Sermons on Faith In Hard Times:

It’s Kingdom Time! - Sermon On Mark 1:14-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

The arrival of the kingdom demands an immediate human response: repent and believe

Mark 1:14 After John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” Introduction: Jesus Won You’re traveling with a friend, walking north from Jerusalem and you see off in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

It's Time To Kiss The Baby

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

When Jesus said "Suffer the Little Children to come unto Me" there was more to it than just ministering to the younger generation.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guarding Time - Using It Wisely

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2008

WHAT DOES GOD WANT US TO DO WITH OUR TIME? If tithing is giving back 10% of our firstfruits to the Lord...With 24 hours in a day, What are you doing 2.4 hours each day? Are you redeeming your time with the LORD?

2.10.2008 "Watching Time" Being Good Stewards of our Time by William Akehurst, HSWC Key Scriptures: Mark 14:32-38 Deut. 26:2 Ephesians 5:15-17 Colossians 4:5a James 4:14 Romans 13:10-12 Revelations 22:7-10 As a guideline, a tithe is 10% of our treasures, talents and even our time. With 24 hours ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things To Know For Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 22, 2003

We can learn a lot from Gideon as what we are to remember in our times of trouble

INTRODUCTION • How many of you have had a life where you have had no difficulties? Life has been easy with no challenges. I would venture to say there are not too many people who can lay claim to a life without challenges and difficulty. • How many times have you been in the midst of a difficult ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Seek Him

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 17, 2014

No sin can be more devastating to the church or more deadly to the individual than the sin of indifference. We need to seek Him.

It is Time to Seek Him Isaiah 55:6-9 I am told that Napoleon's soldiers often used to sleep while they were on the march. They were moving forward, yet asleep and indifferent to everything around them. Thousands are like them in spiritual matters. They are as the old hymn says 'passing onward, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Faith’s Response To The Word For Optimal Profit

Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 2, 2019

To profit from the Word requires an action of faith. Reading, hearing and receiving the Word passively and superficially is of no profit to a person.

FAITH’S RESPONSE TO THE WORD FOR OPTIMAL PROFIT Hebrews 4:2 “For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it” “The Word preached did not profit them…” What a fearful declaration! From the text ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2

Denomination: Holiness

Abraham’s Faith, God’s Faithfulness

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Oct 31, 2025

Abraham trusted God’s promises despite doubt, fear, and impossibility—and how, like Abraham, we are justified not by our works but by God’s faithfulness. It reminds us that salvation and blessing are gifts of grace, not achievements of human effort.

“What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? If Abraham was justified by works, he would have something to boast about—but not before God. What does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.’” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-3, Genesis 15:5-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Idol Of Consumerism: Smyrna Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 25, 2009

The church of Smyrna receives Jesus’ unconditional applause because they made hard choices relating to faith-full-ness rather than opting for a more convenient faith.

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF CONSUMERISM: SMYRNA REVELATION 2:8-11 Sermon Objective: The church of Smyrna receives Jesus’ unconditional applause because they made hard choices relating to faith-full-ness rather than shop for a more ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Matthew 13:18-23 – A Jackhammer And A Concrete Heart! – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011

He allowed the cancer to be a like a PNEUMATIC JACKHAMMER. Yes, it shook him up but it also broke up the hard places of his heart and enabled God to get through to him. Everyone of us has that choice.

Matthew 13:18-23 – A JACKHAMMER AND A CONCRETE HEART! – Part 4 Two of the men have impacted my life. Both of them died of cancer. For many years one of these men allowed his CIRCUMSTANCES to harden him towards those in his family and towards God. I thought my dad was about as far away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harden Not Your Hearts Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2015

Not to share one's wealth with the poor is stealing from them.

Thursday in the First Week in Course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The two NT readings we have heard today are linked by a single notion expressed in the words “moved with pity.” Jesus looked on this poor leper and, in the Greek, became splagchnistheis. This is something we have all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

In The Right Place At The Right Time

Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005

The church will be triumphant in these last days. We are in the right place, at the right time, to see the devil meet his ultimate defeat.

IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME By Pastor Jim May In December of 1944, the German Army had mounted an offensive in the dead of winter as a last ditch effort to cut off the Allied armies from their sources of provisions coming into Europe. Known as the Battle of the Bulge, this attack found ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making The Most Of Your Time Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jul 25, 2005

Life’s sinking sun is sinking low, a few more days, and I must go. We will not be here for long. How will you spend your days?

Making the Most of the Time We Have Psalm 90 This is the oldest Psalm, and it was the only one written by Moses. Psalm 90 is Moses prayer to God asking for wisdom to make the most of his time on earth. A key verse might be verse 12. “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God In Troubling Times Psalm 56:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 31, 2024

Psalm 56:4 is a powerful verse that teaches us about trusting God amid fear and adversity. King David wrote this psalm during a time of great personal distress, and his words resonate deeply with anyone who has faced fear and uncertainty.

Trusting God in Troubling Times Psalm 56:4 Psalm 56:4 (NLT): "I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?" Introduction Today, we delve into Psalm 56:4, a powerful verse that teaches us about trusting God in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:4, 2 Peter 1:4, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 41:10, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 10:28, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Nail The Door Shut"

Contributed by John Bergh on Oct 29, 2010

When times are especially tough, Jesus is always there and always will be there.

Oct. 24, 2010 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 C & Z “Nail the Door Shut” I have always been one who enjoys sports. I like to watch baseball, football and basketball along with many other sports. I had the privilege of playing some of these when I was younger. I remember vividly the first year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: Methodist

It's Time For Christmas Mountain!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004

Encourage and empower beleivers to rejoice in sharing the christmas message and its subsequent results

NIV Isaiah 2:1 This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will come and say, "Come, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran