Sermons on Problem Solving:

Hearing Voices

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2002

Speaking may not be our only problem. Hearing could be a problem.

INTRO.- ILL.- Casey Stengel lived from 1890 to 1975 and was a longtime major league baseball manager (particularly the New York Yankees). Casey held a position on the board of directors for a California bank. Casey described his duties this way: "There ain’t nuthin’ to it. You go into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Causes Fights And Quarrels? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 18, 2020

The problem was not something out there. The root of the problem was inside them.

James 4 – Walk This Way What Causes Fights and Quarrels? June 28, 2020 James 4:1-2 NIV What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2, Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 4:8-9, Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-24, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Punishing Rod Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 16, 2024

This is faith grappling with a problem. Habakkuk took his problem to God.

Part One When Habakkuk was disturbed, he brought his interests straightforwardly to God. In the wake of accepting God's responses, he then, at that point, reacted with a supplication of faith. Habakkuk's model is one that ought to support us as we battle to move from uncertainty to faith. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 31, 2002

Everybody has to learn to deal with disappointment.

Dealing with Disappointment 1. Don’t “Dis” me man. Means to dishonor. In modern terms. 2. Most of us know the absolute horror, embarrassment, frustration and pain of disappointments in our lives. 3. The word Disappointment means to disgrace or (by impl.) put to the blush:-confounded, dishonoured. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:12, Proverbs 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

He Speaks With Authority Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Jesus has the authority to take care of your problems with Satan, physical illness, psychological problems, and of course, spiritual problems.

HE SPEAKS WITH AUTHORITY Text: Mark 1:21 – 2:12; read 1:21, 22, 32 – 39 Introduction: •Once when I was a substitute teacher, I was given the task of making 300 students sit quietly in the gymnasium at lunch time •I was not able to do it, but the principal came in, shouted, and they all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Woes

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 24, 2011

This sermon will help you evaluate your financial woes, diagnose the problem/problems, and the prescribe the right solution to fix the problem.

Financial Woes Proverbs 18:13 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: A while back we studied through the book of Job in our adult Sunday School class. One over-arching principle we learned in the book of Job was that life consists of complex issues. This poses a real problem for those of us in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:13

Denomination: Baptist

Corinthians: Church Matters (3)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

We can learn a lot from the Corinthians' mistakes. In 1 Cor. 6, Paul points out three problems: a problem with Strife, a problem with Sex, and a problem with Sanctification!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/23/2014 Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue symbolizes a pledge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Stop Worrying About... Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 18, 2023

in this conversation we will unpack #1 - the problem of worry # 2 the way 'out of' worry (using the phrase 'stop it' as an acrostic)

Stop Worrying About... Dismiss Grove KIDZ 2000 years ago on the hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Jesus preached the greatest sermon ever preached. NOW - over the years we have known it as, The Sermon On The...... Mount. AND WHAT - this message basically is, is Jesus’ Kingdom Manifesto. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deceitfulness Of Sin

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Deceitfulness Of Sin

Psalm 73 The Deceitfulness Of Sin 1. THE PROBLEM STATED (73:1-3) The Psalmist's Confidence in His Deity (:1) Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. The Psalmist's Consciousness of His Duty even to such as are of a clean heart. The Psalmist's Confession of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

Unity: Vital For The Gospel - Part 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 13, 2014

Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. For the Church, though, it is an issue we must solve or else the Gospel message falls into disrepute.

Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. For the Church, though, it is an issue we must solve or else the Gospel message falls into disrepute. 1. Definition If you start studying any subject, it’s always a good idea to look at the meaning of the word. The dictionary ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23

Denomination: Church Of God

When You Trust The Lord You Get The Better Deal - Genesis 13 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

I’m sure that you know someone whose life is so complicated because they made bad decisions.

I’m sure that you know someone whose life is so complicated because they made bad decisions. They make one bad decision, it leads to other bad decisions and then life gets so complicated. You get to a place where you wonder how are they ever going to get out of this problem. It is so deep of a hole ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of God's Sanctifying Word

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 11, 2001

The Power of God’s Sanctifying Word

The Power of God’s Sanctifying Word - John 17:17 The President of Nigeria, Olusengun Obasanjo, has written a book about the nature of man. IN the book he postulates several characteristics of all human beings: seekers of position, pride, power, plaudits, privilege, possessions, pleasure, promotion ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord’s Prayer 13: Put Us Not To The Test! Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 3, 2024

Everyday we face problems and tests which we have to try and solve or overcome - some strengthen us others lead us into doing things we are not proud of. The question that hits you from this phrase from the Lord's prayer is - does God put tests before us? Or is this just part of everyday life?

Lord’s Prayer 13: Put us not to the test! Isn’t it strange how the meaning of certain words either become old fashioned or their meaning completely changes. An extremely good example of the change of the meaning of a word, is ‘GAY’ A simple dictionary describes this adjective as someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, James 1:2, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

What’s Wrong With Me?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 27, 2006

1. Our problem is the condition of sin. 2. Our problem is committing sins. 3. The soulution to our problem is forgiveness and transformation.

What’s Wrong with the World? Romans 8:18-25 Here’s how the argument goes. “Did God create everything that exists?” the cynic asks. The Christian answers, “Yes.” The cynic goes on, “Well, if he created everything that exists, where did evil come from? How can a good and loving God create a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming Good Ground

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

The choice is ours, we decide which type of ground we want to be. The problem is not with the seed or the sower the problem is a soil problem.

The Sower soweth The Word (The seed) = Good seed We must be sure of the seed. *The sower is committed to sowing and does, and has done so faithfully. So If there is a crop failure: The problem is not with #1 The seed because it is good #2 The Sower because he has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal