Sermons on Problem Solving:

Needed: A Few Giant Killers

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 6, 2002

This sermon deals with some of the major spiritual problems existing in the church today.

Needed: A Few Giant Killers Text: 1st Samuel 17:41-53 Introduction- Today in the Christian church I believe we face some giants that are just as real, just as antago- nistic to our cause, just as threatening to our existence as did the nation of Israel in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-53

Denomination: Baptist

Then

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

The present may dog us with problems, but our future glows with promise.

Sermon: “Then... Then... Then” Rev. D, Anderson Isaiah 35:5-7 (James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11) Reading from the prophet Isaiah: 5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. 6 Then will the lame leap like a deer, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:5-7, Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Kill A Giant

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God can take care of life's seemingly insurmountable problems.

Thesis: God can take care of life's seemingly insurmountable problems. Intro.: 1. The story of David & Goliath is perhaps one of the best-known stories in all the Bible. a. Everybody knows it! 1) Pagans: sort of folk tale reminding that underdogs occasionally win. 2) Christians: one of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Which Life Do You Choose?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

A message dealing with the problem of making the right choice that people face today.

WHICH LIFE DO YOU CHOOSE? Romans 10:17 INTRO: Choices abound in our modern world. Freedom allows us to decide many things for ourselves. Man has always had certain powers to chose. Sometimes there are a number of choices which we can make. However, in many cases we must decide from only two. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Make A Way Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 20, 2006

How God makes a way when your problems seem unsolvable.

This is the 3rd installment in the 4-part series on Second Chances. We’ve been looking at the times the Bible uses the phrase "a second time" and we’ve been learning more about how God gives each of us numerous opportunities to do His will and experience the joyful life He offers. It is so good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:10-13, Acts 7:13-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lifting Weights

Contributed by James May on Jul 8, 2007

This sermon deals with the problem of besetting sin that we are commanded to lay aside.

Lifting Weights By Pastor Jim May (Parts of this message were adapted from a message by Rev. David Wilkerson) Extra weight – now there’s a subject that most Americans would love to avoid. A few people are able to go about their lives without the worry of too much weight, but for most of us, it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion - Part Two”

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

No matter what situation, sickness, or problem, your condition is not your conclusion.

Introduction: In life we are faced with difficult situations and challenges. At times it seems as though our situations are the final chapters of our lives. Our jobs pose problems for us or even our health may begin to fail us. It seems as though everything we’ve tried is not working. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Signs Of A Drifter

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

One of the biggest problems in churches today is that people are in a state of spiritual drift

Seven Signs of a Drifter (Part 1) Selected Passages January 28, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I can remember one of the worst snow storms to hit our area. The snow was like a fine powder and didn’t seem to pack very well but it drifted well enough. The winds picked up ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Desire Of God"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 20, 2008

I will share with you 1. The desire; 2. The problem; and 3. The solution.

“The Desire of God” April 20, 2008 "Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will sing as in the days of her youth, as in the day she ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-23

Denomination: Holiness

Every Life Is Touched By Trials Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008

None of us can sidestep the pains, problems, sorrows, and sufferings of life!

1. Everything UNDER THE SUN is vanity & emptiness. a. That’s the testimony of King Solomon. He had it all. b. Money. Wisdom. Women. Possessions. Power. Prestige. c. But it didn’t do it for him. It left him empty & hollow. d. He writes the book of Ecclesiastes to tell us how it went. e. At the end ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Enemy Is Responsible

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 17, 2011

A sermon on the problem and end of evil from Jesus’ parable of the weeds and wheat.

An Enemy Has Done This Matthew 13:24-30 The world has been staggering from the overwhelming catastrophes that have taken place since the beginning of this year. The devastating earthquake and resulting tsunamis in Japan left over 28,000 people dead or missing. There are mudslides in South Korea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Question Of Evil Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION OF THE PROBLEM OF EVIL IS ONE OF THE TOP TWO CRINGE QUESTIONS.

The Question of Evil April 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION May 11, 2011 -- GAFFNEY, SC -- A three year old child is dead after a tragic accident at a Gaffney church. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says that Alyssa Jade Mayfield, of Gaffney, was airlifted to Spartanburg Regional Hospital Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Desperate People

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 13, 2010

Being desperate is not a problem; the question is what will we do with our desperation.

Desperate People The world is full of desperate people. People who are desperate will do almost anything. What are we desperate for? Have you ever felt desperate? Are you desperate today? I. Desperation is a Condition of Life – it is “normal” to be desperate Everyone gets ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Self Control

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2007

This message address some of the root causes of many personal and societal problems.

Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness unwise spending etc, ad ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Church Of God

The Shack Heresy

Contributed by Les Puryear on Mar 6, 2017

This sermon examines some of the theological problems with the book and movie "The Shack."

"The Shack" Sermon Manuscript by Rev. Leslie Puryear Bethany Baptist Church, Gulf, NC March 5, 2017 2 Peter 2:1 – “But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1

Denomination: Baptist