Sermons on Habacuc 3:18:

Mitigating Dread-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 11, 2022

2 of 2. The Holy Spirit thru the prophet Habakkuk, produced a heart-song that mitigated/alleviated the dread of a destined invasion. God’s people have a heart-song available to them that mitigates the dread of destiny. Dread of destiny is mitigated when your heart-song properly measures...

MITIGATING DREAD-II—Habakkuk 3:16-17(:16-19) (Alleviate/Relieve/Lessen/Diminish) Attention: Dread—‘Something you fear greatly, or are apprehensive about.’ Mitigate—‘To cause to become less harsh.’ Need: What is YOUR worst Nightmare? What brings Dread/Pressure/Fear/Anxiety/Worry to your ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18-19, Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Innocent People Suffer?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 13, 2022

Beloved Saints, the attacks on our faith are designed to conform us into the image of God’s Son, making us to become humble servants because they teach us to learn how to apply the truth of God’s word in greater ways to our situations, therefore God's love is without question toward his people.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Habakkuk 1:13) NASB "Your eyes are too pure to approve evil, And You cannot look on wickedness with favor. Why do You look with favor On those who deal treacherously? Why are You silent when the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13, Job 1:9, John 11:3-6, Isaiah 53:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:22-28, Revelation 13:8, Psalm 34:19, Habakkuk 1:13, Habakkuk 3:17-18, 1 Peter 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving, Christmas And Providence

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 5, 2021

In the birth of our country and in the birth of Jesus we see the invisible, providential hand of God shaping nations and events in preparation for both; and that, more than anything else is what we need in our fractured and fragile country today.

THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND PROVIDENCE “When the time had fully come, God sent His Son.” (Galatians 4:4) “The Lord works out everything for His own purposes, even the wicked for the day of disaster.” (Proverbs. 16:4) Bob Marcaurelle bobmarcaurelle@charter.net Universal “providence” means ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 17, 2021

Thanksgiving Holiday: Habakkuk saw a nation headed for destruction. He saw the economy about to collapse. But when he looked up by faith, he saw God, and all his fears vanished. No matter what, he was thankful.

In the spring of 1621, after having landed at Plymouth and survived the first hard winter, the Pilgrims weren’t doing very well. Many people died during the winter. Two Native Americans named Squanto and Samorset, helped the Pilgrims learn how to survive in the new land by showing them farming ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

I See The Problem But God Delivered Me

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 8, 2022

God can deliver you in the mist of your problems

The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. Our lives are constantly on display. People are always watching how we go through our problems and they are watching how we ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hope When Uncertainty Rises

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 17, 2022

If you’ve ever let the wicked, hurtful, unspeakable things you witness in this world whittle away at your faith, you’re not alone. And Habakkuk is your book.

Hope When Uncertainty Rises Habakkuk Introduction If you’ve ever let the wicked, hurtful, unspeakable things you witness in this world whittle away at your faith, you’re not alone. And Habakkuk is your book. Habakkuk deals with some of the most basic elements of the struggle of faith. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:20, Habakkuk 2:4, Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy To The World (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 10, 2022

We as stewards of the mysteries of GOD desire to be found faithful. The message of CHRIST is a message of JOY TO THE WORLD. We have been given instruction to share it with the world around us. Take time to pause and reflect on the Joyous message of Salvation through Christ this season.

2022.12.11. Stewards of the Mysteries of GOD. JOY to the World-Advent William Akehurst, HSWC ADVENT – Hope, Preparation, Joy, Love Let us be found faithful as we explore a “mystery” of GOD – HIS JOY 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 1 Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, 1 Peter 3:15, Hebrews 12:2, Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 12:2-4, Habakkuk 3:18, Luke 2:8-11, John 3:16-17, John 15:11, Acts 20:24, Romans 15:13, Psalm 98:1-9, Psalm 43:3-5, Psalm 51:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"joy's Light Outshines Mere Happiness"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 20, 2022

Compared to the other holidays, why is it significant the words Merry and Christmas are tied together?

This morning, seeking joy’s light, I selected a prophecy from the minor prophet Habakkuk. Given his prophecies are unfamiliar, a quick overview is in order. Habakkuk lived in Israel’s Southern Kingdom as the countdown clock to the Babylonian invasion and their exile was hitting 0. The Northern ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Just Live By Faith

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Trusting God’s character, we live by faith—not sight—finding joy and strength through Christ despite delay, injustice, or uncertainty.

(How Shall We Live?) Part 1 – Setting the Stage: Habakkuk’s Cry It is a privilege to worship with you today and open the Word of God. Our text is Habakkuk 2:4: > “The righteous shall live by his faith.” Those few words have shaped world history. They fueled Paul’s gospel, sparked the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 2:20, Hebrews 10:38, Habakkuk 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Yet Will I Praise Him

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 25, 2025

Yet, is the word that changes everything here. Yet, the word that turns tears into triumph. Yet, is the word that bridges the gap between despair and destiny.

Text: Habakkuk 3:17–18 PTMC I need you to shout one little word with me? Somebody shout yet. Come on say it like you mean it, and shout YET!!!! Yet, is the word that changes everything here. Yet, the word that turns tears into triumph. Yet, is the word that bridges the gap between despair and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon - The Believers Perspective - Take The Long View

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 29, 2025

Our perspective is the lens at which we view life and most importantly God’s role in our life. God is good all the time. Too many Christians define God’s goodness by their circumstances rather than Who God actually is.

Sermon. The Believers Perspective - Take The Long View Scripture - Habakkuk 1:1-6 “This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received in a vision. How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save. Must I forever see ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-6, Habakkuk 2:3-4, Psalm 89:14, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Isaiah 55:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

From Although To Yet

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025

Based on the prophet Habakkuk's journey from honest complaint to unshakable praise, this sermon explores how faith can find joy not by denying suffering, but by making a radical choice to rejoice in God even when everything has fallen apart.

From Barren Fields to High Places: The Unshakable Joy of Faith Text: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Introduction: A Prophet's Honest Struggle I want to invite you into the world of a man who was not afraid to argue with God. His name is Habakkuk. We often come to the prophets and see them as untouchable ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Sep 5, 2025

God, through His servant Solomon tells us in Proverbs 4:23, "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.." Why is this important advice? How can we successfully do it?

Philippians 4:8-9 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Philippians 4:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No! Not That! (Habakkuk) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 19, 2025

When God baffles you, trust Him, Fear Him, and Praise Him.

Jill Briscoe, a pastor’s wife and author, talks about babysitting one of their three, 3-year-old grandchildren several years ago. In their family, they had twins and a single birth all within 24 hours. They called them Search, Destroy, and Demolition. She was babysitting Demolition. As Jill waved ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk 3:1-19, 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Will Rejoice Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 3, 2025

Habakkuk had reason to be afraid, but he ends his prophecy with a prayer of praise instead! The keywords of these verses are “although” and “yet”. Habakkuk is saying, “I don’t understand all that is happening, but I am going to praise Him anyhow!”

Habakkuk 3:17-19 (NKJV) “I Will Rejoice” July 6, 2025 Intro: The book of Habakkuk was written against a backdrop of apostasy, judgment and unbelievable hardship. It was written during a time when Jehoiakim, the king of Judah, led the people back into idolatry and away from the Lord. As a result, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist