Sermons on Stronghold In A Day Of Trouble:

Never Walk Alone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To explore and affirm God's unfailing presence, His comfort in times of trouble, and His faithfulness in every situation.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are going to dive into a beautiful passage from the book of John that reminds us of God's unfailing presence, His comfort in times of trouble, and His faithfulness in every situation. Our sermon today is titled "Never Walk Alone." Before we dive into the Word, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-24

Topics: God's Faithfulness

Give Thanks In All Circumstances!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 20, 2018

No matter how terrible some of the circumstances of life may be, with God's help there will always be that for which we can be thankful.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 103:1-5 A. By Presidential Proclamation, this Thursday is traditionally a day of national Thanksgiving. So I want to call your attention to 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 103:1-5, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Exodus 3:7, Psalm 23:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Word To Fathers

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Parenting is one of the most important tasks of our lives, one of the greatest opportunities todo something that really matters. The Apostle Paul gives us important wisdom for how to do it well.

This is Father’s Day, a time to think about one of the most important tasks in any society. Being a parent, father or mother, is one of the most demanding, draining, frustrating jobs you will ever do. And it also may well be the most fulfilling job you ever do. They say that nobody complains on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

The Fizz Is Intact

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 13, 2013

Friend, when you are confronted with hindrances, harassment and loads and loads of troubles, the challenge is to make it work and not be browbeaten!

Afflicted in every way…. 2 Corinthians 4:8”We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair…” Listen! Are you just traumatized and dumbstruck by the avalanche of sudden problems that has come upon you and you wonder ‘hey, why me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enjoy The Day, We Do Not Have Many Of Them - Psalm 118:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2024

Our lives are made up of a finite number of days, each one crafted by God for a specific purpose. Yet how many of us truly enjoy the day, recognising that it is a precious, irreplaceable gift?

Enjoy the Day, We Do Not Have Many of Them - Psalm 118:24 Psalm 118:24 (NLT) – “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Introduction How often do we let the gift of today slip through our fingers, weighed down by worries of tomorrow or regrets of yesterday? Our lives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Lamentations 3:22-23, Philippians 4:4, Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Matthew 6:34, Proverbs 27:1, Matthew 6:19-20, Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5, Psalm 92:1-2, Psalm 16:1, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Marks Of The Lord

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022

This is a day of symbols or day of signs. We want people to know where we stand.

Paul had a sign, a symbol and every where he went people knew to whom he belonged, and they knew where he stood. Verse 17, “I bear in my boy the marks” or the stigmata, that mark of the Lord. The Greek word stigmata has reference to a custom back in those days. A very cruel custom of branding a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Some Benefits Of Rest And Reflection On Things Above

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

True rest comes by starting to reflect on things above rather than on your troubles here below

The Benefits of Rest and Reflection (Acts 18:18-23) Illustration:There’s no music in a rest, but there is the making of music in it. In our whole life-melody the music is broken off here and there by ’rests,’ and we foolishly think we have come to the end of the tune...not without design does God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts From Our Merciful God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 26, 2004

In His mercy, God has given us the gifts of a new birth, and inheritance, and a shield in times of trouble.

Gifts from Our Merciful God I Pet. 1:3-5 INTRO.: What is the greatest gift you have ever received from a loved one? We all love to receive a gift and we love to give them. We always want to give something unique and unexpected. We always want to give the very best we can to those we love. We want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Insignificant

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 15, 2008

Our society teaches us that the more significant we are, the more impact we can have. Is that true? The reality is that our significance comes only through the Lord Jesus Christ.

To anyone who knows her, Joanne is not a significant person. Honestly, chances are, Joanne will never accomplish anything significant. In the town that she lives in, Joanne is never going to be someone who people in town will see as an important person. Joanne is the person the people in town would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Ask God For Help

Contributed by John Tung on Feb 7, 2002

When we need God, don’t be afraid to ask!

I. Introduction - the Benefits of Reading Psalms One of the benefits of reading the Psalms is that they present us with pictures of what godly people in the past have experienced and how they got through them. And when we read those stories it gives us encouragement to keep on living for God even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"jairus' Daughter Had A Concerned Father"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 16, 2020

A message for Father's Day

Title: “Jairus’ Daughter Had a Concerned Father” Script: Lk. 8:40-56 Type: Father’s Day Where: GNBC 6-15-2014 Intro: In 1950, 17 percent of African-American children lived in a home with their mother but not their father. By 2010 that had increased to 50 percent. In 1965, only eight percent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Steers Us Away From Inappropriate Cultural Leadership Models That Often Trouble The Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us to avoid compromising the truth of scripture with counterfeit models of church leadership.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us to avoid compromising the truth of scripture with counterfeit models of church leadership. Paul wrote, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weapon Of Prayer

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

God clearly tells us that the conflict we're waging is a spiritual battle...and our weapons are not carnal. But they're mighty...to the pulling down of strongholds. There is no greater work you can do for your family...your church...your pastor...or you

THE WEAPON OF PRAYER EPHESIANS 6:18 Once there was a man who went bear hunting. As he trudged through the forest looking for a bear, he came to a large and steep hill. He climbed the hill and just as he was pulling himself up over the last outcropping of rocks, a huge bear met him nose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures - The Conclusion – The Summary Of All Events - Part 12 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

This last article in "THE DAY OF THE LORD" is a summary of all events from the Rapture of the Church until eternity with the new heavens and new earth, and the New Jerusalem. I believe the world is very close to the start of this. It is as if the world has primed itself ready to go.

THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES - THE CONCLUSION – THE SUMMARY OF ALL EVENTS - PART 12 THIS FINAL STUDY WILL PRESENT THE ORDER OF EVENTS IN THE DAY OF THE LORD: The Day of the LORD (Jehovah) is the period of time when God openly intervenes in the affairs of this world because sin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Revelation 6:12-14, Revelation 19:11-21, Zechariah 14:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 24:29-30, Revelation 20:7-10, Isaiah 2:1-4, Isaiah 11:1-9, Revelation 20:1-3, 2 Peter 3:10-12, Revelation 21:1, Revelation 6:16, Matthew 24:21, Revelation 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"what Forty Days Can Teach Us" Lent I

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 17, 2021

A story from Aesop's fables, reminding us that "Satan" will say what ever is necessary to get us to do his bidding and disobey our Lord. "all have sinned"... overcome temptation by "listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit", know the word of God.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent I February 21, 2021 Text: Mark 1:12-13 Redeemer “What Forty Days Can Teach Us” About 2,500 years ago, a fellow by the name of Aesop told a tale. This fable of Aesop begins with a sad, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13, Colossians 2:14

Denomination: Lutheran