Sermons on Refugee Crisis:

The Irony Of The Cooking Pot Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 21, 2011

Ezekiel's vision of what is taking place in Jerusalem continues and God declares that the positive preachers among them are wrong! The crisis would not soon be over!

VERSES 1-3: Bad Advice Now we see Ezekiel taken to the eastern gate in the city of Jerusalem where he sees a group of twenty-five men. It is interesting to note that he names several of these men. Excavations of Jerusalem have uncovered more than 250 bullae (clay seals used on official ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fire On The Mountain: A Showdown Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 28, 2024

In the pages of Scripture, we encounter the prophet Elijah, a fearless champion of God in a time of spiritual crisis. The stage is set against a backdrop of moral decline.

Introduction: Welcome and Greetings Briefly introduce the theme: The dramatic confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 18:20-40 I. Setting the Stage (1 Kings 18:20-24) Describe the context: Israel's spiritual decline, Ahab's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon For World Aids Day: "God’s Promise For All Families”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Dec 1, 2024

Beloved, today we gather on World AIDS Day, a day that calls us to pause and reflect on a crisis that has shaped our world for decades.

Sermon for World AIDS Day: “God’s Promise for All Families” Text: Jeremiah 33:14-26 Introduction Beloved, today we gather on World AIDS Day, a day that calls us to pause and reflect on a crisis that has shaped our world for decades. It is a day to honor the lives lost, support those living with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Combating Cultism And Occult Practices Among Youths Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

The rise of cultism and occult practices among youths is a serious spiritual crisis that demands urgent intervention through the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit.

COMBATING CULTISM AND OCCULT PRACTICES AMONG YOUTHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 18:10-12, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 19:31, Ephesians 5:11, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 8:19, Acts 19:18-20 INTRODUCTION: In our generation, the involvement of youths in cultism, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:10-12, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

"Better Off Dead” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 8, 2019

Job's real crisis is faith, not suffering. In the midst of disaster, God can grant us peace. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

“Better Off Dead” Reading: Job chapter 3 verses 20-26 SERMON OUTLINE: Four Points: Job asks a question (3:11,12,16,20&23) Job struggles with his faith (3:1-26) Job has some company (2:11) Job big issue (3:1-26) Three Lessons: When the days are dark, look for the light (vs 20-23). When the ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:20-26

Denomination: Brethren

La Familia Cristiana

Contributed by Samuel Malave on Aug 19, 2002

Las familias estan en crisis. Muchos estan pidiendo ayuda. En este mensaje se presenta el problema y la solución.

Una definición comprensiva de lo que es la famila es la siguiente: "Un hombre y una mujer unidos en matrimonio para toda una vida, y si a Dios le place, que tengan hijos bilogicos ó adopatados. Registro Biblico: Genesis 2: 18-24 Introduccion: La familia de hoy esta viviendo en crisis. Hay una ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Strength In Times Of Suffering

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2002

How do you deal with suffering and traumas in life? The Apsotle Peter gives several helpful teachings for those going through times of crisis and suffering.

Finding Strength in Times of Suffering I Peter 4:12-16 A year ago on September 11th every American was in a state of shock when war came to America in the form of the Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center. Since then many individuals and families have suffered and grieved due to the loss ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Sheltering Tree Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

God’s face in crisis often is seen in the face of friends He sends to help us, or in our face as He directs us to help others.

2 Samuel 15; 17; 19 When the chips are down, it’s amazing how god sends us a sheltering tree. I. "I’m With You” (15:18-21) Ittai the Gittite A few will remain and be counted on no matter what II. “I’ll Do Whatever You Wish” (15:23-28) Zadok and Abiathar the Priests They were willing to give up ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God?

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002

Address those in crisis who feel abandoned by God so they can know where God is and what He is doing when He seems absent.

WHERE IS GOD? Job 23:3-10 Ted Turner, now a professed agnostic New Ager, at one time had associated himself with Christianity. He had a testing of his profession, however, when he watched his sister die a slow, painful death by lupus. He abandoned his faith in God, not willing to believe that an ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Test Time

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jun 27, 2005

THERE IS THE CONVERSION TEST,THE CHARACTER TEST,THE CONTINUATION TEST,THE CURRENCY TEST,THE CRISIS TEST,THE COMPANION TEST, AND THE CONCERN TEST.

TEST TIME 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 You and I live in a “test-conscious society. No matter where we are in life, there always seems to be tests to be taken. High School seniors must take the ACT or the SAT to gain college entrances. Accountants must take the their CPA. Real-estate salespersons ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares...when I'm Struggling With Lust And Pornogrphy? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007

Tenth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of lust and pornography.

(Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) Children’s Church Dismissal & Disclaimer (for this message we expanded our children’s church through 5th grade. It is a very blunt, and frank sermon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

El Señor Es Mi Pastor Y El Coronavirus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2020

Este sermón trata sobre cómo los cristianos deberían responder a la crisis del coronavirus.

El señor es mi pastor y el coronavirus Salmo 23: 1-6 Santiago 4: 13-15 Mientras observamos el cierre de escuelas, cancelaciones de eventos deportivos, reprogramaciones de celebraciones e incluso el cierre de iglesias, tenemos que mirar "¿qué hay en el corazón de ...read more

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

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Welcome To The Family Sermon V: Disseminating God's Grace With Joy Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

In times of national or personal crisis, mature Christians become sensitive to the spiritual needs of those around them and they respond in Christian love by sharing the joy of their salvation.

DISSEMINATING GOD’S GRACE WITH INFECTIOUS JOY “This took too long”, said Bill Hayden, Australia’s former governor-general, when he was baptized recently into the Catholic Church at the age of 85. The person who inspired him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10