Sermons on Surrounded By Troubles:

An Outline For "He Did Right In The Eyes Of The Lord”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 23, 2026

King Josiah lived in a troubled time. His grandfather, Manasseh, had signed Judah's death warrant, and his father, Amon, had been put to death. Josiah rose from these challenges and more to do right in the eyes of the Lord!

An Outline for “He Did Right in the Eyes of the Lord” Introduction: Many years before Josiah’s time, Israel had asked for a human king so that they could be like the other nations. Samuel had protested this, warning Israel that one day they’d get exactly what they asked for (see 1 Samuel 8 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Forgiveness is a wonderful thing. Have you ever gotten in trouble and gotten forgiveness? When it’s a big thing, it’s like winning the lottery! It can feel so good when a debt is lifted - it’s like freedom!

Forgiveness Forgiveness is a wonderful thing. Have you ever gotten in trouble and gotten forgiveness? When it’s a big thing, it’s like winning the lottery! It can feel so good when a debt is lifted - it’s like freedom! Isn’t it weird, tho, how we all want forgiveness and mercy, but then again, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21-35, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:14, Colossians 3:13, Mark 11:25, Matthew 6:15, Daniel 9:9, Romans 5:8, Luke 11:2-4, Isaiah 43:25, Psalm 130:3-4, Ephesians 1:7-8, Colossians 1:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon $ 42 - God Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 1, 2023

God specializes in restoring those who are lost and gone away from Him. Everyone needs to be in the place God has assigned for us, for only there are we assured of God’s protection, privilege and we will also find our true worth.

We read in Luke 15:20, “And he rose up and went to his own father. But while he was yet a long way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell upon his neck, and covered him with kisses.” (Darby) We meditated a little on this passage in the last sermon, considering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20, Luke 15:1-2, Luke 15:3, Psalm 139:4, Luke 15:4-5, Psalm 91:1, Luke 15:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Acts 13:22, Luke 15:28-30, Psalm 34:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When Scars Remain Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 31, 2022

David set in motion many troubles from his sin with Bathsheba. He is forgiven, but the consequences of sin play out. Not all problems are a result of sin and we don’t usually see such a one to one correlation between our past sin and our problems but it is explicitly clear in King David’s case.

Fairytales are so uplifting. Prince charming rescues the princes and of course they live happily ever after. A lot of traumatic things happened to the princes before prince charming rescued her. The fairytale ending whitewashes the harsh reality of the remaining scars. Everyone has struggles. Yes, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Everyone Needs A Cave”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Adullam (Ad due lum) is about 5 miles south of Bethshemesh is Judah, near the place known as Gath. Hidden among the goat and sheep trails there are several caves.

“Everyone Needs A Cave” “I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. 2I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. 3When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To Know Christ!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

We go through many experiences in life - victories & defeats, troubles & trials, problems & heartaches. But every time we turn a corner there is Christ, & we get to know Him better as we rub shoulders with Him & experience His power in our life.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX In writing to the Christians at Philippi the apostle Paul makes some amazing statements. Listen as I read what he wrote in Philippians 3:7-11. “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Harvest Of Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2007

As gardeners grow beauty, so also we must grow peace: speak truth without prejudice; pass judgments but do something to help the troubled grow; pay attention to our own hearts; and settle for nothing less than Christ as the full truth.

As if we did not have enough yard work to do at home, my wife and I have taken on a gardening project at the church to which we belong, Montgomery Hills Baptist Church. The landscaping had deteriorated, and so a gardening team was formed to take care of it. My wife volunteered; I got volunteered. ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Creation Of The World – God Has It All In Hand

Contributed by Joshua Boateng on Mar 14, 2012

The eternal God, who created the heavens and the earth, has the whole world in His hands, including yourself and all our painful and troubles and we want to explore few implications about the creation which I trust will bring real hope, comfort and faith

As an Academic, Researcher and Formulation Scientist, I design and formulate medicines for administration through various routes. For example, I am currently supervising 3 PhD projects trying to deliver drugs such as insulin and vaccines through the mouth in the cheek region to avoid the pain of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In Times Of Trial - James 1:2-4 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 14, 2015

Count it pure joy in times of trial, testing and temptation??? That's CRAZY, right? No so fast, partner! This whole plan of salvation us upside down to this world; God dying for our sins? Why not joy in times of trouble! God is for us and with us! PTL!!

As we take a look at our newest memory Scripture let’s look at the preceding verse James 1:1 “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.” Who is this James? There were two of the twelve named James Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Talented Tenth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2009

The old Wshington-DuBois debate is mirrored in Jacob: his trouble was from his own foolishness as well as from others’ deceit. The way out was to receive God’s promise of greatness and to act now to offer concrete help to those coming after.

Almost exactly a century ago, American listened to a debate between two great thinkers, two men who had unquestionable credentials, first-rate minds, and powerful pens. Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois. In September 1895, in a speech in Atlanta, Booker Taliaferro Washington advocated ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

"An Old Man & Heavy..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004

Some keep God at a convenient distance. Calling on Him only when they want something in return or they need Him to pull them out of trouble. Israel was good at this and it’s the reason why they and we too find ourselves in the mess we’re in!

Introduction While visitng one of our Church members, in the middle of our conversation their phone rang and I watched as they glanced over and checked their caller ID & they immediately said to me, "It’s O.K. Pastor I’ll call them back.." Within a few minutes though, it rang again and I said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Just Another Brick In The Wall

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008

Something I said in the last letter has had me thinking. “If we’re all bricks in the same building, stretching back over thousands of years and covering the whole earth, then I have trouble with the idea of my ‘church’ and your ‘church.’”

“You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: ‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.’ So then, each of us will give an account of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Silence Of The Lambs

Contributed by James May on Oct 28, 2012

We are the sheep of God's pasture, but we often have trouble hearing God because of the bleating of our own voices. How often does God say to us, "Before I can speak, or move in your midst, let there be silence among the lambs"?

Silence of the Lambs Sunday, October 21, 2012 By Pastor James May James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Studies In The Minor Prophets Habakkuk Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2010

Then there was Habakkuk, a prophet filled with troubling questions a. Concerning his NAME 1) It means "Embrace" 2) "His name, as Luther well puts it, speaks as one who took his nation to his heart, comforted it and held it up, as one emb

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Habakkuk - From A Sob To A Song (1:1-3:19) INTRODUCTION 1. We have seen that during the O.T. period known as "Judah Alone"... a. Zephaniah was prophesying to Judah b. Nahum was pronouncing God's judgment upon Nineveh 2. Then there was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 9, 2013

Most people get in trouble when they only know irrelevant bits and pieces of the story. If you do not know the whole story, it is possible to spin it in any direction that you possibly can spin it. This is good for those who have a personal agenda in mind

(2 Peter 3:1-18) Introduction: Most people get in trouble when they only know irrelevant bits and pieces of the story. If you do not know the whole story, it is possible to spin it in any direction that you possibly can spin it. This is good for those who have a personal agenda in mind. The more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance