Sermons about Difficult Passages

A Patience That Triumphs

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 2, 2009

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A patience that triumphs is a faith that patiently endures the trials of life even when it is very difficult.

A PATIENCE THAT TRIUMPHS--James 5:7-12 Proposition: A patience that triumphs is a faith that patiently endures the trials of life even when it is very difficult. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to realize and trust God even when it seems impossible to do so as God will help ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Philips- I Believed Therefore I Spoke

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

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Believe in Jesus, speak about Jesus, second passage Acts 8

“I believed, therefore I spoke” or lessons from the two Philips (DRBC, 21/03/04, pm) Introduction • [Show picture]- Who is this? • George Foreman, ex-boxer, now famous promoter of…the Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine • Sold over 50 million in the US, and 5 million in the UK- approx. 1 in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not Satisfied PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

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Explores faith in difficult circumstances, God's provision beyond material wealth, and embracing God's promises.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today, under the shelter of His love and grace. We find ourselves in the company of fellow believers, united by the bond of faith and the shared desire to grow deeper in our understanding of God's word. Today, we stand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Topics: Supply, Needs

What Do We Learn From Jesus' Prayer?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2008

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Jesus is also in quite a difficult situation. How did He handle it? How did He pray? We can learn from Jesus’ example of how we should pray in difficult, hard, and emotional wrenching times.

What Can We Learn from Jesus’ Prayer? Matthew 26:36-46 ILLUSTRATION… Children’s Prayers http://www.bible.org/illus.php?topic_id=1145 Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. - Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song In The Night – Trusting God's Love Through Darkness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2024

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Psalm 42:8 carries profound encouragement for those who are navigating through the dark nights of the soul.

The Song in the Night – Trusting God's Love Through Darkness Introduction Today, we dive deep into the rich waters of Psalm 42:8, a verse that carries profound encouragement for those who are navigating through the dark nights of the soul. Psalm 42:8 (NLT) says: “But each day the Lord pours ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:8, Psalm 136:1, Romans 8:38-39, Acts 16:25, Psalm 77:6, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 18:1 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Never Forgets His People

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 16, 2020

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If there was ever time that the body of Christ needed to be encouraged, it is now. This message was delivered in a little over an hour and looked at four passages from Isaiah. A short series could be developed focusing on each of the passages.

Turn with me to James 1:2. “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” And we know the word “temptation” means “test.” And we know the test we are to count as joy is when Satan tries to get us to give up, to give in or to get out when it relates to God and His Word. Now, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, Isaiah 49:13-17, Isaiah 30:27-29, Isaiah 41:10-13, Isaiah 65:18-24 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Complainers Never Win Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 23, 2001

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This passage shows us five things about complainers.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 11 “Complainers Never Win” Exodus 16:1-36 Dr. John R. Hamby A month has passed between the time Israel departed from Egypt to the time the nation reached the Wilderness of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36, Exodus 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

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Today's passage deals with the first of seven churches, Ephesus.

Today's passage deals with the first of seven churches, Ephesus. Our belief is that there were probably more than seven at this time, but God chose these churches to prove the conditions of Churches and Christians in the last days. Ephesus is commended for Her (1) Labor, (2) Patience, (3) Stand ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Strength God Brings - Funeral Message

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 17, 2001

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This a basic funeral message from various passages in the Psalms

The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Invocation O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-2, Psalm 31:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Recipe For Joy

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Jan 20, 2001

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This passage gives us a no-fail recipe for joy.

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 The other day one of the ladies of the church stopped by my office and gave me this beautiful cookbook. It was put together by an organization she belongs to, and it contains about 500 recipes. Some of these recipes are very elaborate, like this one for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: *other

Stealing From God Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002

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This passage warns us of the dangers of stealing from God

Stealing From God Scripture Reference Acts 5:1-4 (KJV) Acts 5:1-4 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covenant From God Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002

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This passage explains how to receive a covenant from God.

Covenant With God Scripture Reference: Genesis 12:1-3 (KJV) Genesis 12:1-3 1 Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, and unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pathway To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

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This passage of Scripture give a person the pathway to spiritual maturity.

THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL MATURITY Acts 2:1 - 42 1. Have you ever wondered about the purpose of something? ILL Notebook: Purpose (wooden spoons) One day during cooking class, the teacher, Mrs. Pritchard, was extolling her secrets for preparing perfect sauces. When she ordered the class to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Reverential Fear Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005

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This passage explains why we ought to "fear" God.

1 Peter 1:17-21 Reverential Fear Introduction: Last time we saw in verses 13-16 that Peter wanted us to apply what he had talked about in the preceding verses. Peter said as Christians: 1. We should prepare our minds for action. 2. We should become self-controlled (not controlled by things) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Alpha And Omega Of Temptations

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

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This passage of scripture deals with the birth, fruition and the conclusion of temptations.

“THE ALPHA AND OMEGA OF TEMPTATIONS” JAMES 1:13-15 1. Temptations do not COME from God. (v. 13) Genesis 3:12; 18:25; Isaiah 63:17; Habakkuk 2:12-13; James 1:2, 12; Exodus 8:32; 1 Chronicles 21:1; 2 Chronicles 32:31; Job 8:3; 34:10; 36:23; 37:23; Psalm 92:15; 101:3; Proverbs 12:26; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

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