Sermons on Difficulties:

Three Words That Reveal God’s Intentions

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 9, 2018

A Christmas sermon focusing on the angels' proclamation: "on earth peace." The message looks at four mistakes that those three words help us avoid.

WHAT'S HE UP TO? It’s helpful to know someone’s intentions. - Luke 2:14. - Three words that reveal God’s intentions: “on earth peace.” - As the angels share the message the Lord gave them to tell the shepherds, we learn about God’s intentions. This child who has been born in Bethlehem has come, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Is Lost Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 9, 2023

The Fifth Sunday of the Lent

Nothing is Lost Scripture Ezekiel 37:12-14, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Of all the miracles that Jesus did, the raising of Lazarus ranks as the most astonishing one to the people of his time. According to the traditional Jewish belief, the soul of a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:12-14, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45

Denomination: Other

Transformed By Truth: Casting Our Burdens On The Lord Psalm 55:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

Psalm 55:22 encourages us to cast our burdens on the Lord. This verse, rich with promise and comfort, invites us to experience transformation through trusting in God's sustaining power.

Transformed by Truth: Casting Our Burdens on the Lord Psalm 55:22 Introduction: Today, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Psalm 55:22, where we are encouraged to cast our burdens on the Lord. This verse, rich with promise and comfort, invites us to experience transformation through trusting in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7, Isaiah 46:4, Psalm 37:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fixing Our Eyes On The Eternal 2 Corinthians 4:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2024

2 Corinthians 4:18 calls us to shift our focus from the temporal to the eternal, transforming our perspective and our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Fixing Our Eyes on the Eternal 2 Corinthians 4:18 Introduction Today, we delve into the profound truth found in 2 Corinthians 4:18. This verse calls us to shift our focus from the temporal to the eternal, transforming our perspective and our lives. 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT): ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, Romans 8:18, Matthew 6:19-20, Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Through Trials James 1:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024

James 1:3 speaks directly to the transformative power of trials and challenges in our lives. Let us explore how we can grow and be transformed by truth through the trials we face.

Growing Through Trials James 1:3 Introduction: Today, we delve into a profound passage of Scripture found in James 1:3. This verse speaks directly to the transformative power of trials and challenges in our lives. Let us explore how we can grow and be transformed by truth through the trials we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3, 1 Peter 1:7, Romans 5:3-4, Psalm 66:10, Hebrews 10:36, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation–introduction Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 6, 2024

AN INTERACTIVE COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION Guided By Phillip Smith

The Book of Revelation Is A Symbolic Literary Writing. THE WRITING IS FILLED WITH SYMBOLISM The learned Christian can identify spiritual nature as it intertwines with physical nature by understanding the symbolic literary writing IT IS A COMPLETE SPIRITUAL NATURE REVELATION It discusses how literal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:10-13, John 3:8, Matthew 3:16, Acts 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Make A Way

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 7, 2024

This sermon reminds us the powerful truth in the Bible: Our God will not remove obstacles and barriers. He will make a way instead.

Introduction: Beloved, today we gather together in faith to remind ourselves of the powerful truth: Our God is a way-maker. Life often presents us with moments of hardship, when obstacles seem insurmountable, and we feel like there’s no path forward. We may have our own versions of the Red ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Firm In The Last Days

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Feb 7, 2025

Paul describes a society that has turned away from God, where people are consumed with self-interest, greed, pride, and ungodliness. His words sound eerily familiar, as if they were written for our own time. But they also contain guidance and encouragement for us as faithful Christians.

“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Fear Not - A Proper Place Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon aims to teach us how to handle fear and anxiety by placing them in God's hands, responding to challenges with faith, and finding strength in scripture.

Welcome! Today we begin our second week in our four week series titled Fear Not. Last week we talked about healthy and unhealthy fear and the importance of recognizing the difference so that we can respond appropriately. We learned that God, “...did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Fear Management, Faithful Response, Freedom From Anxiety

Sermon Series: Fear Not

Supernatural Calmness In Storms

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025

Supernatural calmness is the divine ability to remain peaceful and confident in God regardless of external circumstances.

SUPERNATURAL CALMNESS IN STORMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 "And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm." Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1-3; John 14:27; Isaiah 26:3; Philippians 4:6-7; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crossing Difficult Rivers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

No river is too wide, too deep, or too difficult for God to help you cross. Just like He did for Israel, He will make a way for you.

CROSSING DIFFICULT RIVERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, Exodus 14:13-31, Psalm 66:12, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Hebrews 11:29 INTRODUCTION: In every believer’s journey, there will be moments when one must face seemingly impossible situations—rivers ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tomorrow This Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Trust in God's provision and deliverance, even in the face of adversity.

Good Morning Church Family! Today we're going to dive into a pretty intense part of Scripture, 2 Kings 6:24-7:20. I'm sure many of us have had times when we've felt under siege, whether by circumstances, challenges, or even our own fears and doubts. And in those times, it can be tough to see where ...read more

Topics: Besigement

Angelic Ministry

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Angelic Ministry 1. Angels pull us out of difficulties – Genesis 19:16 Acts 12:7-11 2. Angels preserve us in all our journeyings – Genesis 24:7, 40 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:16

Denomination: Baptist

Angelic Ministry

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Angelic Ministry 1. Angels pull us out of difficulties – Genesis 19:16 Acts 12:7-11 2. Angels preserve us in all our journeyings – Genesis 24:7, 40 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:16

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Uncensored: Temptation Uncensored Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

Do you ever just get tired of the spin? Do you ever get worn out or exhausted by it? Do you ever just wish someone would tell you like it is? Just lay it out there straight. You can handle it. You can deal with it. Don’t sugar coat it. Don’t airbrush it.

Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #1: Temptation Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite Do you ever get tired of the spin? Do you ever feel like everywhere you go and everywhere you look somebody is trying to sell you something? They are trying to spin something one way. You are never getting ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational