Sermons on Difficult Relationships:

Godly Dads

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2012

Being a good father or mother is one of life’s most important privileges. But being a father or mother is also one of life’s most difficult responsibilities. It is easy to become a biological father, but hard to become a really good father. Some of you we

Opening illustration: Play a video on imitation. Introduction: Now in this text of Scripture Paul compares himself to a father of the Corinthian believers. He was not their biological father, but he was a spiritual father to them. He was instrumental in bringing them to faith in Christ. Through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust In God

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Apr 23, 2019

One of the most difficult things to do in our current society is to relinquish our control to someone else and depend totally on that person to lead and guide us. The Word of God let’s us know that we need to learn to wait on the Lord and to trust Him.

Intro: One of the most difficult things to do in our current society is to relinquish our control to someone else and depend totally on that person to lead and guide us. The Word of God let’s us know that we need to learn to wait on the Lord and to trust Him. Like a lot of things connected to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relying On God's Love Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Feb 26, 2019

Apostle John reiterates his call for Christians to love one another. Somehow, this is difficult to do but John reminded us to rely on God's love and not our selfish love. Our selfish love discriminates and is subjective but the love of God is pure and unconditional.

Relying on God’s Love 1 John 4:13-21 Introduction Apostle John is often called the “apostle of love” because he spoke about the subject on love more than the other New Testament writers. The manner of John’s discourse seems to tell us that the believers did not understand the true message of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Day

Contributed by Bret Bone on May 14, 2012

Being a mother is difficult… a challenging responsibility that is defiantly underappreciated…it takes patience…and it takes commitment. I think that every mother learns at a young age… the importance of wearing many hats within the home. How many of

Slide #1 Video- Being Mom…skit guys Being a mother is difficult… a challenging responsibility that is defiantly underappreciated…it takes patience…and it takes commitment. I think that every mother learns at a young age… the importance of wearing many hats within ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Wait On Me!!!

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 15, 2021

Oftentimes it is difficult for one to do what they encourage others to do.Someone can say pray for such and such and we can say I believe God will work mightily on your behalf, but when it becomes something personal then we oftentimes struggle between faith and doubt.

Wait on Me! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Oftentimes it is difficult for one to do what they encourage others to do. For example my mother will tell whomever the moment they mention they may do not feel well - to go see the doctor, but when she has something wrong she will not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4, Acts 1:1-4, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Apostolic

Have You Heard The News?

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 17, 2024

What do you do when you are in a difficult place in life? You seek the Lord because He has some great news for you. His grace can empower you to rise up above whatever has brought you down.

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? ISAIAH 40:27-31 Have you heard the news? My boyfriend just proposed to me and we are engaged. Take a look at this ring he bought me! Have you seen the Big Buck I killed this week? I posted it on Facebook so everyone could be jealous. Did you watch the Big Game? Ole ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Be Of Good Cheer

Contributed by Pastor Norman Bailey, Overseer on Aug 18, 2018

In this world we are going to face many difficult situations. Jesus told us that we would go through tribulation, which will try to make us lose faith. We have a promise from God that he will never leave nor forsake us.

John 16:24-33 There are a number of circumstances will face in this life. At the same time we find it so difficult to cope with them and trying to find a solution. Many families are confused by not understanding how to face reality that there is a real problem. Dealing with issues in life can ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Patience

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 29, 2020

A sermon written for the Church that meets at Market Street a Community of senior citizens. Discussing the fruits of the Spirit. Patience may be the most difficult fruit to bear and yet if the Christian is patient with others as God is with us we can help hold the door of salvation open to others.

Sermon on patience to the Church at Market Street February 2 2020 Communion Service 1 Cor. 11:23-26 Scripture: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discouraged Covid-19 Disciples

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Apr 28, 2020

During this difficult "shelter-in-place" time, we have had hopes, dreams, plans, anticipations but mostly disappoints. During this global pandemic, the most common thing we have in common is DISAPPOINTMENTS. But disappointments do not have to lead to DISCOURAGEMENT.

During this difficult “shelter-in-place” time, perhaps we had hopes, dreams, plans anticipations but surely disappointments. We had hoped to have a Sunrise Service at the cemetery. We had hoped to have a special Easter service at the church. We had hoped to have our family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-15, Acts 1:4, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

"Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 18, 2014

Rahab trusts in the God of Heaven and Earth and as a Canaanite is set free and rescued while Achan a member of the Covenant Community with a relationship with God displeases God, acts like a Canaanite and is judged!

Cornerstone Church November 16, 2014 “Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!” Joshua 7 “How’s That Again? The following ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cultivating Joy And Gentleness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2020

Joy in the Lord and gentleness in dealing with others affect our quality of life. When we are thinking right about God and our relationship with Him, joy and gentleness naturally flows.

Intro In Philippians 4:1 we are given the directive to “stand fast in the Lord.” i That is followed by a series of exhortations that tell us how to do that. The exhortation in verses 2-3 is about maintaining unity in the congregation. That is not always easy to do, is it? That’s why Ephesians 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23, James 1:17, Malachi 3:6, Luke 10:20, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 37:5-7, Acts 16:25, Numbers 20:2-23, 1 Timothy 3:3, James 3:17, 1 Samuel 30:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus And His Mum Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

In the process of being crucified Jesus takes a moment to make sure His mum is taken care of by John the disciple. This moment reminds us that everybody must have the right relationship with Jesus.

Message John 19:25-27 Jesus and His Mum There is something special about being the oldest son. - You have a sense of responsibility. - You have a special bond … you just feel you are favoured. That is how it works doesn’t it. And it was exactly the same for Jesus. Read John 19:16b-27 This is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Science Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 19, 2022

What is the relationship between faith and science? Faith and science are not opposing disciplines. Throughout history, Christians have often been the greatest proponents of scientific discovery, using their intellect to worship God.

INTRODUCTION • OPENING VIDEO • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8XmXSMxXHQ • Our Hot Topic for today is science; specifically, are science and faith incompatible? • Can you believe in science and also believe in the Christian faith? • Are the two strictly opposed to one another, one an antiquated ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:12-13, Job 38:31-32, Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can There Be Peace On Earth?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Some have broken relationships...there may be unforgiveness or resentment... you may be harboring hurts or disappointments. It's time to let the peace of God take away those chains and set you free

CAN THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH? LUKE 2:8 14; JOHN 14:27 Many of you have already made preparations for Christmas...decorating, shopping, plans for visiting, etc. I would like to look to God's Word in an attempt to prepare us spiritually for this holiday season. I want to begin today by looking first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Investment Tips For Dating

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 22, 2007

This sermon provides practical advice for keeping a dating relationship right in the eyes of God.For the video or audio version, visit our website at www.glenvillenewlife.com under Sermons, Pastor Rick

Investments Tips About Dating 10/21/07 Proverbs Proverbs 4:20-27 1 Corin 7:32-40 One of the most difficult things about this process called dating, going together, going steady or whatever the term is for it today is that most of the time it ends up being a painful process for one or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed