Sermons on Difficult Start:

Lives Made Over

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Jun 7, 2001

No one is beyond starting over again.

LIVES MADE OVER Jeremiah 18:1-5 A product with which most of us have grown up is Ivory soap. Besides being 99.44% pure, it has two uncommon qualities among soap. (1) It floats, and (2) it is the oldest of the best-sellers. But, it hasn’t always been that way! Years ago Ivory soap was just another ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love People Who Drive You Crazy - 2 Peter 1:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 18, 2025

The greatest command in the Bible is also the one that brings you the most joy in life: love. But that command is also the most difficult. How do you change what and whom you love? And how do you start loving someone you don’t currently love?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

Unshakeable Confidence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 18, 2009

How to effectively deal with insecurity, difficult tasks and pessimists.

We’re in the pre-series "Getting Ready for Something More." Last time we saw Nehemiah, a Jew living in exile in the foreign land of Persia, serving as the king’s cupbearer, the person who tested the food and drink served to the king to make sure it wasn’t poisoned. He had received a report of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sins?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 20, 2006

God wants us to have a fresh start.

But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. I, I am He who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins. Isaiah 43:1, 25 (1) This week ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 11, 2014

Everything that has a beginning must have an end.

Sermon: A NEW BEGINNING! 2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ KJV Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. INTRODUCTION:- Everything that has a beginning must have an end. The only reason why God has ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Convert Instructions - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 25, 2017

In Colossians chapters 1-2, Paul explains that Jesus has satisfied everything that we need as Christians. He came, He lived, He Died, He arose and He ascended. In chapter 3 Paul begins instructing us as Christians in the basics of our Christian walk.

Colossians 3:1-4 INTRODUCTION 1. Context: In Colossians chapters 1-2, Paul explains that Jesus has satisfied everything that we need as Christians. He came, He lived, He Died, He arose and He ascended. Colossians 2:10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21, Romans 6:1-14, Philippians 4:2-9, Romans 8:1-11, Colossians 3:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Denying Denier

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 30, 2013

Will we stand true to Jesus if the times get difficult?

The Denying Denier John 13:36-38 Introduction Peter has certainly drawn his share of fire over the centuries. He is presented by the gospels as the first one of them to open his mouth. And often his bravado got him into trouble. The man whom Jesus called “the Rock” when He called him ...read more

Scripture: John 13:36-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spirit Led And Spirit Fed

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 21, 2013

Walking in the Spirit is not as difficult as it seems - but it does require effort.

# #February 24, 2013 Troy First Assembly Text: Romans 8:1-17 – Focus on verse 14 Subject: the Holy Spirit Title – Spirit Fed and Spirit Led Pastor Darrell has told me that there is a real spirit of revival in this church and my message today is a message of encouragement for you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"How Does Your Garden Grow?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

Patience is a difficult thing to get. We must practice..

How Does Your Garden Grow? OBJECTS: Packages of garden seeds. THEME: Waiting patiently upon God. SCRIPTURE: But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:25 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Next Step

Contributed by James Tino on Jun 20, 2009

Stop bailing, and start believing!

“The Next Step” by Rev. James Tino New Life Lutheran Church Miramar, FL Mark 4:35 - 41 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ; “Where do we go from here?” Have you ever said that? (I’ll bet some of you were saying that yesterday evening, as you tried to find our house for the anniversary party). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

A Five Fold Plan For Handling Your Problems Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 6, 2009

Starting wrong they ended right.

A FIVE FOLD PLAN FOR DEALING WITH YOUR PROBLEMS 8/5/09 Esther 4:1-17 1. Most often problems & crises ignored a. Deal with the symptoms or worse “what ifs” b. Go unsolved or their lessons lost – repeat!! c. Dr. Seuss Poem – Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad? Who came to a sign at the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 29, 2005

Starting the Lord’s prayer

From Jack Peters Sermon web site Matthew 6:9 OUR FATHER Part #1 of 8 - The Lord’s Prayer This passage is called The Lord’s Prayer. It is called The Lord’s Prayer, because the Lord gave it. However it is not a prayer that Jesus had to pray, but a prayer that Jesus’ disciples should use as a model ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's The Good News?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Jesus starts his ministry

"What’s the Good News?" Matthew 4:12+ May 4th, 1997 Intro: Why is it that whenever we watch a movie, we just can’t wait for the previews of other releases to get done. I know that I always fast forward through them to get to the movie I wanted to see. *I guess it’s for the same reason that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 6.5.9 Prayer Series

Contributed by John Crisp on May 19, 2012

A start to a series on the Lords Prayer

Chapter Six of Matthew is in the middle of the Lord's sermon on the mount. Before this point we have seen the multitudes bring him loved ones with all types of sickness and needs; we have heard him give us the Beatitudes and we called the salt and light of the earth and had Christ call on us to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back, Looking Forward, Looking Up To God

Contributed by Robert Glass on Dec 20, 2018

A sermon for the start of a New Year.

Looking Back, Looking forward, Looking UP! Robert A. Glass January 6, 2019 At the beginning of a new year, a new work, a new growing relationship, it is good to take inventory of what we have done, where we are and where we need to go. We need to ask, are our lives right with God? David was a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ