Sermons on Troubles:

Confidence In Troubled Times

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 15, 2002

The World Trade Center attack has left many seeking confidence in troubled times.

Confidence In These Troubled Times TEXT: INTRODCUTION: 1 This morning I would like to talk to you about how to have – Confidence In These Troubled Times. 2 I’m sure we can all agree that these are uncertain times. 3 We’ve lived in a nation surrounded by 2 great oceans that seemed to insolate us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Worth The Trouble Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

Battling discouragement in Christian service

It’s Worth the Trouble Colossians 1:24-2:5 Introduction: Ever get discouraged in your service for Christ? Maybe you feel like you are not making a difference. Maybe you have come under persecution, or ridicule for your faith in Christ. If so this sermon is for you, be encouraged to know that your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Troubled?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 5, 2002

The invitation of Christ to anyone is twofold...examine me and experience me.

August 4, 2002 They still call it the Easter miracle in Tanzania. It was Easter Sunday for the Ibuga Christians of Western Tanzania. In one village, a large crowd had gathered to worship. Many came out of curiosity to hear about a God who conquered death. While they were singing and praising ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:38-39

Denomination: United Methodist

A Messenger Called Trouble

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003

"Trouble Talk" It reminds us of our need for God. Sometimesit is a divine wake up call. Trouble calls us to 1- Talk with God 2- Turn to God 3- Trust God

A Messenger Called “TROUBLE” Jonah 2 4-28-02 1. Jonah 2:1-2 “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2And he said: "I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction,And He answered me. "Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, And You heard my voice. In the next few ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church In A Troubled World

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

We are in chaotic world. But the promise of the Lord to come again to take us into his heavenly home is worth struggling. The church must not allow any compromise!

Theme: The Church in A Troubled World Text: John 6: 16-21 Intro. A. For our message this morning, let’s open our Bible in John 6: 16-21. This passage tells us of the disciples’ experience when they rowed the Sea of Galilee without the physical presence of Christ. This incident depicts the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Meet Trouble

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001

Trials and Troubles come our way in life. Daniel taught us how to meet them.

HOW TO MEET TROUBLE Daniel 2:1-28 INTRO: In the course of our life we sometimes come up against major trouble. It can be with our health, our job or our family. It is usually the kind of thing that threatens to tear our family and us apart. How we meet this trouble quite often determines ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

Peace For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus teaches us how to minister to others through the John 14 passage.

PEACE FOR TROUBLED HEARTS John 14:1-14 INTRO: Take time to listen to people just for one day. You will be surprised about how many troubles people have: trouble in their personal lives, trouble in their family, trouble at work, trouble at school, etc. Jesus spoke to troubled disciples. They had ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Victory Over Troubles

Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007

When the going gets tough will we be tough enough to keep going? The psalmist sets a great example of a "never say die" spirit in the face of tremendous affliction.

Victory Over Troubles Psalm 129:1-8 This song is the tenth in the series of “Songs of Ascent”. It seems written for antiphonal singing; to be sung by two groups or by a leader and choir. The theme is that we can trust the Lord to bring us through persecution. The quality called for is perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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 Fickle

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 1, 2007

Fickle folks do not make faithful followers.

Title: The Trouble with Being Fickle Text: John 12:12-19 Thesis: Fickle folks do not make faithful followers. Introduction In Pop-Culture: Do you remember Milli Vanilli? They sold 30 million singles and 10 million albums before they were discovered to be lip-syncing pop fraudsters and became ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Thankful In A Troubled Life

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009

As a child of God, we have much to be thankful about.

Intro. The lack of thankfulness is the greatest problem of most of our lives. If we were thankful, we would live differently. Psalms 92:1 "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:" The Hebrew word is one that is a synonym of a word ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-35

Denomination: Baptist

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