Sermons on Stronghold In A Day Of Trouble:

The Birth Of A Mother

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 4, 2016

Something miraculous happens when a woman gives birth to her first child. For in a way there are really two births. The first is the birth of the child. The second is the birth of the mother. It is a miraculous gift of creation. (4 other illustrations)

A Mother's Poem: "Some may climb Mt Everest, ... in search of thrills galore, But I scale peaks that rival it, ... just past the laundry door: Slopes of socks and underwear, ... sheer cliffs of shirts and pants. Oh, yes, I live in mortal fear; ... of a laundry avalanche" We have come together ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-26

Denomination: Anglican

Will God Laugh At Your Calamity?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 30, 2002

God may abandon any man in his hour of trouble if he abandons God in his hour of prosperity. (Many people don’t want to hear or preach this message!)

Will God Laugh at Your Calamity? Saul was once the anointed of God! He stood head and shoulders above every man in Israel, He had led many victorious campaigns and sired a son (Jonathan) who was a man of God in his own right. Saul’s downward course: 1.) Samuel rebuked him for exercising ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Recipe For Romance Series

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022

In this sermon by Ed & Lisa Young, you'll find that there's help and hope for troubled marriages as well as a challenge to make great marriages greater.

7 SENSES OF MARRIAGE : RECIPE FOR ROMANCE JANUARY 30, 2022, 9:30AM ED AND LISA YOUNG ED YOUNG: This is my wife, Lisa, we've been married for almost 40 years. LISA YOUNG: Just in case you didn't know. I'm not just some random girl standing up here with Ed. ED YOUNG: We're talking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-4, 1 Corinthians 7:5, 2 Corinthians 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ain't It Th Pits?

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Oct 31, 2025

Have you ever been in a pit? I’ve been in trouble many times in my life, and I’ve experienced things that made me think I was in a pit.

Ain’t It the Pits? Jeremiah 38 Sin brings trouble. Proverbs tell us Pro 13:15 …the way of the treacherous (or faithless, or transgressor) is hard. And you know, we know from our own experiences that this is true, don’t we? When we’re disobedient, whether it’s to our Lord, the laws of the land, or ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Trust In The Lord And Dont Despair .jesus Will See You Through

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 26, 2007

THIS SERMON CALLS US TO TRUST IN THE LORD AND DONT DESPAIR .NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TROUBLES ARE ,JESUS WILL SEE YOU THROUGH. IT HIGHLIGHTS 1. POWER 2. PURPOSE 3. PROMISES 4. PRAYER 5. PATRIARCHS 6. PAIN 7. PURE

TRUST IN THE LORD AND DONT DESPAIR .NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TROUBLES ARE ,JESUS WILL SEE YOU THROUGH *************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. POWER 2. PURPOSE 3. PROMISES 4. PRAYER 5. PATRIARCHS 6. PAIN 7. PURE THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Un-Named Woman" Series

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 28, 2003

If we have trouble expressing love, maybe it’s because we haven’t experienced forgiveness. We can learn much from Jesus and a woman with no name.

Two of the ‘women of faith’ in the new Testament have no names…One is a woman who, after twelve years of living with an ailment, touched the garment of Jesus as he was on his way to resurrect a girl from death. Yearning to touch Jesus and out of desperation, Jesus says to the woman, “Your faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-43

Denomination: Methodist

Battles To The Very End Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2016

Though believers in the Lord are engaged in battles to the end of earthly days, they are assured of victory in Christ.

“Do your best to come to me soon. For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. Tychicus I have sent to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Godly Father

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Father’s Day sermon of 2006 - focusing on being a Godly father

Being a Godly Father Ephesians 6:4 Father’s Day 2006 What is a Godly Father? A Godly Father is one who puts his total trust and faith in Almighty God to be the leader of His household. 1. To be the husband to his wife that God requires. 2. To be the father who leads and guides his children in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ And His Teachings Never Change

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

We face troubling times, not the least of which is the challenge of raising our children as Christians in a world crazed by hedonism, secularism and lack of moral and ethical moorings. There is stability to be found in Jesus.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) In Hebrews 13:8, we read, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” This is one of the most powerful verses in all the Scriptures, and one that most ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

Sometimes we can become so foolish that God (with His mercy and Grace) will have to send in our enemy to set us straight and keep us out of trouble.

BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE In 1 Samuel 29, David manages to get himself into a real jam. After being delivered from the hand of Saul on numerous occasions, David becomes weary of living like a fugitive. In a moment of despair, he reasons that his only hope is to flee from Saul into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-8, 1 Samuel 29:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Open The Door

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 9, 2020

Emerging from a time of crisis is not easy - and everyone is dealing with that on their own terms. In our text today the Christians in Jerusalem are in a firestorm of persecution and trouble - a time of crisis that became a time of prayer.

Open The Door Acts 12:1–11 Introduction As we enter Phase Two in Louisiana, doors are opening that have not been. More churches are meeting - although with recommended restrictions to keep people as safe as possible from the virus. Emerging from a time of crisis is not easy - and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In A World Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 20, 2020

We are living in a very troubling time in the world. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. The world conditions have escalated from confusion to chaos.

We are living in a very troubling time in the world. The atmosphere of our world has dramatically changed. The world conditions have escalated from confusion to chaos. In recent days this has been confirmed by the events in many countries of the world. Tragically, things must often get worse ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:6, Isaiah 24:10, Habakkuk 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excited About God On Trinity Sunday

Contributed by William Howard on Jun 2, 2007

Trinity Sunday is a great day for thinking about God and celebrating his grace

Romans 5.1-11 Excited about God on Trinity Sunday Prayer: Lord, open our hearts and minds to the wonder of your glory and your love, in Jesus’ name. Trinity Sunday is the one that clergy are supposed to dread, when it comes to thinking about what to preach. Attempts to make it all simple with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Divine Healing And Church Growth

Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001

A Brief sermon on the present day Healing Ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in the context of Church Growth

HEALING MINISTRY & CHURCH GROWTH Healing constituted one-third of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. It was also an integral part of the apostles ministry. However, in today’s church, divine healing is a much neglected or disputed aspect of Christian ministry. Most churches do not have any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Taking Christ With You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

For most Americans Labor Day is a holiday & in the opinion of some it’s the most hypocritical holiday of all. But today, instead of considering our jobs drudgery, I want us to look at them as challenging opportunities.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ephesians 6:5 6; Jeremiah 29:5 7; Daniel 6:20 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday. It's Labor Day &, in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical holiday of all. They say that if Labor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-6, Jeremiah 29:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ