Sermons on Difficulties:

Sometimes

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 14, 2013

This message focuses on how we allow temporary "sometimes moments" to overshadow our blessings.

Sometimes Scriptures: James 1:2-5; 23 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Sometimes.” This message came to me as I was actually meditating on another message in my series on the names of God. Let me give you a little background. Sometimes things are going ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Almost Slipped

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 9, 2014

Asaph tells his story of how he almost walked away from God and how God helped him overcome the terrible trial he went through. He got a revelation in God's Temple of the final end of the wicked

I ALMOST SLIPPED Ps. 73:1-5,9,11-18, 22-26. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: When trouble is not what you thought 1. A man awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Chris Beam on Oct 17, 2014

A look at a few stones we can use to slay the giants in our lives.

Trials and difficult situations are facts of life.  Many times, we find ourselves face to face with giants – problems that seem overwhelming to us.  These could be problems at home, with relationships, or other difficult circumstances. We need to know how to respond to every threat by laying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-49

Denomination: Baptist

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

God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Aug 5, 2014

People who are going through difficult times are often told by others not to worry because, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” The words are said with the best of intentions but unfortunately no such promise exists in the Bible.

INTRODUCTION A. I first introduced you to Saeed Abedini several months ago – many heard name on news 1. American citizen –Iranian descent – pastor – has been in Iranian prison since 2012 2. His crime – preaching about Jesus – for that -8 years –worst ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Errands

Contributed by Terry Spriestersbach on Jun 14, 2021

Henry Ward Beecher wrote, “Difficulties are God’s errands and when we are sent upon them, we should esteem it a proof of God’s confidence.”

GOD’S ERRANDS Who runs most of the errands at your house? Who is the one most likely to take that “short journey” to deliver something or pick up something? It seems as if a number of the errands one might run are often for someone else. We can spend more than half of our free time out running ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, John 3:18, John 3:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Geat Sermon Of Hope And Encouragement In Times Of Pain And Trouble.

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 7, 2017

In this world of pain and hurts, where is God ? What is God doing when a believer is going through pain, trouble, and hurt in life? A powerful encouragement sermon that can be preached for the troubled.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: There is lot of suffering and pain in this world that we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hurdles And The Peace Of God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 13, 2015

Part one of this two part series focuses on how we can have peace in the midst of our troubles. The example used is a track runner who runs the hurdles.

“Hurdles And The Peace Of God…” Part 1 Scriptures: John 14:1-3; 27; Gen. 3:8-9; Mark 4:35-40; Isa. 26:3 Introduction How many of you have had a long week? How many of you have had a long 2015? This morning I want to briefly share with you from a topic of “Hurdles And ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Bees! Don't Bees!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2024

Seems we all face man's days that are short and full of trouble. Never allow circumstances to define our actions.

DO BEES, DON’T BEES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Touch very quickly on the 3 solemn days. Hosea 9:5 What will ye do in the solemn day, and in the day of the feast of the LORD? Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:5, Matthew 20:4-10, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

29. The Tragic End Of Saul And The Faithful Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 22, 2025

The Tragic End of Saul and the Faithful Hand of God

The Tragic End of Saul and the Faithful Hand of God October 22, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 31 We’ve walked with Saul and David through valleys and mountaintops, through victories and failures, through caves, betrayals, and repentance. Now, as we come to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Forging Our Faith

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 4, 2025

"Forging our Faith" involves the ways in which trials, demands, delays, and daily dependence on God shape and reinforce our reliance on His promises and power. Faith is not developed in a vacuum but in the context of real-world challenges ...

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Imagine a blacksmith forging a sword. The process begins with raw, unshaped metal. The blacksmith must heat this metal to extremely high temperatures, making it malleable enough to be hammered, shaped, and ultimately refined into a strong, sharp blade fit for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking God In Your Situation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 18, 2024

Many people who claimed to know God and connected to Him, cannot actually trust Him to intervene in their situation when things get bad. It is a great strength for a believer to be able to trust God alone in difficult situations.

Seeking God in your Situation Study Text: 2 Kings 1: 1 - 4 Introduction: Ahaziah was in a difficult situation, but rather than seeking God for solution, he secretly sends to consult the god of Eckron. Worries and fears of the unknown weakens his trust in God, and went outside the will of God to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Praying Is Difficult

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 11, 2026

Why don’t we pray? Or, if we do pray, why do we often feel guilty that we aren’t praying as frequently, or as much, or as fervently as we should? What’s holding us back? This sermon examines five reasons that we struggle with prayer, and how to overcome them.

This morning, I’d like to talk with you about a spiritual discipline which is at the core of the Christian life. This is something which everyone acknowledges is important, and valuable, and rewarding. We all agree that it’s a good thing. And yet, we may also hope that no one inquires too closely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16, Luke 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist