Sermons on Difficult Choices:

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

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

Thankful No Matter What

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 14, 2009

If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face.

THANKFUL NO MATTER WHAT 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Proposition: If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face. Objective: To challenge God’s people to express gratitude & be thankful no matter what. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering From Resentment

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

Forgiving those who hurt us and moving on from that hurt is one of the most difficult and challenging tasks Christians are called to do.

Genesis 45:4-11 “Recovering From Resentment” INTRODUCTION Recently we displayed a message on our marquee that read, “God doesn’t promise us a comfortable journey, just a safe landing.” We live in hope that the last phrase of this sentence will be true. We know from experience that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Buzzard, The Bat, And The Bumble Bee

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 1, 2006

Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5 Purpose: To share how we can overcome difficult times by focusing on Jesus.

Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5 Purpose: To share how we can overcome difficult times by focusing on Jesus. Introduction: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Other

Walking In The Word Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 18, 2008

When we take our time and "Walk" through the word, we discover personal principles in even the most difficult passages

Walking in the Word Romans 9:6-17 * Turn with me to Romans 9 and let’s read verses 6-17. * Romans 9-11 are almost a “book” unto themselves. In fact, at least one preacher thinks this section of Romans needs to be dealt with independently of the rest of the book. Certainly there seems to be some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunities Right In Front Of You

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 24, 2008

If you want to understand the Lord’s will, be wise by looking for the opportunities He sets before you, especially in difficult circumstances.

“Opportunities Right in Front of You” Luke 9:10-17 When NASA began the launch of astronauts into space, they found out that the pens wouldn’t work at zero gravity (Ink won’t flow down to the writing surface). In order to solve this problem, they hired Andersen Consulting. It took them one decade ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A message to help people identify their most difficult challenge in life right now and to approach it unafraid and with the Lord’s empowerment

Today we are introducing a new series entitled “Lessons for Life from the Shepherd King.” In other words, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking into a few scenes from the life of David. Poet, shepherd, musician, singer, statesman, warrior - King David is more than just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Love For A Lifetime

Contributed by Nick Wilson on Jun 4, 2010

Defining love has become difficult in our society. True love must originate with God and reflect through our lives.

Love For a Lifetime 1 John 2:3-6 Love is a word that has become obscure and ambiguous in our day. It is often talked about but seldom is it clearly defined. Love is what some have called a “weasel-word.” Love may mean anything, or nothing. It has lost its moorings and stands for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The First Will Be Last? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the third in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines Jesus’ statement about the first being last.

Many of us have a competitive nature, a drive to do everything we can to come out on top. We have been taught that you compete to win. Our culture teaches us to climb the ladder of success, to outpace our competitors and that the one with the most toys in the end wins. So we work hard to make sure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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