Sermons on Overcoming Crisis:

The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against It Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

The question is not will there be persecution, but will we overcome it by earnestly praying?

THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT Text: Acts 12:1-4 Introduction 1. “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Worry - Be Happy! Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003

Message dealling with the biblical principles to help the believer to overcome anxiety in life.

THE EMOTION QUOTIENT – PART FIVE “DON’T WORRY – BE HAPPY!” PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Give Faith, Not Fear, The Upper Hand

Contributed by David Phaneuf on Apr 3, 2020

As panic and fear grip our hearts in the midst of this global coronavirus health crisis, we are called to be a people of faith, trusting in God to bring us through.

GIVE FAITH, NOT FEAR, THE UPPER HAND Psalm 46 Do you remember the TV show “Monk”? If so, you may recall that the show was built around the main character, Adrian Monk, a former San Francisco detective, who was debilitated by excessive phobias. The word “phobia” comes from the Greek, and means “a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Blessed Reward Of Prayer

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2008

Crisis drives us to God in prayer. The nation sought God with one heart, trusted Him and obeyed His instruction, and they saw the miracle of God.

[Read 20:1-4] Israel has been divided into the Northern and Southern kingdoms. • The Southern Kingdom is JUDAH, and King Jehoshaphat was the 4th king. • The Moabites, Ammonites and Meunites joined forces to make war against him. • The King was afraid; and rightly so, for the army approaching him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rock Solid Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 16, 2018

The foundational principles of discipleship are discussed by Jesus with the present day attenders of the Synagogue, The Pharisees and His new Disciples. Much can be learned from these teachings of Jesus about how to conduct ourselves in hostile environments.

Lead In Scripture: Luke 6:27-49 Introduction: Re-cap last week. Share a story of God sustaining you. I. Love Your Enemies - Jesus knew that the road the disciples would travel was going to produce several enemies. Therefore, He began to teach them how to respond under attack. • Luke 6:27 MSG - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-49, Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 4:24, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Corinthians 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Five Steps To Salvation Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 13, 2016

People who feel alienated from God sometimes think their situation is hopeless, How can we gain hope

I was eleven the day I almost drowned. A “harmless” prank at a summer-camp swimming pool nearly ruined my day—and my life! I was away from home for the first time at Camp Cedar Falls, in Southern California’s San Bernardino mountains. A swim in the camp pool with my friends ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27, Romans 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Over Yourself Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019

In this final message of the OVERCOME series we will talk about what is perhaps the biggest and most unrelenting obstacle that we will have to overcome in life... ourselves

Getting Over Yourself One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. AND BTW MGCC - that is a really good thing to do at times. To leave the noise and the crowd (yeah, they’ll be fine without you) and to get alone with God. IN FACT – for some in this room that is exactly what you need to do this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thriving Through The Valleys Through Prayer And Perseverance

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 5, 2025

Thriving in the valley doesn’t come from avoiding lions but from a life of prayer and persevering faith formed before the crisis and proven in it.

INTRODUCTION OPENING TITLE SLIDE • If prayer were suddenly outlawed tomorrow, would anything on your calendar need to change? • Not: “Would you still believe?” —most of us would say yes. • The question is, would your routine need to change? • Would alarms need to be deleted? • Would a window ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship - God's Economic Plan

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

A great mistake when we talk about money in the church is that we often do it in the context of a special appeal or a crisis situation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I’m going to read 1 Timothy 6:17-19 this morning. And the subject of this sermon is "God’s economic plan." I’m not going to talk about the world’s economic plan because you hear about that every day. You hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Not Done! Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 16, 2008

Stephen was able to face death because he had a sure faith. True faith will take us through any crisis.

God’s Not Done! Acts 7:51-60 Review: The early Church of Acts had many ups and downs, but they led to victory. Context: Stephen was able to stand in the face of death because he knew exactly what he believed in. There were no doubts. (Most of Chapter 7 is a retelling of the Old Testament and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Battle In The Life Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 11, 2012

Turn the hindrances and obstacles that come your way in life into ‘valuable-crisis-lessons’ rather than be stumped by it!

Abraham – Part 1 - Hindrances Genesis 12:6” Abram traveled through the land as far as Shechem. There he set up camp beside the oak of Moreh. At that time, the area was inhabited by Canaanites.” Friend, today I share an extract of the message that I preached in our recent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unexpected Stop Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016

This destination leaves us wondering what in the world just happened…there is often a crisis that seems to put into a spiritual tailspin

Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith Unexpected Stop Matthew 26:69–75 Intro: Leaving for a trip getting only a few miles and having a blowout… This destination leaves us wondering what in the world just happened…there is often a crisis that seems to put into a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd And The Coronavirus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2020

This sermon deals with what should be a believer's response to the crisis of the coronavirus. Our hope is to be in the Lord who is our Shepherd.

The Lord Is My Shepherd & The Coronavirus Psalm 23:1-6 James 4:13-15 As we look at the closings of schools, cancellations of sporting events, celebrations being rescheduled and even churches closing, we have to look at “what is at the heart of these unprecedented drastic measures that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judgement Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Mar 27, 2020

About every 2000 years God disciplines or punishes His creation. Could it be that the current Corona Virus Crisis is one such occasion.

Judgement belongs to The Lord 2nd Samuel 24:17 - When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he said to the Lord, “I have sinned; I, the shepherd, have done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Let your hand fall on me and my family.” Many people have said it in recent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:17, Exodus 20:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

We’re All In This Together Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020

When we face a crisis, we, as the body of Christ are mandated to show love for one another, love, not just in word, but in action.

These are tough times. Many are quarantined at home. Many are struggling to get by. Many are unable to get to the store to buy need supplies. Many are hurting and unable to receive comfort because of social distancing. Many are scared and have diseases and other health issues. They wonder what ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist