Sermons on Protection In Bad Times:

Praise To Our God

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 26, 2006

We need to praise God in the good and bad times inour lives.

Praise To Our God Acts 16:16-31 During our time at Pigeon Forge one thing really stuck with me other than Bro. Farrell and I can really put the food down in an Italian restaurant, is something Jeremy Camp said during his concert. He was sharing his testimony and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing The Painful Will Of God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 10, 2018

How God uses the bad times to shape us into the image of Christ

Choosing The Painful Will of God CCCAG September 9th, 2018 Today I’m going to cover a difficult topic. (Title) Scripture- John 12:23-36 Intro: Today’s message will have a lot of build up before we get to the meat of the scripture we are focusing on, but please bear with me because it’s ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We All Doubt Like Thomas

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019

Doubt is not a bad thing. There are times in life when doubt is healthy and reasonable.

In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s. isn’t that great!” Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor Charlie Brown and says: I don’t believe you Charlie Brown. Unless you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Episcopal

Believe 18 - Offering My Time Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 23, 2015

Looking at week 18 of Believe, offering my time.

Believe 18 - Offering My Time Ephesians 5:15-17 February 22, 2015 One of my strange quirks is playing with numbers. I was doing that this week as I was thinking about TIME. Do you know what this number represents? 86,400 Good, you know that’s how many seconds are in a day. Now, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are All Sparrows Equal?

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jun 15, 2014

Bad things do happen to good people. In Matthew 10, Jesus warns the disciples what will happen to them on their mission and then he reminds them that they were, are, and will be precious to God!

It is clearly in our nature to rate and rank others. When Jesus tells us today that we are of more value than sparrows, we’re probably not surprised, but we may wonder about the hierarchy of creation. We’re worth more than sparrows, and sparrows are certainly worth more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith In Times Of Adversity

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

Has your faith ever wavered during times of severe adversity? This message is about how our response to adverse times can strengethen our relationship with Christ.

Faith In Times Of Adversity Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; Proverbs 18:21; Genesis 45:3-8 Hebrews 11:1 from the Amplified Bible says, “Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 18:21, Genesis 45:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Could We Turn Back Time…

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 12, 2016

If we could really turn back the hands of time, would we? Why would we? Would it be ethical? Would it be wise to do so?Reasons people would like to go back in time, would it be good to change the past, and what the Bible says about our future.

COULD WE TURN BACK TIME… 2 Kgs. 20:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BLIND MAN SPINS DOG 1. There was a blind man at Wal-Mart the other day. He had a seeing-eye dog with him. 2. He seemed to be doing alright until he grabbed his seeing-eye dog by the hind legs and swung him around his head in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Things To Protect (The Mind, The Heart, And The Mouth)

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

The Forces of Darkness are after three areas of a Believers lives The Mind - The Heart - The Mouth

YOUR MIND. The devil loves to put thoughts into your mind. You can be born-again and heaven-bound, but if you have wrong thoughts, your effectiveness on earth is greatly diminished. We must war against thoughts that don’t agree with the truth. Analyze your thoughts. Just say to yourself, “Hey, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Power, Provision, Protection, Presence, And Peace

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on May 7, 2022

I have a prayer/blessing that I pray for friends and write on cards. “May you experience God’s Power, His Provision, His Protection, His Presence, and His Peace.” As I read through Nehemiah 9, I recognized that the Israelites had experienced and now remembered these aspects of God.

********** I have a prayer/blessing that I pray for friends and write on cards. “May you experience God’s Power, His Provision, His Protection, His Presence, and His Peace.” I like the illiteration (words starting with the same letter). Through the years, God has added P-words to my ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-21, 2 Peter 3:5-7, Exodus 13:20-21, Exodus 19:11, Exodus 19:16-20, Exodus 32:16, Exodus 24:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God's Divine Protection For His Chosen Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 9, 2025

God's divine protection shields His chosen ones from harm.

God's divine protection shields His chosen ones from harm, and any evil plot against them will ultimately backfire. The ungodly may scheme and plot, but their efforts will be futile against those protected by the Lord. God's angels surround and defend His chosen ones, ensuring their safety ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-23, Esther 7:10

David Spares Saul's Life A Second Time Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2023

David has already spared Saul’s life once, in a situation where he is running. Now there is a new situation, but the same life is in his hands, what will he do?

Do you ever feel in your life like you’ve been tested in this area already? I know I’ve felt that way. Lord I went through this test already. I’ve given you my problems. I’ve given you my sins. But God says, I will test you again, and your faith will be proven. David went from being a shepherd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faith For Tough Times Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014

In all of Scripture there are few passages more inspiring than ten verses we’ll explore in this particular message.

Faith For Tough Times Hebrews 11.30-40 Hebrews Series 8.20.14 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In all of Scripture there are few passages more inspiring than ten verses we’ll explore in this particular message. 1 The valiant exploits, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

Our Times Are In God Series

Contributed by Jose Maldonado on Dec 6, 2006

Trusting God in times of trial.

“Our Times are in God’s Hand’s” Pastor Jose F. Maldonado Hillburn Drive Grace Baptist Church Nov.12, 2006 “My times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from them that persecute me." Ps.31:15 This is one of those encouraging Psalms that soothes the soul as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15

Denomination: Baptist

Time In God's Presence

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

The importance of worship in helping us stand firm against many of life’s challenges and temptations.

Let Us Worship And Bow Down (II) - Time In God’s Presence Bible Reading: PSALM 27 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Time In God’s Presence p.1 Max Lucado tells a traumatic tale - a chapter in the life of a parakeet named Chippie. It began when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's About Time

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

Why are we in church? punch a clock, tradition, or to spend quality time?

It’s about time Psalm 92:1-5 I was thinking this week and trying to decide the most stressful time on any given week for Christians. When I started narrowing it down, I decided that I would be a bit more specific. I decided to actually limit the scope to be “active” Christians. When I say ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-5

Denomination: Congregational