Sermons on Tribulation:

Got Problems!

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 1, 2009

God has been a problem a solver since the beginning of creation.

Text: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19). I am sure that you have said or you have heard someone say, “I have a problem or I have a multitude of problems I am dealing with.” What is being said is that there are situations of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Trialful Joy

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2009

Trials and tests are no fun. James doesn’t tell us to consider it fun but to "consider it all joy." Trials and tests are gut wrenching and drawn out at times, but the one thing that we must know is that God is with us through the whole ordeal.

Opening illustration: After William Carey was well established in his pioneer missionary work in India, his supporters in England sent a printer to assist him. Soon the two men were turning out portions of the Bible for distribution. Carey had spent many years learning the language so that he could ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now Standing Up At The Plate - Michael Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 12, 2012

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 12

Daniel 12: 1 – 13 Now Standing Up At The Plate - Michael “At that time Michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. And at that time your ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Two Witnesses, Part 2

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 16, 2014

Until we can face the truth of our sins and what we need to repent of, God will continue to work on us to get our attention. Therefore, if God has to use fire and death and witnesses ... then so be it!

The Two Witnesses, Part 2 Revelation, Part 14, Revelation 11:3-10 Introduction Mark place at Zechariah 4 - Wednesday we set the stage for the 11th Chapter of Revelation -- Defined who these witnesses are: Elijah and Moses or Elijah and Enoch -- They will come with one mission – to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rapture Ready - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Jul 29, 2017

This sermon is part 1 of a 2 part series explaining why the rapture of the Church is near.

"Rapture Ready" II Timothy 3:1-5 This Morning I would like to speak a message that I believe the Lord has placed on my heart. The title of the message is "Rapture Ready" How many here this morning has heard of the Rapture? I would like to start off by giving you the definition of the word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Jude Part 5 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2018

Headstrong and brazen, the apostates speak disrespectfully in areas of which they are ignorant. They do not realize that in any ordered society, there must be authority and there must be subjection to authority. And so they surge forward and swagger . . .

Part 5 (3/6/18) A Lesson for Today’s believers The apostasy of these ungodly people was abundantly evident, but Jude urges caution in pronouncing judgment on such ungodliness. Michael, the great archangel, was entrusted with great authority by the Lord Jehovah. According to Jewish tradition found ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Royalty Or Grunt

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 10, 2024

God being for us does not mean a life of ease and some of those living the high life here may find they are lost.

"God is for us. He's not against us." We sing that phrase as if He is going to make our lives all peachy keen with a ton of whip cream. When in reality it may include stones and whips. I am thankful that the OT prophets, the Apostles and all of the martyrs down the ages cannot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40, Matthew 7:2-23, 2 Peter 2:15-17, Jude 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 15, 2023

While many Christians prefer to stay in their comfortable pews I think it is time to get out of the boat of self-reliance and complacency and with our eyes fixed on the pioneer and perfecter of our faith do whatever He asks for His honor and glory!

Getting out of the Boat Matthew 14:22-36 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Britannica Dictionary defines risk as doing something that has the potential to have harmful consequences. There are many things in life that many people consider to be too risky in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Handling The World's Hatred Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 20, 2023

Nowhere in this passage does Jesus call any of His followers to seek revenge or retreat from the world because of their hatred towards you, but He is calling them to be an active, living testimony of the love and life of God.

As a review from the last Sundays, the narrative from chapters John 13 - 14 is describing Jesus is in His last week on earth and in chapters 15 on, it is down to the last hours before the crucifixion. He has been preparing the disciples for His death, eventual departure from the world and that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Storm

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 27, 2021

In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem entitled “The Rainy Day” we find this famous line which says “Into each life some rain must fall” meaning that everyone will experience difficulty and heartache at some point.

After the Storm By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem entitled “The Rainy Day” we find this famous line which says “Into each life some rain must fall” meaning that everyone will experience difficulty and heartache at some point. Matthew 5:45 says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40, Matthew 5:45, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Apostolic

Signs Of His Return Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

A heavily edited sermon from the series, "The Return of the King" available on Sermon Central, we look at the biblical prophecies regarding the return of our King Jesus

Signs in the Sky Return of the King: Week 2 Scripture: Luke 21:24-25; Joel 2:30-31; Matthew 24:29-47 (Back of Bulletin) Last week we started a new series called Return of the King… Last week, we learned about seven signs coming from the nation of Israel, signaling that Jesus is preparing to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:24-25, Joel 2:30-31, Matthew 24:29-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Are The Witnesses? Series

Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019

Jesus has given us same assignment of the apostles, to go, to pray and witness. It may appear impossible. To be faithful we need equipped, and encouraged, empowered. I want to share how you can be equipped, empowered and effective in the greatest commission.

Revelation is a beautiful book to close out the Holy Bible, John in time of great persecution, addresses Christians who face severe resistance and rejection. Apostles were all martyred, only John is left alive, and he’s in prison, isolated, maybe wondering what will happen, will I see this promise ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14, Zechariah 4:1-6, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Travesty To Majesty Part Three - Early Daylight Hours: "what Crime Has He Committed?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it goes public . . . Jesus, a good man, could not be tried for cause - so the court of public opinion, manipulated by his enemies, was used by ungodly people to do their dirty work.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:53---16:8 Series Within A Series PART THREE – EARLY DAYLIGHT HOURS: “What crime has he committed?” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-13

God's Steadfast Love Despite Our Wayward Ways Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 33 in our James series with a bit of a side trip looking at how God responds to our waywardness from Psalm 107.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “God’s Steadfast Love despite Our Wayward Ways” Psalm 107 The last verse of James emphasizes the value or restoring the fallen or winning the wayward or stabilizing the stumbling. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Trouble And New Beginnings

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 24, 2014

Sometimes it takes big problems to bring us to a new beginning.

As we enter a new year, we are hoping to prosper more than we did the previous year and often we are wanting to forget the many trials and troubles we had as well. The Jewish New Year is on first and second days of Tishri (September-October). Though it is on a different calendar day, it means ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:9

Denomination: Baptist