Sermons on Frustrations:

Paradise Lost?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 11, 2007

Jesus came to this earth to save us but while he was here he was looking for his one. Who would be the one that would truly believe in him just because of who he is not be cause of how he blesses us?

Paradise Lost? Luke 23:32-43 Pastor Ryan Akers Me- What is your greatest fear? Different for us at most stages in life. Children fear dark, bullies, monsters, youth fear rejection, not making the team, not getting into the college they want, adults fear losing a job, not getting a promotion, not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holding Onto Hope

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002

This message helps identify some of the things that contributes to the feelings of hopelessness. Find out how you can hold onto hope.

A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy what the score was. “It’s 18 to nothing - we’re behind.” The man said, “I’ll bet you’re discouraged, aren’t you?” “Why should I be discouraged?” the little boy said. “We haven’t even got up to bat yet.” Hope is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Better Understand The Bible (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Will Langford on Jul 16, 2008

This message is taken from Psalm 119 and provides principles for helping people to better understand the Bible.

How to Better Understand the Bible (pt 2) Psalm 119 You know…I get pretty frustrated whenever I have a difficult time understanding something. • And chances are…I am not the only person in this room who experiences that type of frustration. Frustration can really get the best of us…whenever we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-148

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Over Trials Sermon I: The Why Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, suffering persists to the extent that we naturally ask why, so we turn for answers not to a politician, not to a physician, not to an attorney - we turn to the man who suffered for righteousness' sake.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- SUFFERING PERSISTS TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NATURALLY ASK WHY Soon after we were born into this world and began to take notice of all our surroundings we began to ask a toddler’s most irksome question: Why? Over and over again! No answer sufficed. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Changing For The Better Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Expository Sermon from Romans 7:14-25 concerning becoming a better person through Jesus alone. Romans Series #32

Romans Series # 32 April 03, 2002 Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. As most of you are aware, it is our practice to go through books of the Bible verse by verse. Tonight we continue our series out of the book of Romans. Would you please join me in a word of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Clear And Present Danger Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2008

This sermon deals with the source of conflict, the consequences of conflict and the cure for conflict.

Subject: “A Clear and Present Danger” Text: James 4: 1-10* What do you think of when you hear the words, “A Clear and Present Danger?” These words have been used to describe any condition that threatens the safety and security of society, from the drug cartels, terrorist regimes, some diseases and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

"The First Step To Freedom” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 1, 2017

If we are to find our freedom in Christ, the first step is admit our need.

In this series: “Finding Our Freedom in Christ,” we're going to talk about how to overcome hurts that can overwhelm us, habits that can overtake us and hang-ups that can overshadow us. We live in a world full of hurting people. And hurt people hurt people. So, we're hurt by others; hurt others; and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Cost Of Freedom 2 Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

For some that means accepting Christ as your Lord and Savior so you might be set free from the penalty and presence of sin, and then learn how to live each day free from sin's power.

Opening illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone booth with 2 other guys, 2 miles below the surface of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009

How to deal with discouragement in the Christian life.

Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23 Title- Overcoming Discouragement We all face periods of frustration and discouragement. But we can overcome discouragement through God’s grace! I. The Source of discouragement a. Ridicule- 1-3 b. Open opposition- 7-8, 11 (security) c. Fatigue- 10 II. The Antidote to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Future Glory Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2008

In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because we have the hope of future glory.

Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The End Of Suffering And Struggle Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 14, 2007

Part 3 in the series Power for Living. This message looks at God’s promise to one day deliver all of creation from suffering and struggle.

The End of Suffering and Struggle Power for Living, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers August 12, 2007 I have often preached at Wildwind that what brings people together is weakness, not strength. Tales of strength create competition. Tales of weakness create companionship. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Humility Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 4, 2003

Pride is more than bragging... it’s seeing ourselves in God’s spot.

SE111702 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 3. Humility INTRO: I’M NOT GOD Vince Lombardi - one of the greatest coaches in NFL history - apparently had an large ego. One day he came home to bed after a great win but wife was already asleep. When his feet touched her legs she said, God, your feet are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22, Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

99 44/100 % Purity Is No Accident Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 2, 2001

Just as federal agencies work to ensure our food and medicines are held to high standards of purity, God wants us to hold ourselves to His high standards of purity in living.

The creation of what we now call Ivory Soap was an accident; more air was beat into the vats than anticipated when a worker forgot to turn off the mixing machine. Later, calls for this mystery floating soap created tremendous orders. Its creation was an accident. Holy living for us is no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24, Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain Removing Prayers

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 27, 2023

Enemies don’t give up without a fight. You have to rise up in the strength of the Lord to demand for the victory already given to you in Christ over Satan. Don’t be weary! Stand in Prayer. Keep standing after you have prayed.

Be a mountain remover. Prayer is operating in God’s energy through faith to dispossess your enemies of their inheritance. Spiritual warfare is not for quitters. It is for those who will stand in faith to resist the devil steadfastly until he flees. It is time to face your mountain I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:20, Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Present Suffering And Future Glory

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 19, 2016

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18)

PRESENT SUFFERING VERSUS FUTURE GLORY” Romans 8:18-30 Theme: “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us” (8:18) Introduction An attitude of thanksgiving and unspeakable joy is exceptionally difficult to maintain ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Baptist