Sermons on Help In Crisis:

When God Forces Himself To Not Help (Isaiah 42:10-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 17, 2024

We can choose to live in a way where God will restrain himself, and resist the urge to help his people. God describes himself as a woman in labor, who has been fighting the urge to push.

Imagine today that the prophet of Isaiah 40-55 stands up in the midst of God's exiled people in Babylon, and he gives them a new word from God. He speaks out in a loud, clear voice. And this is what he says, verses 12-13: (10) Sing to Yahweh a new song; his praise from the end of the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 59:14-21, Luke 15:11-32

Topic- When It`s Out Of Your Hands

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 4, 2025

Have you ever been at a point in life where you didn't know what to do because there was absolutely nothing you could do?

TOPIC- WHEN IT`S OUT OF YOUR HANDS Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Very briefly if I could get a Baptist amen – A Methodist nod and a sanctified Church hallelujah I want to reason with you on the thought (WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Baptist

Help Your Church, Don't Hurt It - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 17, 2020

The church is being attacked today.

ACTS 20:28-32 “HELP YOUR CHURCH – DON’T HURT IT” – PART 1 A) Whether we realize it or not, our churches are under attack this morning. * You see, the devil and the world hate what is happening here, and they’ll stop at nothing to destroy this place of worship. * How many times have we heard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares...when Life's Storms Invade My Living Room? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007

Sixth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores when a very personal crisis hits the interior of our life at home.

(Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) (For this message, I had the stage set as a Living Room and compared it to our Family Room growing up - formal place vs. rec. room: Childhood & ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let's Roll!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003

Everyone is going to be faced with those crisis situations which define us and expose what is on the inside. Todd Beamer and his compatriots responded with faith to a crisis. How do you respond?

August 17, 2003 Esther 4 “Let’s roll!” THE STORY  Disaster (vs. 1-5)  Dependence (vs. 6-8)  Doubt (vs. 9-11)  Destiny (vs. 12-14)  Decision (vs. 15-17) THE LESSONS You can respond to a crisis situation with… 1. Frustration “as far as the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

“change Has Come To America . . . God, Help Us!” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBmbUkkIGc (28 second video of President Obama’s victory speech, “It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.”)

America’s Fork In The Road: Keeping or Cutting Covenant Series (Based up Perry Stone & Bill Cloud’s book, America’s Controversy with God’s Covenant) “Change Has Come To America . . . God, Help Us!” March 22, 2015 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:37

Denomination: Baptist

Through Family Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 5, 2019

We find joy in the journey of life through family when we learn to manage family crisis’ and prevent family crisis’. Looking at biblical examples is a great way to learn how to do both.

Video Illustration: Unanswered by sermoncentral.com Sermon 6: Finding joy in the journey through family – tag line - it comes from learning how to manage a family crisis and preventing family crisis’. Thesis: We find joy in the journey of life through family when we learn to manage family crisis’ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions To Help You Evaluate The Effectiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001

Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions to Help You Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Missions Ministry – Rom. 10:14,15

Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions to Help You Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Missions Ministry – Rom. 10:14,15 While the world hunts for Osama Bin Laden, many missionaries feel tempted to give up on a Muslim world that is becoming increasingly hostile to the gospel. Indonesia reports that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Overcome Lackadaisical Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all yo

1. The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help Me Overcome Stifling Bureaucracy?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration.

What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration. 1. Ask the Lord for the grace to comply with stated regulations and procedures. Paul writes, "Do you want to be free from fear ofthe one in authority? Then do what is right and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help You Correctly Respond To Accusations?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In a world filled with daily news reports of scandal it is hard to feel immune from accusations.

In a world filled with daily news reports of scandal it is hard to feel immune from accusations. Nobody can feel immune from accusations in a world where people rush to be identified as a victim for self-aggrandizing reasons. When someone tries to shift the blame toward you what is your usual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Tap Into God's Resources

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the secrets of God’s wisdom.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the secrets of God’s wisdom. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (I Cor. 2:7,10) Ask the Lord to help you to discover all of the facets of the Lord’s wisdom for improving your relationships, your personal lifestyle & ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help You Counsel People In Need?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What does the Bible say about the best means of counseling those in distress? 1.

What does the Bible say about the best means of counseling those in distress? 1. Learn to delegate counseling tasks to those who are best suited to each person and their problem. Moses wrote, "Moses' father-in-law replied, "What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Helped His Disciples Overcome The Problem Of Procrastination

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that peoples' fear often leads them to procrastinate.

1. Jesus knew that peoples' fear often leads them to procrastinate. The Lord Jesus said, "Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest?' I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." (John 4:35) Ask the Lord to help you surrender your fears to the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Escape Spiritual Manipulation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth.

1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth. Jesus said, "If you continue in my word, then truly are you are my disciples indeed. And you will know (love it through real life experiences) the truth and the truth will set you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational