Sermons on Difficulties:

The Big Bounce

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

The bounce is painful but planned!

“The Big Bounce” Text: 1 Samuel 4:4-11; 1 Chronicles 13:1-14; 15:12-13; 2 Samuel 6:12-15 Introduction A wise man once said “An unexamined life is not worth living.” This message is about examining your life. I. No Ark, No Problem Verse 3 tells us that the nation of Israel did not seek the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:4-11, 1 Samuel 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hang In There Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 3, 2009

Patiently endure the trials of life.

HANG IN THERE Revelation 3.7-13 S: Perseverance C: Mission Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: Patiently endure the trials of life. CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE COMMAND V. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Storms Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2009

Jesus knows where you are. The best place to be is in the storm where He wants you. How do you respond?

Mark 6:45-52 Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray. 45-46 Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Little While Longer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Whatever trials you’re going through, Jesus calls you to simply remain faithful to Him.

I have to tell you about my experience this week. This week I did something I’ve never done before. This might surprise you, but up until Tuesday, I had never voted in a voting booth. You see, I turned 18 when I was in Basic Training. From that point forward, I always voted absentee. If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Forjados Por El Sufrimiento Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 9, 2008

Mira tus aflicciones desde la perspectiva de Dios

Forjados por el sufrimiento Intro: Mi hermana mayor y mi cuñado participan en un ministerio de enseñanza sobre el matrimonio. Con cierta frecuencia, iglesias los invitan para que vayan y den pláticas a sus matrimonios. En el mes de mayo, los invitaron para participar en una iglesia de ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resist And Stand Firm

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008

Resisting and Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare means being clothed properly and being armed properly.

RESIST and STAND FIRM Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Do you see your daily struggles as spiritual struggles? When is an argument with your best friend…just an argument? Is it just an argument…. Or is it a test of your character? Is it a spiritual test? Prepare you for when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Views Of The Cross-Roman Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 15, 2009

While we view the cross as a symbol of victory the Romans would have viewed it as a tool for deterring rebellion

View of the Cross February 24, 2008 Views of the Cross: Roman When we picture the cross we see life. We celebrate the cross because for us it is a symbol of victory. For us the cross means our sins are forgiven. We are made right with God. Through the blood that was shed on the cross we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:27-29

Denomination: *other

Joy Stealers

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 8, 2009

A Believer should be joyful...This message gives 3 stealers of your joy.

"JOY STEALERS" Gal 4:8-18 * For 2009 I’ve ask us to make this the “Year of Joy” with joy being understood as the acrostic, “Jesus-Others-Yourself”. In calling us to this Christ-like attitude we heard scriptures verses like this; “The Joy of the Lord is my strength”, “Restore to me the Joy of my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Times - Desperate People

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

A word of encouragement for the church to pursue unity and faith in troubled times without compromise.

Desperate Times - Desperate People I. Hope or No Hope?... Praise the Lord! If you have your Bibles turn with me to Mark chapter 2 this morning. How many in here this morning knows that we’re living in desperate times? We live in a day and time where doom and gloom are all we seem to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

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

Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 29, 2008

A part of the Romans series. How did Paul deal with the conflict over "salvation?"

DEALING WITH CONFLICT Romans 4:9-12 * What comes to your mind when you hear this word; Conflict. For the normal person, the very word brings about some physiological changes which correspond to apprehension and stress. Perhaps your heart races, your blood pressure raises a bit, maybe your hands ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

In The Storm

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 29, 2008

Truth is not dependent on circumstance. God is unchanging and truth is therefore, by definition, unchanging. God can be trusted even in the storms of life because He never changes!

In The Storm, Mathew 14:22-33 Introduction In a storm one dark night some sailors were thrown by the sea upon a rock, to which they clung for their lives. Their first feeling was one of joyful gratitude. They were on a rock. Their second emotion was a sickening fear, for the tide might rise, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian Church

I Cried Out To God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2013

What should we do when we find ourselves in a distressing or desperate situation in life? 1- We cry out to God 2- We look to scripture 3- We offer our praise

INTRO.- Life is full difficulties and sometimes it’s more of a disaster than a difficulty. Like Hurricane Sandy hitting New York and New Jersey. That was one of the worst, at least, for them. Or like that tornado that hit Joplin, MO, a year ago last May. ILL.- Thomas Edison invented the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 4: Tested By Broken Relationship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 19, 2013

God usually puts people into a "desert" so they become dependent entirely upon Him

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 4: Tested By Broken Relationship February 24, 2013 A. ESCAPE FROM SPIRITUAL FAILURE 1. You have to leave your place of trouble. “Abram went up from Egypt” (Gen. 13:1). 2. Remove your loved ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Stumbling Blocks To Faith-Walking

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 19, 2013

Circumstances make you stumble

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Stumbling Blocks To Faith-Walking February 17, 2013 A. WHAT ARE STUMBLING BLOCKS TO WALKING BY FAITH? 1. Walk by sight. “We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor. 5:7). 2. Doubts. “Walk in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist