Sermons on Spending Time With God:

Being Thankful In Difficult Times

Contributed by George Alves on Oct 6, 2001

In the midst of chaos there is hope, there is One who is our strength and refuge.

How can we be thankful during difficult times? When our world is falling apart… When we have more questions than answers… When bad things happen to good people… When evil seems to be gaining ground… When the last penny is spent and retirement is decades away… When your retirement savings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Strong Hope For Hard Times

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Dealing with diffult times

"Strong Hope for Hard Times" Matthew 17 10/12/97 Intro: When have you needed hope? Here in Matthew 17, we see Jesus giving hope to his disciples. Jesus has begun to prepare his disciples for his death, and as he does this, he also gives them hope to overcome when this happens. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day That Time Will Stand Still

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Sep 13, 2011

Answer to the Tenth anniversary of 911.

Rev. 10:1-6 Today is the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I confess to you this morning that I am not up to the task of giving you words that will proficiently address the horror of 9/11 in any way that is consoling or convincing. However lets drift in our minds to a time of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The King: Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 17, 2025

Paul urged believers to remain uninformed and unafraid of Christ's Second Coming.

INTRODUCTION OPENING TITLE SLIDE • Have you ever noticed how quickly rumors can spread? • A single false report can travel faster than the truth. • Whether it’s breaking news on your phone, a whispered conversation in a hallway, or a dramatic post on social media, confusion can grip hearts almost ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Thankfulness In Hard Times

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 16, 2019

What we are going to find today is encouragement to be thankful in the midst of hard times. And in the midst of digging into Habakkuk 3, we will also get some insight from Hannah Hurnard’s allegorical book “Hinds’ Feet on High Places.”

Faith and Thankfulness in Hard Times Habakkuk 3:16-19 #Thanksgiving2019 INTRODUCTION… http://www.supersummary.com/hinds-feet-on-high-places/summary/ (adapted) “Hinds’ Feet on High Places” is an allegorical novel by Hannah Hurnard that illustrates the Christian journey from an immature believer to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah 54 A Time To Rebuild Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 54

Isaiah 54 Time to Rebuild Enlarge Your Place Vs. 1-3 Start Fresh Vs. 4-10 Lay a Rich Foundation Vs. 11-17 Intro: Rebuilding Greenwood, Kansas In 2007 a Cat 5 tornado swept thru Kansas It set it sights on a tiny town of 1500 people called Greenwood What made this tornado different was that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Environmental Devastation In End Times

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 29, 2022

The scientists tell us that the world is headed for environmental catastrophe. That's what Revelation says too. What should we think about it?

INTRODUCTION Today we’re returning to Revelation after a month’s break. This is my third talk. I’ve called the series ‘Revelation: The Hard Parts.’ I’m consciously diving into some of the hard parts of Revelation – the parts that preachers generally avoid. But these hard parts are in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Take Time?

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jan 19, 2007

This sermon is a challenge to our ideas of what constitutes real worship. Do we give adequate time to worship?

In the name of the LORD I welcome you to this morning’s service at Kistler’s Chapel. Are you glad to be here today? Most of the time I am grateful to be in worship service on Sunday morning. If by chance I have to miss a Sunday, my week feels unfulfilled; as if I have forgotten something vital ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

...in Times Of Great Celebration Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 19, 2022

Based on Luke 2:8-20 - Encourages hearers to consider what the shepherds heard & saw & were told by the angels

“…IN TIMES OF GREAT CELEBRATION” Luke 2:8-20 FBCF – 12/18/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Christmas is a time of music! How many of you have been listening to Christmas music since at least T’giving? Before T’giving? I love music! All types of music. If you looked at the history of the playlists on my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Being Stable In Times Of Instability

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 30, 2020

We like the comfort of normalcy. But what happens when your normal is turned upside-down? We' re all having to deal with a new normal. Many people are panicking. It's important that we don't get caught up in it. What can help us to stay stable in times of instability?

BEING STABLE IN TIMES OF INSTABILITY Although spontaneity can be exciting, I think most of the time we like structure and routine. Unless we're watching a suspenseful movie, we like to know what's expected to happen. We like the comfort of normalcy. But what happens when your normal is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7-8, Psalm 94:18-19, Matthew 14:28-32, Job 15:11-13, Isaiah 32:17-20, Philippians 4:4-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Difficult Times

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 15, 2001

This is a devotional given to my leadership board for the month of November.

How to Handle Difficult Times Selected Passages November 13, 2001 Three Ways to handle difficult times I. Be Thankful 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 A. God has blessed us The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Church Of God

When Time Runs Out

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

When time runs out, what will you be doing? This is a message of encouragement to be ready.

WHEN TIME RUNS OUT 1 Peter 4:7-11 INTRO: Some years ago Willie Day Smith, a Dallas radio preacher, made a startling announcement: the rapture was to occur on April 1, 1980, around two o’clock in the afternoon. Smith was quoted as saying: “Things are coming to an end; time is very short, we’re in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"It’s Time For A Change”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 18, 2021

A sermon about how the American church can regain its influence in society.

The following is taken from Read from Brokenness, Surrender & Holiness by Nancy Leigh DeMoss Wolgemuth - Pages 323-324 IN PATRICIA ST. JOHN'S NOVEL Star of Light, a British missionary nurse reaches out to an eleven-year-old Moroccan beggar named Hamid. Night after night, she welcomes him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Strength In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Where do you turn when faced with challenges and difficulties? Psalm 121 guides us to seek help and find strength in the Lord.

Psalm 121 was written around three thousand years ago. It is titled "A Song of Ascents," which means it was sung by pilgrims as they ascended the road to Jerusalem for the three pilgrim festivals. These 15 Songs of Ascent, Psalms 120-134, prepared pilgrims for these spiritual festivals and reminded ...read more

Topics: Strength, Trials, Help

The Danger Of Living In Perilous Times

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 24, 2022

2 Timothy; 1, 2, 3 John and 1 & 2 Peter are all books that deal with the PERILOUS TIMES that are to come.

When we read II Timothy we can easily detect that the apostle Paul was greatly concerned about young Timothy. Let me show you the concern. IN CHAPTER ONE Paul reminded Timothy that his mother and grandmother had raised him right. In II Timothy 1:5 Paul says, “When I call to remembrance the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist