Sermons on Help In Trouble:

Joy Filled Life In A Troubled Filled World (Part2)

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Oct 18, 2009

Happiness depends on the right happening, but even when things go wrong, you can still have joy. The person whose happiness depends on ideal circumstances is going to be miserable much of the time.

Introduction: This is the 2nd part of our study on the book of Philippians. When you talk about joy, you have to go to the book of Philippians A little, short book in the New Testament – only four chapters long. But 16 times in four chapters, Paul says “Rejoice… Be joyful.” Sixteen times ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Church Of God

Have Peace. Take Heart. Don’t Be Troubled Or Afraid Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 12, 2017

In this world we will encountered hardships, we will encounter difficulties, we will encounter circumstances and situations, BUT God will grant us peace.

We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday we are going to consider how we can “Take heart in trials and sorrows”. If we could live in a world where there is no trouble, no difficulties, no conflicts, no difficult circumstances, no worrying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Times Are In Thy Hand: Finding Refuge In A World Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jan 3, 2026

A sermon that calls believers to anchor their lives in God’s sovereign care by trusting Him honestly in suffering and courageously declaring, “My times are in Thy hand.”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 31 (KJV) Introduction: The Storm and the Anchor Good morning, beloved. We gather this morning in a world that often feels like a ship tossed on a raging sea. The winds of anxiety blow hard against us. The waves of uncertainty crash over the deck. We face the storms of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Helpers Of Joy

Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 13, 2020

Though written during the Corona virus outbreak, this message is good for most any time. It is meant to encourage people to pray and help each other.

Helpers of Joy 2 Corinthians 1:24 Intro. 2 Cor. 1:24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. Paul is writing to the Church at Corinth to encourage them. - He said he did not come to control I this time of trouble, we should be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

A Look From The Top

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 30, 2013

The mountains and hills that we all need

A Look from the Top. by Gerald Van Horn Text: Psalms 121:1 “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help?” Have you ever thought how important mountains- hills are? David was given a great insight concerning mountains and hills.. Someone once said “God must have loved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Road Rules - Pt. 2 - Side Stitches & Shin Splints Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 26, 2010

On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

I. Introduction As I mentioned last Sunday, and as you can without a doubt you can tell by looking at my physique, I have a long history of running in my past. I began running Cross Country in the 9th grade and began learning different lessons about running. My time at State my Freshmen year for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Uncover Your Miracle

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 27, 2011

Describes how that some negative things come to our lives and are not intended to stay, but for the sole purpose that we might be healed and thus bring glory to God!

UNCOVER YOUR MIRACLE John 11:1-6 1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) 3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

911 Where Were You?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 7, 2011

I would say that most everyone knew where they were on that day in history but, where was God? Why would a good and loving God allow such a tragedy to happen?

911 Where were you? The date was September 11, 2001. Where were you when you heard the tragic news 10 years ago and the day that changed America forever? I remember that day well. I was working at RJR and a co worker came over to my desk and said a plane had crashed into a building in New York ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Trusting Prayer In A Time Of Need

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 12, 2011

This is a short devotional outline looking at the 27th psalm and the thoughts David had concerning God and his protection from his enemies.

A TRUSTING PRAYER IN A TIME OF NEED PSALM 27:1-4 I. A SURE DEFENSE – 1-3 a. GOD IS MY LIGHT i. SOURCE OF ILLUMINATION ii. SOURCE OF UNDERSTANDING b. GOD IS MY SALVATION i. MY STRONG FORTIFIED PLACE ii. A PLACE THAT REMOVES MY FEAR c. GOD IS MY STRONGHOLD i. MY DEFENSE ii. THE STRENGTH OF MY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

From Bitter And Better I Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Trouble will make you better if you do not allow it to make you bitter.

From Bitter And Better Exodus 1:11-14 11 Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses. 12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Song Are You Singing? Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011

A reflection with modern music on one of Davids most timeless psalms. Consider what is your pit, who is your rock and what song are you singing?

To stay true to a psalm – you should hear it sung, so hear is a modern intepration – don’t try and understand everything, but get the gist – lots of rich imagery from psalms and beyond. The Mountain Goats - Psalms 40:2 Lyrics (the song can be found on itunes or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Troublesome Times

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 28, 2013

CALLING UPON THE LORD IN TROUBLED TIMES

TROUBLESOME TIMES INTRODUCTION: DAVID IS A CLASSIC STUDY OF A MAN IN AND OUT OF GOD’S WILL. DAVID KNEW TO CALL UPON IN TIMES OF TROUBLE. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ PSALMS 31: 1-2 READ PSALMS 31: 13-15. PSALMS 31:13 - THIS VERSE REELECTS VERSES 9-12 REFLECTING ON HIS LIFE, DAVID ADMITS HE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fair Weather Christians Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2009

Like fair weather friends, fair weather Christians only serve God when the going is easy.

Fair Weather Christians Job 2 (Series: Serving God in Difficult Times) Has anyone heard the phrase “Fair Weather Friend”? Can you tell me what it means? OK lets apply it to Christians walk with the Lord. What do you think a fair weather Christian would be? Lets examine the second chapter in ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discipline Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 29, 2019

Why does God disciplines?

Please open your Bibles to the Letter to the Hebrews Chapter 12…….. We have noted from Hebrews 12:1-4 that we need to fix our eyes on Jesus Christ as we run with perseverance the race marked out for us! In other words, each one of us are to live the specific life according to what God has given to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Doctor You've Never Heard Of

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018

The sixteenth century saw so much heretical scriptural writing that we usually write it off. But good Catholic scholarship was going on in that century, and John of Avila was one of the brightest lights.

Thursday of the 13th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The vocation to be a prophet is not for the faint-hearted. We see in this reading from the Book of Amos that the poor fellow was a migrant shepherd and tree-dresser, but he heard the voice of God and responded “yes.” And then God told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8, Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Catholic