Sermons on Handling Difficulties:

Rightly Handling Truth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 17, 2023

The main thing is to keep the gospel the main thing.

Rightly Handling Truth 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Rev. Brian Bill July 15-16, 2023 Shortly after I was saved during my sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin, I saw a poster that gripped me so vividly I can still see it in my mind. It showed some Bible scholars arguing and yelling at each other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle A Sanballat

Contributed by Brady Cook on Jan 6, 2022

Usually, when we talk about Nehemiah, we focus on the wall. But what about the conditions he built it in -- namely, discouragement? - How are you supposed to focus on doing God's Work when others are trying to constantly tear you down?

https://hillsidechurchofchrist.com/how-to-handle-sanballat-and-tobiah/ Usually, when we have a sermon from Nehemiah 4, we fixate on a single verse: “The wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.” (Neh. 4:6) We then dissect this verse and what it means to have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness, Get A Handle On It

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

The necessity of Forgiveness

FORGIVENESS: GET A HANDLE ON IT MATT.6:14-15 1. INTRODUCTION. ALL OF US HAVE DONE SOME THINGS WRONG AND ALL OF US HAVE BEEN WRONGED BY OTHERS. SOMETIMES THE PAIN THAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCED BY OTHERS HAS LEFT US WOUNDED, WEARY, AND WOEFUL. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THE STING AND THE DEPTH OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14, Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Stress

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 13, 2024

We live in a world full of so many stressor. God has given us the tools to handle these stressors.

Welcome and good morning everyone! So blessed to see everyone here today! An atheist was walking through the woods. He heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned to look and saw a huge 7 foot grizzly bear charge towards him. He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Handling Church Issues

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2020

A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9

1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 Handling church issues Greeting 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Handle A Raise

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 3, 2019

The title of my message today is how to handle a raise. Now that may seem at first glance to be a strange topic. I mean if your boss were to ask you --- do you think you could handle a raise, I imagine your response would be. Sure.

“How to Handle a Raise/Promotion” Nehemiah 5:14-19 The title of my message today is how to handle a raise. Now that may seem at first glance to be a strange topic. I mean if your boss were to ask you --- do you think you could handle a raise, I imagine your response would be. Sure. Yep. Where ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Conflict Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Oct 2, 2018

Moses listened the complaints, Moses brought the complaints to God, & Moses responded to the complaints God's Way

TITLE: HOW TO HANDLE CONFLICT TEXT: EXODUS 17:1-7 INTRODUCTION - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at the instructions God gave to Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Confrontation

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

Paul is instructing Timothy how to handle the confrontation of sin in the family

Text: 1 Tim 5:1-2, Title: How to Handle Confrontation, Date/Place: WHBC, 8.19.18, AM A. Opening illustration: The bad news is ------the church is like a family. If any athlete was known for focus, it was Michael Jordan. In Jordan’s book, Driven from Within, Fred Whitfield, president and chief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle The Unexpected Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 18, 2018

Mary serves as an example of how to handle life when life doesn't go as expected--a great example. We all experience this sort of thing, and we find out--life doens't go as expected all the time. How would God have us respond?

The Divine Advent(ure) How to Handle the Unexpected Luke 1:26-56 Have you ever noticed how life never seems to going exactly, or sometimes, even close to your plans? One of my favorite quotes is this one, apparently from an unbeliever: “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.” And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Bible Church

Handling Negativity In Relationships

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Sep 12, 2020

Whether it is family, friends, congregation, coworkers, strangers or random people online, we all encounter negativity in relationships somewhere along our journeys. How will we answer when we encounter it? Will we allow our flesh to dictate our answer or will we give an answer that honors the Lord?

Today we are going to talk about how to handle negativity in relationships. Whether it is family, friends, congregation, coworkers, strangers or random people online, we all encounter negativity in relationships somewhere along our journeys. How will we answer when we encounter it? Will we allow ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:4, James 3:5-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Handling Offences With Maturity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

Offences are unavoidable, but bitterness is optional. When you respond to offence with maturity, you shut the door to the devil and open the door to healing and peace.

HANDLING OFFENCES WITH MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 17:1-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 19:11, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12:17-21, Ephesians 4:31-32 INTRODUCTION: Offences are a reality in life and ministry. Jesus said it plainly: “It is impossible but that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Handle Temptation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores how trials reveal our true character, the nature of temptation, and the transformative power of faith in God.

Good morning, beloved family. It's such a joy to see each one of you here today, gathered in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are indeed privileged to be part of this family of faith, where we can draw strength from each other and find comfort in the Word of God. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Topics: Overcome Temptation

Turning Quiet Places Into Holy Places

Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 30, 2005

An intimate relationship with God enables a person to handle life’s difficulties

Turning Quiet Places into Holy Places Luke 5:12-16 Theologian A. W. Tozer gives tremendous insight as he writes these profound words in his book The Knowledge of the Holy: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What do you think about God? Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

That Trouble With Hagar Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 23, 2009

This chapter of Abraham’s life serves as a teaching time for all Christians to see exactly how we should respond the problems (sin) in our life.

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith TROUBLE WITH HAGAR Genesis 16:1-16 Intro: It is amazing the depths to which God’s own people can sink. Here is Abram, a man who is following God by faith. He has believed God enough to leave his homeland and his family behind. He has trusted God through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

From Trouble To Triumph Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009

Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-12

Denomination: Baptist