Sermons on Difficult Passages:

How We Love His Leading Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 25, 2022

Life is difficult with many choices - and often times we make the wrong decisions. We look for help from friends, trusted loved ones, family, and even strangers.

How We Love His Leading John 10:10-16 Introduction O How We Love Jesus - His healing, His Salvation, His Compassion! As we make our way through John’s Gospel we just keep falling in love with Jesus! Today we want to think about loving Him for his leading. Disciples of Jesus are learners - ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Natural Laws Are Suspended Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025

When God suspends natural laws, He demonstrates that He is the sovereign Creator who controls the universe. Such moments are powerful reminders that no situation is too difficult or impossible for Him.

WHEN NATURAL LAWS ARE SUSPENDED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 10:12-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 77:14, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 19:26, Mark 11:23-24, Hebrews 11:3 INTRODUCTION: In the natural world, laws govern how things operate — the sun rises and sets, seasons change, rivers flow, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crying Out To God Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 3, 2022

All these psalms begin as prayers. They are not psalms of praise but psalms of pleading for help. David often found himself in difficult situations and these psalms record his heart cries to God.

All these psalms begin as prayers. They are not psalms of praise but psalms of pleading for help. David often found himself in difficult situations and these psalms record his heart cries to God. • In life a baby in infancy cries out to Mum or Dad for every little need, as it grows, it becomes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Retaliation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022

The spirit of retaliation is natural to the unregenerate mind. It belongs to the animal part of our nature. It creeps into our earliest feelings as little children. And it is one of the most difficult of evils to overcome.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:38-42 (Retaliation) MATTHEW 5:38-42, NIV 38 You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

After Darkness, Comes The Dawn Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 30, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of how God brings good days after difficult ones, and how we can apply these principles to our own lives.

As Christians, we are not immune to difficulties and challenges. In fact, Jesus promised us that we would face tribulations in this world (John 16:33). However, He also promised us that He would be with us, and that He would bring us through those difficulties into a brighter future. In this ...read more

(Strenght For The Weary)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Mar 3, 2025

THE TEXT BEFORE US IS CENTERED AROUND TRIBE OF JUDAH WHO ARE IN BABLONIOAN CAPITITY FACING A LONG DIFFICULT JOURNEY AND INSTEAD OF PRAISING GOD THEY WE`RE COMPLAINING TO GOD

Isaiah 40:28-31 (KJV) Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. [29] He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating The Discipline Of Patience

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Patience is one of the most vital yet most difficult disciplines for believers to cultivate. In a world driven by instant results and rapid gratification, waiting has become almost foreign.

CULTIVATING THE DISCIPLINE OF PATIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:7-8 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:25, Galatians 5:22, Psalm 40:1, Ecclesiastes 7:8, Hebrews 10:36 INTRODUCTION: Patience is one of the most vital yet most difficult disciplines for believers to cultivate. In a world ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope Is Her - Hope For The Doubter Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of doubt in difficult times, using the biblical story of Thomas doubting Jesus' resurrection, and emphasizes the need for the Church to be a safe space for those grappling with doubt.

When life gets tough, it is easy to doubt that things can get better. The disciples had watched their friend be crucified and buried in a tomb, and they were devastated. Even though others had claimed to see Jesus resurrected from the dead, Thomas did not want to get his hopes up, only to be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Topics: Overcoming Doubt, Resurrection, Hope In Tragedy

Sermon Series: Hope Is Here

Gratitude In Action: Catching People Do The Right Things!!

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 13, 2025

We may think that expressing gratitude is easy. But think again. It might turn out to be a difficult task. And there is a reason for that. And there is a solution for that. Let us look at the solution.

Gratitude in Action: Catching People do the Right Things!! One of our (Leslie and I) constant prayers is to enable us to bring up Arvi and Aarav (our grand children) in the fear and knowledge of God. Towards this, we recently tried asking them to list of a few things they want to thank God for ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 7:12-15, 2 Samuel 22:50, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 107:22, John 14:2, Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exhortations To Be Patient & The Example Of Farmers Being Patient! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James exhorts Christians to understand that patience is an continual process and that the farmer provides a good example for us on being patient and he warns that we must not become guilty of the blame games when things get difficult.

INTRODUCTION #27 1. Open your bibles to James 5:7-9. 2. In this passage James gives the exhortation to be patient until the Lord returns. 3. James also gives the example of farmers being patient. 4. James also tells Christians that they must be patient with one another and not start blaming one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Relatioships

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021

This passage of scripture follows the one that spoke of what we should PUT ON and PUT OFF in our Christian lives. There are some things that are in our spiritual wardrobe, that are unbecoming to us to wear as Christians.

Illus: It is unbecoming for any man to wear a pair of orange pants with green stripes, and a purple shirt with polka dots. If a man insists on wearing such an outfit, people are going to laugh at him behind his back. Today a lot of folks are laughing behind the backs of some Christians. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Still Need Baptism?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 27, 2016

In this passage Jesus teaches us: 1. The Importance of Baptism 2. The Transformational Nature of Baptism 3. Our Baptismal Identity. This is a message that speaks of the sacredness of Christian baptism.

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: Baptism Title: Do we still need baptism? Proposition: In this passage Jesus teaches us: 1. The Importance of Baptism 2. The Transformational Nature of Baptism 3. Our Baptismal Identity Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ who came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Stay Salty - Mark 9:49-50 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 31, 2023

These are the footnotes that go along with my previous sermon on Mark 9:42-50 titled "Don't Go to Hell"

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Mark 9:49 Everyone will be salted with fire. 50 "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:49-50

Funeral For A Seeker

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2015

Phyllis was a seeker. She studied numerous religions and had deep insight into the bible. This funeral service expressed her personality and insights.

Song #1 -- Family Enters -- Clair De Lune Song #2 -- I Come to the Garden Alone Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pre-Tribulation Rapture

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Aug 8, 2025

The concept of the Rapture being ahead of the seven years Tribulation is based from a well grounded biblical facts, and Scripture supports this teaching with various verses and passages.

The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Details presented in this article are biblically supported. They are well-grounded, based on scriptural evidences and reasoning. In this article, I will be laying out Bible verses and passages related to the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. From a biblical perspective, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9