Sermons on Difficulties:

Visitation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 29, 2021

What has God done in your life; what has God done for you? That’s worth considering every day, both the big miracles and the tiny ones.

Visitation When we give our lives to our Lord Jesus Christ, everything changes, doesn’t it? Most of us, from childhood, are habituated to self-centered lives. Things are important to us if they do something for us, if we enjoy them, if they give us security, pleasure, excitement, money. People are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56, Isaiah 12:2-6, 2 Samuel 6:14, Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Catholic

The Unchanging Love Of God Series

Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024

Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament, written during a time when the Israelites were disillusioned and questioning God’s promises.

1- Historical Context of Malachi: - Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament, written during a time when the Israelites were disillusioned and questioning God’s promises. - After returning from exile and rebuilding the temple, the Israelites expected a time of prosperity. Instead, they ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

From Barrenness To Fruitfulness

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 24, 2022

From Barrenness to Fruitfulness

From Barrenness to Fruitfulness Scripture Luke 13:1-9 Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, The world today witnesses increasing incidents of killings, shootings, assassinations, slayings of heads, lynchings, mobs, hangings, and so on. As soon as it happens, there is breaking news on our news ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Other

Worthy

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 18, 2022

We are worthy through the death of Christ Jesus on the cross.

Worthy – Colossians 1: 11 - 20 Intro: George was a faithful man. He attended a church on the edge. By that I mean the church struggled to keep afloat. There was so much that needed doing; but, there just never seemed to be enough money to do any of the things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Is The Christian Life So Difficult? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2019

While salvation is delightful, discipleship is often difficult.

Why is the Christian Life So Difficult? July 20-21, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill During the past three weeks away Beth and I had days of delight and days of difficulty. The delightful part had a lot to do with our grandsons Pip and Ezra and their mom Lydia as they spent about a week with us. This time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Against Evil People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 24, 2025

We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

1. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen. Almighty Lord, hear me when I cry out to you, oh God who brings justice in the midst of my affliction. I implore you to extend your mighty hand to remove all suffering and sorrow from my life. May every tear be wiped away and may my ...read more

Facing The Waters Of Marah

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

God often brings His children into a place of bitterness in order to discipline and teach them.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Genesis 15:22-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Grace Is Sufficient For Me! Do We Really Believe That? Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Mar 29, 2007

Sermon encourages us to not handle life’s problems on our own, but to trust in God and fall into His grace

So Tyler found one of my early childhood books the other day. It’s called the “It’s All About Me” book by Dr. Seuss. It allows you to be interactive with the book. As Tyler was going through it he saw that I had done it when I was about his age. In it he saw my foot drawn out, my hand drawn out, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Can Your Church Work With Alcohol Effected Youth And Adults

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

A look at our roles as ministers to the large number of people in our churches and societies that suffer from this phenomenon known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect and by the broader term Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defects ARND.

Can Your Church work with Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defected Adolescents and Adults Dealing with Difficult People By: Bruce Landry I. What Are the Issues of Alcohol Related Birth Defects The issues that are relevant to children and adults who are born and are living daily with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hijacking Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

The Company We Keep, part 9. When we decide to get serious about spiritual practices in our lives, we find that grace gets hijacked and replaced with guilt and oppression. How does this happen, and what are we to do?

Hijacking Grace The Company We Keep, prt. 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 27, 2009 We have come a long way in our learning about the Jesus life – how to enter into and live in the life of peace and rest Jesus said is available to us. Today I want to talk to you about some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Blind

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 5, 2010

The gospel message is hidden from those who are spiritually blind.

Text: “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them” (2 Corinthians 4:3-4). When we talk to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Introduction To The Book Of Joshua Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 24, 2015

After the death of Moses, Joshua took over leadership and secured the Promised Land through conquest and consolidation. In this message, we will study the characters of Joshua and the spiritual journey we have to go through as Christians.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF JOSHUA Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:1-6 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Have Peace Of Mind Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 25, 2016

This sermon looks at the life of Moses and how he answered four questions. 1. “Who am I?” (v. 24) 2. “Who do I want to be?” (v. 25) 3. “What is important in my life?” (v. 26) 4. “How am I going to live?” (v. 27)

How To Have Peace of Mind We live in a very uptight world. This is an age of tension. This is an age of anxiety. We all face situations that make us tense and rob us of peace of mind. A major cause of heart attacks and high blood pressure is tension and stress. Most tension is really the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abiathar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 26, 2022

When Absalom rebelled against his father and attempted to seize the throne, Abiathar remained loyal to David. Abiathar was among those who fled the capital city with David (2 Samuel 15:24). Zadok and the Levites carried the ark of the covenant'

ABIATHAR When Absalom rebelled against his father and attempted to seize the throne, Abiathar remained loyal to David. Abiathar was among those who fled the capital city with David (2 Samuel 15:24). Zadok and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – Practical Issues - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 2, 2024

Looking at the wrath of God and the discipline of God. We will shed some light on our times so we can understand them better; and how to live in them; practical issues. Days become difficult and more confusing. We need to understand our times.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – PRACTICAL ISSUES - PART 2 This next message continues on from Part 1 from a series given in England. I am trying to shed some light on our times so we can understand them better; and how to live in them. [7]. THE LAST ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Romans 5:9, Isaiah 53:5-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 19:30, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 3:36, Hebrews 12:5-11, Psalm 119:67-68, Psalm 119:71, Psalm 25:18, Psalm 22:24, Romans 5:2-5, 2 Timothy 2:3-5, Matthew 5:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational