Sermons on Difficulty:

A Model For Mothers

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 21, 2001

Let’s look at Mary as a model of motherhood, and note some of the difficulties and resources she experienced in trying to be a good mother to her family.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX Take your Bibles, please, & turn with me to Luke 1:26-38. This is a passage of Scripture that is normally read at Christmas time. So I’m not sure if this is a Christmas text that we’re using on Mother’s Day, or a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving With Christ

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Aug 23, 2001

Many times we face difficulties in life. Jesus Christ is there for each of us, He never fails, and He will lead you through!

Surviving with Christ 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 As we take our journey that begins at the cradle and ends upon this earth when we enter our grave. We will often times experience circumstances that we do not fully understand. Things will take place in our lives that we do not want to accept. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Problem Of Procrastination

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2006

Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." Procrastination is the fertilizer that makes difficulties grow.

Overcoming the Problem of Procrastination Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." "A diet is what you keep putting off while you keep putting on. No farmer ever plowed a field by turning it over in his mind. The kindness planned for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-36, John 10:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run The Race

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 14, 2019

Even amidst the difficulties, trial and troubles of this life, we must be willing to continue in our journey of faith, knowing that Heaven awaits us.

Hebrews 12:1-2 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 16:24, Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:8, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Peter 4:12, 2 Timothy 4:5-8, 1 Corinthians 7:23, 1 John 2:1, Romans 8:31, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Healed Them All

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Jul 30, 2023

The very short text, HE HEALED THEM ALL, refers to Jesus healing all the people who had any difficulty whatever.

SERMON: HE HEALED THEM ALL Scripture Matt 12:9-15 9-10 When Jesus left the field, He entered their meeting place. There was a man there with a crippled hand. They said to Jesus, “Is it legal to heal on the Sabbath?” They were baiting Him. 11-14 He replied, “Is there a person here who, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Year Of The Lord’s Favour Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 18, 2023

I thank God, He brought us safely to this moment. We had difficulties but God was with us. When I was meditating on the events of

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Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, John 6:63, Job 33:4, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 61:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Strength In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Where do you turn when faced with challenges and difficulties? Psalm 121 guides us to seek help and find strength in the Lord.

Psalm 121 was written around three thousand years ago. It is titled "A Song of Ascents," which means it was sung by pilgrims as they ascended the road to Jerusalem for the three pilgrim festivals. These 15 Songs of Ascent, Psalms 120-134, prepared pilgrims for these spiritual festivals and reminded ...read more

Topics: Strength, Trials, Help

Don't Count Me Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores how to face life's challenges with enduring faith, drawing strength from God, and envisioning a bright future despite present difficulties.

Welcome, dear friends. Gather around, pull up a chair, and let's share this time together as we open our hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. It is a warm and wonderful privilege to stand on the common ground of faith, to lean into the comforting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Topics: Faith

We All Have Issues PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing the challenges of Christian faith, seeking Christ's healing power, and finding hope and peace in our faith amidst difficulties.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to be here with you all, gathered in the house of our Lord. Today, we gather to seek solace, to seek healing, and to seek Christ. As we gather here, I am reminded of a quote from G.K. Chesterton. He once said, "The Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Topics: Christ Heals, Our Issues

Rx For The Soul - Peace For The Mind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2003

Jesus promised a peace unlike that offered by the world. What was the difference between the two, and how can we lay hold of God’s peace?

OPEN: Several years ago, I visited the historic site of Appomattox and heard an amazing story. As I remember it, our guide told of Wilmer McLean who owned a home near Bull Run. His house was seriously damaged during the opening battle of the Civil War, and so, falsely believing he would be safer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lay Your Burdens Down Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on May 14, 2008

Practically deal with burdens in life.

Today I want to tackle a truth that is foundational to the Christian Faith. What I want to talk about is burdens, the heaviness of life that weighs us down. If we are not rooted in God’s word we will find ourselves going through life with baggage and heaviness that is not meant for us. Last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Watch Out For Dream Killers Series

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Feb 20, 2008

You have to understand this. If the enemy destroys your house, you can build another one. But if he kills your dreams if he destroys your visions. He can destroy your future. And I come to encourage the saints of God on today. Do not stand by and let

Watch out for dream killers! Pastor Lorenzo Edwards N.S.P.B.C. 1/19/2008 Jesus states in John 10:10 that the thief desire is to come steal kill and destroy your life. And to counter that Jesus say that he has come to give life in abundance. And if you would happen to look up the word abundance. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting The Exalted Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 29, 2008

Was it worth suffering and maybe dying for this Jewish rabbi called Jesus Christ whom they had never seen? Who was really more powerful: the Caesar in Rome or the Christ in heaven? We have similar decisions to make. Are we going to look to peo

Meeting the Exalted Christ Revelation 1:9-12 Purpose: To describe Christ’s awesome glory. Aim: I want the listener to deepen their adoration for Christ. INTRODUCTION: The Christians who received this letter from John were something like us. They had never seen the Lord Jesus Christ. They had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Tandem With God: When The Storms Hit Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 11, 2008

As disciples of Jesus Christ we often experience storms in our life, this sermon shows how God is present during those storms helping us.

This week we are continuing our sermon series being tandem with God. As we discussed last week being in tandem, is like being in partnership, cooperating with God. It doesn’t mean it that we are equal with God, but that we work with God. And today we are looking at what it means to be in tandem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying Through Trials Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009

“What must I do when I fall into a trial?”

PRAYING THROUGH TRIALS James 1:5-8 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is omniscient, you must go to Him for help in periods of trials. I. YOU MUST PRAY FOR WISDOM. v. 5 A. God wants you to come to Him. 1. God wants to give you assistance. 2. God wants you to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist