Sermons on Overcoming Difficulties:

Ready For Trouble

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Being prepared for the troubles Christians are sure to have

READY FOR TROUBLE I Peter 3:13-17 Sunday, August 16, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee We spoke this morning about trouble coming. Tonight, we’re going to look at the basic things that will prepare us and sustain us in the day of trial. When’s the last time you had something happen and you questioned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Me?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Do not allow the enemy to trap you in the “why me?” Just remember who you are.

If you remember, last week I mentioned that on occasions the believers tend to fall in the enemy’s trap; on occasions, the believer tends to fall in the trap of self pity, which in almost all instances causes them to deviate from God’s path. This was certainly the case with the prophet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Winds Of God

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 16, 2008

God uses wind to fulfill the prayer of: Song of Solomon 4:16 Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, [that] the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.

The Winds of God Jeremiah 48:11 "Moab has been at ease since his youth; He has also been undisturbed on his lees, Neither has he been emptied from vessel to vessel, Nor has he gone into exile. Therefore he retains his flavor, And his aroma has not changed. (Hint to pastors: you can use the text ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2017

If you want to pray with great power, pray constantly, confidently, corporately, and fervently to pray effectively.

Three pastors were talking about prayer as a telephone repairman was working in the room. One pastor said that the key to effective prayer was in the hands. He always held his hands together and pointed them upward as a symbol of worship. The second pastor suggested that real prayer was ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith For Success In Face Of Opposition: Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

Be faithful in spite of difficulties

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Maintain A Healthy Fear Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us maintain a reverential trust in God with a hatred for evil by teaching us more about God’s holy attributes

Illustration:We fear men so much because we fear God so little. William Gurnall. 1. The Holy Spirit helps us maintain a reverential trust in God with a hatred for evil by teaching us more about God’s holy attributes. John wrote, "Who will not fear You, O Lord and glorify your name? For You alone ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating Depression Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008

Part one of Defeating depression

Defeating Depression 1 Kings 19:1-18 Depression is a Common Problem Depression has a Predictable Pattern The Activation Physical Causes Relational Causes Transitional Causes Spiritual Causes The Reaction The Isolation The Destruction Depression can be Defeated because God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating Depression Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008

Defeating Depression part 2

Defeating Depression 2 Properly Care for your body Pray Honestly to God concerning your Pain Persist in hearing God’s Promises Put your history in the Past Put on a new Perspective Pour into a new Assignment Patiently Persevere Slide 1 We are finishing up our 2 part series on Defeating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living For God In The Midst Of The Evil Doers : Meditations On Psalm 37

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 25, 2007

1. DONT FRET ABOUT THE WICKED 2. TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD 3. DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD 4. COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD 5. REST IN THE LORD 6. REWARD OF THE RIGHTEOUS 7.THE END OF THE WICKED

LIVING FOR GOD IN THE MIDST OF THE EVIL DOERS : MEDITATIONS ON PSALM 37 ********************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. DONT FRET ABOUT THE WICKED 2. TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD 3. DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD 4. COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Picture Of Abuse

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2012

Satan continues, once again, resorting to external methods to stop the church’s growth. The experience of Peter and John gives a clear picture of persecution. Wherever and whenever these things take place among believers, there will be persecution of on

The early church was doing well. However, last time (Acts 5:1-11) we saw the introduction and the punishment of hypocrisy as it entered the church for the first time. We saw that it was Satan’s way of trying to stop the growth of the church. Well Satan continues in tonight’s passage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Off From Your Limitations

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 18, 2015

A believer can succeed without limitations if he decide to and he is determined through the strength of God, and he can refuse the distractions from the kingdom of darkness.

BREAKING OFF FROM YOUR LIMITATION Study Text: 2 Kings 6: 1 – 7 2Ki 6:1 THE SONS of the prophets said to Elisha, Look now, the place where we live before you is too small for us. 2Ki 6:2 Let us go to the Jordan, and each man get there a [house] beam; and let us make us a place ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Glimpse Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Trae Durden on Nov 22, 2014

Take a glimpse into thanksgiving, and see the glory of the Cross being magnified by our praise! We all share moments that should remind us to life in constant gratitude for all God's blessings!

A Glimpse of Thanksgiving 2 Corinthians 4:13-15 The foundation of our gratitude is the Cross of Christ! It’s no wonder that Calvary is the blazing center of the glory of God! So, as we express gratefulness and awe inspired appreciation to God our Father, the agony of the Savior on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Temptation Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 31, 2016

Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior?

Understanding Temptation Matthew 4 Introduction: 1. Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior? • Have you ever done something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Kneeling To Rise Triumphant

Contributed by David Hanson on Aug 31, 2013

A sermon about winning the victory when we find ourselves in trouble.

Kneeling to Rise Triumphant (Psa. 20) Read Psalm 20 This psalm along with psalm 21 are twin warfare songs. This psalm we have just read was sung on the eve of battle when the Israelites would prepare themselves for war...Psalm twenty-one was sung after the battle. This psalm in dedication...the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Chatterbox - Week 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2014

A 6 week look from the book, To Crash the Chatterbox from Steve Furtick. A look at how to crash the destructive noises satan places in our heart, spirit and mind.

Crash the Chatterbox - 3 May 11, 2014 What are your afraid of? I’m not talking about some of the stuff out there that scares us. If I had to admit it, I would say I’m afraid of heights. I could say I don’t like heights, but honestly, I have a fear of heights. I’m not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist