Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Difficult:

showing 346-360 of 41,451
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Alan Smith avatar

    The Courage To Go Home

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    Sometimes it’s difficult to go home, but it is essential that we do so.

    Introduction: I want you to imagine for a moment that you have one chance to travel back in time and go back to relive part of your life. And suppose that when you go back, you know everything that you know now. You have all the understanding and the wisdom that you have developed over the years ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rayford Harper avatar

    Peace In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Rayford Harper on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,302 views

    This sermon is about what you can experience even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

    STAY ON THE BOAT MARK 4:35-41 PART 3 – “PEACE IN THE STORM” FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS, WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THE SITUATION WITH JESUS AND HIS DISCIPLES AS THEY CROSSED THE SEA OF TIBERIAS, OR BETTER KNOWN AS THE SEA OF GALILEE. WE HAVE SEEN THE PROBLEM THAT AROSE, A STORM OF GREAT MAGNITUDE, AND ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Streams In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,197 views

    God touches our lives with refreshing streams in the midst of our difficult times.

    GOD, WATER AND LIFE SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 “Streams in the Desert” INTRODUCTION One of the harshest truths that we ever learn is that suffering and difficult times is a part of life. No one can go through life without experiencing suffering in some shape or form. The once popular ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Problem With Playing House

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,714 views

    This is a sermon that confronts the increasingly difficult moral problem of cohabitating heterosexual adults in America.

    “The Problem with Playing House” Provers 16:25 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Introduction: This past Monday I was confronted by a full page of articles from USA Today which the Lord used to prompt my spirit and address a growing problem we are facing in America. The title of the articles: ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    A New Perspective

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,636 views

    Three reasons we can have a better perspective when in difficult times.

    2 Corinthians 4:17 A New Perspective Woodlawn Baptist Church July 2002 Introduction A. During the course of the last several weeks, many of our messages have dealt with life’s problems and trials, the giants we face and how we are to deal with them. There has never been a time in history when ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Getting Through Dry Spells Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 16,872 views

    #1 in Elijah series - waiting on God when life is difficult and times are dry.

    1 Kings 17:1-7 – Getting Through Dry Spells Somebody put together a list called, “You Know it’s Going to be a Bad Day When…” These are a few of those indications. You know it’s going to be a bad day when you wake up face down on the pavement. When you call Suicide Prevention and they put you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Sunstrom avatar

    Why Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,252 views

    Discover why we should be thankful to God, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

    Why Be Thankful? In recognition of the holiday before us, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about being thankful. I’d like to begin with a story. In regions of Mexico hot springs and cold springs are found side by side, and because of the convenience of this natural phenomenon the women ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Bible - Worth The Effort (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,877 views

    The study of God’s Word may be difficult at times, but it is well worth the effort.

    January 23, 2000 2 Tim. 2:15 The Bible – worth the effort (Part 2) INTRODUCTION How much do you value the fact that you have a Bible that you can pick up and read for yourself? [read Jn 3:16 from the Greek Bible] No, I have not started speaking in tongues; what I was reading was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Even The Courageous Need Encouragement"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    Sometimes it’s difficult to see the worth of our work. But God is there to encourage.

    “And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city’.” (vs 10) When I preached from chapter 15 a few weeks ago, I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Sean Lester avatar

    To Run The Course Of Faith

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,380 views

    An inspirational message to encourage believers to remain faithful even in difficult and discouraging times.

    To Run the Course of Faith Rev. Sean D. Lester Sept. 28, 2003 Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. [2] ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    How Far?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,178 views

    Using the word "How" the sermon explores Mary as an example of handling difficult circumstances.

    Luke 1: 26 – 38 / How Far? Intro: There was once a wonderful, elderly, Christian lady who lived next door to a grumpy old man who was constantly trying to convince her there was no God. One day through an open window the old man heard the woman praying. She said, “Lord, you always given me what ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Donald Rapp avatar

    Our All Sufficient Savior

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,024 views

    God is able to see us through even in the most difficult and threatening situations

    Our All Sufficient Savior The Book of Mark Mark 4:35-41 I. Introduction A. We have all had those times in our lives when we get into situations that seem hopeless. 1. You have done everything in your power to straighten things out and still everything seems lost. 2. Those experiences are called by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Where Is God When I'm Sighing With Despair

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,277 views

    A look at David and the sighing that he lifts up because of his difficult circumstance.

    WORST WEEK EVER: When is God when I’m sighing with despair? - Psalm 5:1. - Most of us have faced times when problems and difficulties and struggles leave us with little more than a heart-heavy sigh. - It’s almost like the latest blow knocks the wind out of us yet again as we exhale a sigh of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bong Baylon avatar

    Are You Ready To Believe Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    It is crucial to believe in the resurrection. But why is it difficult to believe in the resurrection? This sermon answers that question.

    Title: Are you Ready to Believe? Text: Mark 16:1-14 Take-off 1. Today is Easter Sunday or, as we call it here at RLCC, Resurrection Sunday. So we will break our series on using our authority in the kingdom of God. 2. Today is a day of celebration – a day of rejoicing! But how many of us are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Mulholland avatar

    Discipleship: Christianity’s Everest

    Contributed by John Mulholland on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,477 views

    Discipleship, the daily living for Christ, is the most difficult thing that we will ever do.

    Discipleship: Christianity’s Everest January 31, 2010 A Disciple of Jesus Reads God’s Word. A Disciple of Jesus is Engaged in Prayer. A Disciple of Jesus Loves Others in Attitude and Action. A Disciple of Jesus Desires to Reach the Lost. A Disciple of Jesus is Engaged in Worship as a Lifestyle. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ