Sermons on Overcoming Difficulties:

Persecuted Church Expands Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 27, 2020

Church History filled with events of persecution and death of the believers in Christ. God allows the Church to go through many difficulties with a greater purpose of His eternal plan.

Acts 8:01-03 Persecuted Church Expands 8:1 Church and Persecution 8:2 Church and Burial 8:3 Church and the Persecutors Acts 8:1 PERSECUTION Church History filled with events of persecution and death of the believers in Christ. God has permitted His chosen people to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Embracing The Future

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 15, 2019

After the difficulties of the past and the drudgery of the present, God calls on Israel to embrace their future. For each of us embracing the future can be a great challenge, a new thing is on the way!.

Subject: Embracing the Future Text: Isaiah 43: 14-21 “Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships. 15 I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Take Up Your Cross Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of metaphorically taking up our cross as Jesus did, understanding that it signifies enduring difficulties in life, and seeking strength from God to persevere.

Good morning church, it’s great to see you all again as we continue in our series ALL-IN. Last week we kicked things off talking about the first of Jesus’ 3 commandments in our main passage from Matthew 16:24. To “deny yourselves” is the first command. And today, we’re going to take it one step ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 16:33

Topics: Cross Bearing, Perseverance, Self-Denial

Sermon Series: All In

Greater Is He That Is In Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

God, who is greater than anything in the world, resides within us, and with His power, we can overcome any adversity.

Good morning, church family. Today we're diving into 1 John 4:4. You know, Charles Spurgeon once said, "God is too good to be unkind and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart." What a powerful reminder that our God is greater than anything we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Topics: God Is Greater, Don't Give Up

Faith Over Fear And Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 20, 2020

Faith is the key component that helps us overcome our fears – if we have no faith then fear seems to rule in our faithless lives – but strong faith helps us to have no fear! A strong faith (or a relationship with Jesus ) will empower us to overcome our fears!

Video Transition: Welcome to Church – What has the church done for others and community? Welcome: Today is National Back to Church Sunday – Sadly, some churches cannot meet today due to Governors rules about Covid for example in California the church cannot meet inside, but we are thankful that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8, Matthew 8:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry Of Consolation (Key One) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 10, 2023

This series looks at seven principles from 2 Corinthians that Paul characterizes the life of Paul the Apostle and shows how he was able to stay afloat despite the difficulties he faced in life.

The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry of Consolation (Key One) Introduction The Scriptures use chaotic waters as a theme for the dangerous yet glorious place of unformed potential. The creation hymn of Genesis 1 begins with God's Spirit hovering in the darkness over the face of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Believe?

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 20, 2013

The reason we need this message is to help us through times such as experienced by the prophet Habakkuk: Habakkuk’s words show the difficulty that many of us have concerning our world.

Do You Believe? Scripture Text: John 11:26 (Read John 11) Introduction: Jesus’ question to Martha in John 11:26 was this: Do you believe? The Book of John was written that you might believe that Jesus is the Son of God. John 20:31. In the first six miracles of Jesus in the book, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Help PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Like Nehemiah, we can rely on God's provision, help, and strength to accomplish daunting tasks and overcome impossible challenges.

Good morning, family. Let's take a seat, settle in, and prepare our hearts for what God wants to share with us today. We're turning our attention to the book of Nehemiah, specifically verses 1-9 in Chapter 2. It's a story that speaks profoundly about God's provision for difficult tasks, His help in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9

Topics: God's Provision

Don't Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 3, 2001

In this message we will learn from Elisha and his servant how to overcome fear. (Real People True Stories - part three)

"DON’T BE AFRAID" TEXT II KINGS 6:8- 23 On summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling the mother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Misunderstood Missionaries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How to overcome people who misunderstand God’s word, His will and His ways

The Misunderstood Missionaries – Acts 14:1-20 Misunderstanding = Failure to understand people so as to disagree with them. Many misunderstandings lead to quarrels, conflicts or failure to show love to one another. Illustration:Army Law: An order that can be misunderstood will be misunderstood. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving From Fear To Confidence

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon gives ways that we can overcome fear and replace that fear with confidence in God.

October 14, 2001 2 Timothy 1:7 “Moving from fear to confidence” INTRODUCTION One February evening, Louise Degrafinried heard the rustling of leaves outside her Tennessee home, and she cautiously peered out the window. She knew that five men had escaped from the nearby Fort Pillow State ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Changes Things

Contributed by Larry Horn on Nov 3, 2001

This sermon helps us understand that if we live for God, Prayer is an effective way to overcome.

God is Still on the Throne and Prayer Changes Things  In today’s modern world sometimes it is hard for us to realize the power of prayer.  Man has accomplished so much that often we look for solutions to life’s problems in the natural world before even seeking God.  I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6, 2 Kings 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons To Help You Fight Giants Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how you can overcome the giants in your life.

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message #3 Lessons To Help You Fight Giants 1 Samuel 17 INTRODUCTION It was February of 1980. A group of 12 American amateur hockey players took the ice in Lake Placid NY to face the toughest and best hockey team in the world, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Inspires Boldness

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE EFFICACY OF THE GOSPEL INSPIRES BOLDNESS IN PROCLAMATION (overcomes our feelings of reluctance and inadequacy) 1.

THE EFFICACY OF THE GOSPEL INSPIRES BOLDNESS IN PROCLAMATION (overcomes our feelings of reluctance and inadequacy) 1. Because the Gospel is the Power of God unto Salvation to Everyone Who Believes (both Jew and Gentile) (:16) a. The Content of the Gospel Message = Good News (not mixed with any ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready To Walk

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 11, 2000

In addition to Christ, the church needs the faith and action of seekers in order to overcome its obstacles.

"Are You Ready To Walk" -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Someone once said that ‘nothing gives you quite the thrill of treading in the darkness on a step that is not there.’ Often in this life, we must walk upon steps with the uncertainty of their support. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran