Sermons on Difficulties:

What Trials Do Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Suffering is a part of the Christian’s life.

1. Who really likes all the trials & testings? a. I don’t know too many people that would jump and say, “I do Pastor Ed. I love them. Give me more!” b. After all, they are often irritating times of sorrow & sadness, & difficult times of problems & pain. c. But whether we like them or not, trials ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Famine In The Promised Land Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009

In beginning an interim pulpit ministry, God directed my attention to Abram/Abraham as a paradigm of faith. Some will object to the almost typological approach to these texts.

Famine in the Promised Land Text: Genesis 12:1-20 Today, may or may not be the beginning of a journey together. But whether God allows me to stay with you over a long period of time or whether today is merely a temporary lesson for an eternal purpose, God has placed this message on my heart. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: *other

Do Not Lose Heart! (Part 3)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 12, 2009

This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

Ask the congregation to write a one sentence description of their life purpose. Instruct them to leave out any reference to their family or their job. Ask for volunteers to share their sentence. Review: The past two Sundays we have been involved in a series entitled "Do Not Lose Heart.¨ The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Your World Seems To Crumble

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2009

When the hardship of life comes your way, tell it to Jesus. He is our Rock.

Intro. This has been a year of great grace. God has been good. This has been a year of turmoil, people concerned over the economy, even though we know God is in control. This year has been a year of defeat in some sense, because we have seen wicked people be elected to our high offices across ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Although....yet I Will”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 15, 2008

Habakkuk sees the invasion of the Babylonian army. He sees the 70 years of Babylonian captivity, He sees the total, utter and complete devastation in the land of Judah. He sees a time when there will be no more figs, no more fruit, no more fields, no mo

Habakkuk sees the invasion of the Babylonian army. He sees the 70 years of Babylonian captivity, He sees the total, utter and complete devastation in the land of Judah. He sees a time when there will be no more figs, no more fruit, no more fields, no more flock, no more flesh, and no more ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

From Sadness To Singing Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 22, 2008

Discover how God can change sadness into singing when you face trials.

Have you ever been sad to the point that it showed on your face? All of us have faced sadness. All of us have been discouraged. All of us have experienced down times. The important thing is that we find strength to pull us out of those dark moments. God will give strength to change sadness into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Worry

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008

This sermon highlights a person who had been graced by God to mourn without bitterness, to sorrow without anger, to trust without resentment, and to rest in the peace of Christ which surpasses every man’s understanding.

Lectionary 8 Matthew 6:24-34 Money! One thing that I have learned as a Pastor is that people worry about money. Even when I meet with couples that are planning to get married money is a number one concern. Worrying about money is said to be one of the biggest concerns in our society today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

"Why The Storm?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 25, 2008

It seems like we are always in a storm. Everyone is going through a hard time? After meditating on today’s text, the Lord laid upon my heart the following five reasons for the storm:

Title: “Why the storm?” Introduction: Last week was our Daily Vacation Bible School for the children. Every day I told the children a bible story about some ship on the water that went through the storm. Jonah was in a storm on day one. A storm came up when Jesus was sleeping in the back of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Lets Friends Die Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 1, 2008

God love his people through sorrow and death to eternal pleasure and everlasting joy.

Scripture Introduction John 11 contains the well-known story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and (for trivia fans) the shortest verse in the Bible is in this chapter. We also find here the last of the seven miracles (or “signs” as John calls them) which structure this book. Miracles (of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ministry Of Thorns

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Thorns create a dependence on God

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 -- “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Deal With The Trials Of Life Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 1, 2010

How do deal with the trials of life

I. ACKNOWLEDGE THE SURE REALITY OF THE TRIALS (2) A. Definite B. Diverse II. APPRECIATE THE SOVEREIGN REASON FOR THE TRIALS (3) A. Stimulate our faith B. Substantiate our faith III. APPROPRIATE THE SCRIPTURAL RESPONSE TO THE TRIALS (2,4) A. Joyful ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Receive The Holy Ghost In 2011

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 31, 2010

This sermon reveals the power of God, if you want the power of God. This is the way to get it. Follow him to the end of your search when you

Acts1:8 Most people think that the Holy Ghost is received by lying on of hands, and this is true, but I want to talk to you from my very own experience: about the day I received the Holy Ghost. When I graduated from Nathaniel Bedford Forrest in the year of 1987, l was raised to be a good kid. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding Steady In Life’s Storms Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 7, 2011

We need to be able to stand strong in the midst of the storms of life if we are going to grow and thrive in our spiritual walk with Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Mark Smith in an article in Readers Digest said the following: Like many high school seniors, my son was filling out college-scholarship applications. One form asked for extracurricular activities. He answered: “wrestling.” The next question requested positions held. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Big Is Your Giant?

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 5, 2011

Once we understand how big our God is and the covenant that we have with Him, the giants of life will diminish in comparison.

Title: How Big Is Your Giant? Text: I Samuel 17:8-11 How do you kill a giant? How do you handle a problem that is so big, you cannot see beyond it? A problem that is so stubborn that it just will not go away? Day after day, as you look at that problem, it is like the devil himself is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faith Test: Trials Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2011

Why should we "count it all joy" when we experience trials?

[You can receive free sermons each week by email if you contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com. You can also follow Jonathan's blog at blog.fhfbc.org.] AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF JAMES James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings (v. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist