to the Giver.”

GRACE! SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:4 – 9 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ, and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Liberty Or Legalism?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2003

How free should you be as a Christian - especially when dealing with younger, less mature believers. Paul addresses a difficult subject as freedom and legalism are compared. The answers may surprise you.

I love steak. I really do. Whenever we go out it’s what I feel like most of the time. For a time I became a little reluctant to eat my favorite meat after doing a series of stories as a reporter on ecoli. You remember that, don’t you? The little bacteria killed several people in Oregon and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Mans Man Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 25, 2003

It is sometimes difficult to really describe what a mans man really is. John the Baptist helps us to understand what a man truly is. Series on Mark (Fathers Day Message)

A MAN’S MAN Mark 1:1-8 INTRO: Men do not know who they are as men. Rather, they define themselves by what they do, who they know, or by what they own. – Alexander Mitserlisch, counselor Who are men today? What comprises manhood? The Average Male Is… • Is 5’ 9” tall and 173 pounds. • Is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan