Sermons on problems in life: showing 391-405 of 197,227

Bitter Herbs

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 26, 2010

We need to remember what God has done for us!

Bitter Herbs Exodus 12:5-13 It is impossible to drive in the wrong direction and arrive at the right destination. God had hoped that the memory of slavery would be adequate to purge Israel's desire to move in the wrong direction in the future, and eating those bitter herbs each Passover ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Problems Keep Piling Up

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 13, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 22: 1 – 23

1 Samuel 22: 1 – 23 The problems keep piling up 22 David therefore departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. So when his brothers and all his father’s house heard it, they went down there to him. 2 And everyone who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Clinging Sin PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the weight of our sins, the redeeming power of Jesus, and the call to persevere in our faith journey.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! We are here today to delve into God's word and seek His wisdom. We're going to tackle a topic that hits close to home for all of us - the weight of sin, the power of Jesus, and the call to persevere. As C.S. Lewis once said, "No one knows how bad he is till he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Sin, Problem

Handling Church Issues

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2020

A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9

1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 Handling church issues Greeting 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Envying The Evildoer Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 11, 2013

In Psalm 73, David gives us some valuable principles to remember when we are going through problems, and our hearts are tempted to become envious of others.

Envying the Evildoer Psalm 73 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. When a believer is encountering problems, the temptation is to look at others who are not God’s children, see their prosperity, and become envious. • Why do they have good health? Why do they have a nice house, a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Bible Church

If I Were Planning Christmas...

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 9, 2015

If I had been God and if I were planning Christmas, I would have done things differently. The way the birth of Jesus took place was too risky. How I would have done it?

“IF I WERE PLANNING CHRISTMAS…” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. After being away on business for a week before Christmas, Tom thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. 2. “How about some perfume?” He asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Solving Problems God's Way: Part 5 The Benefits Of Problems Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 24, 2008

Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 5 The Benefits of Problems

Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 5 The Benefits of Problems A minister was preaching about the benefits of living as healthy a life as possible. He decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. The first worm was put ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Marriage Problem Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

God is not a bachelor. He knows about the problems of marriage from the inside, for He has struggled with it ever since He chose Israel to be His bride.

Nothing can be so funny as that which can be so tragic. There is nothing funny about tragedy, but one of the paradoxes of life is that tragedy produces so much humor. Tragedy and comedy are so close they are Siamese twins. There is nothing funny about a concussion, for example, but if you get one ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3-4

Our Problem--The Divine Diagnosis Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 11, 2021

Something obviously is wrong with life, and this world. Just exactly what is it? God's Word gives us the divine diagnosis beginning in Romans 1:18-20.

As I was about to write my message this past week, I read an unusual editorial on the Orange County Editorial page. It was congratulating a politician on being boring. Actually, it was congratulating a California state office holder for being scandal-free in the midst of a sea of scandals rocking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20, Psalm 139:14, Psalm 19:1, John 3:19-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Am I Surrounded By Problem People And Problem Situations? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 23, 2014

A look at the call to "fight the good fight."

FIGHTING: You were made to take ground. - 1 Timothy 1:18b – “fight the good fight.” - It’s a fight. It’s a battle. - You are a warrior, a soldier. - This is a spiritual battle rather than a physical ground, but that doesn’t change the need to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Won’t Trouble Leave Me Alone

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 23, 2023

In this scriptural landmark I finally found out what we should do in the time of crisis.

Why won’t trouble leave me alone? By Pastor J.W.T. Spies Luke 6:22-23 We are trouble on every hand For quite of an extensive amount of years now I have longed to develop a serious inquiry concerning this physical disorder. This inconvenient element, this confused emotion, this transitive verb that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes In The Life Of Jonah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Some people describe others by saying, “They have an attitude problem.” Listen, on any given day that could be said of any of us.

Illus: There used to be a song that some churches in the South liked to sing called, “I woke up this morning feeling fine! I woke up with heaven on my mind.” But I have a confession, sometimes I wake up and I am not feeling fine, and I certainly do not have heaven on my mind. Generally, when we ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Just Not Fair Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

We run into problems when we try to impose our definitions of fairness on God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 17 When Life Is Just Not Fair. Luke 7:18-35 Do you remember when you were young what your mom always said as you went outside to join the neighborhood kids in some kind of organized game, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Strength Out Of Weakness

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

Often the world considers trouble to be a terrible intruder into life. For many people the problems of life are viewed as nothing more than minus factors. But the Christian perspective of trouble is not pessimistic. Paul experienced a thorn in the flesh,

Title: Strength Out of Weakness Text: "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me" (2 Cor. 12:9). Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keys To Victory

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Oct 5, 2020

Introduction When faced with a challenge or problem in life, what do we do? Do we ask God’s advice? Do we try and figure it out by ourselves?

Keys to Victory Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 05-10-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference Joshua chapter 6:1 to 8:27 Key verse : 2 And the Lord said to Joshua: “See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. (Joshua 6:2 NKJV) Theme How to ensure we live a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal