Sermons on Difficult:

Mission Impossible?

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2019

This story looks at and applies Jesus' teachings in Luke 17:1-6 alongside the experience of Corrie Ten Boom.

There were many things that were once thought to be impossible, but are now considered to be quite common and ordinary. The idea of man landing on the moon or going to space was once thought to be impossible, but that notion was shattered in the 1960s. The idea of people surviving heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hall Of Faith: Moses PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the life of Moses as an example of living a life of faith, trusting in God's promises, and making courageous decisions based on that faith.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into the life of Moses, a man of great faith and courageous decisions, as outlined in Hebrews 11:23-29. We'll be talking about Moses' faith in God's promises, the power of trusting God, and the difficult choices we sometimes have to make with faith. In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Topics: Faith, God's Promises

Confidence In God's Revelation

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Oct 10, 2002

As Daniel faced his dilemma would he have confidence in what God was going to reveal?

Confidence in God’s Revelation Sept 13, 2002 Daniel 2:1-49 Last week: Confidence in God’s Righteousness: We saw together how Daniel never threw away his confidence in God doing the right thing, even though he was an exile, undergoing dramatic change, he continued to have confidence in God. We ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Ezekiel Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Ezekiel was a prophet and priest who ministered during the Babylonian exile. Ezekiel’s life teaches us about obedience, faithfulness, and the power of God’s word to transform hearts.

CHARACTER STUDY OF EZEKIEL – PROPHET IN EXILE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 2:1 "And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee." Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 1:1-3, Ezekiel 3:17, Ezekiel 18:30-32, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1, Ezekiel 1:1-3, Ezekiel 3:17, Ezekiel 18:30-32, Ezekiel 37:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Meeting Your Family's Needs

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 6, 2001

A description of Jesus’ responsibility for those under His watchcare. A call to our own responsibilities in regard to the same.

Meeting Your Family’s Needs—John 19:23-28 Jesus ensured that His mother had adequate provision. We must provide for those under our watchcare. How are we to meet our family’s needs? Keys to Meeting Family Needs 26 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, & the disciple whom He loved standing ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Endures Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

When Jesus comes again, those who truly believe in Jesus will be on the winning side. Until then, there is need for patient endurance. In 10:26-39, the writer gives a word of caution, a word of commendation, and a word of challenge.

A FAITH THAT ENDURES Hebrews 10:26-39 The original readers of Hebrews had been going through difficult times of persecution for their faith. Some were tempted to detach themselves from their Christian fellowship in order to avoid arrest, reproach, and suffering. Moreover, some were in danger ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Hell Is A Choice

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God doesn't send people to Hell; people choose to go there.

Thesis: God doesn't send people to Hell; people choose to go there. Intro.: 1. Troublesome question: Would a good God send people to Hell? a. Some: Unthinkable--fit the crime? (No Hell/no God). b. Others: Yes!--relish idea; "roast `em & toast `em!" 2. This AM we want to approach this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Bending Too Far

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 19, 2007

Discover how to overcome the dangers of bending too far in a threatening culture.

As a boy one of our favorite fun activities was riding tree saplings, much like you would a wild horse. This is how it worked. We would bend a 3 or 4 inch sapling to the ground. A friend would help us hold the tree while we climbed aboard. After sitting astraddle the sapling the tree was released ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Man Of Purity Even In The Time Of Difficulty

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 11, 2011

Trials, persecution, and danger are only bumps that we climb on to for our spiritual growth.

BE A MAN OF PURITY EVEN IN THE TIME OF DIFFICULTY II Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction: In the last days - The time of the gospel dispensation, commencing at the time of our Lord's death, is peculiarly styled the last days would grievous, troublesome and dangerous. According to Webster time is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance: Sticking With What You Start Series

Contributed by Brad Robertson on Aug 26, 2007

The first message in a the series "The Pay-off of Perseverance".

Hebrews 10:35-36 and 12:1 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised… let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. The Big Idea: People who persevere by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

The work of the HS is to be relied on for a Spiritually healthy church

The work of the Holy Spirit. A. The setting apart. (V.2, 4) 1. Illustration of special forces being set apart B. The enabling. (v.9-12) 1. God doesn’t so much give us the ability as He does works through us. 2. When do what we are called to do, He works through that to accomplish His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Partnership SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

The Power of Partnership is an exploration of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. It highlights four reasons why partnership is powerful: (1) Partnership enhances productivity; (2) Partnership provides support during challenging times; (3) Partnership offers warmth and comfort; (4) Partnership strengthens one's defense.

The book of Ecclesiastes serves as a somber follow-up to the book of Proverbs. While Proverbs imparts wisdom for godly living, Ecclesiastes laments the author's failure to heed his own advice. It emphasizes the importance of living a meaningful life, valuing relationships over possessions, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Topics: Friendship, Teamwork

Where There Is Faith Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004

Faith is found in a place! When you get in a place where faith is, what do you find? This message tells believers and non-believers alike what the will find when the get in a plcae of faith!

Where there is Faith Pastor Jamie * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 5-16-04 Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” The arrival of faith in our lives is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warning: Children At Wrisk

Contributed by Gregory Penna on May 1, 2003

This was a sermon originally preached on mother’s day and it deals with difficulties in training children in our modern world.

Several years ago my family and I were visiting the French Quarter in New Orleans. We were taking in the sites and enjoying begnets and coffee. While we were there we stumbled accross two transvestites. These guys where painted in gold from head to toe and they were calling out for my son to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Transfigured

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002

A sermon for Tranfiguration Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday Matthew 17:1-9 "A teacher in a Sunday school class was reading the story of the Transfiguration. As she read, she noticed one little boy seemed confused. When she was finished she asked him, "Johnny, why don’t you tell us where Jesus was in this story. He replied, "Oh, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran