Sermons on Jacobs Trouble:

"learning Lesson Of Faith In Times Of Trouble"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 21, 2023

Series on the life of ELijah

Title: “Learning Lessons of Faith in Times of Trouble” Script: I Ki. 17:17-24 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 10-22-23 Intro: The one commonality in everyone’s life is: suffering. This past week the world was shocked to learn of the bombing of the Al-Alhi Baptist Hospital in Gaza. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joyful Confidence In The Midst Of Trouble - Psalm 119:143 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 15, 2024

Life is full of trials, pressures, and stress. In those moments, how do we find joy and stability? Psalm 119:143 offers a profound answer: God's Word. This verse teaches us that even in the heaviest of times, joy and strength are found in God's commands.

Joyful Confidence in the Midst of Trouble” Key Verse: “As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.” (Psalm 119:143, NLT) Introduction: Transformed by Truth Life is full of trials, pressures, and stress. In those moments, how do we find joy and stability? Psalm 119:143 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:143, John 16:33, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trusting God In Troubling Times Psalm 56:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 31, 2024

Psalm 56:4 is a powerful verse that teaches us about trusting God amid fear and adversity. King David wrote this psalm during a time of great personal distress, and his words resonate deeply with anyone who has faced fear and uncertainty.

Trusting God in Troubling Times Psalm 56:4 Psalm 56:4 (NLT): "I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?" Introduction Today, we delve into Psalm 56:4, a powerful verse that teaches us about trusting God in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:4, 2 Peter 1:4, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 41:10, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 10:28, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect Peace In A Troubled World Isaiah 26:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2024

Isaiah 26:3 is a verse that offers us hope, assurance, and a pathway to peace amidst the chaos of our daily lives.

Introduction Today, we delve into a profound promise found in Isaiah 26:3, a verse that offers us hope, assurance, and a pathway to peace amidst the chaos of our daily lives. The verse reads: Isaiah 26:3 (NLT): "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing In A Time Of Economic Emergency Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 19, 2020

At the time when we are most tempted to hunker down and hoard our resources for ourselves, I think the Lord is calling us to be generous with our churches and charitable institutions.

Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2020 The disciple Joseph Bar-nabas is one of the key players in the Acts of the Apostles. As the reading tells us, Joseph was given the name “Barnabas” by the leaders of the first church, the church of Jerusalem. Why? I had an experience when I was principal of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37, John 3:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Trusting The Lord In Times Of Stress And Great Upheval

Contributed by Dr. John Reid on Aug 22, 2005

What prevents us from trusting fully in the Lord? This 3 point outline helps direct us towards a fuller understanding.

Trusting in the Lord in times of Stress and Great Upheaval I have several questions to pose to you this morning 1. When was the last time that you called upon the Lord and prayed earnestly asking and trusting in him? 2. Why is it that we continually want to handle our own affairs, trusting in our ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Perseverance Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2007

1. He faced opposition from people. 2. He faced the evil of a fallen world.

Annie Dillard is one of my favorite authors. In her book Teaching a Stone to Talk, she writes: “You don’t have to sit outside in the dark. If, however, you want to look at the stars, you will find that darkness is required. The stars neither require it or demand it.” Darkness is a part of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Broken Promises -- Part 2 Of Series Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 27, 2010

THE REASON BEHIND UNFAITHFULNESS IS BROKEN PROMISES IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.

ON THE ROAD TO RESTORATION A Study In The Book Of Hosea – Part 2 BROKEN PROMISES Hosea 2:2-23 PROPOSITION: THE REASON BEHIND UNFAITHFULNESS IS BROKEN PROMISES IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. INTRODUCTION: AS WE CONTINUE OUR STUDY OF THE BOOK OF HOSEA, WE ARE CONFRONTED WITH THE FOUNDATIONAL REASON ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Comfort We Need

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 31, 2010

All of us have pain, struggle, turmoil, and trouble; and we need to be reminded from where our comfort comes.

The Comfort We Need 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 * There is an old adage which says, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink,” yet, this is not entirely accurate. If you need a horse to drink water, you can feed him salt to create a needy thirst. Before we actually get to God’s word, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Depths

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Jan 7, 2013

The guy in our scripture today knows he is in trouble. He knows that God is his only source of deliverance from that trouble. But as he looks at his own life, he realizes that he is not completely spotless—he is not without sin....How in the world can a m

TITLE: Out Of The Depths 01072013 TEXT: Psalm 130 1Out of the depths I cry to you, LORD; 2Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. 3 If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength In Weakness

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 18, 2011

In the process of defending himself Paul reveals a vision he saw fourteen years earlier.

Strength in Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 Introduction Once, a little girl discovered a cocoon hanging from a branch in the forest. She carefully brought it home, placed it in a jar, and waited with anticipation—one day, she knew, a beautiful butterfly would emerge. Sure enough, she noticed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 14:34 The Death Of Our Nation

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 24, 2013

God is removing His strong arm of protection and blessing from our country because of what we have allowed to happen, evidently the majority of the voters this past election felt that Obama and his cohorts was the best route for the nation, but in reali

Proverbs 14:34 THE DEATH OF OUR NATION 3-9-13 I believe any reasonable thinking person can see and understand that our nation is in big trouble, it's in big trouble with God. * Listen as I read today's text found in Proverbs 14:34; Righteousness exalteth ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

From Bitter And Better Iii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Your problems will make you better if you do not allow them to make you bitter.

Genesis 50:20 he would put it this way, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.” • Even as his dreams are being fulfilled, as his brothers are bowing before him, as his beloved father is being preserved by him, he finally sees the hand of God in it all. • ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Challenged But Not Conquered

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 16, 2009

Encouragement for children when things don’t go right.

Title: “Challenged but not Conquered” 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 October 18, 2009 Prior to Service: • Supply Ping Pong Balls (one for each child) • Supply Markers • Set up boundary for children’s activity (boundary should be large enough that children can run inside the boundary.) GAME: “Not Where I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

In Times Like These (A Message Of Encouragement)

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 20, 2010

Paul had set the example of joyfulness in difficult times. In prison, after beatings, Paul and Silas had sung praises. Now, in the difficult times of their life, Paul gives advice for believers in difficult times.

In Times Like These: A Message of Encouragement Philippians 4:1-8 Calvary Baptist Church October 19, 2008 INTRODUCTION • The church at Philippi had fallen on difficult times. APPLY! – We are in difficult times! (The economy, the election) • The story of the founding of this church may be read in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist