Sermons about Difficult Passages

Hope For A New Millenium

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004

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Finding hope, even in difficult time.

Introduction Does a New Millennium Offer Hope? Happy New Year! Happy New Century & Happy New Millennium! Congratulations! You‘ve made it to the year 2000 – the long dreaded Y2K bug has proved to be less nuisance than the average mosquito. In the midst of my unpacking, I watched just a little bit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 16, 2011

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Standing up for Christ in difficult times

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-19. • We’ve noted in past studies that every Christian who lives a godly life; • Will at some stage experiences a certain amount of persecution. • That’s part of the package! i.e. 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 12. • The apostle Peter has already dealt with this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Brethren

The Shadow, The Substance And The Savior

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 4, 2016

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A message to encourage believers in difficult times.

"The Shadow, the Substance and the Savior" Hebrews 12:18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, 19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Forgivness

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

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This message deals with the difficult subject of forgiveness

I. "IF WE SAY THAT WE HAVE NO SIN, WE DECEIVE OURSELVES AND THE TRUTH IS NOT IN US. IF WE CONFESS OUR SINS, HE IS FAITHFUL AND JUST TO FORGIVE US OUR SINS, AND TO CLEANSE US FROM ALL UNRIGHTEOUSNESS" A. These words sum up the great characteristic aim which distinguishes Christianity from every ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:20, Micah 7:19, Isaiah 44:22, Isaiah 38:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:32, Romans 3:24, Ephesians 2:7-8, Hebrews 6:14-20, Luke 18:10-14, Psalm 89:8, John 7:7, 1 John 5:19, Romans 5:6-8, Romans 3:23, Galatians 3:22, 1 John 1:8-9, Acts 19:19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Is Left Handedness A Sin?

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Mar 11, 2024

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A silly question to answer a difficult problem.

Great PowerPoint slides are available for this sermon. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com to get them. Is Left Handedness A Sin? Good morning. Welcome to The Shepherds’ House. Welcome also to our on-line viewers. I am glad you are here, and I pray that you gain a blessing from today’s service. Thank ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 7:12, James 2:13

Denomination: Adventist

Jesus, The Good Samaritain

Contributed by Brandon Queen on Oct 8, 2022

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We will be in a familiar passage. A passage that explains to us how we should treat our neighbors.

ENGAGE: Open with greeting the members. Would you fight to live? Would you fight to save another person’s life? Would you be a good Samaritan no matter the outcome? Opening Question and Statement: On or around July 25, 2021, A group of people spoke out about saving an unconscious man slumped over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thomas’ Conviction And Confession Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 23, 2011

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If you ever want to point someone to a passage of Scripture concerning conviction and confession, tonight’s passage is a good place. This passage involves the great conviction and confession of Thomas.

MAY 22PM Thomas’ Conviction and Confession John 20: 24-31 If you ever want to point someone to a passage of Scripture concerning conviction and confession, tonight’s passage is a good place. This passage involves the great conviction and confession of Thomas. READ 24-25. It looks like Thomas ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Out From Behind Locked Doors Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 14, 2011

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Opening Sermon to an Acts series, although this passage is not in Acts but in John, the passage bridges from Resurection to the begginnings of the Acts community. Main Passage is John 20:19-23

Well, we have come out of Easter having taken some time looking at some of the area’s where God is calling us to follow in his steps. And we have seen how God is inviting us to walk with him in resurrection power, so we are now moving beyond the resurrection to see. Into the bigger picture, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Fears

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

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How to trust in God through difficult times

FACING YOUR FEARS Dr. Jerome Frank was a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University. He told the story that years ago he was flying across the US to attend a lecture. This was back in the 1960s before all of the modern security measures were installed at airports. He sat beside a man on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Vision & Hope Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 3, 2004

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The importance of living with vision and hope, especially in difficult circumstances.

Sermon for 5 Easter Yr C, 9/05/2004 Based on Rev 21:1-5 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Vision & Hope” The leader of a certain Indian tribe encamped at the base of a mountain was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning To Forgive

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 25, 2012

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Examines some difficult aspects of our forgiveness of others.

“Learning to Forgive” Text: Luke 23:32-37 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning’s lesson fits into evangelism because it’s about one of the great blessings or benefits found in the good news of Jesus Christ – forgiveness. I want us to focus on some troublesome ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Biography Of Satan Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 13, 2025

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This passage is one of the major Biblical passages in giving us information about Satan. What do we learn about him here?

- This is considered one of the major Biblical passages in giving us details about Satan. Of course, it is written to the king of Tyre but the details (which we’ll unpack in the sermon) give ample reason to think this passage has two meanings. - The first is a straightforward prophecy about the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Mystery Of Men Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 14, 2002

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This sermon explains why God has placed men first in His redemptive plan. (Credit for this interpretation of the passage goes to Jack Hayford.)

Father’s Day The Divine Mystery of Men 1 Timothy 2:8-15 June 16, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] Three men were talking over coffee. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to the third ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1 The Truth - Take A Deep Breath And Say It Anyway Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 29, 2007

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There are plenty of difficult times in life. Some are more breath-taking than others. What do you do when faced with life’s difficult tasks?

21Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?” 23He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘Doctor, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Suffering For Righteousness

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2020

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Dealing with trials and adversity are a part of everyone's life - some more than others. We don't enjoy suffering, and yet the Word of God teaches us that we are to rejoice in them and even be happy as we suffer reproach. Peter explains this difficult doctrine in our text.

Suffering for Righteousness 1 Peter 4: 12-16 Peter had spent considerable time in the preceding verses dealing with Christian character and conduct in the midst of a fallen world. He was well aware of the struggles and persecution many within the church faced. Although they were forced to deal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

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