Sermons on Troubled Water:

Cold Water For A Thirsty Soul

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 23, 2003

Working our way through Proverbs.

(20) "nitre" is like a soda which fizzes when combined with vinegar. Being a happy-go-lucky, bubbly personality around a person whose heart is heavy is as bad as stealing his jacket in cold weather or rubbing salt in his wounds. Only a fool sings songs to a broken heart. To do so is to imply that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water Calming Hearts Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

Despair sometimes follows a particularly exciting spiritual experience this passage talks about that.

Walking on Water – Calming Hearts The Book of Mark Mark 6:45-52 I. Introduction: A. We are going to get back into the book of Mark again today. B. This section of the book is following Jesus’ Galilean ministry. 1. He has called 12 men to be with Him so that He could train them and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

When The Well Is Looking For Water

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 28, 2024

When the well is looking for water

In word one there is a request (Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.)   In word two he gives a promise to a thief (To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.)   In word three he gives an order he said (Woman, behold, thy son! And then he said to the disciple Behold, thy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Beside The Still Waters

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 10, 2024

Still waters are defined as a part of a stream where no current is visible.

William Butler Yeats, an Irish poet, writer and dramatist once remarked: “We can make our minds so like still water that beings gather about us that they may see, it may be, their own images, and so live for a moment with a clearer, perhaps even with a fiercer life because of our quiet.” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 6:23, Proverbs 16:3

Where Is God In Times Of Trouble? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores finding hope, strength, and refuge in God's presence during times of turmoil, and the importance of faith amidst life's trials. Key

Good morning, my dear friends. Today, we gather here, not as strangers, but as a family. As a family, we share in each other's joys and sorrows, triumphs and trials. We are here today to learn, to grow, and to find comfort in God's word. Our scripture for today is Psalm 46. Allow me to read it for ...read more

Topics: God's Presence, Worldly Chaos

Things To Know For Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 22, 2003

We can learn a lot from Gideon as what we are to remember in our times of trouble

INTRODUCTION • How many of you have had a life where you have had no difficulties? Life has been easy with no challenges. I would venture to say there are not too many people who can lay claim to a life without challenges and difficulty. • How many times have you been in the midst of a difficult ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Muddy Waters [simplicity / Assurance]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2005

If you had a child that was abducted, and you had the chance to get a message to them telling them how to get home...would you make that message simple or complicated? So it is w/ God’s salvation. Free Powerpoint at website.

Muddy Waters Acts 16:25-30 PowerPoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MuddyWaters.html Several cases of child abductions have been in the news in recent weeks. And just this past Friday, in a kidnapping horrifyingly reminiscent of Elizabeth Smart a few years ago, 9 yr. old Jessica Lunsford ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope In A Troubled World

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021

In sermon series on John, how to obey Jesus' command, "Let not your heart be troubled".

An Untroubled New Year 2020 - 2021 - Read John 14:1-7 Don’t let your heart be troubled. Don’t let your “heart”, from the Greek, kardia your heart, your thoughts and feelings. Don’t let your thoughts or feelings be troubled. Let me ask you, “How’d you do with that this past year?” I have to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Faith For Tough Times Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014

In all of Scripture there are few passages more inspiring than ten verses we’ll explore in this particular message.

Faith For Tough Times Hebrews 11.30-40 Hebrews Series 8.20.14 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In all of Scripture there are few passages more inspiring than ten verses we’ll explore in this particular message. 1 The valiant exploits, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

Mankind's Greatest Need

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 4, 2018

A message on the need for salvation.

Have you ever seen any of those “man on the street,” interviews? There is a fellow on Fox News named Jesse Watters who does these things and he introduces himself by saying, “Welcome to Watter’s world.” Some of the questions he asks get some very strange answers. For instance, Who won the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hope In Troubled Times

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006

Through the birth of the Christ child and the visitation of the angels to the shepherds we see a God who cares and comes to us at our worst times to deliver us.

When we read the Christmas story of the birth of Christ I think we have a tendency to gloss over and glamorize what really happened. We sing our Christmas songs and envision this postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It’s beautiful, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Strategy For Success In Troubled Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 13, 2020

in these confusing times, how can we reach our potential for Christ? How can we give it our best? How can they stay focused during these difficult days? Discover a helpful Strategy!

A Strategy For Success in Troubled Times Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:8-10, 2 Corinthians 11:5

Denomination: Methodist

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 2, 2001

In John 14,we find three things that Jesus said that brought comfort to His disciples. These same things can bring comfort to you and I today.

"Let not your heart be troubled" John 14:1-6 One of the most dreaded diseases in the world today is what we call "heart trouble." Every day we hear of someone cut down by a heart attack. It is no repecter of person, for it effects all. The heart is a wonderful creation. It beat an average of 75 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Troubled At His Appearing And Presence?

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 20, 2011

The presence of the righteous can be a source of discomfort to those who are bent on unrighteous pursuits since it makes the unrighteous uncomfortable and guilty; a condition that should not be found in a believer who is in the presence of the Lord.

Mat 2:1-6 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal