Sermons on Strength In Trouble:

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 10 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

There is a lot of activity going on in our churches. And by James’ recollection the activity inside our churches is neither positive nor helpful to the overall ministry of the church. More importantly is that these conflicts do not come from the outside

WINNING THE WARS IN THE CHURCH JAMES 4:1-10 James 4:1-10 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

If The Lord Is In It

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Oct 27, 2012

Often time we leave the Lord out of our problems, situation, issues because we do not trust Him to handle the situation, But if the Lord is in it; there is no limit.

Payer: Salutation: Comments: Read text: State subject: If the Lord is in Introduction: The Book of Romans is written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Rome to resolve an issue that was causing other issues within the church family. This lets us know that even with the church we have to struggle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Methodist

Is That Right?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2014

An unusual take on the truism: God will not put more on us than we can handle.

Is That Right? 1 Cor 10:13 I have bad news for some of you, today. I am going to de-bunk one of your truisms. A truism is a saying that is universally believed to be self-evident or obviously true. “A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do” “What goes up must come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Some Big Windows...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

GOD IS NEVER CAUGHT BY SURPRISE.Do we really trust his plan? The plan may take us to the back side of the desert? Is that still God? Beware the negative message can be deadly?

GOD HAS BIG WINDOWS... IN ONE DAY... ACCEPT NOTHING LESS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. Job 14:14 If ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Blow Your Cool! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 28, 2013

Whatever you do, don't blow your cool! It’s definitely not going to be easy to stay cool and calm in the midst of the cacophony that surrounds us! Are you listening?

Don’t blow your cool! Daniel 2:1”…..Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him.” Whatever you do, don't blow your cool! It’s definitely not going to be easy to stay cool and calm in the midst of the cacophony that surrounds us! ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 25, 2012

The question always arises when a Christian has troubles or has some health issue. "I wonder what he did to cause this pain and suffering?" This question was always ask in the Old Testament days more so than it’s ask today. The book of Job is a great ex

Faith The question always arises when a Christian has troubles or has some health issue. "I wonder what he did to cause this pain and suffering?" This question was always ask in the Old Testament days more so than it’s ask today. The book of Job is a great example of this very thing. The ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Succeed Amongst Ungodly People

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 15, 2013

The Do's, Don't's & the Delights when facing ungodly people

Our Answer to Trouble We are constantly bombarded with pithy sayings • If you give him an inch he will take a mile • Two wrongs don’t make a right • If you lay down with the dogs you will get up with the fleas • God helps those who help themselves • Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Defines Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 23, 2017

How would you define faith?

Let us continue to worship God by learning more from the Gospel of Mark. Open your Bibles there…. Remember that Mark was not one of the first 12 Disciples of Christ but became a useful minister with the Apostle Paul, who himself was not one of the first 12. Jesus started with 12 followers to expand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Of The Valleys

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

We’re going to take a look at Valleys and see that God is also the God of our valleys, as well as in our mountain-top experiences. The title of this message is, “The God of the Valleys.”

“THE GOD OF THE VALLEYS” 1 Kgs. 20:23,28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW MANY CHICKENS 1. Boudreaux spots Thibodeaux walking down the levee the other day, carrying a sack over his shoulder. 2. Well of course, curiosity got the best of Boudreaux, and he asked Thibodeaux, "Hey, Mon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Secret No Longer Sermon Vii: First Things First Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

"What matters most" must be the focus of our attention in times of trouble, as folks pause and interrupt their lives to consider and perhaps reset priorities. It's time for making the things of God top priority!

FIRST THINGS FIRST During a time of crisis in my ministry, a veteran minister - who had served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta - took me by the hand and said, “Cheer up, Charles, things are going to get ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-13

Five Dark Valleys Of Life

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys.

FIVE DARK VALLEYS OF LIFE TEXT Psa. 23:4 INTRODUCTION: Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys. THE FIVE VALLEYS ARE: 1. The valley ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Bethesda Pool/

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 26, 2018

Can Jesus still heal problems of long standing or is there an expiration date on Healing? Do we listen to people far too much when they tell us that their advise is to "accept your disability" and get on with your life?

Where is your Bethesda Pool? John 5:1-15 Where is your Bethesda Pool? How long have you been sitting there? There were many people sitting by the pool that day. Jesus observed them sitting there with problems of long standing. In fact this man had his problem for 38 years and after that long a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

3 Moments In Time

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 27, 2015

The word "moment" is used 3X in the N.T., KJV. 3 Greek words are used and applied to 3 areas: temptation, trials, and the Rapture. It's amazing how God can intervene during each "moment" and how He turns them around for our good!

3 MOMENTS IN TIME Lk. 4:5; 2 Cor. 4:17; 1 Cor. 15:51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TAKING THE QUEUE 1. When Ruth Rowles husband, James Rowles, was in the seminary, he was invited to preach at a small rural church. 2. However, the man who was to introduce him to the congregation had trouble ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tyrants, Tidings, And Treasures

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 18, 2020

sermon looks at Christmas from 3 different perspectives- Augustus, shepherds, and Mary. And, it reminds us that even when we feel alone and forgotten, God has indeed not forgotten us.

TYRANTS, TIDINGS, AND TREASURES LUKE 2:1-20 1. TYRANTS AND TROUBLES. LK 2:1-3 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort One Another Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2020

As 2020 is now over, I wonder if the church as the body of Christ might have missed a real opportunity to minister to those who were hurting because the church ought to be where people find comfort.

Background Information As 2020 is now over, I wonder if the church as the body of Christ might have missed a real opportunity to minister to those who were hurting because the church ought to be where people find comfort. The church ought to be a comforting place. I look around the church house ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist