Sermons on Dire Circumstances:

Our Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Learn to find our strength in God, practice contentment in every circumstance, and experience the resulting joy and peace that comes from relying on His provision.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from Philippians 4. In these few verses, the Apostle Paul teaches us about the importance of relying on God's provision, finding contentment in every circumstance, and experiencing joy and peace as a result. As Christian author ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Topics: Contentment

What Are You Going To Do? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To encourage believers to trust in Jesus during tough times, make the choice to follow Him regardless of circumstances, and to always act in a way that glorifies God.

Good morning, church family. We're diving headfirst into Daniel 3:8-18 today, talking about Trusting Jesus in Tough Times, The Choice We Make, and posing the question: What Will You Do? As we know, life isn't always a bed of roses. Sometimes it’s tough, it’s scary, it's downright intimidating. But ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Topics: Trusting, Jesus

Take Care Of Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores God's faithfulness, guidance during trials, and divine care, reminding us that God is always present, protecting and caring for us in all circumstances.

Good morning, family! It's a joy to be here with you all, sharing the Word of God. It's a beautiful day to delve into the deep truths of the Bible, isn't it? I hope you're as excited as I am to get into the heart of our message today. We're going to be talking about some pretty important stuff ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-3

Topics: God's Faithfulness, Trials

God Is Doing A New Thing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023

Explores understanding our present circumstances through God's deliverance and His role as the Way Maker, shaping our perception of Him and our lives.

Good morning, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dig into God's word and see what He's got to say to us. You know, there's something really special about this gathering of believers, this community of faith. We're all here because we believe in God's love, His grace, His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Topics: God, Way Maker

Got Contentment? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 11, 2023

This sermon explores trusting God in difficult times, understanding His love, responding to persecution, and learning contentment in all circumstances through Christ's strength.

Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we come to meet with our Lord, to seek His face, to hear His voice. We are here to lean in, to listen and to learn from His holy Word. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to the letter of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Topics: Contentment, Today's World

Believing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon explores trusting in God, understanding His ways, and maintaining faith beyond our circumstances, as illustrated in Luke 7:18-35. Key

Good morning, family! I am so thrilled to be standing here with you today, ready to dive into the Word of God. We're like miners, aren't we? Ready to dig into the rich soil of the Bible, eager to discover the gems of wisdom and truth that God has buried there for us. And today, we're going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Topics: Believing

Is There Anything Too Hard For God? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

God’s power is greater than our problems; prayer and obedience invite hope and restoration even when circumstances seem impossible or overwhelming.

Some weeks feel like a siege, don’t they? The walls close in. The headlines howl. The bills glare. Your energy ebbs and your faith feels small. You stand at a window and you wonder, “How is this going to work?” If that’s you today, you’re in familiar, biblical company. Jeremiah knew about closed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17-27

Topics: Possibility, Faith

God’s Response To Every Situation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

The sermon emphasizes turning to God in every circumstance through prayer, praise, confession, and community, trusting that sincere prayer brings real change and healing.

Friends, welcome. If your week has been full of sighs, or full of songs, you’re in the right place. If you carry aches that have no easy answers, or blessings that make you grin in the car at a red light, you’re in the right place. James talks to folks like us—tired teachers and young parents, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Topics: Prayer, Praise

Stuff Vs. Simplicity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To encourage believers to find contentment in God, appreciate simplicity, and practice gratitude, regardless of their circumstances, as they seek first the kingdom of God and rely on His strength.

Good morning, friends! I'm so glad you've chosen to spend part of your day here with us. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into two powerful passages that are just as relevant today as they were when they were penned by the apostle Paul and recorded by the disciple Matthew. We're going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Contentment

How To Find Faith And Patience To Wait? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of patience, trust in God's plan, and faith in our spiritual journey, even when we may not understand our current circumstances.

Good morning, church family. Ain't it a blessing to be gathered here today in the presence of God? We've got a powerful message for you today taken straight from the Word of God, James 5:7-8. Our brother in Christ, Philip Yancey once said, "Faith is trusting in advance what will only make sense in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Topics: Trust, God

You Can Experience Pleasures Forevermore! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Mar 17, 2021

A study of the 16th Psalm will uncover for us the biblical basis and blueprint for us to experience the promise of ‘‘pleasures forevermore” right here and right now, regardless of our earthly circumstances!

I’m going to start this message stating the obvious, in a very emphatic manner, and I’m doing it this way because I believe that in essence I’m engaging in spiritual warfare this morning. I’m taking out the sword of the spirit as it were, to combat what our the enemy is promoting in people’s live. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Mountains To The Left Of Me, Desert To The Right; Here I Am...

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 20, 2000

You've trusted Him to stand between you and your sin; can you now trust Him to stand between you and your circumstances?

...stuck in the middle with you." Exodus 12:41 has to be one of the most amazing verses of the Bible. Listen to that verse, and see if you can catch why I would say that. “And it came about at the end of four hundred and thirty years, to the very day, that all the hosts of the Lord went out ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Is Anybody Out There Wise? Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002

God wants us to be wise not so that we can get ahead in life, but so that we can know how to be godly in every circumstance in life.

Imagine that a genie appeared to you just like in the movie Aladin. Instead of granting you 3 wishes, you get the economy version and the genie tells you that you are granted 1 wish of your choice. (As Genie on Aladin says, “Ixniah on wishing for more wishes”) What do you choose? So many things ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4-8, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Will To Know Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 28, 2002

It is only as we exercise a healthy will toward God and His Word that we will be able to know and do what is best for us in all of life’s circumstances.

Matthew 13:1-23 A Will to Know Introduction In last week’s message, I spoke about the human will and the role it plays in our lives as we move toward or away from the will of God for our lives. Each of us has been given a free will to exercise, and God’s desire is that we exercise it toward Him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks To His People Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 15, 2004

God speaks to His people through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. He speaks through the media of the written Word, answered prayer, circumstances, and His Church.

God Speaks to His People John 8:47 John 10:27-29 INTRO.: When Moses encountered God at the burning bush, God spoke to Moses. It was very clear to Moses that God was the One speaking. There was no room for doubt. Not only that, but God’s message to Moses was all too clear. Moses knew exactly what ...read more

Scripture: John 8:47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ