Sermons on Difficulties:

Overcoming A Setback

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

The action taken by David when his wives & children were kidnapped is used to illustrate how to respond to a disappoint, crisis, or setback.

Overcoming a Setback 1 Samuel 30 8-30-09 Intro Today I want to talk about overcoming a setback. Has anybody here experienced a setback or two in life? Has anybody recently experienced a setback? It’s a part of living on planet earth. Chuck Swindoll described the Christian journey as “Three steps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You Wholly Following The Lord?

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Sep 25, 2009

An encouragement from the life of Caleb to "wholly follow the Lord." I have just given you an "outline skeleton." I pray that God can use this in your ministry and you can add your own "meat" to the structure.

[Scripture Introduction] [Scripture Reading] [Introduction] [FCF] Wholly following the Lord has great rewards, but the rewards only come at great expense to the flesh. [Proposition] Wholly following the Lord may have great expense to the flesh, but the outcome is worth whatever the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Approach For The Approaching Storm Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

How to prepare for the storms that are on the horizon.

SAILING THROUGH THE STORMS Part 1 The Right Approach for the Approaching Storm March 15, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction During the recent snow storm we had where the snow melted and then would refreeze overnight a man was relating how he used his seven-year-old son’s baseball bat to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let God Be God

Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2009

Job’s story is a learning lesson for all of us to not question God, but to trust Him to the end. His love in the midst of trial will build up us, not allow us to be destroyed.

Let God Be God Job Chapter 38-39 By Pastor Jim May Right now there are many of you in the church who are facing some really tough times; some in the area of finances; some in the area of family relationships; some in the area of your relationship with the Lord; some in the area of physical ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:2-11, Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Managing Christian Trials-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2010

3 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were endemic/common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing the those difficulties. But How are we to do it? Tackling trials properly, involves managing...

MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-III—James 1:1-27 Attention: A Shipping Clerk at a factory, discovered a box that was left on the loading dock with this warning printed on it: DANGER DO NOT TOUCH! Management was called & all employees were told to stay clear of the box until it could be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-25

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Fear

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 2, 2010

This sermon gives the recipe for conquering fear. It also has a radically new interpretation of the command, "Stand Still." I used it for Halloween but it is applicable any time.

CONQUERING FEAR Exodus 13:13-14 Since today is HALLOWEEN, I decided to go with that theme. However, when I went on sermon sites... looking for ideas... all of the resources were ANTI-HALLOWEEN. They all talked about how it is a pagan holiday and is about worshiping evil spirits, or Satan. Well, I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Trials Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 22, 2011

When we face trials in our lives, do we complain or do we trust that God will help us through?

Did you hear of the man who was dyslexic, agnostic and an insomniac? Yes, he stays awake all night long wondering if there really is a “Dog.” Michael Josephson, the founder of the “Josephson Institute of Ethics” in Southern California writes about an old legend that tells ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Hurricanes, Terrorists And Tsunamis - Who Is In Control?

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 15, 2011

Where is God in the midst of tragedies?

God is Sovereign in Disasters God has Purpose for Disasters God Loves Us in Disasters How Should we Respond? For the Christian Respond with Repentance Respond by Living for Christ For the Seeker Respond by Receiving Christ Slide 1 Hurricane Katrina Over these past 2 weeks, I have seen on ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Quake And Tsunami - What To Think - What To Do

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2011

We should think something and do something about the terrible devastation in Japan and for the people.

INTRO. - The whole world shook and not just Japan, this past week, actually on Friday, March 11th, and that certainly wasn’t the end. The end may never come for those who live in Japan and the surrounding areas. I might tell a joke about earthquakes but it wouldn’t be funny. One nationally known ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Is God With Us?

Contributed by Arnold N. J. Gajramsingh Jr on Mar 26, 2011

Never feel alone again after knowing the three times when God is with you.

When is God with Us? Matthew 28:20, ‘...I am with you all the days (perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion), to the [very] close and consummation of the age. Amen (so let it be).’ -AMP The Gospel according to Matthew ends with the greatest promise of Jesus to his disciples and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Switched - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 10, 2010

We usually like for things to stay the same. However, sometimes an exchange takes place for our good. Some things need to be “Switched!”

“Switched” Text: Genesis 25:21-26; 32:24, 27-28; 35:14-18 Gen. 25:21 Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. 22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering Of The Present And The Glory To Come

Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Apr 15, 2010

Suffer now glory later

Introduction We live in a suffering world. And we, too, suffer. Every honest person on earth testifies that life is not fairly easy. And biblical Christianity does not minimize our difficulties and sufferings. We are saved and we are looking forward to the coming of Christ. But at present we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25, Romans 8:18-30, Romans 8:30-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beginning Of… Pain Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 20, 2010

God curses the universe for our rebellion, but in discipline there is hope.

Scripture Introduction In certain segments of Jewish culture, there is a way of pretending to say something nice, then adding a twist that turns it into a curse. Alan King lists a number of these in his Great Jewish Joke Book: • May you inherit a hotel and die in every room. • May ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Jesus Lifestyle - Serving Others

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 2, 2010

What can you expect when you decide to follow Jesus?

17As for us, brothers and sisters, when, for a short time, we were made orphans by being separated from you—in person, not in heart—we longed with great eagerness to see you face to face. 18For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, wanted to again and again—but Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Arabian Nights

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 11, 2010

Paul trained in the desert of Arabia. It was a long night in his life. He now tells about those Arabian Nights and how they helped make him who he is. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Arabian Nights Galatians 1:11-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ArabianNights.html Where did you go to seminary? Or Bible college? This question is asked often of those in ministry. What they really mean, usually, is, "What camp are you in?" Paul trained in the desert of Arabia, and I'm sure ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist