Sermons on Hard Situations:

How The Holy Spirit Helps Improve Your Creative Visualizing Abilities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps you visualize the possibilities in people, places and ministry situations.

1. The Holy Spirit helps you visualize the possibilities in people, places and ministry situations. Robert Kennedy said, "Some people see things as they are. I try to see things as they could be." Jesus was inspired by the Holy Spirit to see the potential in twelve ordinary men who would be used of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, What A Mess I'm In

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 17, 2006

These words written by David years ago but they go right to the heart of situations that exist today.

Lord, What A mess I am In! - by Gerald Van Horn Psalms 55:6 “And I said, Oh, that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away, and be at rest.” These words were written by David over 2,000 years ago but they go right to the heart of situations that exist in our world today. David spoke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Win, Win, Win!

Contributed by Ernest Corty on Mar 22, 2005

Partnering with Christian Schools in the education of our children leads to a "Win, Win, Win" situation.

If you think that this article is about sports and winning then you should stop reading now! We have too much of that in our society already. Perhaps you think that it is about winning at all costs, you know the George Steinbrenner/New York Yankees mentality, but it is not! Although we could all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiving The Debt

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006

This passage details handling forgiveness via Philemon’s situation with his runaway slave.

Forgiving the Debt Philemon 1-25; Matthew 6:12 I. The Character of Philemon (v. 1-7) a. Love and faith toward Christ and His church (v. 1-2, 5) b. An encourager (v. 7) c. A witness (v. 6) II. The Character of Onesimus (useful) (v. 10-18) a. Before salvation i. Apathetic worker (v. 11) ii. Thief ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Storm Pt. 1

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Jan 13, 2003

This sermon is designed to provide instructions to belivers about dealing with difficult situation that develop in life.

MT 14:22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a considerable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword, A Swarm Of Flies, And A Wolf Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Dec 1, 2000

With the assurance of God’s presence in every situation we have great reason to worship.

THE SWORD, A SWARM OF FLIES, AND A WOLF Judges 7:15-25 INTRODUCTION: When we receive God’s assurance of His presence and victory, we have every reason to worship. In view of the circumstances, are you able to worship God right now? We need to offer up shouts of victory—based solely upon His ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:15-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hands-On Motherhood

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 14, 2007

Every mother is different and every situation is different; but successful moms are hands-on moms.

Hands-On Motherhood 1. According to CNN article (5-07), "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per week, these are: housekeeper, day-care center teacher, cook, computer operator, laundry machine operator, janitor, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Will Take Care Of You

Contributed by Claude White on Mar 3, 2007

This sermon inspires us to trust God will take care of us inspite of our situation

This text surrounds the answered prayers of a king and a nation, King Jehoshaphat and Judah. Jehoshaphat was the son of King Asa. As, you may know, Asa was the king who was zealous in maintaining the true worship of God, and in rooting all idolatry, with its accompanying immoralities, out of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pas De Cas Impossibles

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 18, 2003

The church is never stop by cases of people, or situations which one calls "not possible".

PAS DE CAS IMPOSSIBLES Lecture Actes 9/1-19 Introduction A. Le choix du temps de Dieu est toujours parfait. La lapidation d’Etienne comme décrit dans les chapitres 7 et 8 doit être la toile de fond de l’étape pour les expériences dans le chapitre 9. Il y a trois grandes leçons que l’on enseigne ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace And New Relationships Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 12, 2011

God does not wait until we get "good" to intervene in our sinful situation.

Romans 5:6-11 Introduction: A. New relationships can elicit a variety of emotional responses. B. Fear, excitement, uncertainty, dread, and depression can all result from new relationships. C. For example: a young person who has attended the same school from kindergarten through middle school but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Awesome Power Of The Word Of God”

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Aug 10, 2008

The Word of God( The Bible) Has Power to change situations in our homes, lives and churches.

Isaiah 55:10-11 ...[11] so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. •• God’s Word is full of power; it will not return to Him empty. • God’s Word will accomplish His desires and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Survivor

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 28, 2008

This message illustrate how we can survive any situation that comes our way.

Text: “So He destroyed all living things which were on the face of the ground: both man and cattle, creeping thing and bird of the air. They were destroyed from the earth. Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark remained alive” (Genesis 7:23). We often hear the word “survivor” used. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Applying God's Word To Our Lives

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 25, 2008

To encourage the reader to turn to and apply God’s word in their life for any and all situations

APPLICATION by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 10/12/2008 Hebrews 4: 12 I thank God today for His Word!! I was thinking this week when the Lord called me to preach back in 1983, I was laid up in a hospital in Texarkana Texas recouping from a torn ACL in my right knee that I received while halter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Methodist

Comanded To Praise

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 3, 2010

The Word of God to the believer is to praise the Lord--in all kinds of situations--Praise Him

Commanded To Praise Psalms 100:1-100:5 1Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! 2Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and £not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Stand For Christ

Contributed by Joseph Tew on Dec 29, 2007

A look into Esther’s decision to stand even though her situation was not so good.

Esther 4: 13-17 13. Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews. 14. For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal