Sermons about Difficult Passages

The Buzzard, The Bat, And The Bumble Bee

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 1, 2006

based on 44 ratings

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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

Recovering From Resentment

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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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

I'm Going Over My Mountain

Contributed by Richard Roberts on Jul 3, 2008

based on 25 ratings

| 8,594 views

Climbing mountains can be difficult but for the eagle its just somthing to soar over Come lets go Over our mountain!

Deuteronomy 2:3 3. Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. Going Over The Mountain 3 Facts About this mountain #1) Exodus 3:12 12. And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:3

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeing Jesus

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

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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

A Loaf Of Bread, A Jug Of Wine, And Laughter

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 3, 2009

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Dated 1989. Our faith is not joyless. God uses the simplest of things to bring us support and gladness in the midst of difficult times.

Says the poet, "A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and Thou beside me singing in the wilderness … Wilderness were paradise enow" The very picture of romantic fulfillment. All I need is a chunk of good fragrant bread, a flask full of the vintner’s art, and you whom I love, and I will be fulfilled. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful No Matter What

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 14, 2009

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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

Waiting

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2009

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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

The First Will Be Last? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

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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

Love For A Lifetime

Contributed by Nick Wilson on Jun 4, 2010

based on 3 ratings

| 4,486 views

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

Not Another Teenage Pregnancy Story

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 20, 2007

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Virgin birth is it credible and how Mary instructs us to a joyous faith in the midst of current difficult realities - an advent/christmas story

Gospel Reading – Luke 1:26-38 Theme: Annunciation to Mary Sermon title – Not another Teenage Pregnancy Story Response: Luke 1:46-55 Song of Mary – She Glorifies/Rejoices in God for he has been mindful of her. 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wake Up And Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 23, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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Approaching Christmas is often a difficult time to love the people around us. Sometimes we need a little encouragment to do so.

Mitch had worked hard all week on his studies. He wrote papers, studied for tests, took exams all week and finally it was Friday. It was time to pick up his friends and go home to visit his family for the weekend. Since it had been such a difficult week, he was exhausted. He decided to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Jochebed Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 31, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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Mom have to make some difficult decisions. Jochebed was one of those women. In the end, it was her faith that helped her through.

The second grade teacher had been giving a lesson on science. She had explained about magnets and showed how they would pick up nails and other bits of iron. Now it was question time, and she asked, “My name begins with the letter M and I pick up things. What am I? Billy, a little boy on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Hope

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 6, 2021

| 3,429 views

Hope is essential in the day we live. What are you expecting? In difficult times we need. hope. Are you a hope giver?

GROWING HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOPE: GOD’S PROMISE, is an optimistic state of mind, YET HOPE IS MORE THAN WISH OR OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDES, wish to strengthen a desire, DESIRE WITH EXPECTATION, feeling of desire that something will happen, a feeling of ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:18, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 12:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guidance In Confusing Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 30, 2016

| 16,479 views

If you want clear guidance in difficult and confusing times, pay attention to God's Word, pray, obey, and experience God's peace.

Two old friends met one day after many years. One attended college and became very successful. The other did not attend college. He never had much ambition, yet he still seemed to be doing very well. Curious as to why, the college graduate asked his friend, “How has everything been going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

| 7,120 views

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

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