Sermons on Economic Trouble:

What Are We To Do When Trouble Comes?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 3, 2023

God is always there to assist us, offering safety, peace, and refuge. God’s power is unending, and the victory has already been won. Those who love Him will be rescued by Him.

Psalm 46:1-11 This is another case of what Christians are supposed to do when they face a problem and what some might do. How Christians handle deal with a trouble can either positively or negatively affect others. Trust and thanksgiving are the primary topics in Psalm 46. It starts with solid ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Living Hope, A Sure Anchor In Troubled Times Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 29, 2022

Peter has some good news for beaten down and discouraged Jesus-followers.

Living Hope A Sure Anchor In Troubled Times Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Face Trouble In This World?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 22, 2022

We live in a world that is full of concerns and worries. And all the more so with a weakened economy, a weakened military and a question of leadership. These concerns put pressure on us.

Alba 5-4-14 8-21-2022 (Revised) HOW DO WE FACE TROUBLE IN THIS WORLD? John 16:32-33 How many of you have a pressure pot? Pressure cooking has been around for a long time. In our basement we have the pressure cooker that my mother used many times, mostly when she was canning something. It ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving? Water! Finding Blessings In Seasons Of Trouble!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 26, 2022

We survey GIVING. Purposeful giving. The role of WATER in giving... We can find God in some of the strangest places... God show his greatest in seasons of trouble.

#1 GIVING? WATER! FINDING BLESSINGS IN SEASONS OF TROUBLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) This is a 3 part lesson. LOVE GIVES THE BEST IT CAN AFFORD. GOD GAVE THE BEST HEAVEN HAD… TEXT: John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Mark 12:41, Matthew 10:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Your Shoes Don’t Wear Out

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 3, 2011

God can sustain your stuff in these trying economic times.

I. Position of the people. ( God lead them / they followed Him. vs 5 Ii. Place of the blessing. (A wilderness) vs 5 III. Power of God. (He prolongs the life of clothes and shoes.) vs 5 IV. Peace of being a follower of God. (He provides) vs 5 V. Prioritize and trust God. (They obeyed God) vs ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:5, Deuteronomy 29:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Generous

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Sep 21, 2008

God can help us intimes of economic despair and crises.

Prayer: O God, we are so please that you are here with us. We find comfort and joy in knowing that you walk beside us. You are a merciful God. Lord you will be done. I call forth the light of Christ to protect this community of faith. Heal our community Lord. Help us to move forward in a way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

An Inconvenience (Stewadrship Message)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 29, 2008

Jesus shares an important truth with us in the Gospel of Matthew,Who of you by being worried can add a single hour to their life?" Aren't most of the struggles of this life, especially when viewed in hindsight, nothing more than an inconvenience. Updated January 2020.

For those not familiar with and Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Scripture Today's assigned readings are: (Mathew 6:24-34; Malachi 3:6-12; 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15; Psalm 24) Jesus shares an important truth with us ... in the Gospel of Matthew, ... Who of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Anglican

Bring Back Stability Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

I. A Conscious Need. II. A Great Discovery. III. A Comforting Message IV. A Willing Reception V. An Immediate Result

- Steadicam on a Sagway - No matter what the action the camera is always steady I. A Conscious Need. Their condition was most painful. v. 17 - "It was now dark”, v.17 - Alone v. 18 – Storm “A great wind that blew” Darkness, Desertion, Danger. - With Jesus darkness will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Peace Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 15, 2011

In the midst of all our worries and fears, how can we calm our troubled hearts?

“Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: The Key to Peace” John 14:1 It’s time to take a little inventory. I’m going to ask you several questions. For each question answer, silently, whether your response is NEVER, SELDOM, FREQUENTLY, OR CONSISTENTLY. Here we go. First question: ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

02 Losing Despair Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 6, 2008

❶ Tortured by Despair ❷ Tackling Despair 1. v. 2 - Enough is enough 2. v. 2 - Believe His Word 3. v. 1 - Live In the Spirit ❸ Trampling Despair

People tell me they don’t watch the TV news. It’s so depressing.” That’s one of the things that causes so much despair. Most of the TV news is either bad or sad. You don’t hear much good stuff that lifts you up. - Oil prices doubled in a year - Thousands of lightning strikes in Northern ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Your Standing Before God

Contributed by Peter Fisher on May 31, 2010

A look at the theological words to see what they really mean to us

Our passage today starts with the word 'Therefore', which gives us a clue that there is a discussion that has already resulted in some sort of conclusion. As a result of which we have the passage in front of us today. It is also Paul at his difficult best. You can almost hear him having thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

Peace - A Personal Legacy Of Christ

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 16, 2010

Amidst this world of trouble, Jesus leaves to us a precious inheritance - The peace that the world cannot understand.

PEACE – A PERSONAL LEGACY OF CHRIST Amidst this world of trouble, Jesus leave to us a precious inheritance - The peace that the world cannot understand. Joh 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

01 Living Worry Free Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 23, 2008

Three steps to worry free living. ❶ Watch Your Passions ❷ Know There Will Be Problems ❸ Seek His Purpose

- In a 2005 message entitled, “What Katrina Can Teach Us,” Max Lucado stated, “We were barely into the new millennium - Towers falling in NYC & planes crashing into the Pentagon & the PA farmland. - Bombs over Baghdad - The tsunami – a roaring wave that sucked life & innocence out to sea. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Be A Wise Guy (Or Gal)? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 2, 2009

5th in a series from Ecclesiastes. wisdom has both advantages and limitations. So why should I pursue a life lived wisely?

We live in the most knowledgeable and technologically advanced society in the history of mankind. Most of us have more information on the hard drive of our computer than entire nations once possessed in their ancient libraries and access to an almost endless body of information through the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Bad Situation

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 23, 2010

This is a sermon of encouragement in light of the tragedy in Haiti.

Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Title: A Bad Situation Introduction: “On Jan. 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti, reducing much of its capital to rubble. (A bad situation) It was the worst earthquake in the region in more than 200 years, with as many as 50,000 feared dead. (A bad situation) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist