Sermons on Root Problems:

Fighting Fatigue

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2018

This sermon is part of our spiritual first aid series and looks at the problem of spiritual fatigue.

Spiritual First Aid Fighting Fatigue Ever wanted to just quit? There’s not a person alive that hasn’t felt like that. It’s where the circumstances and situations of life overwhelm us and all we want to do is to back away, check out, and vanish. It’s where we want to quit on everyone, even the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Evil, Suffering, & The Mind Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018

Discover why evil is a problem, the differences between evil and suffering, physical and moral evil.

So I bet you don’t have a problem with this one – temptation. Yeah. Yeah, you’ve got a problem with this one. This one’s worthy of being discussed. And I know you’ve got a problem with it, because I do. All you’ve got to do is ask yourself this question. And it’s – this is the hay maker of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In My Picture.

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 29, 2019

When Jesus appears in the picture every problem receives solution and every loss is restored

*May the peace of the Lord be with you* *Topic:* *JESUS IN MY PICTURE.* Luke 7:12-15 "Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her." "And when the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:12-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Mastering Crisis – How To Triumph Over Trouble

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 27, 2020

This Psalm is for all those who are discouraged, seemingly surrounded by problems, or feeling overwhelmed and defeated.

Introduction: In Psalms 3 we meet David in times of trouble. David’s son Absalom had decided to take family matters into his own hands, so he killed his half-brother Amnon for raping his sister Tamar. As punishment for his actions, Absalom was forced to live in exiles for many years. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Global Warping

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 28, 2011

Global Warping 1) Are you part of the problem? 2) Will you survive God's solution?

Many scientists continue to be concerned about global warming. The National Geographic website proclaims: “…the face of the Earth as we know it—coasts, forests, farms, and snowcapped mountains—hangs in the balance.” That sounds serious, and I suppose I should be moved ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Right Focus Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 16, 2011

It is only when we focus on our problems instead of God that we become anxious.

Intro: 1. Buddy Ebsen, the actor who played the role of Jeb on the Beverly Hillbillies, told of a lesson he learned on the set for a movie which was being filmed in England. One day, a bright faced-twenty-year old assistant brought a completely different set of scene numbers for the day's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: Liar, Liar Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

The only problem with lying is that God takes it a lot more seriously than we do.

Ex. 20:16, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Don’t lie! Joe the Butcher had only one chicken left, and he didn’t want to keep it over the weekend. The pastor of the church in town came into the store. He said, “My wife sent me to buy a good ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Come To Jesus On The Water

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 5, 2015

To show that we need to focus our eyes on JESUS not on trials, temptations and problems of this world.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you fixing your eyes on JESUS? Yes. Hebrews 12:2 Hebrews 12:2 (New International Version) Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repel Or Reconcile

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 28, 2020

Are you part of the solution or the problem causing people to be repelled rather than reconciled to Christ?

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Donald Galo on Sep 6, 2020

INTRO: The life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is THE ANSWER to an age-old problem of Sin.

INTRO: The life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is THE ANSWER to an age-old problem of Sin. For some people they don’t consider Sin a big deal and for some they don’t even believe sin exist (e.g. Atheist and Relativist), but for God it certainly is a big deal (knowing that He is HOLY AND ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17

Prayer For Our Nation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 23, 2020

The problem is not something solvable by election returns, and we have to stop acting like it is.

Thursday of the 25th Week in Course 2020 National Day of Prayer/Fasting Herod Antipas was the primo politician of Palestine two thousand years ago. As one of the few surviving offspring of Herod the Great, Antipas ruled Galilee and Perea, but he was pretty paranoid. John the Baptist had preached ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:3-6, Luke 9:7-9, Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

Removing The Veil (February 28, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Unbelief always causes problems! In today’s text, Paul associates the veil with unbelief!

REMOVING THE VEIL Text: 2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2 2 Co 3:12-18  Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness,  (13)  not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

The kingdom of God is brought near to others when we press on when problems press in

ENGAGE If, like me, you are a University of Arizona sports fan, the last couple months have been a real roller coaster, to say the least. And that has been especially true for the basketball team who has faced injuries, suspensions, the arrest of an assistant coach and major accusations leveled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Need To Worry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

Worrying does not solve problems; rather, it creates more stress and fear in our lives.

THERE IS NO NEED TO WORRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 55:22, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: Worry is a common human experience. We worry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:27, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 55:22, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Always be ready for problems and danger. Don’t run ahead of God’s leaders.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan … then officers reminded the people … ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant …. go quickly over the Jordan … stay about 3,000 feet away ... you have not come this way before’ … Joshua said to the people, ‘Sanctify ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist