Sermons on Difficult Start:

The Season Of Hope

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Dec 10, 2016

This message is about the season of hope in Christ that is right in our midst that can be hidden in the difficult or buried in the familiar.

It’s interesting the way we approach our birthdays, birthdays of our children, spouses, friends etc… Consider the first birthday of your child, or grandchild…HUGE!…All the trappings, gifts, invitations, photos…(and the baby has NO idea what’s going on!) Seems as though the celebration is really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: *other

Gospel Chains

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

First, God advances the gospel through our difficult circumstances, intercessory prayers, and good news testimonies.

Sermon Idea God calls all followers of Christ to advance the gospel. Textual Idea Paul recognized his imprisonment was the will of God to advance the gospel of Christ, encouraging the Philippian ‘saints’ or ‘followers of Christ’ to stand firm side by side as partners, in prayer for one another, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

"Were Can I Find The Intelligent Designer?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 21, 2020

I love Christmas. But this is a difficult, unexpected kind of Christmas.Christmas is the celebration of the entrance of the “Intelligent Designer” of the Universe.

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2020 Christmas Eve–Matthew 1:20b-21 Redeemer “Were Can I Find the Intelligent Designer?” I love Christmas. But this is a difficult, unexpected kind of Christmas. Families have had to make adjustments. Churches ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7, Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting Room

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2019

It is difficult to wait, especially on God. Yet, faith enables us to wait for just the right moment to move.

1. When our daughter was very young, riding in the back seat in her car seat, my wife and I were discussing names. She commented, “You should always name your child something you like because you will say the name often.” A little voice from the back said, “Then you should have named me, ‘No’ or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 23, 2023

God has a plan for your life. There are times when God will ask you to do things that are difficult.

1. God determined a plan for you. Jeremiah 29:11 11For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 1:5 5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Living Life To The Fullest From The Womb To The Tomb Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2023

Logotherapy centers on 3 things: 1) Work 2) Relationships 3) Courage during difficult times

HoHum: Billy Graham was talking to Art Linkletter when Art mentioned that after he went to heaven, the evangelist would need to find a new line of work, a new purpose. A bit taken aback, Graham asked why. Art replied, “Well, they don’t really need preachers in heaven, do they?” WBTU: This is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, John 1:14, John 19:30, 1 Peter 4:1-2, 1 Peter 4:19, 2 Timothy 2:11-12, James 1:12, Philippians 3:10, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Overcome Fear

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

Most Christians enjoy reading passages of scripture that bring comfort to our hearts during difficult times.

A very favorite passage of scripture of mine is Isaiah 41:10. We read, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” These are comforting words. Notice, five ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Baptist

He Made A Way Out Of No Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

To explore and understand God's power to deliver, His provision in difficult times, and His faithfulness to His promises.

Welcome, beloved family and friends, to our Sunday service. Today, we're going to take a journey back to a familiar place in scripture, Exodus 14:1-14. We'll be exploring a theme that is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago - God's Power to Deliver, His Provision in Difficult Times, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-14

Topics: Same

Not By Might, Not By Power Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

supposed to be, right? Not always, and not now. God doesn’t relieve us of all responsibility and do all the work for us. He empowers us, and we get started. And maybe it is a small start. A few boulders moved, a few shovels of dirt thrown to the s

Not By Might, Not By Power Aug 3, 2008 Zechariah 4 Intro: I like to get things done. To make things happen. To accomplish something. To be “productive”. Cut a board, build a fire, assemble a shelf, paint a sanctuary. Part of it is my personality, part of it is a desire that all of us have – ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Qr Codes For Your Life: Going To The Source Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 28, 2012

This is the introduction to a series that we look at where to go in the Bible when faced with difficult situations. This message looks at the validity of the source.

QRC Intro They are everywhere. You can find them in magazines, in newspapers, on bill boards, stores and restaurants. You know what I’m talking about those funky little square bar codes that are showing up everywhere. They are called Quick Response Codes and they were first developed by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Receive New Wine In 09 (Step 2 Giving) Pt1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2009

The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take.

How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 2: “Giving” Thesis: The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take. Opening Video Illustration: Shindlers List - Oskar Shindler saved 1,100 lives by his sacrifice of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asking For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Visser on Feb 20, 2006

When we ask God for wisdom in the midst of painful trials, ee start discovering what really matters. We start discovering how God is working out His eternal purposes in all of the pain and all of the confusion of the here and now.

Let me begin by giving you a little bit of the background information to the book of James. The book of James is the first of what is known as “The General Epistles” in Scripture. The general epistles are seven in number. Besides James, they include 1st & 2nd Peter, 1st, 2nd & 3rd John and the book ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith To Overcome Opposition Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

We began this year discovering what God has to teach us from the Book of Nehemiah. - Where we find a calling I believe is appropriate for this new year; a calling to fresh starts… fresh starts for the unfinished walls of our personal lives and the vision

We began this year discovering what God has to teach us from the Book of Nehemiah. - Where we find a calling I believe is appropriate for this new year; a calling to fresh starts… fresh starts for the unfinished walls of our personal lives and the vision God has given us as a fellowship... in this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking (And Hearing) The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

It can be scary to be really honest with one another. Here are some guidelines to help us get started.

Two summers ago Kathy and I headed to northern Wisconsin for a vacation week. One of our stops was a day of white water rafting on the Wolf River. It was late in the season and the water was low, so it wasn’t as fast and splashy as the springtime might be. But the low water brought another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Galatians 6:1-2, Proverbs 15:32, Proverbs 10:17

How To Celebrate Easter When You're Living Good Friday

Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 16, 2002

It’s a word about how to hold on when it’s difficult to hold on. A word with three or four very real biblical strategies of what to think on and how to think during those difficult times when you are waiting on the power of God.

HOW TO CELEBRATE EASTER WHEN YOU’RE LIVING GOOD FRIDAY I have heard dozens of Easter Sermons over the course of my life, and I have delivered many Easter Sermons myself. Each year the preacher tries to find that clever, unique way of articulating the Easter message. Sometimes they are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational