Sermons on Difficult:

Die To Live Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 10, 2007

Following Jesus can be difficult, but all who choose this path will be greatly rewarded in the end.

Many people’s attitude about following Christ is “What can I get?” not “What can I give?” They view Christianity as only a free ticket to heaven. But what did Jesus teach about discipleship? Read Matthew 8:34-38. “If anyone would come after me” means “If anyone wants to be my disciple (in other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Live

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 11, 2010

Following Jesus can be difficult, but all who choose this path will be greatly rewarded in the end.

[If you would like to receive a sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Patience That Triumphs

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 2, 2009

A patience that triumphs is a faith that patiently endures the trials of life even when it is very difficult.

A PATIENCE THAT TRIUMPHS--James 5:7-12 Proposition: A patience that triumphs is a faith that patiently endures the trials of life even when it is very difficult. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to realize and trust God even when it seems impossible to do so as God will help ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 18, 2006

Difficult times requires confidence in God regardless what we see around us

Moving Forward Ex 14:1-31 The Australian coat of arms pictures two creatures--the emu, a flightless bird, and the kangaroo. The animals were chosen because they share a characteristic that appealed to the Australian citizens. Both the emu and kangaroo can move only forward, not back. The emu’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Handle Discouragement

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on May 15, 2008

A sermon on handling Discouragement. Based on Rick Warrens book, Answers to lifes difficult questions.

HOW CAN I HANDLE DISCOURAGEMENT? What can you do when you have the worlds deadliest decease? Cancer, is fatal but atleast the Doctor can tell you when your going to die… AIDS, right now with technology its not that Fatal (Magic Johnson), its not that contagious. Polio…Not really. Let me give ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Abraham Pt 1

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

1. LOOK toward the HORIZON 2. EMBRACE the KNIFE 3. nothing is too DIFFICULT

NEW BEGINNINGS FROM ABRAM TO ABRAHAM Pastor Chuck La Porte 01-02-2008 (Abraham came from the family of Shem (son of Noah) Genesis 11) God was willing and able to change the identity of a man by the name of Abram to Abraham a name of promise = “the father of many” God did so because Abram was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Godly Children In Today's World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2007

This textual sermon is to encourage parents in the difficult tasks of raising their children in today’s world.

Proverbs 22:6 Growing Godly Children in Today’s World Often I have found that children say the honest things we won’t say. They mirror our thoughts by putting them into words. Let’s listen to a few that kids have expressed. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? (Written by kids) You got to find ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 22:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Turning My Other Cheek

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005

Some difficult-to-understand sayings of Jesus. Some important truths for us to apply.

Turning My Other Cheek Introduction “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friendship With God Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007

Talk about how Friendship with God sometimes is difficult, but it’s worth it.

Friendship with God The Realites Blizzard. gb. 2/18/06 (Clip from Bruce Almighty- “Give me a Sign...smite me o mighty smiter”) This morning we’re going to be talking about the realities of friendship with God. Some of you made the most important decision of your life last night when you decided ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: *other

“a Mountaintop Experience With God” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 29, 2010

It is from the mountaintop spiritual experiences that we gain the encouragement and strength to face the difficult times.

A Study of the Book of Mark Sermon # 31 “A Mountaintop Experience With God” Mark 9:1-10 The disciples were reeling from the revelation that Jesus would suffer many things, be rejected and be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

But God

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010

This sermon shows us the power of God through our difficult times in our lives.

“BUT GOD” Text: Psalm 46:1-11 1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.    2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;    3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: *other

How To Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 24, 2009

Jeremiah is an example of resilience in his refusal to give up when things get difficult.

Title: How to Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up Text: Jeremiah 1:4-8, 20:7-18 and 32 Thesis: Jeremiah is an example of resilience in his refusal to give up when things get difficult. The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge We have just completed Week 8 of our Bible in 90 Days Whole ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doesn't "Turning The Other Cheek" Just Make Me A Doormat? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2010

A look at one of Jesus more difficult teachings and why it's worth our obedience.

- Our first reaction to reading Jesus’ words here is likely to be disbelief. “Is He serious? You’ve got to be kidding me!” - Which leads us to our first question. . . What Was He Thinking? Is Jesus naïve, stupid, or insightful? - Matthew 5:39-42. a. Is Jesus naïve? - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Wheat And The Weeds Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 18, 2007

It is difficult to tell wheat from weeds at times, but come harvest they will be separated to eternal destinies

The Parable of the Weeds Matthew 13.24-30; 36-43 This is an MP3/4 player. I bought it off Ebay. From a distance it looks like an IPod nano, but it is not a nano. It looks like a nano, has many of the same functions as a nano but it is not a nano. It is a very good copy. It is deliberately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Until I See

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2006

Learning to trust God and take Him at His word is a difficult task for many people.

John 20: 19 – 31 Unless I See Intro: Have you even played the game, “Truth or Dare?” --- You remember, you tell a person that you want to either tell the truth or accept their dare. If you choose “truth” the other person asks a question that you must answer truthfully. If you choose “dare” the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed