Sermons on Difficult Start:

Trying Times - "When We Started" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 15, 2013

Fear that leads to denials and lies.

Trying Times – “WHEN WE STARTED …” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013) “But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Peeking Into The Closet Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 10, 2016

This is a four week series looking at some hard stories from the bible. In our first week we examine why we need to look into the closet.

Skeletons in God’s Closet, intro They are lurking in of our closets, things that we wished we had never done, words we wished we had never spoken. Families have them, churches have them and individuals have them. Because we all make mistakes. We all have skeletons in our closets. Some are ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Deal With People Who Don’t Like You

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Today we are going to talk about David being pursued by his enemy Saul

How to Deal with People Who Don’t Like You “Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets. But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Tests Our Faith

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Nov 22, 2017

The Bible says in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith it will be done unto you." That’s one of my favorite verses in the Bible. What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law that God has established.

HOW GOD TESTS OUR FAITH I want to ask you a question this morning, “How does God test our faith?” The Bible says in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith it will be done unto you." That’s one of my favorite verses in the Bible. What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Starting Out: Overcoming Your Past Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jul 15, 2002

Your past, no manner how bad, doesn’t have to stop you from being in the plan of God. You can, with God’s grace and forgiveness, overcome your past.

I heard the story recently of two friends who were talking to each other. One remarked to his friend and said, “Man, you look so depressed. Whatever could you be thinking about to depress you so?” His friend quickly replied, “My future”. “Your future?” his friend said. “Whatever in the world ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

What To Do If Salvation Stops Saving (Updated)

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Mar 6, 2025

Many can mark the day of their salvation. At some point they saw the need to ask for help from above and Jesus Yeshua heard their prayer and sent the gift of the Holy Spirit. However life doesn’t always provide us safe passage and a worldly or even religious mindset can interrupt a sure salvation.

The Contract Welcome Mr. Ross. How can my legal office be of service to you? I have signed my name to a contract and would like to be released from it. What is the contract pertaining too? Well…ah…it’s my salvation contract. Your salvation contract? That’s very interesting; do you have the document ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: *other

The Road To Damascus And A New Beginning

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 30, 2020

Every person deserves a new beginning!

THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS AND A NEW BEGINNING "1 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El Gozo Del SeÑor Es Mi Fortaleza

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

Para aquellos en quienes el Espíritu de Dios está trabajando, la reconciliación es seguida por el don de la alegría pura, la alegría duradera de nuestra salvación.

Estoy en deuda con Scott Coltrain y John Dobbs de cuyos sermones publicados en SermonCentral.com (« La alegría del Señor es nuestra fortaleza», Scott Coltrain, SermonCentral.com, noviembre de 2002 y «La alegría del Señor», John Dobbs, SermonCentral.com, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Eric Anthony on Jul 21, 2014

In the midst of troublesome times, God has a way that can not be mistaken, God has given us a way out of Satan's 'No Way.'

“FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS” SCRIPTURE: ESTHER 4:13-17 I. INTRODUTION A. ESTHER 4:13-17 When we review the book of Esther, we see that Ahasuerus was the king of Persia. God’s people, Israel, wee in the provinces of Persia. Its here that the king had the leaders of 127 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursue The Things That Make For Peace

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 13, 2022

How do you get along with difficult people? It can be really hard sometimes. Even in church you can experience times when you don't see eye to eye with others.

Alba 6-12-2022 PURSUE THE THINGS THAT MAKE FOR PEACE Romans 14:1-23 I hope you’re not like the hypercritical husband who was impossible to please. He was really cranky at breakfast. If his wife made scrambled eggs, he wanted them poached; if the eggs were poached, he wanted them scrambled. One ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Safety In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We are living in challenging and dangerous times. Ignoring this reality is as unwise as trying to confront a Tsunami or a tornado. However, under God's protection, we are invincible. This sermon explores the power of faith and God's protection in our lives.

In these perilous times, it is crucial to pay attention to a message that is often neglected. Just as it would be foolish to stand against a tsunami or a tornado, ignoring this message is equally unwise. The blood of Jesus is the key to victory and protection. "The priest is to take some of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:14-18

Topics: God's Protection, Faith In Difficult Times

New Beginings

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 26, 2024

God gives each of us a wonderful gift and that is a new beginning. A second chance.

Opener: Good Morning Church! We are so happy that you have joined us this morning. We are beginning the new year right and so I want to talk to you this morning about new beginnings. So many of you know that I enjoy hitting the golf course now and again. I am not saying that I am really good at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Letting Go

Contributed by Troy Richards on Apr 26, 2011

A call to begin the new year with forgiveness.

-so to start the new year, I thought we’d go with an idea that almost everyone knows, one that can be really helps with all sorts of New Year’s resolutions and getting along with people. But at the same time it’s probably one of the hardest ones to do. Forgiveness. -and this was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Methodist

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2018

Even after Peter's wonderful surprises when Jesus was raised from the dead, he was still struggling to get past his failure. In John 21, we see Jesus giving Peter the opportunity to be reinstated to his role of apostle and leader.

A. I want to begin this morning with a poem by Louisa Fletcher: “I wish that there were some wonderful place Called the Land of Beginning Again. Where all our mistakes and all our heartaches And all of our poor selfish grief Could be dropped like a shabby old coat at the door And ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-23, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Starting New All Over Again

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 10, 2001

New beginnings are a gift from God, not based on our past actions, but upon His present Character.

STARTING NEW ALL OVER AGAIN EZEKIEL 36: 16-32 JUNE 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In his book Enjoying God, Lloyd Ogilvie writes: One of the most astounding achievements in ophthalmological surgery is the implanting of lens in a human eye. After a friend of mine had this surgery in both eyes, and the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:16-32

Denomination: Baptist