Sermons on Hard Situations:

Thanksgiving Is Over, What Now?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 25, 2018

God knows the beginning and and the end of every situation that happens to us. He wants us to trust Him and have faith everything will work out in our favor, because that’s the way God Says things will always go when you are willing to let Him be in charge of the final results!”

Thanksgiving is over, what now? Traditionally we celebrate Thanksgiving and we take the time to be thankful for the things that we have already received and the things that God has done in our lives. There are two conditions related to what we have and are experiencing, as to why we are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing The Jordan

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 25, 2025

When challenged with Jordan like situations that seem overwhelming and impossible to tide over we must not lose heart. When we look back with gratitude, trust God for the impossible and stay grounded on His Word, we too will experience God’s mighty deliverance in our lives.

For our meditation we will meditate on Joshua 3:13,“When the priests who carry the Covenant Box of the LORD of all the earth put their feet in the water, the Jordan will stop flowing, and the water coming downstream will pile up in one place." (GNB) The place of this incident is at the banks ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:13, Hebrews 9:4, Exodus 16:14-15, Psalm 143:5, 2 Corinthians 1:10, Numbers 17:6, Numbers 17:8, Isaiah 55:11, Psalm 119:98  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

7 Crucial Crucibles Series

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Feb 10, 2024

The Apostle Paul lays out 7 words to describe difficult situations that could threaten our intimacy with the Lord. The purpose of this study is a quick peek at each of the 7 words Paul uses related to challenges in Romans 8:35 to better orient us to face them unseparated from the love of Christ.

7 Crucial Crucibles 7 is the number of God’s perfection. So, how does he use difficult situations to perfect us? There are 7 descriptors (7 Crucial Crucibles) that Paul lays out in Romans 8. Below is a description and deeper dive of each of these words. These words can be related to a crucible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35

How To Praise God

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 30, 2007

A lot of Christians talk about praising God, but how do we know when God is really being praise?

How To Praise God Exodus 14:10-18,31; 15:1-18 Purpose: To show the elements of genuine praise. Aim: I want the listener to be more conscious of how they are praising God. INTRODUCTION: Psalm 150 1 Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. 2 Praise Him for ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abraham And Sarah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 17, 2024

Abram’s hands were not clean. Sarai’s hands were not clean. Hagar’s hands were not clean. This situation was never a part of God’s plan. It was the result of distrust. Period. Full stop. And yet…… God did not abandon the plan. He was committed to these people in spite of themselves.

October 19, 2024 Last week we concluded with God promising, again, to make Abram a great nation and then ratifying the covenant by walking through the carcasses – taking upon himself the consequences of a failed covenant. Which brings us to Genesis 16. It had been 10 years since God first ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Facing The Impossible

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jun 28, 2011

What are the impossible situations that you are facing today? I have good news for you my friend. You don’t have to panic. You don’t have to give up. You don’t have to close your eyes to ignore the problem and pretend that they do not exist.

FACING THE IMPOSSIBLE What are the impossible situations that you are facing today? I have good news for you my friend: You don’t have to panic! You don’t have to give up! You don’t have to close your eyes to ignore the problem and pretend that they do not exist! Let us read our text today. Exo ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-30, Exodus 14:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mind Your Own Business!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 11, 2020

If we decide to get involved in another person's business, chances are we will be told to mind our own business. In some cases we should do that but there are other situations when it's appropriate to not mind our own business.

"MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!" A few weeks ago, I did a sermon on opinions. My first point was about people who are opinionated. I talked about those who interject themselves into conversations they weren't invited in to offer their unsolicited opinion. When we do things like that, people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:17, Matthew 5:9, Luke 12:13-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:11, 2 Timothy 2:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Back, Go Worship, Go Out

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 6, 2020

Have you ever felt like everything is against you. You walk with God yet circumstances and situations leave you feeling alone, scared, frustrated, confused, and uncertain. This may sound like a miserable place to be but many of us are living right here.

GO BACK, GO WORSHIP, GO OUT! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. The number 3 biblically represents fullness. Past, present, future, outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies, Father, Son, Holy Ghost. Body, Soul, Spirit. Death, burial, resurrection, Joseph had 3 coats, his father gave him his first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:10, Matthew 28:16-19

Denomination: Apostolic

That Same God – Part 4

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025

The same God who lifted the lowly, made a way where there was none, and fought battles for His people is still at work today. He does not change, and He is still in control of your situation. What He has done before, He will do again.

THAT SAME GOD – PART 4 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:37 – “David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 34:19, Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8, 2 Chronicles 20:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Hagar Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Hagar’s story is a powerful reminder of God’s compassion for the rejected and the outcast. Her life teaches us to trust in God’s plans, even when circumstances seem unfair. No matter our situation, God sees, hears, and provides for His children.

CHARACTER STUDY OF HAGAR – SARAH’S MAID, MOTHER OF ISHMAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 16:1-16 "Then she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, ‘You are the God who sees’; for she said, ‘Have I also here seen Him who sees me?’" (Genesis 16:13) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 21:8-21, Galatians 4:22-26, Psalm 34:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 32 – Infants Die Of Hunger; Rich And Opulent Now Devastated In The Street; Judah’s Sin Greater Than Sodom - Chapter 4:3-7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 2, 2025

Devastating is Jeremiah’s description, for the suffering of infants is great. Judah sinned worse than Sodom. Once devastated, the rich became as poor. The world is in a lamentable situation, but refuses to look at the basic underlying cause - man’s sin against God. Repentance is needed!

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 32 – INFANTS DIE OF HUNGER; RICH AND OPULENT NOW DEVASTATED IN THE STREET; JUDAH’S SIN GREATER THAN SODOM - CHAPTER 4:3-7 These laments continue and there is some “what was” and “what is now” in this message. PART [3]. WILD ANIMALS TREAT THEIR OFFSPRING CORRECTLY ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:3, Job 30:29, Isaiah 13:21-22, Isaiah 43:20, Romans 8:18-23, Lamentations 4:4, John 9:25, Lamentations 4:5, Psalm 49:16-19, Psalm 49:14-15, Psalm 49:20, Revelation 6:15-17, Lamentations 4:6, Lamentations 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Speaks Peace To Troubled Waters Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 4, 2025

Storms may be inevitable, but they are not undefeatable. Every believer will encounter troubled waters at some point, but we are not to be overwhelmed by them. We serve a God who is not only aware of our situation but has power over it. He speaks peace where others panic.

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS PEACE TO TROUBLED WATERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Psalm 107:28-30, Isaiah 43:2, John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, Nahum 1:7 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of calm and chaos, where even the most experienced believers encounter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Fights For The Weak Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 7, 2025

Our weakness does not disqualify us from victory — in fact, it qualifies us for divine intervention. When we acknowledge our inability and fully trust in God's power, He steps into our situation and fights our battles with unmatched strength.

THE GOD WHO FIGHTS FOR THE WEAK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14 (NKJV) – "And Moses said to the people, 'Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Real Faith Series

Contributed by James Sankaran on Jul 11, 2022

As Christians, we have to live in faith. We have to project our faith in all the areas of our lives. Many times, in the midst of challenging situations we fail to display our faith. In this sermon we are going to see “What the real faith is?”

Real Faith Text: Daniel 3:17,18 As Christians, we have to live in faith. We have to project our faith in all the areas of our lives. Many times, in the midst of challenging situations we fail to display our faith. In this sermon we are going to see “What the real faith is?” 1. The challenge King ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Got This

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 6, 2022

When situations arise especially when they arise for someone else, we are quick to try to give words of encouragement we will often say cheer up God’s got this acting like it is the catch all fix all statement, that is not true according to the Bible.

“God’s Got This” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - So many times when situations arise especially when they arise for someone else, we are quick to try to give words of encouragement. If a person is depressed, we will often say cheer up God’s got this. If they are facing a sickness ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-14

Denomination: Apostolic