Sermons on Trouble Valley:

Truth For Troubled Times (Coronavirus) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 17, 2020

In troubled and uncertian times, 1 John 5 provides us with 5 truths of which we can be certain: our promise, our prayers, our protector, our place, and our Prince!

Truth for Troubled Times Scott R. Bayles, preacher Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/14/2020 We are living in very uncertain times. Everywhere I turn—in print, on the news, or on social media—everyone is talking about this coronavirus. Fears are rising all around the world. People who have never ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

My Refuge In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 5, 2020

The following sermon is going to focus first on the false refuge of the things of this world and finish with what refuge in God looks like.

Our Refuge Psalms 46:1-3 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “If, indeed the Lord be our refuge and strength, we are entitled to seek after a spirit which shall bear us above the dreads of common men.” When the tides of tribulations come roaring into one’s life and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Green With Envy, Ripe For Trouble Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

The causes of envy: circumstances, insecurity, spiritual vacuum. Solutions to envy: Take responsibility, find security in Christ, embrace our purpose in God's plan.

GREEN WITH ENVY, RIPE FOR TROUBLE—Genesis 37 A few years ago, a shampoo commercial on TV featured a beautiful woman, with long flowing hair, saying, “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful.” Why would anyone hate a person who is beautiful, or charming, or successful, or popular, or rich, or smart, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Giant Trouble In 2017

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

HOW TO DEAL WITH LIFE PROBLEMS OVERCOME THEM

INTRO –GOD-LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST –COMFORTER AND KEEPER HOLY SPIRIT VERY BRIEFLY THIS MORNING/AFTERNOON I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOUR ATTENTION TO THE 1ST SAMUEL 17 CHP VERSES 32-40 1 Samuel 17:32-40 (NKJV) 32 Then David said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him; your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

"Bearing Testimony In Troubled Times"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 3, 2017

God wants to use our tests to provide a testimony.

It seems like everywhere you look today, there is someone who is predicting that troubled times are ahead. I've heard several who have claimed that our nation today is more divided than it has been since the days before the civil war. I'm not completely persuaded about that, but I do think our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

You’re In A Heap Of Trouble

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 31: 1 - 55

Genesis 31: 1 - 55 You’re in a heap of trouble 31 Now Jacob heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, “Jacob has taken away all that was our father’s, and from what was our father’s he has acquired all this wealth.” 2 And Jacob saw the countenance of Laban, and indeed it was not favorable toward ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

(A Stonghold In The Day Of Trouble)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 22, 2018

THE WORD STRONGHOLD MEANS A PLACE OF SAFETY IN OTHER WORDS NAHUM LETS US KNOW THAT NOT ONLY DO WE HAVE DIVINE ASSURANCE BUT WE AS CHILDREN OF GOD HAVE DIVINE ASSISTANCE BECAUSE GOD IS OUR PLACE OF PROTECTION AND OUR PLACE OF REFUGE

Nahum 1:7 (KJV) 7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. (WE WANT TO FOCUS IN ON CLAUSE B& C) , a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. AND WITH THE HELP OF THE LORD GUIDIANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Days And Full Of Trouble

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 31, 2022

One of the great truths of the Bible for the Christian today is the fact that we are here, and will be gone one day, but we will be back here again.

Job 14:1 (KJV) 1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. TOPIC - A FEW DAYS AND FULL OF TROUBLE One of the great truths of the Bible for the Christian today is the fact that we are here, and will be gone one day, but we will be back here again. We can say that with ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Triumph Over Trouble Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 4, 2021

A little boy continuously rebelled against his parents. To teach him a lesson, his father told him he would drive a nail into the door of the barn every time he disobeyed. After seeing the nails add up on that door, the son repented of his rebellion. To demonstrate his forgiveness,

Illustration A little boy continuously rebelled against his parents. To teach him a lesson, his father told him he would drive a nail into the door of the barn every time he disobeyed. After seeing the nails add up on that door, the son repented of his rebellion. To demonstrate his forgiveness, the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To And Fro On The Earth: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 2, 2021

NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B Well, you’ll have to look elsewhere for a complete answer to that question. But it is our contention that the book of Job deals with some profoundly difficult questions in the life of faith, and it does so without easy answers or simplistic cliches

MAIN TEXT: One day the heavenly beings[i] came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan[j] also came among them to present himself before the LORD. 2 The LORD said to Satan,[k] “Where have you come from?” Satan[l] answered the LORD, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Triumphant In Troubling Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 22, 2022

There will be troubles in this life, how we respond to the trouble will determine if you will be triumphant or defeated. Triumphant in Trouble is this when trouble comes Pray, this will cause your Faith to Grow, then you will develop Assurance, Confidence, and Hope that everything will be alright.

Being Triumphant in Troubling Times By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Life has a way of hitting you at times that will break your heart, crush your spirit, cause you to question God, and even wonder is it even worth going forward. The thing about this Christian journey is that God ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Divine Presence In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 8, 2020

No matter what we face in life as children of God, the presence of God is always with us according to His promises, and we are never left alone nor forsaken.

DIVINE PRESENCE IN TIMES OF TROUBLE Study Text: Psalms 91:14 - 16 Introduction: - One of the greatest promises and assurances given by God to His people is His presence with them in times of trouble. - The secret of receiving God's attention and protective care in times of trouble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deeper Wells? Overcoming Trouble.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2023

Do we know about the blessings of Jabez? Jabez's mother named him trouble. Seems trouble would follow Jabez around... Jabez learned how to pray.

DEEPER WELLS? SEARCHING FOR DIRECTIONS… GOD CAN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I CAN DO… WE CAN DO… I quit? I can’t will never win in your journey of life. Why would we allow I CAN’T TO RULE our spirit person? Philippians 4:13 I can do all things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Mark 9:23, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bitter Complaints: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 10, 2021

Job speaks his prayers out loud in our text for this week. He shares his brokenness and mostly his feeling that God is not listening any longer.

MAIN TEXT: In a way, a lot has transpired between last week’s reading and this one. In another way, nothing much has changed. Job is still on the ash heap. Job is still iN A place of bitter complaints. The companions who sat in silence with Job for seven days (2:13) now try and blame Job for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Out Of The Whirlwind: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 16, 2021

What job encounters in our text this week is a god who overwhelms and transforms him, even in the depth of his pain.

There’s nothing wrong with once in a while leaving the place of worship awestruck. It would become tiring on a weekly basis, but now and then, it is good to tremble at the threshold of the throne of God. I wonder this morning Wesley Does anyone come to worship expecting to encounter the living ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11, Job 38:31-41

Denomination: United Methodist