Sermons on Difficult Road:

The Road To Resurrection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to truly know God, not just about Him, and to find joy, energy, and contentness in serving and sharing Him.

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It is a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the love and grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We gather here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound by the blood of Christ, united in His love, and empowered by His Spirit. Today, we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Topics: Journey, Resurrection

Difficulties Do Develop Destiny

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 39: 1 – 23

Genesis 39: 1 – 23 Difficulties Do Develop Destiny 39 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him down there. 2 The LORD was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus' Most Difficult Words Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 21, 2018

Let’s look at Mark 8:27-38 and our call to a selfless life.

Prelude The most difficult words Jesus ever spoke are NOT the ones that are hard to understand, but the ones that are easy to understand and hard to obey. Because being a true follower of Jesus is so difficult, early Christians took time before the most important season of the Christian year to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Strength In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Where do you turn when faced with challenges and difficulties? Psalm 121 guides us to seek help and find strength in the Lord.

Psalm 121 was written around three thousand years ago. It is titled "A Song of Ascents," which means it was sung by pilgrims as they ascended the road to Jerusalem for the three pilgrim festivals. These 15 Songs of Ascent, Psalms 120-134, prepared pilgrims for these spiritual festivals and reminded ...read more

Topics: Strength, Trials, Help

The Two Travelers Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 23, 2022

Each of us travels on a journey through this life. Each day presents new challenges and choices. Each day we choose which path we will travel and those choices determine where we arrive at the end of the day.

The Two Travelers Matthew 7: 13-14 As we continue our study in the Sermon on the Mount, we come to a passage that all need to hear in our day. This is a passage that all can relate and understand. Here Jesus speaks of the way we are traveling and the course of life we are on. These are two courses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Escalation Of Difficult, Hard Times...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2020

Can we see we are in a season of ESCALATION of difficult, hard times? We need to not only be ready, but we need to expect and thrive in perilious times.

ESCALATION --- DIFFICULT TIMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HARD, DIFFICULT TIMES APPEAR TO BREED DIFFICULT TIMES… 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 Timothy 3:1 (MSG) Don't be naive. There are difficult times ahead. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Mark 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God In Difficult Times

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2006

The beliefs we must commit ourselves to when facing suffering are: 1. God is good, even when life is bad. 2. God can redeem the evil that comes into our lives. 3. We must do the right thing, even when it does not seem to pay off.

Those of you who have seen the classic movie Fiddler on the Roof remember the scene where Tevye, the main character, is walking on a dusty road, pulling both a milk cart and a lame horse. He says: “Ah, dear God, was that necessary? Did you have to make him lame just before the Sabbath? That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Poor Choices And Difficult Days Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2009

For 16 long months David lives distant from the Lord, but finally our hero turned to the Lord, and God was ready to help him.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who went to the police station with her friend to report that her husband was missing. 1. The police officer asked for a description of her husband. 2. The wife said, “He’s 45 years old, six foot three, has blue eyes, blond hair, an athletic build, is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road Through Samaria: The Unusual Road Of Navigation

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 17, 2017

Imagine if Jesus came to the world as human today. He opened the Google Map Navigation and type Galilee as destination. His current location is Judea. There are several options. But Jesus took the unusual one. The Road through Samaria, the unusual way

THE ROAD THROUGH SAMARIA: THE UNUSUAL ROAD OF NAVIGATION JOHN 4:1-42 Imagine if Jesus came to the world as human today. He opened the Google Map Navigation and type Galilee as destination. His current location is Judea. There are several options. But Jesus took the unusual way. He had to go ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Life's Most Difficult Blow"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their own death but the death of those we are closest to.

“LIFE’S MOST DIFFICULT BLOW” (The Leader’s Pains) II SAMUEL 1:1-27 How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their on death but the death of those we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

How To Handle Difficult Times

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 15, 2001

This is a devotional given to my leadership board for the month of November.

How to Handle Difficult Times Selected Passages November 13, 2001 Three Ways to handle difficult times I. Be Thankful 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 A. God has blessed us The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Intepret Difficult Passages

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Intepret Difficult Passages

How To Deal With Problems In the Bible 1. Believe that the Bible is the word of God without error, completely true, and entirely inspired by God. Once you approach the scriptures with this presupposition it is just a matter of time before you will see that there are no contradictions, errors, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Thankful In Difficult Times

Contributed by George Alves on Oct 6, 2001

In the midst of chaos there is hope, there is One who is our strength and refuge.

How can we be thankful during difficult times? When our world is falling apart… When we have more questions than answers… When bad things happen to good people… When evil seems to be gaining ground… When the last penny is spent and retirement is decades away… When your retirement savings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

"When Going Home Is Difficult"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 20, 2002

Author, Thomas Wolfe said, "You can’t go home again," Was he right? And if you could and if you did what would it be like?

West Greeley Baptist Church March 10 2002 “When going home is difficult” Luke 4: 14-30 Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: There is a story about a father who became disturbed about the length of time his six year old son was taking to get home from school. The father decided he would make the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Thankful For Difficult People?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

See some things which will help us to be more thankful for difficult people

A few weeks ago it seemed like Brock, our almost two-year-old, was part chimpanzee. Oh, we don't believe in evolution at all, but he seems to have an unusual ability to climb. One day he took the laundry basket, tipped it upside down and stood on it so he could crawl on top of the dresser. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist