Sermons on Difficulties:

The Blessings And Benefits Of Problems (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 11, 2013

There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. Let’s examine some of those benefits.

The Blessings and Benefits of Problems (Part 5) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We have learned that problems are a part of life. Because of the curse of sin on this earth, problems are woven into the fabric of everyday life. 2. There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:34

Denomination: Bible Church

The Blessings And Benefits Of Problems (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 18, 2013

Let’s look at three simple, yet incredible truths that have the power to radically change our relationships in a positive way.

The Blessings and Benefits of Problems (Part 6) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We have learned that problems are a part of life. Because of the curse of sin on this earth, problems are woven into the fabric of everyday life. 2. There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-45

Denomination: Bible Church

Overcoming The Tendency To Blame God For Our Choices (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 22, 2013

The greatest apostle in the New Testament was mobbed, arrested, jailed, and eventually executed. A person might ask, “Why would God do this to Paul?” Isn’t it sad that we look to blame God? People must understand that choices always have consequences. The

Overcoming the Tendency to Blame God (for Our Choices) – Part 2 Acts 21 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Did you know that this human characteristic goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden? • When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Bible Church

Overcoming The Problem Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 25, 2013

The story of Miriam and Aaron (brother and sister of Moses) teaches us some valuable principles about the problem of bitterness.

Overcoming the Problem of Bitterness Numbers 12 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Tonight, we will examine an Old Testament story. It is the story of Miriam and Aaron (brother and sister of Moses) and how they responded to Moses in Numbers 12. 2. This story teaches us some valuable ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Overcoming The Problem Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 2, 2013

There are many practical truths that we can learn from God’s Word that will help us understand and overcome the problem of discouragement.

Overcoming the Problem of Discouragement 1 Kings 18-19 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. The great prophet Elijah had just won a mighty victory over 450 prophets of Baal in chapter 18. 2. In chapter 19, Elijah received a death threat from Jezebel (King Ahab’s wife). She said, ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Are You In Prison?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013

God has you there for one reason: He is using that prison as a tool of preparation for a future promotion.

Have you been to prison? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell point Baptist Church 20 January • One of the striking things of the Law of the Lord • fact/God authorized no prisons among His people. • When a person committed a crime in Israel • their punishment ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing Your Mountain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

The worthy mountains are given by God

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Climbing Your Mountain A. YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO HAVE A MOUNTAIN 1. Caleb’s passionate dream was a mountain. “Give me this mountain of which the LORD spoke in that day” (Josh. 14:12). 2. What is your mountain? ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God runs the universe by laws and they have consequences. Bad things happen when those laws are broken.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen To Good People A. ALL KINDS OF ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION  Over 3,000 killed on 9-11  Children and teachers killed needlessly, Sandy Hook  Cancer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

This Trap Is Not For Me

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jul 21, 2012

The enemy doesn’t realize that God will allow the trap set for you to be their downfall.

Exodus 14:1-31 Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp near Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. They are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal Zephon. 3 Pharaoh will think, ‘The Israelites are wandering around the land in confusion, hemmed in by the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: *other

Why Does God Allow Some Doors To Close And Others To Open?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009

In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others.

Why Does God Allow Some Doors to Close and Others to Open? (Acts 16:6-32) In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others. Our God is the one who opens doors that no man can close and opens other doors that no man can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Godly View Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 13, 2009

Inspired by "PDL" and compares life to godly metaphors

A GODLY VIEW OF LIFE James 4:1-17 * If I were to ask you to describe your life in a metaphor, what would that metaphor be? Let me offer some possibilities: Would it be a symphony, battle, puzzle, journey, minefield, dance, a dramatic play, or maybe ‘a party?’ And these serve as only some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

How To Deal With Adversity

Contributed by David Tack on Sep 1, 2013

Have you ever heard the boys with the most toys wins? Amazing how the world can contort things from God-centered fact to self-proclaiming malarkey! This morning I want to look at an ancient account of the suffering of Job and contextualize some of its components into today’s world!

Job 1: How to Handle Adversity Have you ever heard the boys with the most toys wins? Amazing how the world can contort things from God-centered fact to self-proclaiming malarkey! This morning I want to look at an ancient account of the suffering of Job and contextualize some of its components ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Goals Vs Satan's Goals

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 16, 2013

This sermon is a contrast between God's goals for the believer and the church and Satan's goals for individuals. God wants to make us like Christ, Satan wants to slowly destroy us.

The Two Goals of the Church: 1) Reach people for Christ. 2) Grow people in Christ. Biblical basis: Matthew 28:18-20 (called the Great Commission) God's goal for You: To work in all things for our good in order to conform us to the image of his Son, Jesus Christ, Biblical basis: Romans ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Here Am I

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2019

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent.

“Here Am I” Luke 1:26-38 Mary was a teenager when the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth. We are told that young Mary was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph. Joseph was a good man, and Mary had a lot to look forward to. The future was bright. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist