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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Divine Help In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 29, 2025
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    David's experience at Nob teaches us that God always provides help, strength, and weapons for life’s battles. Even in distress, we must trust in His divine provisions and equipping.

    DIVINE HELP IN TIMES OF TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 21:1-9 "And the priest answered David and said, There is no common bread under mine hand, but there is hallowed bread; if the young men have kept themselves at least from women." – 1 Samuel 21:4 (KJV) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am With You Always Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 29, 2020
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    This is the story of Romans 8:35-39. God loves you with a love so strong that nothing can separate you from it. Wherever you go, whatever you do, God’s amazing love will go with you, envelope you, encapsulate you, strengthen you, carry you, and give you hope and courage.

    Chippie the parakeet was sitting on his perch one morning … whistling a happy tune … when his owner decided to clean his cage … [pause] … with a vacuum cleaner. The phone rang and when Chippie’s owner went to answer it … well … that’s when Chippie’s day took a turn for the worse. While his owner ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Have To Change Your Mind Before He Changes Your Position

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2014
     | 6,495 views

    Samuel is in distress because the cry of the people and needs to strike while the iron is hot. It is revealed that he had one thing in mind to do for Israel and that was to attempt to separate them from their Idols, that their reformation could begin.

    You Have to Change Your Mind before He Changes Your Position 1 Samuel 7:1 And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    I Cried Out To God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2013
    based on 184 ratings
     | 55,255 views

    What should we do when we find ourselves in a distressing or desperate situation in life? 1- We cry out to God 2- We look to scripture 3- We offer our praise

    INTRO.- Life is full difficulties and sometimes it’s more of a disaster than a difficulty. Like Hurricane Sandy hitting New York and New Jersey. That was one of the worst, at least, for them. Or like that tornado that hit Joplin, MO, a year ago last May. ILL.- Thomas Edison invented the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unchained Melody Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2022
     | 2,679 views

    The Miktams comprise Psalms written by David during a time of distress. Where shall the Christian turn when life appears to be crashing in? The Psalmist instinctively turns to God, just as the wise Christian turns to God.

    A MIKTAM OF DAVID. “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.’ “As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. “The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Gloomiest Chapter In The Bible – Psalm 88 – Passing Through Stormy Seas – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2022
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     | 1,919 views

    Psalm 88 is considered to be the gloomiest chapter in all the bible. There is not one glimmer of hope yet we can draw from it wonderful teaching. The psalmist was in a very dark state when this Psalm was penned.

    THE GLOOMIEST CHAPTER IN THE BIBLE – PSALM 88 – PASSING THROUGH STORMY SEAS – PART 1 PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH – PSALM 88 Part 1 Psalm 88 A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choir director - according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. Firstly we will look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ten Ways The Holy Spirit Empowers You With His Faithfulness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,731 views

    The apostle Paul trained himself to view the perils of his life as opportunities to express his faithfulness to Christ. He came to the place where he could "take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’

    Ten Ways the Holy Spirit Empowers You With His Faithfulness (I Thes 5:24) Illustration: Several years ago The New York Times reported that coyotes were repopulating much of the American East. But they were getting mixed reviews. Some people saw them as a threat to domestic animals and regarded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turn Up Your Hope

    Contributed by Modupe Adefala on May 31, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 9,801 views

    Hope is central to Christianity. Hope leads us to God and hope sustains us in Christ. The outbreak of war, disease, financial and emotional distress, has filled the air with despair, but God wants His people to hope in Him.

    Turn on Your Hope Scripture reading: Psalm 33:12-22 (Mercy and Hope) John 12: 24 – 28 (Jesus troubled) 2 Corinthians 4: 6-11 (Paul troubled) Roman 5: 1 – 5 ( Justified by faith and brought into hope that makes not ashamed) Romans 15:13 (Overflowing hope) In Psalm 33 verse 18 David ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Do You Respond During Times Of Trouble?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,180 views

    He comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which we

    How Do You Respond During Times of Trouble? (2 Corinthians 1:4) "He comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Sarah Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 7, 2022
     | 3,578 views

    Sarah (originally named Sarai) was one of several Bible women in the Bible who were unable to have children. That proved doubly distressing for her because God had promised Abraham and Sarah they would have a son.

    ABRAHAM AND SARAH Sarah Sarah, born Sarai, is a biblical matriarch and prophetess, a significant figure in Abrahamic religions. While different Abrahamic faiths portray her differently, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all depict her character similarly, as that of a pious woman, renowned for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Meenho Kang avatar

    The Filling Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020
     | 4,468 views

    God never promised an absence of distress. But He does promise the assuring presence of His Holy Spirit. All we have to do is obey God’s command to be filled with the Holy Spirit, who reside in us.

    The Filling of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 3 Ephesians 5:18-20 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining things that are related to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Navigating Fatherhood: A Journey Of Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 389 views

    A soon-to-be father is pacing anxiously in the hospital corridor while his wife is in labor. His hands are wringing, his fear and anxiety are palpable, and his brow is wet with perspiration, revealing the depth of his distress.

    Father's Day A young soon-to-be father was pacing back and forth in the hospital corridor, anxiously wringing his hands while his wife was in labor. He was filled with fear and anxiety, beads of sweat dripping from his forehead, revealing the agony he was experiencing. Finally, at 4:00 a.m., a ...read more

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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Pitfalls Of A Mature Believer Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 15,004 views

    As we grow in Christ we realize just how much freedom we have in Him. But what about the immature believer - what do we do with our freedom if it causes our brother or sister to stumble or be distressed?

    For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Paul the Apostle wrote these words: (1 Corinthians 13:11) When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. What was it like for you when ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Learning From God's People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,702 views

    We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith, God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is

    Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Godly Distractions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,054 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us supernatural empowerment to cope with our suffering. Paul wrote, "Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in ha

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational