Sermons on Difficult Road:

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

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

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living Opportunistically”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 17, 2025

Today’s message is about the choices we make concerning the opportunities God places before us that determine which road we’ll travel in this divine adventure God has called us to take. “Carpe Diem/Seize the Day.”

Elevate to the Next Level “Living Opportunistically” 1 Samuel 14:1-15 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIthj1ZwwfE John Wycliffe lived 200 years before the Protestant Reformation, which ushered in a belief system that moved the church away from Roman Catholicism, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6, 1 Samuel 14:1-15, Joshua 23:10

Denomination: Foursquare

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan: The Gospel Hidden In Plain Sight Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

Has someone ever helped you at just the right moment?

Has someone ever helped you at just the right moment? I remember many years ago, I was in my early twenties, hanging out with some of my friends. And this drug dealer who had infiltrated my group of friends, found out I was hanging out with them. He didn’t like me. So he sent over a guy to beat me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Hurting Person's Guide To Recovery: Test All Spirits!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 8, 2009

This is a story about an individuals great trials and what God says to her, to us, to restore us and give us hope.

1 John 4: 1-11 (12-21) Remember: Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. One day Sara Jones woke up and felt completely lost. For weeks she was heading down a path full of sorrow, loneliness and ultimate insecurity but, up until this day she was able to hold onto some sort of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Discipline Of Fasting

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Feb 23, 2020

Ezra the scribe knew his people needed to prepare their hearts for the difficult and dangerous journey ahead. In this sermon we look at why we as the church are called to fast and pray together, especially during the season of Lent.

A FAMILY ON THE MOVE For our family, there is rarely any experience more stressful than preparing for a trip back to Iowa to visit our parents. The kids are always excited about the prospect of staying in motels, of visiting with Grandma and Grandpa, of going out to eat at restaurants, and of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-23, Nehemiah 1:1-6, Jonah 3:5-10, Joel 2:12-13, Psalm 35:11-14, Psalm 69:9-12, Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 13:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Doesn't Everyone Go To Heaven?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 16, 2024

Our world today will try to convince people that ultimately everyone goes to heaven. God makes it very clear that is not the truth.

I mentioned last Sunday that the world tries to convince people that there is more than one way to get to heaven. God showed us in Scripture that His Son Jesus told us very plainly that He is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one gets to the father unless they go through Jesus. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23, Luke 13:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of The Believer In Jesus (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 20, 2022

There is a stark difference between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of this world. It can be difficult to understand the distinctions for someone new to the faith. We must remember that this world is not our home and the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus is substantially different from the world.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/125186 Introduction I recently received a newspaper from Pastor Matt from the Washington Times, entitled, “America’s Church Leaders Now Wolves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Colossians 3:9-10, James 1:19, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 15:18, James 4:1, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Potholes Of Fear Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 26, 2005

2nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

POTHOLES OF FEAR Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 27 INTRODUCTION:(Video-“What are you afraid of?” 2:12 www.sermonspice.com) How would you answer that question? Now, being afraid of spiders, snakes, girls or heights may not be your particular phobia but there are countless concerns ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Righting The Religious Rut Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005

4th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

RIGHTING THE RELIGIOUS RUT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 5 PSALM 63:1-8 INTRODUCTION: (Faith Story - Beth Rampleberg) Thank-you Beth. Did you catch the words and phrases in Beth’s faith story? “Obligation,” “knowledge in my head but not my heart,” “something was missing,” “emptiness,” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Transformation - Four Lessons From Paul.

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 18, 2003

A sermon that begins with a small script - acted or read and discussess four keys to transformation as seen in Saqul’Pauls Damascus road experience. I left in a couple of NIV studies on Paul for those who may find it helpful.

Tom – Your tea is on the table!!!!! Yes, yes!!! I’m coming – be there in a minute. Tom , I’ve been slaving over a hot stove you get here this minute young man!!!! Yes – I have only one more nut to put on Mum then I’ll be there!!! Tom – What are you doing? Well I lost the nut – it must be here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One More River To Cross

Contributed by James May on Jan 18, 2006

We crossed the Red Sea in Salvation and Baptism. Now we are walking through the wilderness on the road to the Promised Land, but we have one more river to cross before we get home. Are you ready for the crossing?

ONE MORE RIVER TO CROSS By Pastor Jim May There is an old song that we once sang that went like this: There’s one more river to cross; one more mountain to climb One more valley that I have to walk through Then I’ll leave my troubles behind One more battle with the devil, and I know He’ll ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent: God’s Big Society

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 12, 2010

An advent talk including reference to Narnia, Christmas.Forestry, Climate Change, Gardening, Legend if the Guardians and Take the High Road. The Big Society that the UK Prime Minister (David Cameron) talks about was God’s idea

Coming up this morning we’ve got climate change, forestry, gardening, the Warner Brothers Film ‘Legend of the Guardians’, reservoirs, Christmas, Narnia, Take the High Road, and the choirs of Jerusalem – all in the space of about 20 minutes, and all because they have been shouting out at me during ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus' Glorious Prayer For Our Unity Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 12, 2010

Jesus prayed for those who would follow Him in generations down the road. He prays for us to be unified, and it should be our pursuit to promote Christian unity and to point to Him and His Glory through our lives.

Originally given at Glorious King Jesus Christian Church, 12/12/10 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 (NKJV) 10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2015: Year Of Renewal

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 29, 2014

Our nation is walking the same road that Israel took centuries ago and lost all their blessings. Therefore it is imperative that the church rises up and takes hold of their responsibility to lead the people in a godly way so that we are renewed.

Opening illustration: A British newspaper reported that a woman had hidden $20,000 worth of jewelry in a plastic bag, hoping to prevent burglars from finding it. Later, having forgotten about it, she accidentally threw the bag out with her garbage. Several workmen searched for 9 hours in a landfill ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational