Sermons on Troubled On Every Side:

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

In A World Of Trouble

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 5, 2025

In this life we will face trials and tribulations, but we take they head on with Jesus as our Lord and Savior. We are overcomers because Jesus overcame the world first.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as one who has all the answers, but as a fellow traveler, walking with you on this winding road of faith. We are gathered here, not because we are perfect or because we have it all figured out, but because we need the grace that ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Romans 5:1-5, James 5:10-11, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trouble With Rubble Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This is the first installment of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 1 February 11, 2001 ¡§The Trouble with Rubble¡¨ A Timeline to Understand Nehemiah (B.C.) 722 Assyria conquers the Northern Kingdom (Israel) 606 Babylon carries off first captives from Southern Kingdom (Judah) 598 Daniel and companions carried to Babylon 586 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Trouble With Success Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Dec 26, 2013

We would like to think that after killing Goliath, David would be well-liked and admired by everyone in Israel. But the problem with success is it brings its own set of difficulties. How we handle these difficulties shows our character vefore God.

The Trouble With Success 1 Samuel 18:1-16 How many like to think that when good things are happening that everyone will like us and want to rejoice with us? Most people will. But there will be people, even in the church, who will be jealous of our victories, and how we handle this jealousy and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Thorn In My Side

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 8, 2021

We can be thorny people at times, saying "I just can't take it anymore." Paul tells us that's a good thing.

A Thorn In My Side 2021 Summer Series / 2 Corinthians 12:2–10   • [VIDEO] • [IMAGE] Sand spurs. Bane of kid existence. • Sometimes we look and feel like we’ve been rolling around in a field of thorns. • We can be “thorny people.” • We get to the point where we say, “I just can’t take it any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 8:35, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Triumphs In Troubles

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 1, 2002

How can we find triumph in the middle of our troubles? It is done very simply; just lean on your Friend (Jesus), have Faith, and look towards your Future!

Stand & Read - Job 19:25 "And as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth.? ?Triumph In Troubles? Prayer? Here we are again taking a look at the life of our dear friend and brother in the Lord?Job! -He is our brother, but one that we may not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Job 19:25

Denomination: Other

"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

Trouble In The Family

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 18, 2002

How are we supposed to deal with a brother who is living in sin?

INTRODUCTION • Isn’t it wonderful to be a part of the family of God! • It is so good to be around people who love and care about you. This congregation is full of people who care about and love one another. As I look out into our congregation I would have to say we are a healthy happy family. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trouble In The Church

Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Dec 3, 2006

What if trouble arises in the Church? It is not what if, but more like when.

Trouble in the Church ACTS 15:1-12 I. Decision 15:1-4 A. Men 15:1 B. Method 15:2 C. Messages 15:3-4 II. Demand 15:5-6 A. Demands 15:5 B. Deliberations 15:6 III. Declaration 15:7-12 A. Choice 15:7 B. Comparison 15:8-9 C. Conversion 15:10-12 Introduction Peter had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rubble Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 12, 2003

We must have courage to respond to the truth.

RUBBLE TROUBLE Nehemiah 1:1-11 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO RESPOND TO THE TRUTH. ?: How? How do we do this? KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 1:1-11, three stages that take place in responding courageously to the truth. The _____ stage that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

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 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

Trouble At The Inn Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2005

Christmas is a time to receive Jesus into the room of our heart by asking God that he be born there.

Scripture This is the account of what happened when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, as it is recorded in Luke 2:1-7: "1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Trouble With Gray

Contributed by James Kirkland on Mar 8, 2007

If white is white and black is black, what color is gray? What’s wrong with gray? It’s not white. It’s not washed with the blood.

The Trouble with Gray, in the book of Romans, 14th chapter. First off, what color is gray? Is it just a drop of black into white or maybe it is closer to a pinch of white into black? How do we know what is the correct shade of gray? If white is white and black is black, why can’t we come up with an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene