Sermons about Trials And Difficult

Joyful Trials Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

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1st in a series on James dealing with our response to trials.

“Joyful Trials” Introduction Before we examine one of the magnificent “trees” (passage) in this forest (letter), I will first provide a brief overview of the “forest”. Our task in Bible study is to first understand what God intended to communicate to the original readers. How did they understand ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Trial Begins Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 12, 2023

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In the shadow of suffering, we gather today to explore a timeless tale of faith, friendship, and divine mysteries. Join us in uncovering the story of Job.

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters. Today, we find ourselves continuing our journey through the profound story of Job, a man whose life has become a profound testament to the unfolding drama of divine justice in the face of unimaginable suffering. As we delve into the second chapter of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10, Job 2:1-3, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:12, Job 2:7-8, Psalm 22:1-2, Psalm 42:11, Job 2:9-10, Hebrews 11:6, James 5:11, Job 2:11-13, Proverbs 17:17, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Anything To Difficult For The Lord? Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 26, 2007

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Christmas reminds us how God can do the impossible

Genesis 18:1-18:15 Is Anything to Hard for the Lord? Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction In our study of the life of Abraham we have noticed, many times, encounters between the Lord and Abraham. It was the voice of the Lord that called Abraham to leave his familiar surroundings and go to the land of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Difficult Sayings Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

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These are some of the more difficult saying for believers to grasp let alone the unbeliever.

The difficult sayings of Jesus John 6:60-71 This is an unusual chapter in John’s book. It’s one of the longest in the N.T. and I think that’s because those who determined where the chapter divisions would be took into account that everything here is connected to one main ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Found Difficult And Not Tried

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009

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Everything that is important for the growth of God’s kingdom is also difficult.

Tuesday of 7th Week in Easter Time May 26, 2009 The gift of prophecy is a lot like spiritual dynamite. It can be used to build up or to tear down. False prophets abound–think of the damage that has been done by charlatans like Joseph Smith or Jim Jones. St. Paul himself in his earliest writings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

Dealing With Difficult People Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2010

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Daivd shows us how to deal with difficult people as we see how he deals with Saul.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever had a person in your life that was difficult to impossible to deal with? • WE have heard of the diva athletes and entertainers who are almost impossible to deal with. WE have seen some athletes who have figuratively blown up locker ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With A Difficult Boss Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

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We are to live out the Gospel even with people who make it difficult.

Living With A Difficult Boss Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rick Warren ("Purpose Driven") accurately observes: "We can measure our servant’s heart by how we respond when others treat us like servants. How do you react when you’re taken for granted, bossed around, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Most Difficult Word

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 14, 2010

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A simple message to encourage us to keep drawing nearer to God by deepening our personal, loving and intimate relationship with Him.

WHEN IT COMES TO STUDYING THE BIBLE, THERE ARE QUITE A FEW MIND-TWISTING CONCEPTS, STATEMENTS, AND WORDS SUCH AS "PROPITIATION," "BLOOD," AND "JUSTIFICATION." IF YOU THINK THOSE ARE RELATIVELY TAME, THEN TRY TO FULLY COMPREHEND THE BOOK OF REVELATION. BUT, SERIOUSLY, DESPITE THESE THINGS, I FEEL ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8, John 4:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Difficult Dilemma Of Death

Contributed by Richard Lankford on Jul 11, 2022

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One of the most trying and penetrating moments of our lives come, when we are forced to face the reality that someone we have loved so closely and so dearly is no longer with us in this world.

Even for many of us, that have been saved... born again...and filled with the Scriptures from God's Word, there can come those moments in life, when it becomes difficult for us... to "Understand God". It's hard for us to understand - what God is doing!... It's hard for us to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Other

A Sermon That Is Difficult To Preach

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 17, 2021

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In life It’s nice to be able to look forward to something.

In life It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. • In the daily grind of life it is great to look forward to a vacation. • When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas. We would literally count the days before it would arrive. • When we were kids we looked forward to the end ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Difficult People Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

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Jesus taught about dealing with difficult people. He stressed how we should not run away from our problems, or fight back against opposition, but that we should persist with people, so we can one day win them to faith in Christ.

There is nothing easy about the world in which we live. This is a world full of people, and if we are going to succeed in life, or be effective at sharing the gospel, we must learn how to deal with people, especially those who are difficult; and we must learn to love them no matter how they treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult People Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

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This is message 40 in our exposition of Romans. This messages considers insight on dealing with difficult people.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Dealing with Difficult People” Romans 12:14-21 Review Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions." Luke 12:15 A. Think and live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Responding To A Difficult Situation

Contributed by Sunil Kumar on Sep 21, 2016

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We go through difficult situations in life every now and then. This sermon focuses on responding to a difficult situation from the life of Jehoshaphat.

I have been deeply influenced by the life experiences of Dr. Yisu Das Tiwari, the father of Dr. Ravi Tiwari, the former Registrar of Senate of Serampore University in India. He was a Brahmin Convert. One day when he took baptism and returned home, the door was shut at his face. He was given the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mission Becomes Difficult Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2016

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In this sermon, we finish the first missionary journey and make important lesson applications.

Introduction: A. The classic joke or dig that preachers often endure is the one on this cartoon where the young man says, “When I grow up, I wanna be a preacher too…cuz you only work 1 day a week…” 1. Usually the preacher and the person laugh, because they both know it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Difficult Choices

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 26, 2016

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How do we make difficult choices and stick with them?

Intro How do we make difficult choices and stick with them? Purpose There are many factors involved in a difficult choice, but let’s look at a very important place to start. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions in Luke 9:51-62 and learn a very important consideration in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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