Sermons on Shinning In Difficult Times:

It's Time For The Church To Wake Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

Explores spiritual alertness, discernment, and preparation for spiritual warfare, as guided by Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans.

Good morning, cherished brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are knit together by the common thread of our faith, and it is a joy to share this sacred space and time with you. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Apostle Paul's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Topics: Seeing Beyond, Eyes See

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 6 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus speaks on a very difficult subject divorce. The subject is difficult not because of God, but the hardness of man's heart.

The Sayings of Jesus Part 6 Matt. 5:31-32 Jesus speaks concerning the law expounds upon it with “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time” “But I say unto you” He expounds upon the 6th and 7th commandments “Thou shalt not kill” and “Thou shalt not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Is This The End? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 5, 2020

This sermon begins the "Is This the End?" sermon series by looking at three of the biggest mistakes we make when it comes to the end times.

- About fifteen years ago, a giant, killer hurricane was heading out of the Atlantic heading for New Orleans. This caused enormous fear, because New Orleans was judged to not be ready for a direct hit from a hurricane. There were mandatory evacuations of seven parishes as well as voluntary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Part 2 Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 24, 2009

The second of a two part series in Revelation.

Title- Revelation Part 2 Text- Revelation 12-22 Review I. More Tribulation- 12-18 a. The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon b. The Beast from the sea c. The beast from the earth d. The Bowl Judgments i. Painful Sores ii. The Sea turns to Blood iii. Waters turn to Blood iv. Scorching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Trust 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

Introduction: This verse of scripture talks about trust.

Do you realize how much trust is a part of our life each day? • Every time we flip a light switch, we trust that the light will come on • Every time we place the key in the ignition of our car and turn it, we expect the car to start • Every time we sit in a chair, we expect it to support us Every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Israel In The Last Days

Contributed by John Stensrud on Dec 12, 2001

A sermon incorporting current events, history and the Word of God suggesting that the Second Advent of Christ is very near

The Role of Israel in the Last Days A sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church of Elgin, Illinois on December 9, 2001 by Pastor John Stensrud Matthew 24:32-39 “Learn a lesson from the fig tree: When its branches become green and soft and new leaves appear, you know summer is near. In the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ground Zero Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

In the entire history of the world only two nations have began by being dedicated to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: Israel & The United States of America. See how we share a similar story that can give us an early warning of end times.

The Final Countdown Has Began Series “Holy Ground Zero” 2 of 4 Based Upon Jonathan Cahn’s book The Harbinger. February 19, 2012 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A In the entire history of the world only two nations have began by being dedicated to the God of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty And The Feast Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

Vashti reminds us that in a world of money, sex, power, and applause, the foundation of true greatness is moral integrity. But when you run against the kings of our world, when you stand for what is right, history will never be the same.

I know you remember your wedding. Mine was memorable not because I married the prettiest girl in the world, but because of the circumstances. For the reception we were prepared to feed around 250 people, but more than 500 came so… no seating place. We had to clean the place for the second ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It's Time To Grow Up Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 12, 2017

Part four discusses how baby Christian misinterpret God's word and establishes wrong beliefs based on their lack of understanding.

It’s Time To Grow Up Part 4 Scriptures: John 6:53-69; Hebrews 4:12 Introduction This is part four of my series, “It’s Time To Grow Up!” In my previous messages I shared with you that there are many baby Christians within the Church, some who have been members of the Church for many years. I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Me The Money? Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jan 19, 2009

Part 11 of our James study goes off the text somewhat and Pastor Ryan insteads focuses on how to have faith during difficult economic times.

Fracture Part 11- Show Me The Money? James 5:1-6 was the inspiration this morning for where I am going but I will not be spending much time there today as I felt like Wednesday morning I needed to change up my message from what it was originally going to be about. I want to talk about what is ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

God, Are You Really Fair? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Sep 27, 2008

When we face difficult times in our lives, we will look around at others who aren’t suffering and ask: God, are you REALY fair?

TEXT: Habakkuk 1:12-2:5 TITLE: God, Are You Really Fair? SERIES: Questions We Ask God TOPIC: Trusting in God OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, September 14, 2008 PROP.: When we face difficult times in our lives, we will look around at others who aren’t suffering and ask: God, are you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Call To Prayer

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 8, 2005

What can we do in difficult times. God invites us to call on Him. Like Jeremiah, we can respond to God’s invitation to prayer

GOD’S CALL TO PRAYER Jeremiah 33:3 The Setting: Jeremiah was living in desperate times. The people of Jerusalem had been taken captive. Jeremiah had faithfully preached but his message had been totally rejected. Moreover, Jeremiah was imprisoned. Yet God gave this man, an invitation to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

Then!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Life maybe difficult as we follow Jesus, but then one day when we least expect it, God will grant us times of great blessing and peace.

Then! Acts 9:31 Charles Haddon Spurgeon was born in 1834. Charles' father was a minister, so Charles was influenced by the Word of God from an early age. Charles was a bright boy. Even as a young boy in Essex he had been an avid reader, he read Pilgrim's Progress when he was only six years old - a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He'll Give You Double For Your Trouble

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 8, 2007

No matter what you are going through, God will reward you for going through the difficult times and stuggles of life. He Will Give You Double For Your Trouble

Introduction: In our world today the Christian circle is suffering. Christians suffer because of who that are in Jesus Christ. Pastors are under attack because of who they are in Jesus the Christ. Suffer, just what does that mean? Webster’s dictionary says that suffer is to feel pain: to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 8, 2010

In difficult times God has always given words of assurance to His people. We need to take heed of the eternal and take assurance from the word of God.

Blessed Assurance 10/11/09 PM Text: Haggai 2:20-23; Zechariah 4:1-14 Introduction: There is quite a bit of uncertainty in the world these days, especially concerning the economy. It seems every day there are reports in the paper and in the news telling us the economy might be getting better, or ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23, Haggai 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ