Sermons on Difficulties:

Troubled By Trouble? Do A Defrag

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

I use butter, egg, tea bag... What does heat do to these? Trouble is a part of living, what we do with trouble can make a difference. As on the computer sometimes we need to do a defrag.

WHEN TROUBLE TROUBLES YOU... DO A DEFRAG... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use three items: BUTTER... A HARD BOILED EGG... BAG OF COFFEE... I bring out one at a time... We discuss what heat does to each BEWARE: SLOW SMOTHERING... a slow threat to our enviromental threat KUDZU: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

[insert Your Name Here] And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2014

Even though we don’t always understand why sometimes bad things happen to good people, God is always good, and His love for us never fails.

[INSERT YOUR NAME HERE] AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Finish With Praise

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014

How many days do we live/spiritual haze missing our Lord.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church “Finish with praise” 23 November 2014 ***All sermons are condensed in form*** Isaiah 52:1… can I READ again….come on Church can be fun/exciting. History has meaning, because God is taking it somewhere, and what/vision ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Waste Your Storms

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 29, 2011

An sermon that is meant to encourage us when we are going through storms in our lives.

Title: Don’t waste your storms Text: Mark 4:35-41 Introduction Verse for the week “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) God works all things out for our good God works in the good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Visiting Down Under

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011

The book of Revelation offers great insight for understanding martyrdom and persecution.

“Visiting Down Under” Rev. 6:9-11 If only we would read the book of Revelation as a message of comfort rather than a calendar of events, if only we would see Revelation as an opportunity for encouragement rather than a platform for debate, if only we would preach and teach it from a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Going To Work Out For Your Good

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jul 21, 2012

No matter the trouble, God can turn it around for your good!

1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other

En El Crisol Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Aug 17, 2012

Dios tiene el propósito principal de transformarnos a semejanza de Jesús.

Intro: En una ocasión que nos encontrábamos en Cancún visitando como familia a mis suegros, fuimos a un centro comercial a caminar y pasear. Estando allá, se nos acercó un promotor turístico ofreciéndonos un paseo a Isla Mujeres. El paquete familiar incluía transportación a la isla con desayuno, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Things Disease Cannot Touch

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

A sermon preached for "Pink in the Pew Sunday" recognizing Cancer Awareness

THINGS DISEASE CANNOT TOUCH (Sermons2011/Things Disease Cannot Touch) NCBC 5/1/2011 Mark 5;24b-34 Pink in the Pew Sunday Storms left us with lots of stories this week. Cancer leaves everyone with a story. Introduce you to my Aunt Millie. She was full of life and laughter. We spent every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

God's Way In The Wilderness

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on the fact that God often meets us in the most difficult places...

MEETING GOD IN THE WILDERNESS... ISAIAH 40:1-11 Introduction: Someone once said that it is “only when we are brought to the end of ourselves (in other words our own strength and ability) that we are in a position to see more of God than we have seen.” How true is it that it is often ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing The Giants Series

Contributed by Chris Carter on Feb 20, 2010

We will face battles in life but how you face them will dictate victory or failure.

“Facing the Giants” Duet 9:1-6 -Luke 6:46-49 (NLT) 46 “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? 47 I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. 48 It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Trials Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

We can expect trials because we live in a fallen world. We can expect some of our difficulties to originate from God Himself, and we will bring hardship upon ourselves because we are not perfect.

Expect Trials Faith Expectations Part 5 06/01/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably true ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Comes In For A Landing

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 16, 2010

What does it mean to Rejoice in Real Life, when Joy touches down on the rough patches of our lives?

Philippians 3:8-14 Lately, I’ve talked some about how I don’t really enjoy flying. I will go, and it isn’t a huge deal, but I tend to get nervous. But, there is one think that I LOVE about flying. It’s the sound of the wheels of the plane touching the ground. It’s a powerful moment, marked by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

La Fruta Dulce En Tiempos Amargos

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Mar 22, 2010

Hay una razón para estar alegre en medio de las pruebas. No es el hecho de estar feliz de tener el problema, sino encontrar el gozo que se produce el soportar la prueba, es decir: “saborear la fruta dulce en los tiempos amargos”. Jesucristo ha prometido e

Mayor Gerardo Balmori El Ejército de Salvación La Fruta Dulce en Tiempos Amargos Santiago 1:1-4 Santiago Presenta su carta. A. Santiago, El autor. 1. Se refiere a si mismo como un siervo de Dios y del Señor Jesucristo. 2. Su identidad es seguramente la de Santiago, el líder y hermano de ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Use The Rest Areas Of Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009

When the storms of life have calmed and God has brought us into the rest area to refresh, we need to make sure we use it to our advantage before heading into the next valley.

Following In the Footsteps of Faith How to Use the Rest Areas of Life Genesis 21:33-34 Intro: There are times in life that are simply difficult to tolerate! There are battles to fight, valleys to cross, long nights to endure and storms that must be weathered. All you have to do is read the story of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

"The Wind In Our Face"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 21, 2009

Three things to do when the storms of life come.

“The Wind in our Face” April 26, 2009 Hebrews 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14 “Well, the snow is just about melted off of Black Butte. The old timers in this area keep a watch on the conditions on Black Butte to determine when they can plant or not. Last week, with the temperatures in the mid 80’s, a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Holiness