Sermons on Terrible Times:

The Return Of The King: Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 17, 2025

Paul urged believers to remain uninformed and unafraid of Christ's Second Coming.

INTRODUCTION OPENING TITLE SLIDE • Have you ever noticed how quickly rumors can spread? • A single false report can travel faster than the truth. • Whether it’s breaking news on your phone, a whispered conversation in a hallway, or a dramatic post on social media, confusion can grip hearts almost ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Love In Times Of Cholera PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to embrace and embody God's unwavering, unconditional love by extending that same love to others, especially during trying times.

Good morning, family! We've gathered here today to dive into the beautiful, powerful, and life-changing topic of God's unconditional love. We're going to explore the power of love in times of cholera and how to live out God's love in our lives. As C.S. Lewis once wrote, "Though our feelings come ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

Where Is God In Times Of Trouble? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores finding hope, strength, and refuge in God's presence during times of turmoil, and the importance of faith amidst life's trials. Key

Good morning, my dear friends. Today, we gather here, not as strangers, but as a family. As a family, we share in each other's joys and sorrows, triumphs and trials. We are here today to learn, to grow, and to find comfort in God's word. Our scripture for today is Psalm 46. Allow me to read it for ...read more

Topics: God's Presence, Worldly Chaos

Inflation During Biblical Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores facing fears with faith, praying for leaders, and formulating godly plans, emphasizing the importance of knowing God personally and understanding His word.

Good morning, dear family of faith. There's a warm familiarity in gathering here, isn't there? Like a comforting embrace from a loved one, we find ourselves wrapped in the comforting arms of our Father, ready to receive His word. We're about to embark on a spiritual examination of 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6-7, Deuteronomy 25:13-15

Topics: God's Power, Economy Regulation

Time To Get Off The Porch PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores overcoming personal hindrances and excuses through faith in God, using the healing of the invalid at Bethesda as an example.

Welcome, beloved, to another time of sharing in the Word of our Lord. It is always a joy to gather with you, to sit at the feet of our Master, and to drink from the wellspring of His wisdom. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called to reflect upon a passage from the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Topics: Excuses, Healing

Spending Time With God Is Transformational PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer, meditation, and studying God's Word as vital elements of our spiritual relationship with God.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in the richness of His word. We are not here to merely pass the time, but to draw closer to our Creator, to learn ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:23-35

Topics: Time With God, Empowering

Strong Men In Tough Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the courage of Jesus' disciples, encouraging believers to emulate their bravery in facing battles, bearing burdens, and building bravery.

Good morning, beloved friends. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, in this sacred space where we gather to honor our Lord and Savior. Today, we find ourselves on the threshold of a new revelation, a fresh understanding of the words of our Lord as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Topics: Strong Men

How Long Is Twelve Years?

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on May 6, 2020

An overview of how trouble often brings people to Jesus as well as how flexible Jesus was in reaching out to heal the sick.

How Long Is Twelve Years? That depends on what has happened during those 12 years. If in 2008 you welcomed a new baby girl into your hearts and home, then those days you held her to your breast, those days you listened to her first garbled words, those days you watched her take her first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

Signs Of The End Of The Age (2020) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 8, 2020

Signs of the end of the age - Luke chapter 21 verses 5-38 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus gave some warnings: (A). There will be false messiahs (vs 8). (B). There will be wars (vs 9-10). (C). There will be natural disasters (vs 10-11). (D). There will be persecution (vs 12-18). (E). There will be the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple (vs 20-24). (2). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-38

Denomination: Brethren

Mary And The Passion Of Jesus

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Simeons prediction that, 'A sword will pierce your own soul too' to Mary was to come true time and time again and how it must of hurt. Mary was there and watch the happy, the terrible and horrific moments of her Son ministry but could do nothing.

Mary and the Passion of Jesus The words of Simeon spoken in the temple to Mary: "This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel....and a sword will pierce your own soul too." I wonder what Mary made of this, did she expected it to lead to death on a cross? There she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-35

Your Revenge Blinds Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Revenge comes from a heart of pride and is a terrible way to live life

May 13 “Your revenge blinds” Matthew 5:38-42 Specifically, these codes (Exodus 21, Leviticus, 24, and Deuteronomy 19) make 2 prescriptions: Prescription #1: To make sure that justice is fair; i.e., the punishment matches the crime. Prescription #2: To make sure that there would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

Soon & Very Soon Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 6, 2018

In Revelation 1:1-6, believers can experience grace and peace through understanding the 1) Prologue (Revelation 1:1-2), 2) People (Revelation 1:3-4) and 3) Praise (Revelation 1:5-6) to the One who is coming “Soon and Very Soon”.

Following the many year-end recaps, are the new year projections. Everyone from economists, politicians, meteorologists, farmers to everyday families attempt to look at past data related to present circumstances. Naturally, they seek to glean useful information from that data in order to make ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-6

Denomination: Other

''how To Manage Your Busyness?"

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 2, 2009

Managing our time

INTRODUCTION Many of us are finding it difficult to cope with the 24 hours we have, to carry out all that we have planned for the day. This is true of activities at home as well as at our work places. No wonder loads of work have been done on time management in order for us to be effective or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Be Filled With Spirit-Worked Thanksgiving In Jesus

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 5, 2009

Through God’s Word the Holy Spirit fills us with a thankfulness that seeks to use our time wisely, as he brings God’s truth deep into our hearts through music. Parts: A. Wisely redeeming your time. B. Singing spiritual words to your Lord with your heart.

Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Theme: Be Filled with Spirit-worked Thanksgiving in Jesus A. Wisely redeeming your time B. Singing spiritual words to your Lord with your heart. Season: Pentecost 13b Date: August 30, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Fresh Start!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Theme for coming year: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17).

A Fresh Start! Back in the 1960’s experts predicted that by the turn of the century technology would have taken over so much of the work we do that the average American work week would be only 22 hours long, & that we would work only 27 weeks a year. As a result, one of our biggest problems ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God