Sermons on Trouble In The Ranks:

"Troubled Relationships"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

There are many people who spend a great deal of their time and life tearing down relationships rather than building them. This may be without consideration of the results of their actions; however, there are serious consequences

"TROUBLED RELATIONSHIPS" Dr. Dennis Deese I Samuel 18:5-30, 18:29* ETS: David & Saul had a troubled relationship. ESS: Most, if not all of us, have experienced some troubled relationship. There are many people who spend a great deal of their time and life tearing down relationships rather ...read more

God Is Not In Trouble

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

Sometimes we look at a certain situation and wonder if God can really take care of it. Let me assure you that God is not in trouble.

Tell story of text: 2 Kings 6:8-18 Syrian king against Elisha God is not in trouble! Daniel in a den of lions Daniel 6:1-10 Vs. 10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed God is not in trouble! 3 Hebrews in the fiery furnace Daniel 3:1-30 Vs. 16-18 we are not careful to answer you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trouble In The Tribe

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 3, 2001

Identifying the problems within a family and the church family will enable them both to survive.

Gen.37 TROUBLE IN THE TRIBE INTRO: Sunday, right after the Super Bowl, over 25 million households tuned in to see the premier of Survivor II. Thursday night 29 million saw the second episode. Now, last summer I watched the very last episode of the original Survivor, and I made a comment that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Trouble Series

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Feb 14, 2001

Handling trouble before trouble handles us.

Dealing With Trouble Theme: Handling trouble before trouble handles us. Introductory Remarks Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we always felt as though we were always on "top of the world?" That we would always be in a positive mood, with circumstances involving us always to our liking. That people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tounge Trouble

Contributed by David Whitten on Dec 4, 2001

ILL:Little boy selling a push lawnmower. Baptist preacher come along and wanted to buy it and asked did it run. "Yes sir", said the boy. The preacher pulled and pulled on the rope and said, "Son, this thing won’t start." The boy said, "That’s ‘cause you ‘

Tounge Trouble THE TROUBLE MAKING TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 Self control is an awesome thing to behold. This Fruit of the Spirit is the most respected fruit listed in Galations 5:22-24. Perhaps this is because so few of us have obtained it. We respect those who demonstrate it. ILL:Little boy selling ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is In Trouble

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 22, 2004

Did you know that God is in trouble ? This sermon explains how.

Sun Evening Message 4-25-04 GOD IS IN TROUBLE Psa. 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Tongue Trouble

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

a living, saving faith will evidence itself by works

TONGUE TROUBLE JAMES 3: 1 -- 12 Jesus says in John 13: 34 -- 35, "a new commandment I give unto you and that you love one another as I have loved you." When we do that, then we find out that often we have tongue trouble. James was quite a preacher. He had a way of explaining what Christian life ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Trouble With Tradition Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 16, 2003

How did Jesus deal with "Traditon." How can we apply His teaching to our practices today?

The Trouble with Tradition Mark 7:1–13 INTRODUCTION We obtain biblical authority from three ways: 1. Direct Command, 2. Divine Example and 3. Necessary Inference. When we come across anything for which we do not have a command, example or cannot infer proper action from clear biblical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13, Matthew 15:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Troubled But Not Distressed

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 14, 2003

Too many people fall in to the trap of feeling like they are a victim of their circumstances. John Leo, in the Dec. 8th, 2003 edition of US News and World Report writes: "Expert victimologists estimate that 91.2% of people in North America and Europe now

Troubled but Not Distressed (2 Cor. 4:8-18) Paul reminds us that even though we may think we are at the end of our rope, we are never without hope. Paul faced all kinds of troubles, hardships and adversity for the sake of the Lord Jesus and His kingdom’s ministries. Regardless of the risks, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 13, 2005

A biblical exposition tutoring the believer on the reasons why God allow the saints to pass through what they are passing through.

IN THE TIMES OF TROUBLE(I) (i) THE MEANING OF “TROUBLES” John 16:33 “Tribulation” in that verse do not mean sickness, rather tribulation means persecutions, pressure, trials, like criticism, temporary failure, confusion, suffering in the pathway of duty, cheating, criminal ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of Trouble

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 14, 2005

We try to avoid the very things God wants to use to mould us into the glorious creatures He intends us to be.

“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” It is noteworthy that the man who, by the time of this writing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Orthodox

A Teenager In Trouble Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jun 2, 2005

WHAT DO WE TELL OUR TEENAGERS TO DO WHEN THEY FIND THEMSELVES IN DEEP TROUBLE? THE BOOK OF GENESIS GIVES US THE PERFECT ANSWER WITH THE STORY OF JOSEPH.

A TEENAGER IN TROUBLE TEXT- GENESIS 37-39 INTRODUCTION. This morning I would like to go back to our study in the book of Genesis—“ The Book of The Beginnings of Faith”. We have been away from this study for the last 3 weeks, as we have discussed Mother’s Day, Graduates, and Memorial Day. This ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Trouble

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 13, 2005

We can be assured of God’s presence.

HEART TROUBLE John 14:1-14 S: Assurance C: Comfort in the midst of trouble Th: Jesus going to the cross Pr: WE CAN BE ASSURED OF GOD’S PRESENCE. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Trust in Jesus Version: ESV RMBC 16 March 05 AM INTRODUCTION: 1. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph In Trouble

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 6, 2005

Psalm 3 was writtne by David during a very trying time both in His reign and in His family life. It was written during that time that his son Absalom revolted against Him. This was probably one of the hardest times in David’s personal and kingly life!

1. The Lord is our Shield (vs.3) A. This was an important revelation in David’s time when darts and arrows were the common weapons used against. B. It is still useful against the fiery darts of the devil (Eph.6:16) C. God’s people have always been the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Trouble With Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Sin can seem so innocent. Today we consider how even the smallest sin has great consequences for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. Any example of someone committing a sin. (ie. teenager caught cheating and then reprimanded by parents). What’s the big deal. 2. What was the big deal with Adam and Eve taking a bite out of an apple or some other fruit? 3. Today the world looks at those things we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed