Sermons on Nipping Problems In The Bud:

God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 31, 2019

This message is an attempt to answer some of the honest questions people have about how if God is good , then why is there so much suffering.

God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad? "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” - Isaiah 55:8,9 What are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dig Another Well

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 2, 2019

WHEN TROUBLE COMES, SOMETIMES WE MUST MOVE ON AND DIG ANOTHER WELL

Dig another well (PROBLEMS and TROUBLE) (Gen. 26:12-22) Illus: The Emperor And The Seed Long ago the emperor of a far away land was getting old and had no heir. He decided to pick a successor from the youth of the nation, but desired one that had wisdom and truth. He devised a plan to pick the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thing Behind The Things Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 4, 2023

The terrible things of this life will happen. Jesus Christ directs our hearts to repentance in all cases and for that to be our heart’s default setting. Repent.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE The Thing Behind the Things LUKE 13:1-5 #justJesus STORY 1 Mr. Deer was just like all the other deers in the forest. He liked making lots of bucks at his job in the leaf jerky factory. He liked to go stag to the dances in the forest without a date. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Issues Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

We must be sure that we are in God’s will and not our own.

Dealing with Issues Part 1 Text: Acts 15:1-12 Introduction 1. Over the past 27 years of ministry, I’ve learned a lot of lessons, and some of them were hard lessons. One of the most important lessons has to do with problems within the church. I’ve tried the just ignore it and it will go away and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Christmas Blues

Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 19, 2019

During this holiday season minor problems seem to grow

Some people are strongly affected by the “Christmas Blues.” Minor problems seem to grow in magnitude during this season which should be devoted to 'glad tidings and joyfulness. It seems we've all have some problems from time to time. I'm not talking about trivial things like; what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:11-12, James 1:14, Mark 14:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles 21 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter fifteen we have reached the fourth major turning point in the book of Acts.

(1) The first major turning point was when the Church was filled with the Holy Ghost in Acts, chapter 2. (2) The second major turning point was when the Christian Church was able to convert the apostle Paul from Judaism in Acts 9. (3) The third major turning point, was when the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Mountains Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 10, 2014

When your mountain is big it is likely you are an heavily weight champion for God.

Sermon: OVERCOMING MOUNTAINS (Zechariah‬ ‭4‬:‭ 6-7 KJV ) Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Who art thou, O great mountain? before ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Encouragement For Financial Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2025

The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we journey through life, we're reminded that our Heavenly Father is always with us. He's our Rock, our Refuge, and our Provider. In times of financial uncertainty, let's turn to God's Word for comfort and guidance. Psalm 23 reassures us that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Deep Changes Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 28, 2025

To what degree am I receiving the Love of God. Where are we in our love for God and for each other? Where do we need to grow? Where do we need to change?

In order to fulfill God’s mission for us as individuals and His church, we need to continually mature in our total being (mind, emotions, and will). As human beings, as men and women, made in God’s image He created us for His purpose and His glory. However, because of the Fall, sin has done its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right To Question God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

It is normal and natural to be angry when we suffer evil, and often we will be angry at God for not preventing it. This is valid and God gives us the right to question Him.

The right to question God is a right that God Himself has given to His children. He inspired men of God to write about their own questioning of God’s ways of dealing with the evils of life and all of its suffering and injustice. None is more bold than the prophet Habakkuk. He begins his book ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Gamblers At The Cross

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 8, 2004

The cross reveals the holiness and the sinfulness of man, Christ resurrection is the bud of promise and our resurrection is the flower of fulfillment, so the most rewarding end of life is to know the life that never ends.

Luke 9: 23: “And he said to them all, if any man will come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” There are three things involved in this scripture: if any man will come after Jesus, let him: 1. Deny himself, 2. Take up his cross on daily basis. 3. Follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Plan That Went Awry – Or Did It? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 24, 2021

A unanimous apostolic plan that went awry, Jewish rumors, gentile riots, and an apostle getting a ride on Roman soldiers. The purpose of the Christian life is not to avoid problems; indeed, God can sometimes use our problems to further His plans.

A Good Plan That Went Awry – Or Did It? (Acts 21:17-40) 1. The invention of Post-it notes is interesting. What seemed like a failure was turned to a great success: In 1968, scientist Spencer Silver at the 3M company created a very weak adhesive that would peel off when removed from any surface. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can I Understand And Overcome My Problems? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2005

Christ’s answer to the disciples question about their inability to cast the demon out of a boy teaches you how to understand and overcome your problems.

Matthew 17:14-21 (NLT) When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, [this incident occurs right after Jesus and three of his apostles descended the Mount of Transfiguration] a huge crowd was waiting for them. A man came and knelt before Jesus and said, 15 "Lord, have mercy on my son, because he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Success Over Suffering And Power Over Our Problems

Contributed by David Thompson on Sep 24, 2005

This sermon will help belivers deal with the problems life presents, in a Godly way.

Success Over Suffering and Power ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Much More Than The Most (Problem Solving Device) Series

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Feb 20, 2001

A Biblical way of thinking for solving our problems.

MUCH MORE THAN THE MOST: A Biblical Rationale for Solving Our Problems (Matt. 6:26, 30; Rom. 5:9, 10, 15, 17) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/muchmore.html] PRAYER PREPARATION Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:26-30, Romans 5:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible