Sermons on Hard Situations:

Words Are Full Of Power

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 4, 2020

When you speak, heaven begins to work because there is power in the words you declare. Every word that comes out of your mouth should be a word of life, to edify, motivate, and bring comfort.

WORDS ARE FULL OF POWER "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." (Proverbs 18:21) “.....The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life..” (John 6:63) Words are full of power, both to wound and to heal, to break ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 141:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of Utmost Concern Sermon Iv: The Redemption Of Enemies Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

When true believers get distressed by attacks upon Christianity, rising above anger felt toward enemies who seek to destroy adherence to Christian principles is hard but doable if mature Christians practice a special kind of love.

OF CONCERN TO OUR LORD AND MATURE CHRISTIANS IS THE REDEMPTION OF ENEMIES Complicated are many issues in life, not the least of which is dealing with enemies - whether internationally, nationally, locally or personally! The best way to address the subject is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part Ii)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

Continuation of Part I.....Same description.

In my previous message on this topic, I attempted to point out some of the most common traps that satan lays for us. A. We are relatively safe from obviously gross temptations. 1. satan works in the areas in which we are the most susceptible. a. According to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 29, 2008

FINDING COMFORT IN HARD TIMES.

THE MESSAGE INTRO: WORLD OF PAIN AND SORROW 1: TAKE A LOOK AROUND A) SO MANY BAD THINGS IN THE WORLD B) PEOPLE MAKING BAD DECISIONS C) NATURAL DISASTERS POINT: GOD IS SPEAKING TO THE WORLD NOT JUST AMERICA BUT THE WHOLE WORLD HIS MESSAGE IS CLEAR AND TRUE. SADLY THE HUMAN RACE IS TURNING A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-10

Denomination: Other

Can God Have A Son?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2009

Nothing is too hard for God!

My understanding is that Islamics and even some groups who use the term Christian have a problem with Jesus being the Son of God. After all, one means one how can God have a Son? While I understand that the doctrine of the Trinity or Tri-unity of God is hard for the human mind to grasp, it is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Arise And Walk

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Jan 20, 2008

Walking with Him can be hard

Sunday Sermon 05/08/2005 We will start with a prayer. Dear Heavenly Father, I want to thank you for your inspiring Word. I love you and worship you Oh Lord. Please forgive me and my sins. I ask that you these words to show and inspire the readers to come to you and want to know you as I know you. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:5

Denomination: Christian Church

I’m Still Standing Only Because Of God

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Life can be... is hard.

Hebrew: Hebrew is written and read right-to-left. Psalm 119 = (136 verses [22x8]) • The Hebrew Aleph-Bet (alaphbet) has 22 letters. • Psa. 119 is an Acrostic. (There are several of them throughout the OT). • Paleo (Ancient)-Hebrew was pictographical. o Aleph = Ox Head o Bet = ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ot Trinity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 11, 2025

Not hard to find the Trinity in the OT.

Isa 48:12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last. 13 Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together. 14 All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:12-17, Isaiah 45:22, Isaiah 46:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Son Of Laughter.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2023

Is anything too hard for the LORD?

THE SON OF LAUGHTER. Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7. 1. The promise (Genesis 18:1-15). This passage is described as an encounter in which “the LORD” (= YHWH, Hebrew) “appeared unto” Abraham when he was having his siesta “in the heat of the day.” When he lifted up his head, suddenly, there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumphant King

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

Victory in Jesus through hard times.

With all the bad weather, I can’t imagine that I am the only one who has driven on ice. It can be incredibly frightening to hit a patch of ice. Why? Because you lose control of the car and slide, spin, and even crash into other people and objects. I remember clearly on Tuesday, February 19th, Amy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow Me

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 26, 2003

A command that Jesus has given to the world. It was hard to do then and just as hard today, but we must Follow Him!

Follow Me #1 A.1 MARK 1:1 20 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,"Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way; 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness,’Make ready the way of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Consequence Of Sin

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 9, 2015

Jeremiah hard a hard assignment from God. It was to go and tell them that their sin had consequences and judgment was coming.

The consequences of Sin Jeremiah chapter 19:1-19:13 Introduction- This morning I would like for you to turn to Jeremiah chapter 19:1-19:13. We are going to look at the prophet Jeremiah and what God told him to tell the people of Israel. Jeremiah was a young prophet that watched as the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 19:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Abraham's Unwavering Faith (Part 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

Meesage about keeping faith in the hard times

Abraham’s Unwavering Faith (part 2) Romans 4:18-25 Review Last week, when we examined Romans 4, we looked at the faith of Abraham We saw that Abraham – Against all hope – He believed He didn’t let the circumstances dictate his faith or belief in God’s promises We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

When Everything Seems Hopeless

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2018

What do you do when everything seems hopeless and you don't know what to do? The events in the life of Jehoshaphat provide encouragement when we face trials, trouble, and impossible situations.

When Everything Seems Hopeless 2 Chronicles 20:1-29 Introduction: The story is told of a man named Brian Hice of Provo, Utah, who had a single day that takes the cake. First, his apartment became flooded from a broken pipe in the apartment above his. So, his manager told him to go rent a water ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Soldiers

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

FINDING MEANING IN A MEANINGLESS SITUATION

BLIND SOLDIERS 2 KINGS 6:15-18 When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “O my lord, what shall we do?” the servant asked. “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “those who are with us are more than ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal