Sermons on difficulties:

When Life Turns Bitter Instead Of Sweet

Contributed by Tony Marshall on Oct 20, 2004

How to manage the difficulties of life so that God can receive the Glory and we can receive the Blessing.

When Life Turns Bitter Instead of Sweet Exodus 15:22-27 Introduction: Church Misconception 1. Misconception that because you are in the Church and saved things are always going to be Good, Sweet, Enjoyable, and Pleasant 2. Or that there will not be any difficult days in life because you are now ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Mend Unhappy Memories

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us identify which unhappy memories are causes for some of our emotional difficulties

How the Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Mend Unhappy Memories Illustration:Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace. Oswald Chambers in Run ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Philip Philosophy And The Andrew Approach

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Apr 29, 2010

Never assess a difficulty in light of your own assets and whatever you transfer to God will be transformed by Him.

The Philip Philosophy and the Andrew Approach John 6: 1-13 Introduction This was the only miracle of Jesus, apart from His resurrection that all four gospels recorded (Mt. 14 Mk. 6; Lk. 9) I am sure you have read this passage before and have heard it preached, but I believe there is something new ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is For Us

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006

No matter what difficulty we face in life, God is always there to pick us up. He is for us.

GOD IS FOR US A. Son Games ILLUSTRATION: In 490 B.C., a great battle between two WORLD EMPIRES, the PERSIANS and GREEKS (the Athenians), was fought in the ancient town of Marathon, some 22 miles from the city of Athens. The battle was FIERCE, but resulted in the DEFEAT of the PERSIANS. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refusing To Quit

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 25, 2006

God makes the believer as he or she fights the good fight of faith. Every difficulty is making us!

Refusing to Quit Text: Romans 5: 1-4 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Hurting Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 19, 2005

A look at the Beatitudes and how an understanding of the Kingdom of God, present and future, helps us to face the difficulties of life.

Mary Lewis tells this story: “Alexander M. Sanders, Jr., is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. When his daughter Zoe graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1992, he told this story that happened when she was just three years old. Sanders came home from work one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-23, Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Through Trials Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Introduction to the Book of James. Difficulties and dilemma's pursue us. How have you handled your trials?

James: A Faith That Works Faith through Trials James 1:1-2 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials. Introduction One man’s life provides a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

“passing The Test” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 18, 2015

James gives us some practical advice about how to pass through times of difficulty and testing.

The book of James was written by the brother of our Lord as a circular letter; a letter of instruction to be copied and passed around among the churches (v. 1). Many believe he was specifically addressing Jewish believers scattered from Jerusalem in the persecution following the stoning of Stephen ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Give You Mountain Moving Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2010

God don't want you to be helpless when you face mountains of Difficulty in your Life.

God wants to give you Mountain Moving Faith Mark 11:22-25 I have to confess this area of faith is sometimes difficult for me. Sometimes I seem to have a lot and other times it seems I have very little. I felt like we needed to set a date to get our new carpet and chairs, and so I said by last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

In God We Trust

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 19, 2009

A brief look at Psalm 31 and David’s Trust in God to inspire us in times of trial and difficulty

IN GOD WE TRUST Psalm 31 1-5; 14-17 Scripture: 1 In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed; In Your righteousness deliver me. 2 Incline Your ear to me, rescue me quickly; Be to me a rock of strength, A stronghold to save me. 3 For You are my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exercising Prophetic Gifts In A Time Of Trouble Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2020

In every age the Holy Spirit does these wonders, and in our present difficulty that same Spirit is doing it again.

Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Course In our era we are experiencing a dislocation of everything we routinely counted on to anchor our existence, are we not? Many of us in the West define ourselves by our occupation, our plans, our religious practices, our social interactions. And for most of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Catholic

Are We At Peace? (Tuesday Of The Fifth Week Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Jun 20, 2020

Are we at peace during the time of our suffering and difficulties? Are we at peace during this pandemic Covid-19?

Reflection Today, as we read in the first reading (Acts 14:19-28), we hear that early Christian community was persecuted for following the way of Jesus. At the same time, they could go around without the fear of persecution, day by day strengthening their faith in Jesus. How could they do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-28, John 14:27-31

Denomination: Other

Hindrance To Have Eternal Life

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

The Lord Jesus Christ talks about the difficulty of having both worldly riches and a deep desire for it.

I. Concerning The RICHES Of The World 1. The SEEKING rich young ruler *verses 16-21, (ASKING Jesus how to ACHIEVE salvation) Now behold, one came and said to Him, "Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" So He said to him, "Why do you call Me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Christianity Homophobic? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 29, 2023

Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023

Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023 Note: The notes here are more extensive than what was actually shared due to time requiring moving more briefly and quickly through parts. All the main points were shared and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11, Mark 2:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carrots, Eggs, Or Coffee: Responding To Adversity

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Nov 17, 2019

This sermon focuses on what Jesus told the disciples they should do when the destruction of the temple would occur. It's a practical and applicable look at ways to endure difficulties.

Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee: Responding to Adversity I’m a sucker for those cheesy “There’s good news/bad news” jokes. I heard one this week that I’m compelled to pass along… An art gallery owner said to a local artist, “I have some good news and some bad news.” The artist asked, “What’s the good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Episcopal