Sermons on Going Through Trouble:

When God Shows Through Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 8, 2010

A little girl asked "if God is bigger than we are, and God lives inside of us, wouldn’t He show through?" She right, but what does Romans 8 tell us about how God does that.

OPEN: A little girl who, on the way home from church, turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, the Preacher’s sermon this morning confused me." The mother said, "Oh! Why is that?” The girl replied, "Well, he said that God is bigger than we are. Is that true?" "Yes, that’s true," the mother ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-17, Romans 8:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Through The Lens Of Fatih Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

The second message in a series on vision

SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1-12 TITLE: “SEEING THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH” OPEN: A. A long time ago, I heard a preacher tell a story about two fools and a flashlight: It seems that two fellows ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God Through Obedience

Contributed by Marty Roark on Aug 22, 2008

In a society where independence, self-determination and equality are so important in our daily lives, how can something like obedience even still exist!

KNOWING GOD THROUGH OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3-6 3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Growth Through Confession Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 25, 2020

Christians grow by losing one sin at a time and replacing it with one virtue at a time, as we admit our sin, confess our sin, turn from our sin and accept God's forgiveness and move on.

CHRISTIAN GROWTH THROUGH CONFESSION (First John 1:7-2:4 / Psalm 51 / 32 / Romans 7:14-24) Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com 1 John 1:8-9 “If we (Christians 5:13) say we have no sin (Sin nature), we deceive ourselves and the truth (of the Bible) is not in us. But if we confess our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Through Your Problems

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

When you start a new church you don’t have seasoned prayer warriors in that church who will pray in the blessings and the protection of God. We were successful because we convinced a few Christians in other churches to pray us through our early problems.

"PRAYING THROUGH" YOUR PROBLEMS TEXT: Acts 12:5 INTRODUCTION: Moses prayed and God spared Israel from judgment. Joshua prayed and God caused the sun to stand still. Hannah prayed and God gave her a baby boy. Solomon prayed and God gave him wisdom. Elijah prayed and God sent fire down from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Easter Through The Eyes Of Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is part two in a five part sermon series leading up to Easter.

When I was working on this sermon series for the Easter season I was thinking on different people that are mentioned in the gospels that either somehow played a part or were an eyewitness to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I sent an Email to Kim with all the different titles for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15

It Was Messy But I Made It Through!

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 12, 2017

The life of a believer is often filled with many highs and lows but God always finds us where we are and will bring us to a place of safety and security.

“It Was Messy but I Made It Through” Psalm 40: 1-2 (NIV) 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. I have been in rough places in my life that I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing God Through Service Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 2, 2004

When we discover where, who and how to serve in the Kingdom of God we also discover God himself at every corner. Have you seen the Lord today?

Most commentators recognize Luke 9:51 – 19:27 as a special section containing information about Jesus that is unique to Luke’s gospel. Many of the most popular teachings of Jesus are found only here in the scripture. The Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, the Rich Man and Lazarus, the Ten Lepers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People The Light Shines Through

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 28, 2024

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

People the Light Shines Through John 11:32-44 One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained-glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright colors. As ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Through The Eyes Of...joseph Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) If you were going to make a list of the great loving couples of history, who would be on your list? Romeo & Juliet? Anthony & Cleopatra? And if you turn to the Bible maybe you would add the names of Abraham & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trudging Through Turbulent Times

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 8, 2009

With so much uncertainty and crises facing at the beginning of the New Year, we’ll examine some of the basics of following Jesus that help us get through turbulent times.

Trudging Through Turbulent Times Matthew 24:1-8 January 4, 2009 Happy New Year everyone! To begin the New Year, I thought that we might address a relevant topic for our times right now, “Trudging Through Turbulent Times.” Times are so uncertain. Many of us are facing some devastating situations: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving Others Through Outreach Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 13, 2005

We have 3 priorities – worship, small group, outreach. This week’s focus: OUTREACH. As the program states, “We are dedicated to reaching people who do not know Christ as their Savior.”

Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing 1. Loving Others Through Outreach January 8/9, 2005 Don Jaques INTRO: We have 3 priorities – worship, small group, outreach. My vision is for a congregation of people who gather weekly for corporate worship, come together in small groups for discipleship and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sucking Blessings Through A Straw

Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2007

Trying to receive the blessings of God while we harbor a Root of Bitterness is like trying to drink after eating lemons. The flow is restricted because we are all drawn up inside.

Sucking Blessings Through a Straw #13 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James has just completed dealing with the power of the tongue to destroy and to bless. Now we will see why the tongue is often put to such terrible use when it is used to destroy a life or a reputation. Most of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting That Camel Through That Needle Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

Today we will observe Jesus being asked this question: “What must I do to live forever?” Even if you think you know what’s coming, hang on, you may be surprised! There may be some facets to the answer that you aren’t familiar with, and they may explain w

GETTING THAT CAMEL THROUGH THAT NEEDLE Mark 10:17-31 INTRO: Throughout his history, man’s quest has been the answer to this question: “How can I live forever?” It used to be mummification and the fountain of youth. Today, for $100,000 you can be frozen ($50,00 for head only) SI reports that Ted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved Through Your Connection

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 28, 2009

Shows how the righteousness of your connection has the ability to save you from distruction, if you will harken unto his direction.

Saved through your connection Genesis 7 The call to Noah is likened to that of father to his children, telling us to come indoors when he sees night or a storm coming. Noah did not go into the ark till God told him to, though he knew it was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational