Sermons on distress: showing 616-630 of 12,687

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Patience Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 16, 2004

This is the fifth sermon in the series on "THE Fruit of the Spirit"

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS PATIENCE—GALATIANS 5:22-26; MATTHEW 18:21-32 It was May of 2004 when the Holy Spirit taught me a valuable lesson in patience thanks to Sheila. Liz was on the leadership Team of a Walk to Emmaus, and I was left for 72 hours to be Sheila’s sole care giver. It seems so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoicing In God's Protection And Peace Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 19, 2004

Rejoicing in God’s protection and peace

Rejoicing in God’s protection and peace Psalm 4:1-2, “1 Answer me when I call, O God who declares me innocent. Take away my distress. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2 How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make these groundless ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encouraged In The Lord

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Nov 4, 2002

There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life.

Encouraged in the Lord Personal note: Remember to be led of the Lord as you are preaching There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life. Jesus said in this life we would have troubles: He said be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Journey Gets Too Much

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 26, 2005

This sermon is based on Elijah’s wilderness experience from 1 Kings 19 and is for those who are weary in their christian journey, It covers Circumstances or Christ, Christ in the Circumstances and Christ of the Circumstances.

When the Journey Gets too Much 1 Kings 19:1-18 What do we do when the journey gets too much? When we find our faith lacking our spirits weary, when we just can’t go on anymore and want to give up! Why does this happen? How do we return the victorious life? The answers are found in Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not My Will But Yours

Contributed by John Petty on Apr 16, 2008

When we come to the place of spiritual maturity that we can say... "Not my will but Yours be done" victory will be a lifestyle.

We are two Sundays away from celebrating Easter, the most important day in the history of mankind, past, present and future. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation on which we base everything that we believe concerning God. Without the resurrection we have nothing to stand on as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Accepting The Different Part 4 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

To accept one another, we are to pass judgment on no one.

Have we ever asked ourselves, “What would attract people to our church?” In his aptly titled book, “Saints and Snobs,” Marion Jacobsen wrote, “People are hungry for acceptance, love and friends, and unless they find them in the church they may not stay there long enough to become personally related ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

In The Land Of The Giants

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 14, 2009

From the story of David and Goliath some practical truths to help us overcome the Giants in our life.

IN THE LAND OF THE GIANTS 1 SAMUEL 17 * As a kid when I heard the word “giant”, all I thought of was that old TV commercial for the Jolly Green Giant Vegetables. (sing) We perhaps I also thought of Jack and the Beanstalk and His words; "Fee, fi, fo, fun, I smell the blood of an Englishman: Be he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ministry. The undershepherd’s chief concern is evident thru...

THE UNDERSHEPHERD’S CHIEF CONCERN—1Thessalonians 2:17—3:13 Previously we have seen.... ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Coming Glory That Outweighs Today’s Troubles Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 20, 2014

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” (2 Corinthians. 4:17).

A coming glory that outweighs today’s troubles “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” (2 Corinthians. 4:17). How do we respond to a crisis? Sudden Death of our dear ones, financials breakdowns, losing job, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compassion Moves To Action Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2015

This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the next level or on to ministering to people in teams. The reason is Jesus' compassion for the masses. Jesus saw beyond the physical broken

MATTHEW 9: 35-38 COMPASSION MOVES TO ACTION [Ezekiel 34:1-6] Jesus saw beyond the physical brokenness to the deeper tragedy of lives lived without spiritual purpose or direction.This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Treasure Inside

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 12, 2011

Did you know that the word stress comes from a Latin word that means to be drawn tight? Is anybody here uptight about anything? How many times do you hear someone ask, “how are you doing” and they answer, “I’m all stressed out.” You hear that all of th

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 I have a question to ask this morning: is there anybody here under stress? Did you know that the word stress comes from a Latin word that means to be drawn tight? Is anybody here uptight about anything? How many times do you hear someone ask, “how are you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

The Lord is my Shepherd... I must not lack.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Repentance For Haiti

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2010

This is a prophetic message to Haitians after the earthquake

PRAYER OF REPENTANCE FOR HAITI The Meaning of God’s Jealousy Zephaniah 1:14 The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. 15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Doer Of The Word

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 5, 2017

Sermon from James 1:19-27 on being a Doer of the Word

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #3 - "Be Doers of the Word" James 1:19 My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20 for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. 21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares?

Contributed by Paul L Brantley on Apr 5, 2014

We live in a world where it is hard to find people who care. We live in a world where people are willing give money and even time to help people we don’t know. But at the same time, we often ignore people we do know who are in a spiritual pits.

I spent this week with Joseph on his journey and in the pit. I wanted to feel and think what Joseph felt and thought. Listen to Joseph’s thinking, as he approached his brothers. It has been a long walk from Hebron to Shechem to Dothan. My father wanted me to visit my brothers to check up on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:7-36

Denomination: Pentecostal