Sermons on Trouble In The Ranks:

Trials And Troubles

Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Dec 29, 2015

A short treatise on the first few verse of Chapter 1 of James.

Trials and Troubles James 1:1-4 Many of you know that I was divorced about 20 years ago after more than 20 years of marriage. Before or since, there has not been a worse trial or difficulty in my life. I honestly felt as if my life was ending and everything I had was worth nothing. I fell into a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Trouble With Trials

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 11, 2016

In this message we are seeking to correct some misinformation concerning the true nature of trials.

"The Trouble with Trials" 1 Peter 4:12-13 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble In Paradise Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

Part 3 of my O.T. Sermon series "Our Favorite O. T. Stories." Lessons from the fall. What is it that tempts us to sin? How do we overcome temptation? There is power in putting ourselves in second place.

Trouble in Paradise Introduction Last week we were in Paradise. We left Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. At that point their life was perfect. Their relationship with God was perfect. God made it a habit of walking in the Garden with them every evening, personally teaching them the truth. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trouble With Sin

Contributed by Steve Greene on Sep 9, 2019

The Word of God is to be our Source of Truth. What does the Bible say about sin? There are conflicting and confusing messages in the world today. This message is a reminder that the God who made us will enable us to live the life He has called us to live.

What is the measure you use to determine the value of a message like the one you are about to hear? I mean, how do you evaluate it? Is the value in a message like this in the speaker’s ability to hold your attention, or to make you laugh, or make you cry, or move you some way emotionally? It is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, John 17:17, Matthew 22:29, Galatians 5:19-21, Romans 6:23, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 3:9, Galatians 5:22-24, Romans 6:12, 1 Peter 1:15, Romans 6:13-14, Ephesians 3:20, John 8:34-36, Romans 3:10, 1 John 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Trouble Insurance

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 29, 2019

A study in Psalm 41: 1 - 13

Psalm 41: 1 – 13 Trouble Insurance To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 Blessed is he who considers the poor; The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. 2 The LORD will preserve him and keep him alive, and he will be blessed on the earth; You will not deliver him to the will of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Trouble With Tradition Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining Jesus' confrontation of the traditions of the Pharisees.

THE TROUBLE WITH TRADITION Mark 7:1-13 You have probably heard about the man who was confused by the way his new bride baked a ham. Before putting it in the oven, she took a knife and trimmed off both ends of the ham. The husband asked, "Why did you do that?” The wife answered, "You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"I” Trouble

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Have you ever had “I” trouble? What can cause “I” trouble? Three things come to mine: Displacement, Distraction, and Distortion.

Luke 12:13-21  Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”  (14)  But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?”  (15)  And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Born To Trouble.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 30, 2021

Trouble has always been with us. It's our knowledge of Scripture and God that makes the difference.

Sermon Title: Born to trouble. Scripture Text: Job 1:1, 2:1-10 ILLUSTRATION: Dietrich Bonhoeffer died in a German concentration camp right before it was liberated. This is what he wrote: In me there is darkness, but with you there is light; I am lonely, but you do not leave me; I am ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1, Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Trouble Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2022

If we're going to get in trouble, let it be "good trouble, necessary trouble."

In 2014, ISIS began to retake territory around Mosul, Iraq. Militant began singling out Christians by marking the Arabic letter “n” [IMAGE] on homes and businesses. It stands for Nazrani or, Nazarene, the arabic word for “Christian.” A not-so-subtle to convert or be killed. History is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10, Acts 8:1-3, John 15:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trouble At Philippi.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2022

Diabolical opposition to the gospel.

TROUBLE AT PHILIPPI. Acts 16:16-34. One of the hazards of church planting is a problem of space: where and when to gather for worship. Of course, small groups can meet in our homes: but the very beginning of gospel work might, in suitable climates, take place outdoors (cf. Acts 16:13). But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trouble In The House

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jun 15, 2021

One thing for certain if you are alive trouble will find you We live in a fallen world Chaos all around Being a Christian is not the absence of problems but the assurance of Victory. Question is why do these problems come in?

Trouble in the House Matthew 7:24-27 One thing for certain if you are alive trouble will find you We live in a fallen world Chaos all around Being a Christian is not the absence of problems but the assurance of Victory. Question is why do these problems come in? 1) Sometimes we hear God’s word but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Jeremiah 17:13, 1 Peter 1:7, Luke 22:31, Jeremiah 17:14, Matthew 5:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 10, 2021

Jesus is speaking to His disciples trying to encourage them. Jesus knows these men are about to face the darkest night of their soul. These men had been in many difficult situations before. Their leader was always there to guide and encourage them.

Jesus is speaking to His disciples trying to encourage them. Jesus knows these men are about to face the darkest night of their soul. These men had been in many difficult situations before. Their leader was always there to guide and encourage them. But now, Jesus is about to leave them, they will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Troubled Dreamer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Here is a pagan king and God communicates to him in a dream. He may not have listened to a prophet, but a dream is so personal that he cannot refuse to pay attention.

When John Wesley returned to England from his fruitless visit to America, he learned that on another ship in the harbor his friend Whitefield was about to sail to America. This depressed Wesley for he had hoped to have fellowship with Whitefield. Early in the morning he sent a message by boat to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-18

Jesus In Trouble?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 3, 2022

Jesus's family are concerned about Him, but Jesus is doing something new with the whole concept.

Preached: 6 June 2021 at Christ Church, Billericay Reading: Mark 3:20-35 Celebrity -------------- Jesus is already a celebrity. Here he is having healed a man who was mute, if you read the similar passage in Luke. News of these events travels fast, and people are curious. More than that, in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Trouble With Isolation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 26, 2025

This is the fourth talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome.

Session 4 - The Trouble with Isolation This is the fourth talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome. This is a reflection time of about 10 minutes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational