Sermons on Economic Trouble:

The Church - Hope For The World

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 23, 2012

As economic, political and international troubles mount, remember that the Church of Christ posesses the only hope for this hopelessness world.

The Church POSSESSES the only HOPE for a world in TROUBLED TIMES. The church has been entrusted with the Gospel, and the Gospel is the only hope to change people's hearts.. Faith Bible Church was established 75 years ago. We are coming close to that anniversary celebration. 1937 was similar to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In Troubled Times

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Dec 15, 2024

The Challenge of Joy in Troubled Times Church, this third Sunday of Advent—the pink candle Sunday—ushers us into joy. But how do we celebrate joy in a world so gripped by fear and trauma?

Sermon Joy in Troubled Times Zephaniah 3:14-20 The Message 14-15 So sing, Daughter Zion! Raise your voices, Israel! Daughter Jerusalem, be happy! celebrate! God has reversed his judgments against you and sent your enemies off chasing their tails. From now on, God is Israel’s king, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Trouble On The High Seas

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010

The storm that the disciples was trrifying, but Jesus was not afraid. Why was that?

Passage: Matthew 8:23-27 Intro: It seems like everybody is screaming at somebody these days. PP Health Care Reform debate 1. there is a lot of fear, economic, disease, political, terrorism. 2. and when we are afraid, our peace is gone, and our testimony. 3. this passage we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Scraps To The Dogs? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 10, 2011

Poverty is an ongoing problem that will not be solved by government action in a day of high deficits; it is our responsibility to help the poor.

20th Sunday in Course 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Most Americans, if they were aware of four recent events, did not connect them. The first was the 43rd anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical, Humanae Vitae, which reaffirmed the Church’s 2000 year old teaching that married love stems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

Economy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, we examine what the Bible has to say about the economy.

Scripture Years ago I came across the following somewhat humorous view of the economic policies of different political systems: • In Communism, if you have two cows, the government takes both of them and gives you part of the milk. • In Socialism, if you have two cows, the government ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How God Turns Our Offering Into A Supernatural Blessing- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Mar 28, 2022

How God turns our offering into a supernatural blessing

Welcome to Part 3 of the message entitled 'How God turns our offering into a supernatural blessing.' God can very well take anything He wants anytime. Isn’t that true? But, He comes to us as either directly, explicitly as He did with Abraham, or through the Holy Spirit working ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, 1 Samuel 1:27-28

From Trouble To Triumph Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009

Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Of Jacob's Trouble Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 29, 2009

This sermon is Christ explanation in Matthew to the disciples on the his return to them before the tribulation.

A Biblical View of the End Times THE TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE Matthew 24:1-31 Intro: Today, we continue our study of what the Bible has to say about the end of time, and the events that will take place as God completes His great plan. Thus far, we have considered the Rapture of the church and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Economy Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010

In part 2 of series, Your Money Is Your Life, Dave looks at building blocks of stability in troubling economic times.

God’s Economy Your Money Is Your Life, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 22, 2009 There was a little boy named Johnny who used to hang out at the local corner market. The owner didn't know what Johnny's problem was, but the boys would constantly tease him. They would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Economic Downturn: A Time To Refocus, Part 2

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2009

Our economic downturn and insecurity can force us back to the Word of God and a reassessment of our philosophy of life: What do we REALLY believe?

Our Economic Downturn: A Time to Refocus, Part 2 (I Timothy 6:17-19) 1. Editorial by Rod Dreher, Dallas Morning News appeared in the KT, "People wonder how to get what they want but rarely think about what they should want." 2. How true. Did you ever consider that you shouldn’t want some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church In A Troubled World

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

We are in chaotic world. But the promise of the Lord to come again to take us into his heavenly home is worth struggling. The church must not allow any compromise!

Theme: The Church in A Troubled World Text: John 6: 16-21 Intro. A. For our message this morning, let’s open our Bible in John 6: 16-21. This passage tells us of the disciples’ experience when they rowed the Sea of Galilee without the physical presence of Christ. This incident depicts the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ed The Trouble Maker

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Apr 23, 2004

How can a people who faught together, lived together, and were friends, all of a sudden go to war with each other? It happened, and it happens in churches today. I show the reason why it happened, and how we can live under God’s Full blessing

Title: ED The Trouble Maker Text: Joshua 22:1-34 - Key Verse: 11-12 and 30-34 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - In our text this morning we have the birth of a nation, a blessed people who had overcome great obstacles. - A people who were careful to obey the one true living God. - A people ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cure For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

This is a devotional that I wrote for the church newsletter

The Cure for Troubled Hearts John 14:1 Devotional John 14:1 – Do not let your hearts be troubled; trust in God, trust also in me. These simple words of Jesus can bring us a great deal of comfort and peace when life gets hard. I think that we need to get a better understanding of what Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Triumphant Over Troubles

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 2, 2005

Lifes mountains tops all make for beautiful views, but the valleys of lifes are where the fruit grows. God never promises to remove the troulbes of life from us, but does promise to make them a little easier when we call on him.

TRIUMPHANT OVER TROUBLES PSALM 3 I. Introduction READ 3:1-3 A. This is a Psalm That Meets Us in Times of Trouble David’s son Absalom had decided to take family matters into his own hands and even went as far as trying to convince everyone that the Kingdom would be better off with him as King. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In Troubled Times

Contributed by Stephan Brown on May 27, 2002

Shows the importance of trusting in God to get through uncertain and troubled times. Also shows the specific reasons and ways we can trust in God.

Peace in Troubled Times The times we are living in are very troublesome times. Just in the last year, our whole circumstance has changed. Last year, we were relatively secure. And the economy was still going strong. Then after September 11, it all changed. We headed into a recession, and worse we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God