Sermons on Difficulties:

"What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

All of us will face trials. Ironside said, "be careful you do not allow your trials to be wasted on you."

The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometimes prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Instant Blockbusters Are No Good!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 17, 2013

A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.”

Instant blockbusters are no good! Exodus 7:1 “And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.” Just ignore the flakier, crazier sections of people who look for instant blockbusters! Instant coffee may taste good but not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Morning After

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Jul 10, 2012

This message is a reminder that victory belongs to the Child of God through the finished work of Calvary, regardless what the circumstances of your life might suggest!

Title: The Morning After Text: Psalm 30:5 Date: June 10, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. The Morning A. A Positive Time 1. Ushers in a fresh start a. The body is rested and ready b. The shortcomings of yesterday stand to be rectified 2. A new sense of hope accompanies the rising ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing The Storms In Life

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 17, 2022

Every person, new believers, mature believers, and unbelievers experience the storms of life. This sermon ponders how we might face the storms that each of us face.

FACING THE STORMS IN LIFE Mk 4:35-41 , Mt 14:22-33 As I watched on TV as Hurricane Ian crashed into Florida and South Carolina, it reminded me how powerful and fearful that storms can be. I noticed afterwards that it hit all kinds of buildings and people of all walks of life. Some were prepared ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Overcome Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 11, 2023

If you knew that you had the assurance of a new life, eternal life with God, a hope that could not be disappointed, prayers that would be answered in accordance with God’s will, you will have a joy that no one can take and a peace that passes all understanding.

We are at the end of John 16 today and as Jesus is preparing to leave this earth and return to His Father in heaven, He is making sure that His disciples will be well equipped for their mission. Jesus has given them the promise of the Holy Spirit which assured them of several things: ? that they ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vii. The Preservation Of God’s People. (Vs. 17-22) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

Throughout the history of Israel, God has remained Faithful to the Covenant and promise He made to Abraham to Preserve Abraham's descendants.

Throughout the history of Israel, God has remained Faithful to the Covenant and promise He made to Abraham to Preserve Abraham's descendants. Even though at times we see the Lord mention to start over...Even though Moses would have still been a descendant of Abraham thus still remaining ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-22, Psalm 27:10, Psalm 107:19-21, Romans 8:1-4, Romans 10:11, Acts 14:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hardships Can Be Opportunity.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 5, 2020

The prophecy of the 70 Weeks can be seen from that time to our present day. The Anointed one is here.

Sermon Title: Hardships can be opportunity. Scripture Text: Ezra 2: 64-69 Daniel 9 In the Bible, the Prophecy of Seventy Weeks is a prophecy given to Daniel by the angel Gabriel in response to Daniel's prayer for God to act on behalf of his people and Jerusalem. The angel informs him that ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:64-69

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Too Shall Pass Series

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 15, 2020

Dr. David Jeremiah tells about a man who says his favorite verse is," It came to pass."

To all our friends who are facing difficulty and troubles. It Came to Pass Or This too Shall Pass (various scriptures) Dr. David Jeremiah tells about a man who says his favorite verse is," It came to pass." I don't know what verse this man had in mind. However, this phrase is found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1, 1 Peter 5:10

When Trouble Comes!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

King David had a lot of problems and so do we. Many times there are things we can do to correct the problems we encounter. For example:

(1) SOME HAVE HEALTH PROBLEMS This is a wonderful age in which we live. We hear of some folks who have vision problems. They go to the doctor for some out-patient surgery, and in a few weeks they have 20-20 vision again. Illus: I heard about an elderly retired gentleman that had severe hearing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Hardships

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 26, 2019

Jesus said he came to, "send fire on the earth." This sermon takes a unique approach on this idea and uses the fire metaphor as a purging of the things inside us that hinder us from becoming who we can be through God.

The Blessing of Hardships Since this Gospel reading is intense, I thought I’d begin by admitting something kind of funny about it. When I read it this week, I pictured Jesus at a Charlie Daniels concert singing, “Fire on the mountain run boys run.” It also made me wonder, “… how am I supposed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Episcopal

In The Cave

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 29, 2014

During our low moments, maybe even depression, do we hid ourselves away? We can't hid from God. We need to come out of our emotional caves into the light of Christ.

1 Samuel 24 In the Cave: God said to Adam “Adam I want you to do something for me” Adam replied, "Gladly, Lord, what do You want me to do?" "I want you to go down into that valley, across the river, and over to the hill. On the other side of the hill you will find a cave. In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: *other

Walking In The Midst Of Trouble

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Sep 21, 2025

Often times in life we find ourselves in a position of begging or perhaps another position “Lets make a Deal” But in this Psalm somethiing has taken place, as we take a peek into this Psalm let us examine!

Title: walking in the Midst of Trouble One of the Last messages we shared was on Psalm 85:6 New American Standard Bible Will You not revive us again, So that Your people may rejoice in You? We had shared that this was a Psalm of Prayer and that we need to make this our prayer It is a prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7-8

Denomination: Other

Guarding The Word

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 4, 2025

This sermon provides a spiritual guide on how Christians can guard and cherish the Word of God, emphasizing wholehearted devotion and practical steps for living faithfully.

Guarding the Word “Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.” (Psalm 119:57, KJV) Introduction – In this journey preparing for the Rapture… Center verse in the Bible: Psalms 118:8 (KJV) It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Psalm 119, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57, Matthew 22:37, Hosea 10:2, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 13:5, James 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Hardships For Heaven's Sake Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 27, 2003

Need strength to face difficulty as a Christian? Paul supplies us with purpose and focus in this fourth chapter of 2 Corinthians.

Chapter 4 of 2 Corinthians finishes what he starts in chapter 3 and begins what he discusses in chapter 5. The chapter and verse divisions of your Bible were not put in there by God. In fact, Stephen Langton first divided the Bible into chapters in 1228. The Old Testament was first divided by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deal With It? How?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 13, 2001

A series of questions and narrative answers using both contemporary biography and the story of how Jesus dealt with difficulties and trials.

Text: Luke 4 Title: Deal With It? How? Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living with Difficulties & Trials Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness encouraging God’s people in my care to deal with difficulties and trials as Jesus did. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to using the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-44

Denomination: Wesleyan