Sermons about Serious Problems

God's Purpose In Problems

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2002

based on 49 ratings

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Problems and trials are a normal part of life. This message seeks to give understanding as to why God permits trials to come into our lives.

GOD’S PURPOSE IN PROBLEMS TEXT: Ps.119: 65-75 INTRO: Whether we like it or not, problems are a fact of life. It is not a matter of “if” problems come, but “when” problems come. You know, as well as I do, that even with the best of preventative measures problems still have a way of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-75

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Problems Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jul 21, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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A biblical response to problems enables the follower of Christ to grow into Christian maturity.

How to Handle Problems James 1:1-18; 5:7-12 “HOW TO” SERIES IN JAMES #1 Truth: The Christian life-view stands countercultural. Problems move us to God who gives us His grace to benefit from our faith-trials. We develop the perseverance and patience, the faith-life, the quality of life that comes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Solving Big Problems Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 22, 2005

based on 46 ratings

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Gaining insights on how to have the positive outlook it takes to face problems effectively - based on Christ’s healing of the man born blind.

(CEV) As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who had been blind since birth. 2 Jesus’ disciples asked, "Teacher, why was this man born blind? Was it because he or his parents sinned?" 3 "No it wasn’t!" Jesus answered. "But because of his blindness, you will see God work a miracle for him. 4 As ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Good Problems

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 14, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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We can solve conflict.

TAKE THE GOOD PROBLEMS Acts 6.1-7 S: Leadership C: Conflict Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN SOLVE CONFLICT. KW: Stages Type: Inductive I. DISCERNMENT (1) II. DECISIVENESS (2-3) III. DELEGATION (4-5) IV. DIVIDENDS (6-7) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that problems do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Running From A Problem

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

based on 31 ratings

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You cannot run from God. Elijah tried too but finally he had to come back to the same spot where he left and face the problem with God’s help.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------- RUNNING FROM A PROBLEM 1 KINGS 19 You cannot read first & second Kings without realizing the impact of two prophets during that period. Elijah and Elisha. A. It is just assumed that Elijah and Elisha are kind of spiritual twins. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Problem Of Procrastination

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2006

based on 33 ratings

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Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." Procrastination is the fertilizer that makes difficulties grow.

Overcoming the Problem of Procrastination Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." "A diet is what you keep putting off while you keep putting on. No farmer ever plowed a field by turning it over in his mind. The kindness planned for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-36, John 10:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prophet With A Listening Problem Series

Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 4, 2005

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As believers, we are often reluctant prophets who hear and understand but do not obey the word of the Lord.

The Prophet with a Listening Problem Jonah 1: 1 – 3; Jonah (Part One) Sunday Morning, June 5, 2005 Introduction: Wouldn’t It Be Great to Hear From the Lord? Wouldn’t It Be Great to Hear From the Lord? I mean, really, didn’t you ever think that the disciples had it easy? After all, they had ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of Our Problem Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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An exposition of Genesis 3 and the origin and consequences of sin.

The Beginning of Our Problem Genesis 3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Something happened. Something big happened! Anyone who has read the Bible recognizes the change. Between the end of Genesis 2 and the beginning of Genesis 4 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Problem Solving In The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

based on 1 rating

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how did the church manage conflict

No plans for Valentine’s Day? No problem! Stay home and watch television. Besides, you can learn a lot about love from the shows you watch. Here are some of top TV love quotes: Law & Order’s Detective Lennie Briscoe "Love -- a dangerous disease instantly cured by marriage." "All human beings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Being Single Series

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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Singleness is not a sin, its a ministry

THE PROBLEM OF BEING SINGLE Many young people their childhoods and teen years thinking, dreaming, and planning for marriage. They imagine who they will mary, what married life will be like, and how many kids they’ll have. And, for the vast majority of young people, maarriage is in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Little Problem Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT A BIG LITTLE PROBLEM Sunday June 11, 2006 Scripture Reference: James 3:1-12 Intro. A. [] Did you hear about the three preachers who went fishing together? After they got out into the middle of the lake they started confessing to each other the sins that seem to continue to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Understanding The Root Problem

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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This past week we learned what people are capable of…and we know why. The ultimate enemy is sin. As we try to recover from the shock of the most horrific terrorist attack in history, there’s a crying, desperate need to make some sense of what’s happened

This past week we learned what people are capable of…and we know why. The ultimate enemy is sin. As we try to recover from the shock of the most horrific terrorist attack in history, there’s a crying, desperate need to make some sense of what’s happened. I want to emphasize that, while ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:6

Denomination: Congregational

The Problems With Playing God Series

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 17, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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This passage deals with how pride tends to cause us to play God and the problems that go along with that.

"Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrong Perscription For The Problem

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 23, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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Addresses areas where Christians often unknowingly fall short.

THE WRONG PRESCRIPTION FOR THE PROBLEM 1 Samuel 8 -Read 1 Samuel 8 As we read this chapter, it’s easy to say the leaders of Israel were all wrong asking for a king. Or, we can wrongly interpret God’s answer to Samuel as saying that simply asking for a king meant they were rejecting Him. But, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Problems In The Promise Land

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Oct 25, 2002

based on 111 ratings

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Just because you’re in the promise land doesn’t mean you won’t have any problems.

Problems In the Promise Land Genesis 26:18-22 In our text tonight we focus on the life Isaac. He was son of Abraham. Isaac’s name means laughter, given to him by both his parents because they laughed at the idea of having a child in old age. I’m glad tonight that the God we serve has a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

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