Sermons on Economic Trouble:

"A Change Is Coming"

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 11, 2003

Things may seem to be a total chaotic state in your life, you may be troubled on every side, but know this A Change is Coming because troble don’t last always. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

“A Change is Coming” 1st Samuel 2:12-17 ¨If I were to pick an opening statement for this message it would be the passage that we find in the book “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens, where it says “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” ¨We live in a society and time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Seize The Opportunity To Serve

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2005

There are three ways to look at people: (1) as prey - whom we can make a profit from; (2) as trouble to avoid, or (3) as an opportunity for us to serve. The Lord says we are to minister to others, especially those in need.

Luke 10:30-37 Seize the Opportunity to Serve 1929 words This parable tells us we can treat people in at least 3 different ways. (1) Like the robbers, sees a person as a prey. They are out to gain something from him. (2) Like the priest and the Levite, see the person as a trouble to avoid. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Helping People In Need Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

"Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2). What does this look like in our daily lives as Christians? We are all called to help people in need!

FRIENDSHIP 102 – HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED: By Pastor Chris Jordan “Jesus said, "’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-4

Denomination: *other

To Be

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 10, 2007

To be or not to be, that is the question— Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die: to sleep; Hamlet--Act 3, Scene 1 The simpl

To Be To be or not to be, that is the question— Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die: to sleep; Hamlet--Act 3, Scene 1 The popular interpretation of the speech holds that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Simple Request For A Drink Of Water

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002

This is the 3rd in a series of 5 sermons of people who encountered Christ personally & how their lives were changed. The woman at the well invites us to meet Jesus at the struggles in our life and rise above our troubles.

It all started with a simple request for a drink of water. It is noon, the hottest part of the day. Jesus has been traveling with the disciples. He’s on his way from Jerusalem, traveling North to the area of Galilee. The journey takes them through the countryside of an area called ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Methodist

How Do Christians Deal With Tragedy?

Contributed by Jeff Francis on Sep 9, 2005

A message presented the Sunday after Hurricane Katrina, intended to encourage those troubled over the destruction and worried about loved ones and to challenge us to get to work helping the hurting lives we encounter every day.

Sunday AM—9/4/05 SPECIAL MESSAGE: How Do Christians Deal With Tragedy? Felt Need Intro: This has been quite a week hasn’t it? We all woke up last Sunday with news that a category 5 hurricane was heading somewhere between New Orleans and Biloxi, MS. People were trying to evacuate and many ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Be Clean Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 18, 2006

The nation of Judah was in deep trouble, they had chosen to walk a path apart from God and God was tired of their sinfulness and would be allowing punishment and pain to come within their lives shortly. The beginning of the Book of Isaiah tells of th

Called to Be Clean Invitation of God for us to be Clean Invitation should be extended to all Invitations Contents In 1818, Ignaz Phillip Semmelweis was born into a world of dying women. The finest hospitals lost one out of six young mothers to the scourge of "childbed fever." A doctor’s daily ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

On The Edges Of Timnah Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 9, 2007

How close to the world can you get without getting into trouble? Samson finds out and the results are less than pleasant. Learn about how to keep your purpose pure as you live in the world as a Christian.

There’s an old saying that goes: "when you journey through the vineyards, you’ll eventually eat the grapes." I’ve wandered through a vineyard or two, watched them harvest the grapes about this time of year. They sure do taste sweet. But what if along with the sugar came warfarin, an anticoagulant? ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Revival...in A Time Such As This (Part 2 Revival) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 13, 2008

America is in need of a great revival There has never been a more serious hour The trouble world, the moral slide, the countdown It is the time for a genuine revival… must start in the churches Isaiah the prophet lived in such a time See cha

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Can Overcome My Doubts Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Apr 14, 2010

First of a two-part series about doubts. While one may not doubt God, His Word, Jesus' death for sin, or the resurrection, one may doubt God's love or care when faced with life's troubles.

Sermon Notes Series: Doubts Sermon: Jesus Can Overcome My Doubts Scripture: Mark 16: 1-16 Everything that took place on resurrection morning shows that His followers just did not expect Jesus to be R____________ up from the dead. Scripture references showing their doubts and fears: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Thanksgiving Secret

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 23, 2016

Paul lost all worldly acclaim & possessions, he was beaten and imprisoned. He had a joy that trouble or trials could not shake. How? He says, "I have learned to be content!" That was his secret: content & thankful!

THE THANKSGIVING SECRET Philippians 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SEA OF GALILEE TOURIST BOAT RIDE 1. A frugal lady was taking a tour of biblical sites. When she got to the Sea of Galilee, she saw a boat with a sign advertising, “TAKE A BOAT RIDE TO THE EXACT PLACE WHERE JESUS WALKED ON ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon X: Jesus Meets Our Need For Security Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

In times of trouble - no matter the form it may take - fear of the unknown can overwhelm us and cause anxiety. Yet, a child of God can remain calm in the midst of uncertainty because our security is in the Savior our Shepherd.

JESUS MEETS OUR NEED FOR SECURITY “I am the Door . . . I am the Good Shepherd” (John 10:9 . . . 10:14) Throughout the Bible, the image most often used to dramatize God’s love and care is that of a shepherd; ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, John 10:14

Casting Your Cares On Him Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2018

Life can be troubling and even scary sometimes. There will be times that we just don't believe anybody is going to be there for us... or that anybody cares. But the Bible says there IS someone who is there and cares. Do you know why that matters?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltaFMO3BaNQ (a video clip from the TV series: “This Is Us”) It’s a dark and stormy night. It’s scary and Kevin is all by himself. His brother and sister are nowhere to be found and so he does what any little boy would do in that case… he goes to his parents ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Heavenly Hero

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2013

1. We need to see with spiritual vision (vs. 8-10). 2. We need to give with generosity (vs. 10-17). 3. We need to take our troubles to God (vs. 18-37).

Be a Heavenly Hero 2 Kings 4:8-37 (Initial reading vs. 8-24) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 23, 2013 *Who is your hero? -- When I was a little boy, one of my heroes was Roy Rogers, "The King of the Cowboys!" He was such a good guy, and what a great horse: Trigger! Roy had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Baptist

Certainty In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Nov 13, 2013

We are living in the middle of troubled and uncertain times, but instead of being fearful, let's grab on tightly to four certainties found in Daniel's vision of the four beasts from Daniel chapter 7.

CERTAINTY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES Daniel 7:1-28 (Bible quotes are from NKJV) INTRODUCTION Pastor _______ has been preaching a series on the book of Daniel, and he asked if I would cover the topic of the four beasts in Daniel chapter 7 this week while he’s away. So this morning, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist