Sermons on Difficulties:

Have Peace. Take Heart. Don’t Be Troubled Or Afraid Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 12, 2017

In this world we will encountered hardships, we will encounter difficulties, we will encounter circumstances and situations, BUT God will grant us peace.

We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday we are going to consider how we can “Take heart in trials and sorrows”. If we could live in a world where there is no trouble, no difficulties, no conflicts, no difficult circumstances, no worrying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About Hypocrisy And Abuse? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023

What About Hypocrisy and Abuse? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 9, 2023

What About Hypocrisy and Abuse? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 9, 2023 Summary: Engaging the issue of hypocrisy and abuse by Christian leaders which effects the decision of many to leave church or their faith. What do we do when those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9, Matthew 23:25-33, Matthew 20:25-28, Philippians 2:4, Matthew 18:2-3, Matthew 18:6, Proverbs 11:14, 2 Corinthians 8:20-21, 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Odds With God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025

No matter the difficulty, God is greater than the opposition. What the world calls impossible becomes possible when God is involved.

OVERCOMING THE ODDS WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:31 Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 6:16, Judges 6:12-16, Psalm 18:29, Isaiah 43:2, Philippians 4:13 INTRODUCTION: Life is often filled with challenges that seem insurmountable. Whether it is a personal battle, financial struggle, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, 2 Kings 6:16, Judges 6:12-16, Psalm 18:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

Emphasize the importance of living with hope and faith in God's promises, and trusting in His plan, even amidst life's uncertainties and difficulties.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I hope this day finds you all in good health and high spirits. Today, I want to talk to you about the power of hope in God's promises, living by faith in the face of uncertainty, and trusting in God’s plan despite life's difficulties. Let me start by sharing a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Topics: Hoping, God's Promises

The Good Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores prioritizing God's kingdom in our lives, facing life's difficulties, and living a fulfilled life through Christ's teachings.

Good morning, church family! I'm so glad to see y'all here today, ready to open your hearts and minds to God's word. We're gonna have a chat today, a heart-to-heart conversation about our lives, our struggles, and how we can truly live the good life in Christ. Before we get started, let's read the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Good Life, Christ

Taking Christmas Faith On The Road Series

Contributed by Steve Trampe on Dec 1, 2010

Mary and Joseph: How did they remain hopeful and faithful in the midst of trials and difficulties that resulted from God’s plans? Luke 1:26 - 2:7 and Matthew 1:18-25

Taking Christmas Faith on the Road Grace Church 12/9/2007 Steve Trampe Welcome to the second in our 4 week Advent series called Taking Christmas on the Road. I have really enjoyed getting a fresh look at the events and characters involved in Christmas because it brings it alive and makes it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Is Too Much To Handle

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Nov 7, 2000

Is life getting too much to handle? Read this.

When Things are Too Much to Handle Mark 5 Jeff Russell Friendship Baptist Church, Langenselbold, Germany In my mind this morning is the picture of my six year old daughter trying to help us with the laundry. She picked up a clothes basket of wet clothes and tried to make her way up the stairs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Speechless (So You Had A Bad Day?)

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 27, 2008

Even though the Christian life is primarily characterized by abundant life and joy, there are seasons where the Lord allows us to go through dark valleys. It is often during those wilderness times that we encounter God, and our faith is strengthened.

SPEECHLESS (SO YOU HAD A BAD DAY?) OPENING TEXT: “Indeed these are the mere edges of His ways, and how small a whisper we hear of Him! But the thunder of His power who can understand?” (Job 26:14). INTRO: Personal story & search for God in the midst of suffering. • The sewer backup in our ...read more

Scripture: Job 26:14

Denomination: *other

He Believed And Everything Changed

Contributed by John Lindell on Mar 11, 2014

Go to God with your problems but go to God for MORE than your problems. Believe God’s Word and not your worries.

There is not a person here this morning that has not, at some point, faced some kind of difficulty, challenge or adversity where the choices were few and the solutions were difficult. Sometimes those adversities can be handled with hard work, sometimes it takes creativity. Then sometimes neither ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 8 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had a bad day? All of us have! Have you ever had that bad day turn into a bad week? Many of us have! Have you ever had that bad week turn into a bad month? Some of us have? Have you ever had that bad month turn into a bad year? A few of us have! Do you see where ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Christian Church

Trust God In The Darkness.

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 11, 2014

“If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.” Isaiah 50:10

Trust God In The Darkness. “If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.” Isaiah 50:10 There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in the midst of darkness. If you are in darkness, it does not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Going Gets Tough Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 18, 2015

As we begin our study of it is important to see the context in which this book was written. The New Testament mentions 4 men who have the inspired scriptures included within its pages. Other than the Gospel writers.

Big Idea: As we begin our study of it is important to see the context in which this book was written. The New Testament mentions 4 men who have the inspired scriptures included within its pages. Other than the Gospel writers, the New Testament mentions at least four men named James: (1) the son of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Methods For Testing Believers

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015

God never tempts us to sin, but God does test our faith. Here are some methods He may use.

Genesis 22:1-14 God never tempts us to sin since He wants us to make decisions that please and glorify Him, but God does test our faith and our trust in Him in order to grow in our faith. Since God tests our faith, He may use various methods to help us to grow and become more faithful to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning To Lift Weights"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Trials are hard but getting through them brings joy.

Objects: A set of dumbbells or some type of weightlifting equipment. Scripture: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith makes us stronger. James 1:2-3 I decided about 6 months ago that I wanted to try to get in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

From Crying To Crying Out

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Oct 23, 2014

Things change when we turn from crying about our circumstances to crying out to God about them.

Isaiah 30:18-26 Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him. For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem; You shall weep no more. He will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God