Sermons on Difficulties:

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

Overcoming The Problem Of Anger Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 16, 2013

Though we will struggle with the feeling of anger as long as we live, it is how we deal with it that determines its effect on us. No matter how subtle or severe our anger may be, we can take biblical steps to overcome it and experience God’s peace.

Overcoming The Problem Of Anger www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Of all of our emotions, anger is perhaps the strongest and most potentially destructive. It is many times referred to as “wrath” in the Bible. 2. Proverbs 27:4 teaches us that anger can be cruel and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-13

Denomination: Bible Church

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

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

Misfortune Is God’s Megaphone

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 3, 2013

Misfortune Amiplifies God's Call to Repent 1) Individually; 2) Immediately

Did you hear the shocking news out of Egypt on Tuesday? 19 tourists died when a hot air balloon exploded and plunged 300 meters to the ground. One moment these people were enjoying something they had dreamed of doing for years - floating above ancient Egyptian ruins in the soft light of an early ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2011

Why do we face trials? How are we to react to them and why?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you ever wonder why we face so many trials in life? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to coast through life problem and trial free? I think it would. • Have you noticed that since you gave your life to Jesus, the trials of life have not stopped? What’s with that? • I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Sermon On The Power Of God's Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 8, 2020

God's love is given freely and in abundance

Dieter. F. Uchtdorf the German aviator, airline executive and religious leader once stated: “Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God's love encompasses us completely. ... He loves every ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8

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

David's Cave - Five Keys To Victory 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016

David went into a cave as a discouraged man but learned so many things while in there that he came out completely victorious.

Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 4 “David’s Cave – Five Keys to Victory – 3” Text: I Samuel 22:1 A few weeks ago we started a series on “How to Behave in a Cave.” This series is meant to give you hope to know that you are coming out of that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1

Denomination: Pentecostal