Sermons on Faith In Difficult Times:

A Sermon That Is Difficult To Preach

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 17, 2021

In life It’s nice to be able to look forward to something.

In life It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. • In the daily grind of life it is great to look forward to a vacation. • When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas. We would literally count the days before it would arrive. • When we were kids we looked forward to the end ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult People

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 19, 2007

- David had every reason for despair - How David kept his sanity under Saul’s assaults

The defeat of Despair: — Mr. Greatheart, old Honest and the four young men went up to Doubting Castle to look for Giant Despair. When they came at the castle gate, they knocked for entrance with an unusual noise. At that the old giant comes to the gate; and Diffidence his wife follows Then these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Making Difficult Choices

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 26, 2016

How do we make difficult choices and stick with them?

Intro How do we make difficult choices and stick with them? Purpose There are many factors involved in a difficult choice, but let’s look at a very important place to start. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions in Luke 9:51-62 and learn a very important consideration in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of A Difficult Relationship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#12] THE END OF A DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIP 2 Samuel 1:1-12 Introduction: In our study of the 1st and 2nd Kings of Israel, we meet 2 men who chose very different paths. 1 Samuel ends with the death of Saul. He died on the battlefield along with 3 of his sons. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Difficult Return (2 Samuel 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 16, 2025

How difficult would it be to reunite a nation or church after a time of division? Let's look at 2 Samuel 19.

How did David handle his return to Jerusalem as king? After betrayal and false accusations, how difficult is it reconciling a divided nation or church? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 19. Did Joab disapprove of David mourning his rebellious son? Then it was reported to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering Faith For Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 17, 2009

Philippians 4:1-9. What does genuine, lasting faith look like? Find out as Paul encourages his readers to "stand firm".

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE PERSEVERING FAITH FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES PHILIPPIANS 4:1-9 INTRODUCTION - One of the most difficult things for the Christian community to deal with is the falling away, so to speak, of people who were thought to be believers. We have all heard of, and many of you personally ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Resurrection So Difficult To Believe? Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 9, 2004

This sermon explains why the disciples had a difficult time believing in the Resurrection, and why we, today, also have difficulty bel- ieving in it.

SERIES ON PASSION WEEK EASTER SUNDAY-"Why Is The Resurrection So Difficult to Believe?" Text-Acts 26:1-32 Introduction- You will recognize that what I have just read was the Apostle Paul’s defense of the Christian faith before King Agrippa. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult People Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004

The Bible’s Answer to difficult people.

Dealing With Difficult People Genesis 16:1-10 Jesus reduced the ten commandments down to just two. We are love God with all of our heart, and our neighbor as ourselves. It isn’t so hard to love a God who is good, and values us so highly. However, when we begin to love others as we love ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Most Difficult Word

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 14, 2010

A simple message to encourage us to keep drawing nearer to God by deepening our personal, loving and intimate relationship with Him.

WHEN IT COMES TO STUDYING THE BIBLE, THERE ARE QUITE A FEW MIND-TWISTING CONCEPTS, STATEMENTS, AND WORDS SUCH AS "PROPITIATION," "BLOOD," AND "JUSTIFICATION." IF YOU THINK THOSE ARE RELATIVELY TAME, THEN TRY TO FULLY COMPREHEND THE BOOK OF REVELATION. BUT, SERIOUSLY, DESPITE THESE THINGS, I FEEL ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8, John 4:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dealing With Difficult People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 27, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical principles and examples that can help us navigate these challenging relationships.

As Christians, we are called to love and interact with people from all walks of life, including those who can be challenging to deal with. Difficult people can be found in our families, workplaces, churches, and communities. So, how do we respond to them in a way that honors God? The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:28, Proverbs 20:3

"Faith, Hope, Love"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 13, 2008

A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the second lesson Proper 24

23rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Lectionary 29 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith, Hope, Love" 1:1* ¶ Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2* We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Time Of Trust Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005

A Time of Trust 1. Trust God in his promises 2. Trust God in your setbacks

Lent 2 Genesis 12:1-8 Human beings generally are pretty picky about whom we place our trust in. We don’t give away our trust too easily; it often has to be earned. And once our trust in someone is gone, it is extremely difficult for them to ever earn it all back. We are continuing our series as we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Ready To Be A Disciple Of Christ?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

There are times when it is very easy to be a Disciple of Christ. there are other times when it is the most difficult thing there can be. This message looks at putting Christ first regardless of how life is.

ARE YOU READY TO BE A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST? JOHN 6:1-70 I. IT IS EASY TO BE A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST WHEN JESUS SERVES US, AND LIFE IS GOOD. 1.) It was easy to be a disciple of Christ when he had fed the 5,000. A.) There was likely never a time that Jesus was as popular as this day, unless it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-70

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Party Time

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 7, 2001

Rejoicing should be a part of every Christian young person’s life. There are three purposes why we rejoice.

Philippians 4:4 (NIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! INTRODUCTION: "It’s Party Time" Place under each chair party favors, i.e. squawkers, poppers, bubbles etc... Get some young people to come up and lead a couple of cheers and get everybody to scream and holler, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Examination Time

Contributed by Jeff Fradenburgh on Nov 14, 2001

It’s time to take a test to see if you’re putting in to practice and progressing in your faith

2 Corinthians 13:5 (NLT) 5Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine. Test yourselves. If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among you, it means you have failed the test. The reason Paul calls on them to examine themselves was, Paul was concerned that many of them had been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Holiness