Sermons on Trouble:

Troubling Times Are Coming Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 30, 2009

Chapter 3 reveals certqain signs of coming trouble in society, church and home

TROUBLING TIMES ARE COMING 7/29/09 Esther 3:1-15 1. PROMOTIONS ARE BASED ON CRONYISM 1 A. Questionable Advancement 1. No Mention of Haman before this 2. Not recognizable as man of prominence a. possibly passed others more qualified 3. All - conjecture - believe its close to reality B. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

From Trouble To Triumph Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009

Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In Troubled Times

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 15, 2008

Addresses the world-wide financial crises and how to deal with it.

Your mind is a powerful thing isn’t it? A single thought can cause a smile to come sliding across your face; a single thought can wipe that same smile away. A Single thought, mulled over in the mind can disturb your days and ruin your nights. Our thoughts have a powerful influence over how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking Headlong Into Trouble Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 2, 2008

What do you do when you know trouble is coming? Do you run the other way as fast as you can? Paul didn’t and his example helps us when we face difficulty or when those close to us face trials.

Did trouble take Paul by surprise? It shouldn’t have. Back in Acts 9, right at his conversion, Jesus made it clear to then Saul what his future would be like. He told Ananias, who was sent to pray for Saul, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Trouble The Master

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2008

How troubling the Master in time of need has always proved to be beneficial

WHY TROUBLE THE MASTER? Luke 8:40-41 & 49 Intro: The Gospel of Luke is full of the miracles of Jesus and chapter 8 is just one of the many chapters filled with these spectacular events. Probably the most preached event from this chapter is the healing of the woman with the issue of blood. But I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trouble With Being Righteous Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 26, 2008

Living under the blessing of grace we need to be reminded that a life of righteousness follows our salvation. A righteous life is difficult to live in an unrighteous society.

THE TROUBLE WITH BEING RIGHTEOUS “All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags…” (Isaiah 64:6). The subject of righteousness is very disturbing for a number of reasons. First of all, “righteousness” is not a word we use very much in our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Facing Trouble And Trials

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Mar 7, 2008

There is a verse in scripture that is unknown to most, but has phenomenal transformational power. It is a verse, that when understood, brings about liberating freedom, peace and confidence in the midst of trials, troubles and pain. What is that verse an

Have you ever felt as though there is something missing in your Christian walk and experience? Have you ever wondered if there is a truth that you are missing in order to achieve real peace in the midst of trials, trouble or pain? During times of intense pressure or even attack, do you feel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Living Amongst Trouble

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 18, 2007

Jesus reminds us that one of the guaranteed things about being a Christian is that we will encounter troubles. This sermon helps us view troubles from God’s perspective and that we should not be afraid of it.

When you sense difficulties how do you react? When you sense problems what is your response? Recently I saw some hilarious videos of how people respond when they are in trouble In one video a man was carrying a box of photocopier paper when some jumped out from the behind corner and scared him….he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Running From Or Into Trouble? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 1:1-5

Text: Ruth 1:1-5, Title: Running From or Into Trouble? Date/Place: LSCC, 4/22/06, AM A. Opening illustration: a story about pain being the indicator of something—leprosy, pig, crow, acorn, tree B. Background to passage: Ruth is the only book in the OT named after someone who is not an Israelite. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When We Are In Trouble

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul was always in trouble in the book of Acts. And here we find a great example of how he handled it.

Passage: Acts 21:37-22:22 Intro: We have a foosball table in our house 1. I’m very good when I play by myself. 2. but when I play against Caroyl Johnson, or my son-in-law Brycen, “The stonewall”, things are different. 3. in the Christian life, persecution either snuffs out our life or makes it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Trouble Comes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 4 in a series entitled, "Under Construction"

When Trouble Comes, Don’t Ask Dr. Phil, Get on Your Knees Construction #4 Nehemiah 4:1-6 I am reminded of an old song entitled, “There’s Never Been a Mountain that the Lord Could Not Move It” another song is “Nothing’s Too Big for My God”. No matter the situation, God can handle it. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Troubled To Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 13, 2006

I am totally convinced that we can make a difference in our day. That is why we are still here. God wants us to be around the throne with Him, but He has left us here to make a difference.

Troubled to Make a Difference Daniel Speaks to Us Today By Greg Johnson 12/13/2006 www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 8 We will face much trouble in our life, but we do not have to let it get us down. Instead, we can choose to let it propel us to make a difference. There is hope! There is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance From Trouble

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 20, 2006

God hears your cry and deliverance from your trouble is on the way! The reason that God hears your cry in the midst of affliction is because He has declared you righteous through Jesus Christ and what He did for you at the cross.

Deliverance from Trouble By Greg Johnson December 20, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Psalm 34:17 God does something the moment an individual falls at the foot of the cross. It is instantaneous. The moment we make Jesus our Lord and our Savior, exercising faith in His provided ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In The Midst Of Trouble

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 25, 2006

Joy to the world, the Lord is come! "It’s the most wonderful time of the year!" Or is it…? What one word describes Christmas for you? It is joyful? Or is it Depressing? Stressful? How do we experience God’s joy?

THOUGH TROUBLE, YET JOY! INTRODUCTION: “Joy to the world, the Lord is come! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Or is it…? What one word describes Christmas for you? Is it joyful? Or is it depressing? Stressful? How do we experience God’s joy? OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Santa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Truth About Trouble

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 4, 2007

This sermon from The Exchanged Life perspective attempts to assist the believer in coming to a point of trust in Christ as Savior, Lord and Life through suffering thus ultimately being set free from Self.

All of us encounter trouble from time to time in our lives. Sometimes the trials and tribulations come as a test. Sometimes they come for the glory of God. And sometimes they come as a way of bringing us to the end of our Self, of depending on our abilities and of depending on our own resources ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-33

Denomination: Baptist