Sermons on Problems Make Us Stronger:

Making The Most Of Your Time SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

God has bestowed upon us ample time to fulfill His plan. If we feel short of time, it's not due to God's insufficiency, but our need to better manage and redeem our time.

Introduction: Many of us often find ourselves saying, "I would be more involved in church, but I just don't have enough time." We use lack of time as an excuse for not doing the things we know we should. However, God has given each of us 24 hours a day to use wisely. Time is a precious commodity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-20

Topics: Time Management, God's Plan

Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005

God empowers us to live ethical, holy, upright lives in a corrupt world

Making every effort toward godliness II Peter 1 Soon after Sue and I arrived here 20 years ago, we began to print a simple church directory each year, mostly so that we all had a way to connect with each other. Soon long-time members began to say they were having trouble putting names with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

How To Not Over React To People Or Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." (James 1:19) Only when our mind, will and emotions are under the control of the Spirit of

How Not to Over-React We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. One day a Midwestern Lawyer became so discouraged with his productivity that he despaired of everything in life. He wrote in his diary, "I do not know if my life is worth anything to anyone. I often wonder if my life will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Marriage Marvelous Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

What a wife is and does determines more in a marriage than any other factor. She is the star at the wedding, and must go on being the star, for when she falls the sky is dark indeed.

Some little girls were having a great time playing wedding. They had a couple of bridesmaids, a bride and a maid of honor. The mother of one of the girls observed that the groom was conspicuous by his absence, and she asked, "What about the groom?" One child quickly replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Making Marriage Marvelous Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The wife plays the leading role in marriage even though she is to be submissive to her husband. When the biblical view of marriage properly understood, no woman can ever complain that she is treated unfairly.

Some little girls were having a great time playing wedding. They had a couple of bridesmaids, a bride and a maid of honor. The mother of one of the girls observed that the groom was conspicuous by his absence, and she asked, "What about the groom?" One child quickly replied, "We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Making Much Of Jesus! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 15, 2024

Based on Colossians 1:15-23 - Challenges hearers to consider what it takes to make much of Jesus in their personal lives & in the corporate life of the church.

“MAKING MUCH OF JESUS” Colossians 1:15-23 FBCF – 7/14/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon today supposed to be entitled, “Our Eternal Savior” from Colossians 1:15-23. - Overall theme of Colossians – The Superiority of Christ - This passage puts the spotlight fully on Jesus Christ – on His superiority, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

It's Your Economy That's The Problem

Contributed by Charles Hines on Nov 16, 2008

What is God’s Economy plan for our lives

It’s Your Economy that is the Problem. “It’s the Economy, Stupid!” This buzz phrase become very popular during the first President Bush’s administration, and could easily be used today. Today let’s take a look at God’s spiritual economic plan for His people. Let’s start with something we all ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 27:1-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Mission Possible

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jul 20, 2018

Great Commission

Title - Mission Possible Matthew 28:16-20(NIV) Missions Sunday Good Morning brothers and Sisters! It is a joy to worship God and study His word together as a body of Christ. This month is ‘Missions Month’ here at Makati Gospel Church and we have had several missions awareness activities in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Irritation: Facing The Problem Before The Promise.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2026

In real daily life we face many IRRITATIONS and FRUSTRATIONS. These obstacles are opportunities to release miracles. Goliath was David's opportunity to arise.

IRRITATION: THERE IS ALWAYS A PROBLEM BEFORE THE PROMISE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) ON THE WORLD WIDE AVERAGE WHAT IS THE DEADLIEST ANIMAL IN THE WORLD? LIONS kill on the average of 200 people annually. HIPPOS on average kill 500. ELEPHANTS kill ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7, 1 Samuel 1:7, 1 Samuel 17:7-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making The Better Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2012

We desperately need wisdom to make good choices.

Making the Better Choice (Proverbs 20:19-22) 1. This Fall, our nation will vote for a president and a host of other offices. 2. Have you ever what would have happened “if.” 3. What if Abraham Lincoln had not been elected? What if Nixon had beat Kennedy. 4. The 2,000 election between ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making A Resh Start Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Facing eternal questions at the start of a new century

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. This is self-evident when it comes to electrical wiring or high explosives. It may not be so clear with relationships such as family and friends. And I would suggest no one would believe it when it comes to discussions about philosophy, politics, or God. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Problems And Solutions Of Second Generation Christians

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. Throughout the book of Judges the Israelites suffered greatly from the problems of second generation apathy.

The Problems and Solutions of Second Generation Christians Illustration:The penalty that good men pay for not being interested in politics is to be governed by men worse than themselves. Plato. Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer 4- Problems, Peace And Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 14, 2003

How to pray and find peace (in a world of worries, war, politicians and propaganda)

Problems, peace and prayer WBC Sun 16 Feb 2003 am Phil 4:2-9 Problems A world with superpowers and states causing wars A hostile world, with crooked people after their own gain, not considering the needs of others… the rights of the human being Christians in doubt and fear- and danger of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

God is the unseen factor for the world. They will never understand our behavior when we live to God.

William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Using What You Have SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

God can use whatever we offer Him, no matter how insignificant it may seem. In Luke 5:1-11, Jesus uses Peter's old fishing boat and broken net, demonstrating that what matters is not the quality of what we offer, but the willingness to make it available to Him.

God has a ministry for every one of His children, not just the Pastor. Every Christian has a ministry, including you! While not everyone will be a great soul-winner, we all have a part in leading others to Christ. We are all links in the chain, though not all are the last link. Some may have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Topics: Miracles Of Jesus, Faith