Sermons on Difficult Teachings:

Walk By Faith

Contributed by Demarquis Johnson on Mar 23, 2013

This sermon reflects on how we walk by faith, but find it difficult to take steps in life by faith

Introduction There are studies and reports about how many steps we take each day. Many men and women working to get in shape wear clickers to track their steps. All of this talk about taking steps is exciting. People who have no concept of God or having faith are exercising faith simply by ...read more

Denomination: *other

In The Spirit

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 24, 2020

When life is difficult, we must cling to our faith in God and find hope and joy.

In The Spirit Philippians 1: 21 - 30 Intro: I read a story of a young man we will call Bob. He decided to go on his first deep-sea fishing trip. After about an hour, he decided that it was the dumbest decision he ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strength In Numbers

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 24, 2019

The church must realize how much we need one another if it will survive difficult times.

January 27, 2019 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Subject: Trusting the Lord's Promises Title: Strength in Numbers In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn't. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Do With The Transfiguration Narrative?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 18, 2025

One the most difficult events in the Gospels to explain! However, there is a light shining through the cloud to us.

What do you do with the Transfiguration narrative? Luke 9:28-36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:28 About eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter, John, and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: United Methodist

God With Us . . . In The Valleys Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2021

An advent series focused on Matthew 1:23, God is always with us, especially in the difficult times.

God With Us - Valleys November 28, 2021 Matthew 1:23 Today we're starting an advent series called God With Us. I’m hoping to use one main scripture which will guide us for the next 4 weeks, which culminates in our Christmas Eve celebration. We're going to look at the power of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Trust And Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 20, 2022

Trust could be said to have a symbiotic relationship with freedom, without one the other is difficult to find.

Robert C. Solomon, an American-born philosopher and author once remarked: “Trust is not bound up with knowledge so much as it is with freedom, the openness to the unknown.” Proverbs 3:5 states: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Galatians 5:1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 2:16, Psalm 37:5

Mah-Na! What Is This Stuff?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2023

How do we deal with difficult times? Do we complain or do we complain?

Mah-Na! What is this Stuff? Exodus 16:2-15 We often condemn the complaining of the Children of Israel in the Wilderness. In many ways they were a spectacular failure. It seems that we use them as examples of what we should not do. But this is somewhat unfair. We forget that God had chosen Israel as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Times Like These

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 27, 2004

In difficult times we must: 1- Count the blessings 2- Consider the source 3- Continue the life

INTRO.- ILL.- 22 year-old pop singer Britney Spears got married again for the second time in nine months. The first marriage lasted only about 55 hours. Someone calculated that if she kept up this pace by the time she is 50 she will be married some 39 times. SHE GOT MARRIED AGAIN. I say, so ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Humility

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 2, 2023

Because adopting a stance of humility before others is difficult for us, we would rather witness it that show it.

Humility – Matthew 23:1-12 Intro: In the 2004 Olympics, Matt Emmons was competing in the 50-meter three-position rifle event and was just one shot away from winning the gold medal. As he took his position to fire the final shot, all he had to do was hit the target. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is The Boss

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Aug 8, 2012

Everybody has a boss. We all know what it means to have a boss. One of the churchy words we use is the word, “Lord”. I don’t think that we have a really good understanding of that word, simply because it’s not a word we use in everyday vernacular

“For the time is coming,” says the LORD, “when I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line. He will be a King who rules with wisdom. He will do what is just and right throughout the land. And this will be his name: ‘The LORD Is Our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Praise During Personal Struggles

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

Praising Jesus for who we are in Him gives us the framework for finding victory and comfort during difficult times.

The Power of Praise during Personal Struggles Ephesians 1:1-14 As we read this passage, here are the three keys to learning the lesson we will focus on today. Before we being, let me tell you this: this is a rich passage of scripture. There is so much here that we could literally spend 6-7 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Walking By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025

Walking by faith means living with confidence in God’s promises, even when the path ahead is unclear or difficult.

WALKING BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:7 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 8:24-25, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 40:31 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the foundation of the Christian walk. It is what enables believers to trust God beyond what the eyes can see or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 8:24-25, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Corinthians Series: Sinner Stuff Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 5, 2025

Church discipline is difficult but necessary in the life of a church. We just don't talk about it.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES Sinner Stuff 2 CORINTHIANS 2:1-17 #2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 2:1-17 READ 2 CORINTHIANS 2:1-17 (ESV) “For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. 2 For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-17, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Judging Righteously"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus teaches to judge by truth not by appearance

“Jesus answered them, “I did one deed, and you all marvel. 22 “For this reason Moses has given you circumcision (not because it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a man. 23 “If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath so that the Law ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Orthodox