SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Hard Things:

showing 1,141-1,155 of 198,122
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • John Hamby avatar

    Bad Things Happen To Everybody Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,732 views

    First in a series on James. This message deals with principles for handling difficulties in our lives.

    A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 1 “Bad Things Happen To Everybody” James 1:1-10 “I heard a story of a man who was riding on a subway. It was quite crowded and he had to face the door. He was prone to motion sickness and he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Some Thing That Will Never Disappoint Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,474 views

    In a world of disappointment, what is it which will never disappoint? Paul offers us a word about this.

    “Something That Will NEVER Disappoint” Romans 5:6-11 * Last week millions were held almost spellbound by the conclusion of the 108 US Open Golf Tourney. Tiger Woods verses Rocco (Who) Mediate. Talk about a David and Goliath show down! Tiger, the number one rated golfer in the world going up ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    When Things Go Wrong...

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,109 views

    In some ways it is rather amazing that Joseph, the son of Jacob, ever amounted to anything. It was obvious to his 10 older half-brothers that Joseph was “Daddy’s favorite.”

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Genesis 37:1-28; Genesis 50:20 ILL. Years ago there was a TV show called “The Honeymooners”. Jackie Gleason was its star, & Art Carney played his best friend & neighbor, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    Things I Am Thankful For

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 13,484 views

    God has been so good to us and we should be thankful to Him

    1CHRON.16:7-14 AND V.34-36 "THINGS I AM THANKFUL FOR" A) Thanksgiving is a time to count your blessings and give thanks to God! * Everyday should be thanksgiving, but praise God for this day each year that reminds us to take a day for special thanks to our God! * 1Thes.5:18 "In everything give ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Good Or Not So Good Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,098 views

    This is a look at Psalm 1. It lists six things: Things to Avoid - Things to Pursue - Things to Produce - Things to Cast-Away - Things of Warning - Things to Choose

    The Good Or Not So-Good Life On the news this past week there was a report on the most expensive neighborhoods in the United States. I don’t recall all the neighborhoods it talked about so I looked it up. Here are some of them: 3. Beverly Hills – Cal. $22.8 million 2. Snowmass – Col 23.6 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Loving People And Using Things Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 7 of 7.

    LOVING PEOPLE AND USING THINGS (LUKE 19:1-10) One of the greatest novels written, as well as my favorite Broadway musical, is “Les Miserables,” the story of Jean Valjean’s transformation from an uncaring and unfeeling man into a kind, noble, generous, sacrificial and selfless man later in life. He ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Loving People And Using Things Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    Friend of Sinners, Pt. 7 (Final)

    LOVING PEOPLE AND USING THINGS (LUKE 19:1-10) One of the greatest novels written, as well as my favorite Broadway musical, is “Les Miserables,” the story of Jean Valjean’s transformation from an uncaring and unfeeling man into a kind, noble, generous, sacrificial and selfless man later in life. He ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Finding Good In The Bad Things

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 5, 2012
     | 7,104 views

    Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work.

    Title: Finding Good In the Bad Things Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Thesis: Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work. Introduction: "Go West, young man, go west…" is a quote popularized by American author Horace Greeley concerning America's expansion westward. It was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Not What You Expected

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2015
     | 8,574 views

    Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. There were some things that happened on that first Christmas that were quite unexpected.

    NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. On the flip side have you ever expected a certain gift or visit from someone and ended up being disappointed? I was looking at this online ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Great Bible Secret (It’s All About God, Not About Us!) 2 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021
     | 1,476 views

    In a previous message we looked at GOD’S PURPOSE IN THE BAD that comes our way. When the bad comes our way, we need to remember Romans 8:28. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose

    Some folks feel that this scripture is teaching that whatever comes your way, you should scream and shout Hallelujah! Listen, I am all for OPTIMISM. Illus: Dr. W.T. Watson used to tell this story at Trinity College. There was a preacher who, no matter what bad thing you said had happened to you, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You May Never Know? Small Things

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2021
     | 2,421 views

    One of my goals after 44 years of ministry is to FINISH WELL. Many of the seemingly small steps we take in ministry may seem to go unnoticed. Be faithful to your post of duty.

    SMALL THINGS? YOU MAY NEVER SEE? YOU MAY NEVER KNOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A VICTIM SPIRIT WILL OFTEN SAY: LORD, I DON’T KNOW HOW I AM GOING TO DO THIS? WE NEED TO HAVE THE ATTITUDE TO SPEAK: LORD, I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU ARE GOING TO HANDLE THIS! Can we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Hayden avatar

    Some Things I Know

    Contributed by James Hayden on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    In my Christian life there are some things I have come to know.

    Some Things I Know It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in the year 2006, and now in a few hours the ball will drop and it will be 2007. You hear a lot of talk about what will the new year bring, what does the future hold? ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Why Things Go Bad

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,827 views

    When things go wrong, we are right to look for a reason. Certainly in the case of Israel at the beginning of the book of Judges, the problems were obvious. Are these true of us?

    Passage: Judges 2:1-23 Intro: “A man was walking home one night, and he fell into a huge, 12 foot hole in the road…. This happened several nights, until he finally went down another road.” 1. we have just finished Revelation, which showed us very clearly the consequences of our choices and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Suffering For Doing The Right Thing Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,245 views

    A call to do the right thing even when that choice brings suffering. Just as Christ was willing to suffer for our good, we should be willing suffer for doing good toward others.

    INTRODUCTION A. Every Christian who lives a godly life experiences a certain amount of persecution. - A Teenager is shunned for being a Christian. (Peer Pressure, sex, cheating,) - An Employee may not advance if not willing to take advantage of another. - An Individual may not be invited to a party ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    The Most Important Thing In The World

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 19, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,832 views

    Don’t coast through life hoping that staying out of trouble and occasionally doing a good deed will be enough when it counts. Stop being a “casual Christian”, and start having a relationship with the God of the universe.

    THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD Ecclesiastes 2:1 – 11 What is the most important thing in the world? The scripture I just read was written by Solomon, who was the richest, wisest, and most influential king of Israel. If you were paying attention, you heard Solomon say that he had it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist