Sermons on Jacobs Trouble:

Beyond Restoration

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 7, 2023

God can restore you and bring you to a better realm than before.

Beyond means ‘MORE THAN’ Restorations mean to ‘bring back to an original state.’ What is to be restored could be a house, someone's health, wealth, a relationship between a person and another, or between a person and God. The list goes on. When we combine the two words, Beyond Restoration, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:19, Psalm 71:22-23, Psalm 71:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pharaoh's Dreams (Genesis 41)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 23, 2024

How faithful is God, even though He may take what seems like a long time to lead us out of our troubles? Let's look at Genesis 41.

How suddenly can God’s blessings come? How patient must we be for God to work out difficult circumstances in our lives? Let’s look at Genesis 41. What was Pharaoh’s first dream? How long did Joseph have to wait on God? Then it came to pass, at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh had a dream; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Peace?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 22, 2025

A sermon about the peace that Christ gives.

“What Is Peace?” John 14:23-27 A man in a morning exercise group I am involved in asked for prayer for his daughter. He and his wife haven’t seen nor heard from her in 8 months. Apparently, she suffers from drug and alcohol addiction. He asked that we pray that she turn to Jesus… …That she ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Is God When I Need Him?

Contributed by Walter Braxton on May 23, 2025

In times of distress, loneliness, or doubt, we often find ourselves crying out: "Where is God when I need Him?" God's Word provides clear and powerful assurances—promises that anchor our faith and provide comfort in our storms

Where Is God When I Need Him? In times of distress, loneliness, or doubt, we often find ourselves crying out: "Where is God when I need Him?" This question echoes through the hearts of many believers. But God's Word provides clear and powerful assurances—promises that anchor our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Considered Job

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025

Jobs story

Have you considered my servant Job As I’ve been going through this journey of watching my dad fight life’s final battle I’ve observed the way different people handle this situation some cry others doubt others search for answers some are strengthened by confirmation and faith When asked why good ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: *other

Why Do I Have So Much Trouble?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Ever wonder why we have so much trouble sometimes? Too often, we as God’s people just don’t follow these simple rules and get ourselves into trouble!

Why Do I Have So Much Trouble? Song: Trust and Obey Song: I have decided to follow Jesus Song: Have Thine own way, Lord Ever wonder why we have so much trouble sometimes? Now I’m not saying to read omens or tea leaves or pay attention to superstitions. I’m talking about common sense things. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:25, Galatians 6:7-8, 1 John 2:3-6, Romans 6:11-14, 1 Peter 3:10-12, John 3:36, John 3:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jul 7, 2023

This event in the life of Jehoshaphat reveals 5 important elements to truly seeking God.

{Here Comes Trouble Series Sermon #1} Surrender 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 19 This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished. Jehoshaphat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Troublesome Stock Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Troublesome Stock

Psalm 106:16 - 31 Troublesome Stock 1. Their Resentment - Their Jealousy - 16 They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the Lord. Their Judgment - 17 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. 18 And a fire was kindled in their company; Their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:16-31

Denomination: Holiness

When Job Prays Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 7, 2023

I can say that I have had troubles in my life but never to the level or extent of Job.

“When Job Prays” Job 1:20-22 We once again look at a prayer in the Bible. I can say that I have had troubles in my life but never to the level or extent of Job. I. Permission Given Job 1:6-12 Satan is called in Revelation 12:10 “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Responding To The Unexpected Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 14, 2025

This is a Bible study lesson. In this lesson we review the keys to appropriately responding to the unexpected - moving beyond our initial fear, despondency and worry.

Keys To Responding To The Unexpected (Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Warning Against Conflict

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 28, 2025

Why would Jesus tell us He came to cause conflict? It is actually a warning.

A Warning Against Conflict Luke 12:49-53 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 49 “I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 “But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished! 51 “Do you think that I came to provide peace on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: United Methodist

A Final Farewell Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

A Final Farewell

Acts 20 v 25 - 38 A Final Farewell His Departure was - Certain - 25 And now, behold, I know that ye all, Sacred - among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, Sad - shall see my face no more. His Defence - 26 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Holiness

Learning Things The Hard Way! Genesis 29 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 17, 2017

A very practical sermon on finding your right marriage partner. This message will give you five excellent tips for finding your right life partner. This sermon also covers, the lessons Jacob learnt the hard way; what you sow, you reap.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Man basically is wicked, tough and deceptive in nature because of the fall and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Pray To You (Psalm 77)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 10, 2026

Do we pray always?

When we are in trouble, do we look back on God’s history with Israel and learn to trust His care? Let’s look at Psalm 77. For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) What kind of prayers do we make to God when our days are filled with trouble? I pray to you, Lord God, and I beg ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Profit From Your Problems

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

Problems and trails are a fact of life - the issue is what are we learning from them?

"How to Profit From Your Problems" James 1:1-8 Open: Welcome! It's good to be in the house of the Lord today as we begin a study on a new book. Today we are going to start a study through the book of James as we start a series of messages called "How Faith Works in Real Life" I've heard a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible