Sermons on disturbance: showing 1-15 of 8,023

Jesus Comforts The Disturbed And Disturbs The Comfortable

Contributed by David Mcnally on Oct 20, 2011

For those who are worried about their salvation or any and every aspect of their lives Jesus can give the peace that the world cannot give and cannot take away, but for those who are comfortable with their sin and the sin of the world Jesus brings discomf

Gospel reading – Matthew 11:28 SERMON - Jesus came to comfort the Disturbed, and disturb the Comfortable. One of the most well known verses in the Bible is Psalm 23 verse 4: ‘Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me, your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disturbance Of Jonah

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 5, 2005

The misconduct of one statesman can lay waste a nation. It only takes one drunk driver on the highway to leave a scar and an empty chair in a family.

Disturbance Jonah 1:4-6 This is our third lesson in the book of Jonah. If we could take one word and maybe describe the first two verses, we would have to say duty. And if we used one word to describe what we read in verse 3 we would have to say disobedience. Duty and disobedience should not be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Disturbing Gospel Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 15, 2007

This sermon encourages believers to embrace the confronting nature of the gospel message. Jesus said that the gospel I bring is a gospel of conflict and separation. It will disturb family lines and family ties. It will separate the closest relationships.

Introduction: As Paul and his company respond to the Macedonian call, directed by the Holy Ghost, they entered into the district of Macedonia. Some historians say that Luke the beloved physician grew up and was educated in this area. This area was thriving metropolis, a trade center and sea port. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Methodist

A Disturbed Family Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 4, 2009

The opening scene of the book is tragic for we find three graves in Moab. Let’s notice the story behind these 3 graves.

Edward Boone said, "The book of Ruth is the history of a Jewish family, who, like the prodigal of Luke fifteen, went into the far country of Moab and there "began to be in want." W.G. Heslop writes, “The book of Ruth consists of less than 100 verses, and yet it would be impossible to exhaust it ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Disturbing Presence

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005

Jesus’ presence often causes as much disturbance as peace.

A Disturbing Presence John 8: 26-39 June 20, 2004 A pastor in a small church was greatly annoyed by one of his elderly members who fell asleep during his sermons every Sunday. After the service one day, the pastor said to the old man’s grandson who always sat with his grandfather, “If you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

A Disturbing Dream

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 29, 2004

Daniel is a man marked by a daily walk with God that is steadfast and solid. In every instance where he is tested and tried, he simply places it all in the hands of God. Yet, here in the 7th chapter, we find, for the first time, a Daniel distressed. Le

A DISTURBING DREAM Daniel 7:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Daniel is a man marked by a daily walk with God that is steadfast and solid. Throughout the first 6 chapters we see a Daniel who above all else remains unshaken by what is happening around him. In every instance where he is tested and tried, he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Disturbed Woman Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 29, 2023

Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well. Jesus is absolutely willing to break cultural norms. He is led by scripture. And the meeting brings great results.

We’re in the third talk in our series on ‘Encounters with Jesus in John’s gospel.’ Last week, we looked at a passage in John 3. A man called Nicodemus met Jesus. He was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council. In short, he was a very respectable man. Jesus told him that he needed ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Do Disturb" Sign !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 6, 2011

TO INSPIRE A SPIRIT OF AWE AND WORSHIP IN THE READERS BY FOCUSING UPON ONE OF THE MANY UNIQUE TRAITS IN OUR SINGULAR GOD...I,E...HE IS A GOD OF "SURPRISES"...

"DO DISTURB" SIGN…!!! First things first. Why was man created? Let the revered Christian document namely the West minister catechism give the answer “Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever.” And when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7

Denomination: *other

Distracted, Deaf, And Disturbed

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 18, 2010

Mary and Martha both knew Jesus, but Mary was doing what was more important. Sometimes, we need to spend time dedicated to God, and away from the fast paced, hectic way of the world.

Distracted, Deaf, and Disturbed Luke 10:38-42 Introduction The story from today’s gospel message centers on the actions of two individuals, Martha and Mary. The Apostle John tells us that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and very close to Jesus. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Disturbing Good News Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

The disturbing good news about Jesus can bring healing and forgiveness to all who believe in Him.

Disturbing Good News Acts 4:1-12 Intro: While staying in a hotel this past week, I saw the little signs they put in your room that you hang on your door when you don’t want to be bothered. You know what they say: DO NOT DISTURB! Or in espanol, no moleste. The idea is this: “I’m busy doing what I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Habakkuk's Disturbing Burden Series

Contributed by Steven Boersma on Oct 17, 2011

It seemed as if the Lord would not even lift a finger to save the righteous from the oppression of violent men. And so, Habakkuk wanted to know why God wouldn’t listen, why God wouldn’t help, and why God even tolerated all this.

Habakkuk’s Disturbing Burden Habakkuk 1:1-2:1 Introduction The story is told of a man who was washed up on a small, uninhabited island after being the only survivor of a shipwreck. Every day the man prayed feverishly for God to help him. Every day he sat at the beach, scanning the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Disturbing Times

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 26, 2006

A warning to our youth and a charge to our parents: the liar is speaking! Do not listen to him. Hear the Word of the Lord!

Can you think of some faith disturbing experiences you have had since becoming a Christian? Some things that shake faith are sudden. But by far the most common faith destroyer is a long term acid that dissolves faith away a layer at a time until finally faith is so weak it becomes useless and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Disturbances And Easter Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 7, 2019

Jesus' grace transforms us

May 5, 2019 Pastor Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 9:1-6; John 21:1-19 Holy Disturbances and Easter Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you head down Highway 93 south of Eleva, you’ll run into the town of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Open Heavens With Holy Disturbance

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 24, 2005

God knows the secret plan of the things He will do for the world, using your hands, therefore if God is your partner make your plans BIG.

Isaiah 64:1 “Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence”. This is a great prayer point, asking God to tear open the heavens and come down with His presence and every mountain will have no option but to melt and flow ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sick Man Causes A Disturbance Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 20, 2007

Jesus Heals a Paralytic

MARK 2:1-12 A SICK MAN CAUSES A DISTURBANCE I. THE PREACHER: * Mark 2:1,2 A.His Place. 2:1 B.His Popularity. 2:2 C.His Pronuncements 2:2 II. THE PARTISANS: ** ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist