Sermons on Handling Problems:

Overflow Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

We can overflow with the life of Jesus to others. Our problem is that we don’t want to pay the price to have an overflow.

When I was I high school, my mom was ill for an extended time. My brothers were out of the house and my dad and I had to fend for ourselves. Sometimes we’d cook. But that got old. So, we’d go out to eat. One of the places we went was a small little diner run by an African-American couple. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Inaugural Message Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 16, 2005

We need to repent because: 1. We have a problem. 2. Something better has come. 3. The Kingdom is here.

One of my favorite cartoon strips is “Frank and Earnest.” Frank is in the courtroom standing before the judge who says to him, “It’s ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty.’ You can’t plead ‘I gotta be me.’” The cartoon is humorous because it touches a reality in our culture which places the need for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: The Cure For Turkish Delight

Contributed by Jim Schultz on Dec 22, 2005

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe teaches us a few things about the nature of sin and the solution to the problems sin causes.

The Cure For Turkish Delight Imagine a land in which it’s always winter and never Christmas. Narnia--land cursed by White Witch. She wouldn’t allow Father Christmas to come… Edmund finds out about the power of this Witch’s curse when he tries her Turkish Delight. Voluneer tries some Turkish ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 2, 2002

Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8 - Many problems are caused by failing to remember Christ and His resurrection power

Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8 Many problems are caused by a failure to remember what Christ’s presence, power and perspective. Failure to remember all the riches we have in Christ can lead to many mistaken perceptions that produce fear, anger or faulty reactions toward problems. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002

This is the 6th sermon in a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. The problem with living sacrifices is they keep getting down off the altar.

“living sacrifices” Now that’s an interesting turn of phrase. It sounds like an oxymoron. Living and sacrifice don’t really seem like they go together, do they? When I think of the word ‘sacrifice’, certain images come to mind. I think of a play made in baseball, where one player is tagged out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

"Come Let Us Rebuild"

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 20, 2002

The ABC of rebuilding. A) Assess the situation. Admit there’s a problem B) Be Bold. God is with you C) Commit to change

“Come let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem” Neh 2:11-20 WGBC 22/9/02 Joke: your dog can’t swim! - God is at work here. There are good things happening in the church. Alpha. (one church had 90 visitors) Christmas. Unity. o Seems strange to me that EVERYONE doesn’t want it! - Can’t stop myself ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Delayed Deliverence

Contributed by John Johnson on Jun 12, 2004

Each and every one of us needs to understand that God has a purpose behind every problem, every situation and every circumstance

Each and every one of us needs to understand that God has a purpose behind every problem, every situation and every circumstance. God uses circumstances to develop our character. In fact, he depends more on circumstances to make us like Jesus than he depends on our reading the Bible. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Doesn't It Make Sense To Live Together Before Getting Married?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2002

An examination of some of the major problems that arise when couples ignore God’s guidance and choose to live together before marriage.

Two Preliminaries: 1. Sex was God’s idea - it is a wonderful gift from Him. 2. God gave us guidance on how to best enjoy this gift. - Genesis 2:24. What Are The Problems With Living Together? 1. Living together doesn’t “divorce-proof” your marriage. - “. . . a recent research summary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up?

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 24, 2004

A sermon written "To Tell The Truth" style to distinguish between real Christians and counterfeit Christians. Deals with many problems in the church.

Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up? Acts 11:26 "And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians....." Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up? How many of you remember the T.V. quiz show ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Is God?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

When you face a problem that is beyond your ability to solve, Where is God? Just wait for God to act on your behalf.

Where God Is? Isaiah 44:24-26; 45:1-7 Randall Road Baptist July 9, 2000 Sunday Morning Monte T. Brown 1. Where Doubt Is Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer; and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Echoes That Will Not Die

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 3, 2009

In the song of the angels we hear echoes of our ancient problems -- meaning, sin, peace -- all of which are dealt with in the coming of Christ.

The drama of Christmas is focused on a starlit night at a manger, on a mother and a babe, on the small things of life. And yet it is also wide open to eternity, it is a window into past and present and future. The drama of Christmas seems to play on such ordinary things. Tax legislation; taxes, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Smelly Message

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 23, 2008

Dealing with Stinkin Problems Stinkin Thinking and Stinkin Confessing You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Novemeber)

John 11:38 This passage will forever remind me of my Children; when it came to nappy changing My cry would be “He Skinketh” (AV version) Lazarus, came out of the tomb to people crying, cheering to people saying “wow” maybe some running fearing he was a ghost (as did the disciples in the boat) He ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Always Time To Start Over

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 26, 2008

Our lives are full of changes, mostly because of reactions to problems. We need to take the Initiative and turn setbacks into stepping stones

It’s Always Time to Start Over Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A Time for Everything 1.There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2.a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3.a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Seven Reasons Forgiveness Is Eternal Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 2, 2008

People need hope in order to live. Life is drudgery without hope. Any problem can be endured if there is hope that it will get better.

Seven Reasons Forgiveness is Eternal Hebrews 6:16-20 Purpose: To demonstrate that salvation is permanent. Aim: I want the listener to gain a solid conviction that their salvation is secure. INTRODUCTION: ➤ People need hope in order to live. Life is drudgery without hope. Any problem can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying For America

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jul 5, 2008

This sermon examines some of the problems facing America and the Church in America and calls on the Christian Community to confess, repent, and pray for our nation.

Title: Praying for America Text: Amos 7:1-9, Date: July 6, 2008 a.m. Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Friday was the fourth of July, the day we as Americans celebrate our Independance. I don’t think anyone would argue that God has richly blessed the United States of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist