Sermons on Stronghold In A Day Of Trouble:

The Church In The Storm

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: People who live Godly lives will suffer persecution, and where the gifts of the Spirit of God are in operation, the dirty old devil will stir up trouble.

INTRODUCTION: People who live Godly lives will suffer persecution, and where the gifts of the Spirit of God are in operation, the dirty old devil will stir up trouble. The gifts in operation in Acts chapters 12 and 13 were the gifts of power: the gift of faith and the gift of working of miracles. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-12

How To Have A Clean Conscience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The trouble with the advice, "Follow your conscience" is that most people follow it like someone following a wheelbarrow--they direct it wherever they want it to go, and then follow behind.

Conscience - A moral sense of right and wrong that affects one’s behavior. Illustration:Conscience tells us that we ought to do right, but it does not tell us what right is--that we are taught by God’s word. H.C. Trumbull. Illustration: Throughout his administration, Abraham Lincoln was a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Divorce Proof Your Marriage

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

While most of Americans have given up on the idea of marriage, God still restores and heals marriages in trouble. Discover the principles of a healthy vibrant marriage.

How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage May 2002 · Our society has given up on marriage. · 61% of women ages 18-49 say they would consider raising a child on their own. (Time, Aug. 2000) · Today, 67% of first-time marriages will end in divorce by the fourth year. · Marriages are the spiritual cells of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Problems, Prayer, Peace!”

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

We live in a World of many troubles, trials and tribulations. Seems like one problem after another. It seems as if the dark cloud will never go away.

“Problems, Prayer, Peace!” Problemas – Oracion – Paz! 10/29/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Phil 4:4-9 “4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Lost In The House

Contributed by Christopher Rainer on Feb 29, 2008

A discussion on how SOMETIMES, it’s not the son who left home who causes the trouble; sometimes, it’s the son who was left at home...

Lost In The House [Part I] Sub Topic: Pouting And Out Of Place Scripture Text: Luke 15:25 – 30 Introduction: The more I study this passage, the more I am apt to believe that the passage centers upon the suggestion that “lostness” is not predicated upon a position as much as it is upon a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Not Be Defeated

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jan 1, 2026

Though Christians are not immune from challenges of life, our Savior helps us in times of trouble, so we are able to stand undefeated. Praise God.

Song: I have Jesus, I cannot fail, I cannot fail, I cannot fail. To defeat is to “win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; …” – Google. As human beings, we all face various kinds of battles in life that want to win a victory over us. Some battles manifest in the form of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19, 2 Corinthians 4:8-18, Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 118:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Retribution & Relief Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

II Thess Series #1: When trouble comes, it does NOT mean God is giving you RETRIBUTION. We may deserve RETRIBUTION --- but God offers RELIEF.

Retribution & Relief II Thessalonians 1 SCRIPTURE READING: II Thessalonians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen one of those commercials for a cell phone where cellular static causes some confusion? I remember one where the wife asks her husband to “Bring home a movie; something old.” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Enjoying A Pity Party?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 21, 2015

It is so easy to have A PITY PARTY and feel like your are the only person in the world that is having trouble. What are you doing here? Problems and obstacles are common.

HAVING A PITY PARTY... THE BATTLE OF THE MIND By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is not about clinical depression from a chemical imbalance that requires professional help. Do you know no 16 seed NCAA team has ever beaten a #1 seed? Someday, some team will break that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And See Beyond The Visible – Fix Your Eyes On The Eternal - 2 Corinthians 4:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2025

In this world, the clouds of trouble, suffering, and distraction often obscure eternity. But the believer is called to see with the eyes of faith—to look beyond what is visible to what is eternal.

Go! And See Beyond the Visible – Fix Your Eyes on the Eternal - 2 Corinthians 4:18 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT): “So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Romans 8:18, Hebrews 11:1, Colossians 1:15-17, Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What We Know About Heaven Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2019

Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” Jesus wants us to trust Him and the Father. This is the key to heaven.

What We Know About Heaven The Holy Spirit has decided to NOT tell us very much about heaven. I don't claim to know the mind of God but I do have an opinion on the subject. I suggest that He wants us to eagerly anticipate going there, having many mysteries revealed, seeing friends and loved ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Roles, My Roles

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Nov 18, 2017

As much as God has a role to play in your life, you also have a role to play in it: You set you love on Him, He delivers, honors and saves you. A you age increases, learn to number your days by walking in wisdom. This wisdom leads you to serve others.

If you are reading this write up, it means you are alive today. I therefore wish you a happy good day or happy birthday. Now that you have this day, what could you do with it? You are to live for God in it; the Lord will help you in Jesus name. By now you should know that God is a big part of and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Psalm 91:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Factor Of Fear

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025

Fear is a trouble way to live your life. Fear can cause many actions but running away from something or being paralyze from Fear is not for a believer.

The Factor of Fear Joshua 1:1-1:10, 3:1-3:10 Good morning everyone, Please turn to Joshua chapter 1 Joshua son of Nun- N.U.N. not none n.o.n.e.- that sounds funny- Joshua son of none. Sermon title this morning is the factor of fear- I want to look at the life of Joshua; Fear can cause many ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Resurrected!

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011

Today is a very special day for all of us; today is a very special day for all of those who are part of the Christ’s church. It is a very special day because today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Today is a very special day for all of us; today is a very special day for all of those who are part of the Christ’s church. It is a very special day because today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today we celebrate the victory that He came to this world to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope In The Call Of Help Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 14, 2018

Is there an aspect of your life where you need God to step in? Are you brokenhearted? Do you feel crushed? Are you experiencing trouble in your life?

We continue in our series Hope found Here and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday what I want us to consider this morning is Hope in the Call of Help. Do you need to call out to God for Healing? Is there an aspect of your life where you need God to step in? Are you brokenhearted? Do you feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-20, Romans 11:33-36, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Teach Me Your Paths Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2020

Psalm 25:1-22 shows us that we can prevail in life's troubles when we hold to three never-failing truths.

Scripture This is our second Sunday of not having a corporate worship service in our sanctuary. We are not able to meet together in person as the gathered, corporate, covenantal people of God to worship our Triune God. Instead, we are having Virtual Fellowship, which our modern technology enables ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed