Sermons on The Problem:

The Problem Of Injustice Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

Have you experienced the pain of your mate walking out on you? Or, the betrayal of a business partner? Perhaps you have given the best years of your life to raising your children, only to see them indifferent and ungrateful for all you have done for them?

On Wednesday, December 21, 1988, Pan American flight 103 began its scheduled flight from London’s Heathrow Airport on its way to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. There were 243 passengers and sixteen crew members aboard the Boeing 747 when it lifted off the runaway at 6:25 pm. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Depression

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 10, 2020

Dr. Tim LaHaye says of over 200,000 people, that have been to his meetings, everyone has admitted at some time they have been depressed. I know in my life it is the most helpless feeling I have ever known.

Let me share some known facts about depression with you. 1. For many years’ depression has been the nations #1 emotional illness. 2. Between 50,000 and 70,000 people commit suicide each year, and most are depressed. 3. The National Institute of Mental Health says, “125,000 Americans are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Sacraments Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2016

What does the word "sacrament" mean? Is it in the Bible? And what effect does this concept have on the church?

OPEN: When I was in my early 20s I worked in a mobile home factory. My job was to help install insulation in the sides and roofs of the trailers as they made their way down the track. One day, as I was blowing insulation onto the roof of one trailer (walking along the trusses), I stepped a little ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Worship Problem Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2014

Sin, at its core, is a worship problem.

Sin, at its core, is a worship problem Sin is NOT: • An information problem • An emotional problem • A psychological problem • A political problem • A lust problem • A gossip problem • A lying problem • A substance problem or addiction ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Joy

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2014

Today as we talk about joy, I’d like to discuss with you the problem of joy, take a journey through the Scriptures, and then talk about the solution of joy. Problem. Journey. Solution.

THE PROBLEM OF JOY 1 Thessalonians 5:16 INTRODUCTION... Three words can be powerful (p) What are the three most powerful words you can ever say to someone? Right away you are probably thinking of some powerful phrases than only contain three words… maybe you have said them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leprosy Is Not The Problem Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2021

Jesus today needs replacements in His ministry, saints to live His life, calling men and women and children to repentance, healing, and a new and happier life with His Church.

Sixth Sunday in Course 2021 You may have noticed that not only have we been reading St. Mark’s Gospel since Advent began, but also that this is the sixth week just on chapter 1. He introduced us to John the Baptist, then Jesus came south from Nazareth to be baptized. He was driven by the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:1-2, Leviticus 13:44-46, 1 Corinthians 10:31-32, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Mark 1:40-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Problem Of Weeds

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 14, 2020

This parable may very well be one of the most important teachings for the church to hear in helping us to understand the nature of our witness for good in the world.

The Problem of Weeds Read Matthew 13:24-30 Everyone who has ever farmed or gardened, or taken care of a lawn, is only too familiar with the vexing reality of weeds. Weeds are essentially a mundane example of the fall of Creation and the presence of sin in the world. The dictionary defines them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

The Problem Of Lawsuits Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 14, 2018

The main purpose of this chapter is to administer what amounts to a slap on the wrist to the Corinthians for their practice of taking other believers to court (vv. 1-7), instead of settling their differences among themselves.

November 13, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 4.0: The Problem of Lawsuits Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6.1-6.11 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Religion Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 15, 2020

Let’s live lives that honor God in every way.

THE PROBLEM WITH RELIGION Text: Rom. 2:17-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: When we Pastored in Yellville, AR there was a little restaurant that I used to like to hang out at called The Hill Top. One day a man from a nearby town called Zinc stopped in for lunch. The town of Zinc was famous for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem Of Sin Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 12, 2020

Paul’s point in our text today is that when it comes to sin, we are all in it together. We are all sinners and stand guilty before God.

THE PROBLEM WITH SIN Text: Rom. 3:9-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of the greatest powers of rationalization ever seen is the ability of people to explain away their sin. Our society finds all types of excuses, like poor parenting, social disadvantages, mistreatment by others and so on. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem With Prosperity Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 3, 2020

The leaders of Israel were enjoying their prosperity. What does God have to say to them?

BLINDING: Money is not evil, but it is dangerous. - 1 Timothy 6:10. - The dangers of money are not a new problem. Here we are way back in the Old Testament and we see the same thing (although back then it was probably a lot smaller percentage of the population). - It’s a telling passage and it ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Money Problems Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Some of the worst fights in church have been over money which we say belongs to the Lord

Money problems Luke 12:1-21 Little Tommy was enjoying his seventh birthday party and when they served the cake someone forgot to tell him that they had put a quarter wrapped in wax paper as a surprise; so, first he choked and then he swallowed it. Well, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Counterfiets Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Jesus is talking to people who think they're saved but aren't.

Scientists tell us that the fastest animal on earth, with a top speed of 120 feet per second, is a cow that has been dropped out of a helicopter.” This is a true story: An 80-year-old lady called the police on her cell phone and said, "Help me please. I’m in the parking lot at the mall and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Profitable Problems Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2018

James teaches us about problems and faith already in the second verse of his letter. This sermon looks at problems and how we can count them as all joy in Jesus Christ.

Theologian Clinton Armstrong tells this story about a lunch that he had that pertains to the Epistle of James. He once had lunch with an expert in the philosophical field of ethics. Once they were done eating, they talked for a little bit longer and then paid the check. Just before they left, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, James 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:10, James 1:1-12, Romans 8:28, James 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

The Problem With Karma

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 11, 2021

I read about a recent survey titled, The top 10 most seductive, unbiblical ideas embraced by American adults. Karma was one of them. It said 33% of those with a biblical worldview embraced this concept. That's a problem.

THE PROBLEM WITH KARMA I read an article about a recent survey authored by George Barna, conducted by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University titled, The top 10 most seductive, unbiblical ideas embraced by American adults. Included in this list are some things I've seen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:7, Job 1:1, Job 11:13-17, John 9:1-3, Acts 28:1-6, Luke 13:1-5, Titus 3:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ