Sermons on prophecy and trouble: showing 661-675 of 70,328

What Makes People Worthwhile

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022

What causes us to get overwhelmed? Why are so many Christians, especially preachers, throwing in the towel?

Why are there so many inactive preachers? Problems overwhelm them, minister’s life not as glamourous as it seemed to be. Problems became too great, flesh weakened, a large % of our prospects are people who dropped out of church because of some problem that came up in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

I Give You My Peace

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 19, 2022

True peace only comes from Jesus and only to those who believe on Him. This is a peace that allows us to have peace in the midst of trials.

I Give You MY Peace John 14:23-29 It was a confusing time. Jesus with the disciples had come to Jerusalem. They had seen the joyous crowds a few days earlier on Palm Sunday, Their expectations of the disciples that Jesus would immediately take charge and set up the Messianic Kingdom and take the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Their Age Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2022

The air of Egypt, and, even more, that of the desert, was favorable to longevity. The Egyptian monuments show many cases of officials actively employed after they were a hundred years old.

THEIR AGE. EXODUS 7:7 7. Moses was eighty years old and Aaron eighty-three when they spoke to Pharaoh. Moses was four score years old (80).—Moses was fourscore years old—This advanced age was a pledge that they had not been readily betrayed into a rash or hazardous enterprise and that under its ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:2

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 2b

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

In the previous sermon, we established that one of the things that distinguishes us from each other is the way we conduct ourselves when troubles come our way.

When the good times come, we all respond basically the same way. For example, when someone asks us HOW WE ARE, all of us just give them a big smile and we say, “GREAT!” In the difficult times, we can see the difference in people. When the difficult times come and you ask them HOW THEY ARE. . . • ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 2a

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

When things are going right for MOST of us, folks ask us how we are and we give them a big smile and say that things are GREAT!

Our differences are revealed, not during our GOOD TIMES, but during the BAD TIMES in our lives! One thing we all seem to do during the DIFFICULT TIMES in life is to turn to our friends for sound advice. Most of the time when we do this what we get is not good sound advice, but a lot of RHYMES ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 1a

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Today I want to preach about something that no one likes to preach or talk about. I want to preach about trouble.

Before you get up and leave, let me encourage you to sit and listen to this sermon that could be a tremendous help to you. Maybe I can teach you something you did not know about trouble. Illus: A man went to aviation school to learn all he could about helicopters. He said he always thought that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67-71

Denomination: Baptist

The Others

Contributed by Keith Etheridge on Sep 9, 2022

What if God doesn't send you a miracle? What if God doesn't change your circumstances? Will you still be faithful?

Hebrews 11:1-34 takes us through the Old Testament and reminds us of all the miracles that God did on behalf of His people. He delivered Noah and his family from the flood. He delivered Moses and the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. He saved Rabab from the destruction of Jericho. He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

"Have A Believer’s Eye For Blessings”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 21, 2022

In our sermon today we will hear our Savior say that those who are poor, hungry, weeping, and persecuted are blessed. We need him to open our eyes to see how that can be so!

The prophet Elisha was a wanted man. The king of Aram (a nation to the northeast of the Holy Land) was at war with Israel. Aram is also called Syria and it was pretty much in the same area as modern-day Syria. But Elisha was frustrating all of his battle plans. Through God’s power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Offends You Series

Contributed by Carl George on Mar 5, 2022

Many people believe the worst thing you can ever do is offend someone.

Today I want to start with a simple question. Have you ever been offended by God? It sounds like a stupid question. Everyone knows that you should not offend people. Some people believe offending people is the ultimate failure. Many of you know my son. He attended a college close to Pittsburg for a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54, Mark 9:14-27, Matthew 11:2-6, Matthew 15:21-28

Staying Upbeat When You Are Being Beaten Up!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

Everyone has troubles. Some are better than others at covering their troubles up, but I can assure you that everyone has troubles.

Illus: Did you hear about the four expectant fathers that were in a Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor? • The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you're the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Stress Management

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 28, 2024

There is a battle out there which falls upon everyone and may be more dangerous to our relationship with the Lord than any affliction, temptation or circumstance in life any individual may find themself in. It is STRESS.

Biblical Stress Management Five Truths to Stand Upon There is a battle out there which falls upon everyone and may be more dangerous to our relationship with the Lord than any affliction, temptation or circumstance in life any individual may find themself in. It is STRESS. Stress hits when we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Never Alone

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jul 21, 2024

In today’s real world, there are very few and quiet moments in life. In life we will find ourselves in various situations we never chose to be in. Hardships and trials come without invitation. Through it all, we are never alone.

Title of the Sermon - YOU ARE NEVER ALONE. Our reading today tells us that Jesus’ disciples found themselves in trouble as the wind picked up and tossed them to and fro on the Sea of Galilee. It is much like many of us who are tossed to and fro with the cares and trials of this life. Wonder how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Anglican

When The Unthinkable Happens: What Would Jesus Do? Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 13, 2024

In these times of overwhelming uncertainty and fear, Christians often ask, "What would Jesus do?" By examining the Bible, we can gain insights into how Jesus responded to crises and how we can emulate His actions and attitudes.

Title: When the Unthinkable Happens: What Would Jesus Do? Text: Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No More Affliction

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 17, 2024

Maybe your issue is medical, financial, emotional, social, spiritual, family, mental, etc., but the power of God that delivers people from all their afflictions will deliver you today. No more affliction, no more affliction. No more affliction.

I stand upon the word of God in Psalm 34:19, which says, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.” I declare all of you free from all afflictions today, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Maybe your issue is medical, financial, emotional, social, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19, Exodus 3:7-9, Psalm 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

O.t. Prophecies Fullfilled In N.t. Scriptures

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

O.T. prophecies to do with the promised Messiah, and then we’ll read the N.T. scriptures to do with them being fulfilled.

JOHN 5:39 Today we’ll talk for a little while about some of the O.T. prophecies to do with the promised Messiah, and then we’ll read the N.T. scriptures to do with them being fulfilled. Listen as I read today’s text found in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Denomination: Baptist