Sermons on Problems Make Us Stronger:

The Problem Of Our Dark Side Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 1, 2002

We grope around in darkness but God has a way out of the darkness into His light.

The problem of our dark side Text: 1 John 1:5-2:6 Topic: How to cope with our dark side Big idea: We grope around in darkness but God has a way out of the darkness into His light. Intro: A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Making A Difference PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon explores the call to show mercy and compassion to those who doubt, and how to embody Christ's love through understanding and charity.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand here today, humbled by the grace and love of our Lord, thankful for the opportunity to share His word, and deeply aware of the responsibility that comes with it. We gather here, not as individuals, but as a family, united under the banner of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Topics: Compassion

Houston, We Have A Problem

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 27, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 27: 27 – 66

Matthew 27: 27 – 66 Houston, we have a problem 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. 28 And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. 29 When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Can Really Help Us!!

Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 9, 2009

May we all believe more deeply that Jesus can really help us in all our troubles and problems, and may we put our full trust in him.

JESUS CAN REALLY HELP US! 21 They went to Capernaum; and when the Sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught.22. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.23 Just then there was in their synagogue a man with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying Through Your Problems

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 20, 2010

Encouragement to believers to pray and believe the Lord to help in discouraging times.

"PRAYING THROUGH" YOUR PROBLEMS Acts 12:5 5Peter was therefore kept in prison, but £constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. Lieutenant Carey Cash, chaplain to the First Battalion, 5th Marine regiment, was part of the first ground force to enter Iraq some years ago, and says there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Makes No Sense!

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 25, 2001

A message addressing the reality of hell.

It Makes No Sense! A Message on Hell 1. As real as the Bible’s teaching on Heaven is, is its teachings on Hell. It is not a popular subject, and not a popular place. It is as negative a teaching as found in Scripture, and as emphatic as any truth in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Problem Facing The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 16, 2006

What is the greatest problem facing the church? It is money, politics, morals, or false teaching? In this message, Pastor Steve accesses our greatest need.

For the past two Wednesday evenings we have looked at the subject of unity in the church. Such unity, as I said, can never come at the expense of the truth. Gordan Clark wrote, “Since God is truth, a contempt for the truth is equally a contempt for God.” He’s right! An attack on the truth is an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Problems Of Self-Promotion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Vast numbers of people seek their own promotion, forgetting the fact that God is Master Promoter. David wrote, "For promotion comes neither from the east or the west of the south. But, God is one who sets up one and puts down another."

Overcoming the Problems of Self-Promotion Vast numbers of people seek their own promotion, forgetting the fact that God is Master Promoter. David wrote, "For promotion comes neither from the east or the west of the south. But, God is one who sets up one and puts down another." (Psalm 75:6,7) ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Causing Our Own Problems Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 14, 2007

Will God help me when I screw up my life?

Causing our own problems in the Life of faith! What will God do when I screw up? Genesis 16 Blame In a recent Peanuts cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a paper and pen and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Problem Prophet's Pitiful Plight Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jan 31, 2008

Saying no to God was the start of a donward descent by the Prophet Jonah. God had called him for one specific place-but he said no and ran from God. He is typical of many who do likewise and as Jonah, all rebelious people pay a heavy price for their stubb

PROBLEM PROPHET’S PITIFUL PLIGHT I. PRONOUNCEMENT: A. Preach! B. Place. C. Portraiture. II. PROBLEMS: A. Particular. B. Perplexing. C. Painful. III. PERFORMANCE: A. Perceived. B. Postponed. C. Procured. God’s longsuffering is amazing. How many of us would have given up on Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 1, 2002

The text reveals several problems that the disciples had to deal with, they are not only problems they had to face, but are problems that have plagued the church all down through the centuries.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 24 “Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced” Luke 9:11-17, 28-32, 37-42, 46-52 Jesus had revealed that the following him will involve a radical change of perspective. The life of a disciple is different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:11-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Religion That Looks Good Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the problems that come with living your life to impress others.

A LIFE GOAL: Live your life so that people will say good things at your funeral. - The Pharisees were doing things for an audience of people. - Key phrase is v. 5a – “done for men to see” - Three examples: a. Phylacteries and tassels. - These were things talked about in OT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Making Disciples

Contributed by Moses Radford on Oct 18, 2000

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Outline or Comments: 1.You must hear of Jesus 2.You must believe and follow Jesus 3.You must be willing to abide with Jesus 4.You must be willing to bring others to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

"Superhero In The Making" Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Sep 10, 2002

This is the first of a series of messages encouraging people to pursue the faith demonstrated by those in the Bible.

“Superhero in the Making” Hebrews 11:1-3 Faith: Webster says a belief in something for which there is no proof. The world says no proof, but the Christian says there is plenty of proof. There is evidence of His power experienced personally and witnessed by others ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Make No Idol Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2014

Do we really need to address idolatry in these modern times? Where do you turn in times of crisis? What is of most importance in times of celebration or reward?

Dakota Community Church July 13, 2014 Make No Idols Commandment #2 Exodus 20:4-6 Command: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not bow ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite