Sermons on Marriage Problems:

Sexual Purity Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 11, 2004

God’s plan for our lives commands sexual relations be enjoyed in the context of marriage only. This plan is for our best. This plan is difficult, but possible.

Clarity or Confusion? 3. Sexual Purity Feb. 8, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: God’s plan for our lives commands sexual relations be enjoyed in the context of marriage only. This plan is for our best. This plan is difficult, but possible. Intro: Contrast the rules of Roy Rogers’ riders rules with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter: He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This is an Easter sermon that uses the stone at the tomb as a metaphor for the problems of life. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

HE STILL MOVES STONES Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It was early that first Easter morning. What little grass grew in that arid climate was moist with the morning’s dew. The cool air of early spring breezed through the blossoming branches of nearby trees. The sun crept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Gluttony: Dieting's Ugly Stepsister Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

The Bible also warns us about the problems food can be for us. First, food can become “god replacement,” or an idol.

We continue our series on the Seven Deadly Sins of Family this morning by looking at gluttony. Speaking on gluttony is really personal for all of us. Some of you have a lifelong battle for power and control with food. This impacts the way we look and the way we feel about ourselves. Yet, we are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Indecision Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 9, 2008

This sermon looks at the problem of indecision, the solution to indecision and the promise of God’s faithfullness. Subtitle: How To Make Wise Decisions

Dealing With Indecision (How To Make Wise Decisions) Today we are continuing an in depth series on the book of James. Last week we looked at how we could have power over our problems. This week we are going to discover that God wants you to make wise decisions. Remember God wants us to grow ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“thomas: Believing The Risen King” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 7, 2016

Jesus' meeting with Thomas reveals the problem of a unbelieving heart and the persistence of a loving Savior to draw close to Him and believe and be blessed!

8 7 2016 “Thomas: Believing the Risen King” John 20:24-31 “Inquiring minds want to know?” was the caption on a supermarket tabloid for years. Most people are innately curious. People are also generally skeptical: they want proof or evidence in order to be convinced. We ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 3, 2007

Looking at the world around us it would be so easy to give up. The cycles of problems and the ever declining situations we wittness. Persons of faith look through the problems and find God in the mists of trouble and pain and we can keep going.

Why am I here? Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 This week we are looking at the first chapter of Ecclesiastes and it sounds like the most depressing scripture you could ever find. Reading the Book of Job is pretty bad, but today’s reading is so much worse. I think it is because in many ways it sounds so ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Finding Jesus Through Suffering

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006

The Problem of Evil asks "How can evil co-exist in a universe with an all-good, all-powerful God?" Pastor Jon looks at this difficult problem, drawing from the doctrine of free will, the tarnishing of creation at the fall of man, and the simple fact that

Last week we spoke of the difference between campaigns and callings—highlighting that Jesus did not campaign for his position as the Great High Priest, but was called to that position like the priests of old. He fulfilled his calling and was obedient to his Father, even though that calling led Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-38

Denomination: Nazarene

The Great "Omission"

Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Jan 25, 2008

In this sermon I address a major problem in the church...omitting the Great Commission. Why have we done this, and what can we do to fix this serious problem? The solution can be found in the game of football! Read and find out how.

The Great “Omission” 9.30.07 Jim Marshall played in Pro Bowls after the 1968 and 1969 NFL seasons. He recovered 29 fumbles, an NFL record. He was a member of the Vikings’ famous "Purple People Eaters", and was the final player from Minnesota’s initial expansion team of 1961 to retire. Marshall was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Save Yourself From This Crooked Generation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2020

Peter told the crowd at Pentecost: "Save Yourself from this crooked generation." But there's a few problems with that statement. Do you know what those problems are, and what the Bible says about those objections?

OPEN: In a third-grade class, the teacher asked Johnnie, “Is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t?” exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well, honey, if the world isn’t round and it’s not flat… then what is it?” Johnnie smiled and replied: “My dad says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(God Will Provide )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Mar 21, 2025

One statement that we should be making more and more as we mature and matriculate in the faith Is that we need to stop telling God how big our problems are. And start telling our problems how big our God is.

Our scriptural real estate found in the first book of the Bible, the book of Genesis Genesis, chapter twenty commencing at the seventh verse and ending at the the14th Genesis 22:7-14 (KJV) 7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Too Close To Temptation, Too Far From Wisdom Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 24, 2013

Sexual Temptation can lead us to places that cause many problems and stresses. How can we overcome the sexual temptations we face in society?

Too close to temptation, too far from Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-11; 5:1-23 Intro Slide Good evening/morning We are finishing up a short series today called stressed out and stretched thin. The last couple of weeks we have talked about the stresses caused in our schedules and with our finances. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Series: Wow! Whose Beautiful Young Daughter Is That? (Part 2) Love Is More Than Kissing

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Elimelech (meaning "God is my king") marries Naomi (meaning "sweet one"). A marriage made in heaven. They have 2 kids – Mahlon ("sickly") & Chilion (“wasting away"). Why were 2 sickly kids born to such great couple? Why famine? Marriage is more than kissing...

SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 2) LOVE IS MORE THAN KISSING.” 1. Ruth 1: 1 In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. 2 The man’s name ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18, Ruth 2:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

The Impossible Thing I Series

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 8, 2016

By trusting God in the past and experiencing victories, David could be assured of confidence and success overcoming succeeding problems. A lesson for each of us.

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING I Samuel 17:4-11, 16, 20-25 Virg Hurley Sermon, March 6, 2016 Christy Brown was born in 1933 with cerebral palsy. His parents were told that nothing could be done for him. They should put him in an institution. Instead they took him home and loved him. In time Christy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping It Fresh Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2006

Can the awesome presence of Jesus become too familiar? Looking to Jesus and carrying our own agenda produces problems with vision.

Read or quote Mark 8. We are half way through Mark’s gospel today. What does Mark do for you and I as readers? Just think of the way we get to be in on all this action in Jesus’ life and ministry. We are allowed to overhear Jesus’ public and private conversations and observe the reactions of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Mystery - Ephesians 5

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2001

Part of a series dealing with male females roles.

A Great Mystery With some of the other Scriptures being given to me, I realized that I could go into the Power of Holy Women Part 95. Since Luther had 95 theses I figured one set of that amount is enough. The titles may be changed, but we are going to continue for a couple of more weeks on women ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-33

Denomination: Baptist