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Hope In Troubled Times

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 11, 2011

A call to trust God in times of trials

Hope in Troubled Times Today is the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center's Twin Towers. A lot has changed in the past 10 years yet some things have stayed the same. I. Seeds of Fear We now have heightened security at our airports, terminals and other major gathering places. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Part-Time Christians

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 7, 2011

We are either born-again, or we are not; there is no in-between.

Part-time Christians November 6, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are either born-again, or we are not; there is no in-between. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:23-28 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 14, 2010

As Christ followers we have the assurance that in every crisis the Lord is always present, He is always with us.

Victory in Times of Crisis Psalm 23:4-6 Have you ever felt afraid? So afraid you feared for your life? On several occasions I have felt intense fear. Once when I was a young teen and a tornado was headed toward the farm house we were staying in for a summer. On another occasion I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Time To Start A Fire

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2021

Hear me now, if you know and I mean truly know the Son of God, you have a reason to sing! It’s time we sang the praises of our Savior louder and clearer than we ever have!

Time To Start A Fire Illus by sermon central: The Fire H. A. Ironside told the story of pioneers who were making their way across one of the central states to a distant place that had been opened up for homesteading. They traveled in covered wagons drawn by oxen, and progress was necessarily ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Acts 10:38, John 14:12-14, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Jonah 1:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Our Faith During The Hard Times

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 26, 2022

We've probably all been through hard times at least once. It's difficult even to think of joy in those trying moments, yet James wrote that believers should consider trials joyous.

Hard times. We've probably all been through hard times at least once. It may be a financial loss that caused the hard times. It may be a job loss that caused the financial loss. It may be a relational loss - breaking up with someone we thought would be a lifelong friend. When these hard ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness: Following God During Difficult Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore God's unwavering faithfulness, encourage believers to embody this faithfulness in their own lives, and discuss the blessings that come from living a faithful life.

Good morning, church family! It's wonderful to see all your shining faces today. We're going to dive into a topic that’s near and dear to my heart – God's faithfulness to us, the characteristics of a faithful believer, and the benefits of being faithful. We're going to be hanging out in Hebrews 1 ...read more

Topics: Characteristics, Faithful Believer

God's Priorities In A Pressure-Packed World

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001

In life of faith, in following Christ as our Master, we are faced many times with tough calls, what can we do and how can we decide what to do, how can we cope.

God’s Priorities in a Pressure Cooker world By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC, August 15, 2001 I Peter 3:13-19 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in two’s for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of a 200 pound deer. The group asked, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 5, 2015

If there were ever a time in the history of the church where believers needs to start practice what they preach; then that time is now. People are not easily convinced by our words, but they are drawn by our actions.

If there were ever a time in the history of the church where believers needs to start practice what they preach; then that time is now. People are not easily convinced by our words, but they are drawn by our actions. Even Jesus instructed the people by saying, do not believe me unless I do the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:26

Denomination: Bible Church

Certainty In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 16, 2008

Christ is the chief cornerstone, the firm foundation of our faith in an age of shifting sand.

Certainty in Uncertain Times, Mathew 7:24-29 Introduction During an earthquake that occurred many years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, and at the same time surprised, at the calmness and apparent joy of an old lady, whom they all knew. At length one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 12, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Stubborn Saints". This sermon looks at how Jonah repented and followed God.

Sunday Evening January 12, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Stubborn Saints¡¨(#2) DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR DESPERATE MEASURES Jonah 2:1-10 Introduction: 1. How many times have you waited until you ran out of all other options to ask God for help? As the saying goes, ¡§Desperate ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Throwing Temper Tantrums In Times Of Testing

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

Explains how the Hebrew mens’ Faith, Integrity, and Trust got them through their time of testing. If you don’t like the title that’s okay, my Homiletics teacher didn’t either :)

Introduction: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego wre commanded by the king to bow down to the golden image set up by Nebuchadnezzar, but they had a F.I.T. They had Faith, Integrity, and Trust. When we are faced with opportunities to either stand up for what is right or back down in the face of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Grow Through Testing Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

He learned that all of our rights, times and possessions ultimately belong to the Lord and are to be yielded completely for His purposes. Only then are we able to see how testing, tears and temptations can be used for a greater good. How to Grow

How to Grow Through Testing Times - I Cor. 10:13 Illustrations: DISAPPOINTMENT is a major temptation for all of us. Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitudes In Times Of Suffering (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000

It seems that in the first half of chapter four Peter is talking about the attitudes the believer should have in the midst of those occasional times of suffering.

Attitudes in Times of Suffering (Part 2) 1 Peter 4:1-11 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano at Lake Hills Community Church August, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at some of the attitudes we should have in times of suffering, specifically, on those occasions when we suffer for doing good. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

It's Time To Dig Some Ditches

Contributed by James May on Nov 10, 2002

We must "dig some ditches" in our valley of despair if we want God to fill them with the water of blessings, just like Elisha told the Kings of Israel.

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: 2 Kings 3:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Encouragement Through Discouraging Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 12, 2004

When you’re depressed, remember to take advantage of the spiritual antidepressants in the words of Jesus. Find your joy, hope, and friendship in the Lord Jesus and speak against the sadness that seeks to steal your joy.

Finding Encouragement Through Discouraging Times (John 15:11-15:13)"These things I have spoken to you so my joy may be in you." Illustration: David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. --1 Samuel 30:6 Talking to oneself is something many people ridicule in others and vow they’ll never do ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational