Sermons on Avoiding Trouble:

A Refuge In Troubled Times

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 24, 2003

This sermon looks at how even though times our tough, God is there as our refuge. Also takes a look at how we can trust God for His promises to our life.

In 1989 a devastating earthquake flattened the country of Armenia, killing over 30,000 people in less than 4 minutes. In the midst of the confusion that followed, a father left his wife securely at home and rushed to his son’s school, hoping for the best but fearing the worst. When he arrived, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Trouble In The King's Household Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

As great a king as David was, he was still a human king with all the flaws of any human being. It would take the coming of Jesus before we had a king who truly reflected God’s heart in all he did; whose leadership would fully reflect God’s character.

What we’re looking at today is not pretty. Incest, rape, murder, political intrigue leading to a coup d’état, David running for his life. And again we wonder what to make of it all. Why is it in here? Well, there are a couple of reasons it’s in here. One is to show how quickly God’s judgement on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

"Double For Your Trouble!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 19, 2004

God could have & should have wiped us all out in the beggining, but because of his grace & mercy he allows us, like Job, to not just have life but to have it more abundantly & ultimately, get everything we didn’t deserve."

I. Introduction: I am convinced today that one of the hardest things to do as believers is to endure trials, tribulations, and struggles. We wish that life was just a bed of roses and that everything was just peachy keeny all the time. But the truth be told, trials & tribulations are a way of life ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Worth The Trouble Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

Battling discouragement in Christian service

It’s Worth the Trouble Colossians 1:24-2:5 Introduction: Ever get discouraged in your service for Christ? Maybe you feel like you are not making a difference. Maybe you have come under persecution, or ridicule for your faith in Christ. If so this sermon is for you, be encouraged to know that your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

This is a devotional that I wrote for the church newsletter

The Cure for Troubled Hearts John 14:1 Devotional John 14:1 – Do not let your hearts be troubled; trust in God, trust also in me. These simple words of Jesus can bring us a great deal of comfort and peace when life gets hard. I think that we need to get a better understanding of what Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope For Troubled Times

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 22, 2003

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 A sermon about Jesus being there for us in troubled times

3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Mark 5: 21-43 "HOPE for Troubled Times?"   21 ¶ And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him; and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and seeing him, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Comfort For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

There has never been any more powerful statements of comfort given in history than the words in this passage.

“COMFORT FOR TROUBLED HEARTS” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 14:1-31 There has never been any more powerful statements of comfort given in history than the words we have just read in this passage. One of the reasons being is that they are eternal truths. They will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

When Trouble Comes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 4 in a series entitled, "Under Construction"

When Trouble Comes, Don’t Ask Dr. Phil, Get on Your Knees Construction #4 Nehemiah 4:1-6 I am reminded of an old song entitled, “There’s Never Been a Mountain that the Lord Could Not Move It” another song is “Nothing’s Too Big for My God”. No matter the situation, God can handle it. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble In My Way

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

How to deal with our troubles.

Trouble In My Way Scripture: Mark 4:35-41; John 14:1-6 Introduction When I was growing up, the church choir that I sung in sang several songs that dealt with troubles. One of the songs that one of my favorites was “Trouble In My Way”. That song, even from the time that I was a pre-teen, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory Over Troubles

Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007

When the going gets tough will we be tough enough to keep going? The psalmist sets a great example of a "never say die" spirit in the face of tremendous affliction.

Victory Over Troubles Psalm 129:1-8 This song is the tenth in the series of “Songs of Ascent”. It seems written for antiphonal singing; to be sung by two groups or by a leader and choir. The theme is that we can trust the Lord to bring us through persecution. The quality called for is perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Troubled To Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 13, 2006

I am totally convinced that we can make a difference in our day. That is why we are still here. God wants us to be around the throne with Him, but He has left us here to make a difference.

Troubled to Make a Difference Daniel Speaks to Us Today By Greg Johnson 12/13/2006 www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 8 We will face much trouble in our life, but we do not have to let it get us down. Instead, we can choose to let it propel us to make a difference. There is hope! There is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance From Trouble

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 20, 2006

God hears your cry and deliverance from your trouble is on the way! The reason that God hears your cry in the midst of affliction is because He has declared you righteous through Jesus Christ and what He did for you at the cross.

Deliverance from Trouble By Greg Johnson December 20, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Psalm 34:17 God does something the moment an individual falls at the foot of the cross. It is instantaneous. The moment we make Jesus our Lord and our Savior, exercising faith in His provided ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In The Midst Of Trouble

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 25, 2006

Joy to the world, the Lord is come! "It’s the most wonderful time of the year!" Or is it…? What one word describes Christmas for you? It is joyful? Or is it Depressing? Stressful? How do we experience God’s joy?

THOUGH TROUBLE, YET JOY! INTRODUCTION: “Joy to the world, the Lord is come! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Or is it…? What one word describes Christmas for you? Is it joyful? Or is it depressing? Stressful? How do we experience God’s joy? OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Santa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Truth About Trouble

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 4, 2007

This sermon from The Exchanged Life perspective attempts to assist the believer in coming to a point of trust in Christ as Savior, Lord and Life through suffering thus ultimately being set free from Self.

All of us encounter trouble from time to time in our lives. Sometimes the trials and tribulations come as a test. Sometimes they come for the glory of God. And sometimes they come as a way of bringing us to the end of our Self, of depending on our abilities and of depending on our own resources ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

My Heart Is Troubled

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 31, 2006

Following the example of Christ Jesus, our prayer in the difficult places of our lives should be for God’s name to be glorified.

John 12: 20 – 33 My Soul Is Troubled Intro: We’ve all heard the old spiritual, “Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen.” --- We earnestly believe that nobody else in the world has had the same troubles we have or to the degree that we have. What we are forgetting is the second line of that song, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed