Sermons on Beyond Trouble:

What Makes People Worthwhile

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022

What causes us to get overwhelmed? Why are so many Christians, especially preachers, throwing in the towel?

Why are there so many inactive preachers? Problems overwhelm them, minister’s life not as glamourous as it seemed to be. Problems became too great, flesh weakened, a large % of our prospects are people who dropped out of church because of some problem that came up in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

I Give You My Peace

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 19, 2022

True peace only comes from Jesus and only to those who believe on Him. This is a peace that allows us to have peace in the midst of trials.

I Give You MY Peace John 14:23-29 It was a confusing time. Jesus with the disciples had come to Jerusalem. They had seen the joyous crowds a few days earlier on Palm Sunday, Their expectations of the disciples that Jesus would immediately take charge and set up the Messianic Kingdom and take the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Realities Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022

The psalmist expressed what many of us have expressed or thought.

He said, “...Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.” The Psalmist was not the first, and he certainly was not the last person who wished he had wings as a dove so he could fly away. Illus: We all have felt like the man who went to the bus station and told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Others

Contributed by Keith Etheridge on Sep 9, 2022

What if God doesn't send you a miracle? What if God doesn't change your circumstances? Will you still be faithful?

Hebrews 11:1-34 takes us through the Old Testament and reminds us of all the miracles that God did on behalf of His people. He delivered Noah and his family from the flood. He delivered Moses and the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. He saved Rabab from the destruction of Jericho. He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

I am not one who keeps up with the various rock group singers. In fact, I do not believe I could name one rock group that exists today.

What is interesting about these rock groups is how they decide who is going to be the lead singer. Illus: Someone suggested they did it this way. Someone starts off as a guitar player but he can not play. The group then gives him some sticks, puts him in the back, and calls him a drummer. When ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 2b

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

In the previous sermon, we established that one of the things that distinguishes us from each other is the way we conduct ourselves when troubles come our way.

When the good times come, we all respond basically the same way. For example, when someone asks us HOW WE ARE, all of us just give them a big smile and we say, “GREAT!” In the difficult times, we can see the difference in people. When the difficult times come and you ask them HOW THEY ARE. . . • ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 1b

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Life is filled with all kinds of trouble, but the God of love has a special reason for allowing trouble in our lives.

Illus: Have you ever been riding down a smooth super highway and found yourself going faster and faster as you followed the crowd? Before you realized it, you were going 20 or 30 miles over the speed limit. Illus: A man was speeding down a highway, feeling secure in a string of other cars all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67-71

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 1a

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Today I want to preach about something that no one likes to preach or talk about. I want to preach about trouble.

Before you get up and leave, let me encourage you to sit and listen to this sermon that could be a tremendous help to you. Maybe I can teach you something you did not know about trouble. Illus: A man went to aviation school to learn all he could about helicopters. He said he always thought that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67-71

Denomination: Baptist

"Have A Believer’s Eye For Blessings”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 21, 2022

In our sermon today we will hear our Savior say that those who are poor, hungry, weeping, and persecuted are blessed. We need him to open our eyes to see how that can be so!

The prophet Elisha was a wanted man. The king of Aram (a nation to the northeast of the Holy Land) was at war with Israel. Aram is also called Syria and it was pretty much in the same area as modern-day Syria. But Elisha was frustrating all of his battle plans. Through God’s power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Offends You Series

Contributed by Carl George on Mar 5, 2022

Many people believe the worst thing you can ever do is offend someone.

Today I want to start with a simple question. Have you ever been offended by God? It sounds like a stupid question. Everyone knows that you should not offend people. Some people believe offending people is the ultimate failure. Many of you know my son. He attended a college close to Pittsburg for a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54, Mark 9:14-27, Matthew 11:2-6, Matthew 15:21-28

Prophecy Panic

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 9, 2021

Jesus often did not answer questions, but replied with more important comments. What’s the purpose of Jesus’ prophecy in Mark 13? Let’s discuss Jesus’ non-sequitur answer to his disciples’ question about when these things will be in Mark 13:1-8.

Prelude Jesus would have frustrated modern reporters. He often did not answer questions, but replied with more important comments. Purpose: What’s the purpose of Jesus’ prophecy in Mark 13? Plan: Let’s discuss Jesus’ non-sequitur answer to his disciples’ question about when these things will be in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Through Pain Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Praying through Pain

Psalm 41:1-13 Praying through Pain I. The Consolation in Prayer - Comfort in Trouble - 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. Comfort in Trial - 2 The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Spirit Of Peace Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016

Only God can give a peace that passes all understanding.

The Spirit of Peace Galatians 5:17-26 The Fruit of the Spirit produces in us the character of the Lord Jesus Christ, and when people come in contact with us they see the Christ in us. Vs.24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts “if we live in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Perilous Times

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Uncertainty in the Middle East, morality and decency level at an all time low, New Age movement infiltrating our lives. Definitely living in “perilous times.”

PERILOUS TIMES II Timothy 3: 1-7 Uncertainty in the Middle East, morality and decency level at an all time low, New Age movement infiltrating our lives. Definitely living in “perilous times.” Bible prophesy definitely gives us foresight into these perilous times, but what is bringing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Have An Albatross Marriage

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2021

Albatrosses may have the most intense love affairs of any animal on our planet. We look at God’s original plan for marriage, the effect of hard hearts on marriage, and the 7 steps to save a troubled marriage.

HAVE AN ALBATROSS MARRIAGE Mark 10:2-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SHY PASTOR 1. A shy pastor greeted the wedding guests to the Chapel. He was very nervous and didn't say much. 2. As the couple approached the altar the pastor stepped up and gave the best speech anyone had ever heard. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God