Sermons on Troubles:

When You Have A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 21, 2013

The story of Jehoshaphat gives us some principles for what to do in the day of trouble.

WHEN YOU HAVE A TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: *other

What's Wrong With God? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD (Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”) INTRODUCTION: Do you ever find yourselves asking the question: WHAT’S WRONG WITH GOD? Certainly the Christians of the first century who were suffering persecution must have been tempted to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Disastrous Trip

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

" Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

" Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies." As I began to read information concerning today's message it would be safe to say that man hasn't changed his way of thinking. There are many today who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:11-12

Him Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 19, 2001

Paul roots the troubled Corinthian Church in the source of their identity- Him!

Him January 20, 2001 How many of you are gardeners? This is the time of year when we start to think about gardens. It seems that when the snow is deepest and days are coldest, days are shortest and nights are longest, we get out seed catalogs, if we received them, or start to look longingly at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Salvation Through Tribulation

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002

This is a narrative style sermon of finding hope in life’s troubles.

"Finding Salvation through Tribulation." Comfort: Good Choices in Troubled Times Ruth 1:1,2,11-13, 16-18, 20,21; 2:8-12; 4:8-10, 14-17 Introduction Today I want to share with you a story about three women and the choices they make. (Read Ruth 1:1,2) Forced to leave their home in Bethlehem ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What, Then Shall We Say!

Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on May 5, 2004

A look at how to react when trouble come our way.

What, Then Shall We Say! Romans 8:35,31 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 31What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? (NIV) Acknowledgments: Now – lets ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Your Times

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

In troubled times, the Lord provides "The Foundation Of Your Times"!

"The Foundation of Your Times" Isa 33:5-6 … Though the LORD is very great and lives in heaven, he will make Jerusalem his home of justice and righteousness. In that day he will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Our Deliver

Contributed by Harry Wood on Feb 27, 2002

Our need to find God as our dependence in the time of trouble.

G.O.D. (GUARANTEED OUR DELIVERANCE) (GOD OUR DELIVER) Text: Psalms 30:5 “For His anger endureth but a moment; in His favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning, 1. Are you in the middle of the night and don’t see hope of morning? a. Everything is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 30, 2001

how God was Luther’s and is our Fortress in times of trouble

November 4, 2001 Psalm 46 For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Rescue Those In Spiritual Danger Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 20, 2009

What should I do knowing people are in spiritual trouble?

Rescue Those in Spiritual Danger James 5:19-20 PROPOSITION: Because Christ went to the aid of those dying in their sin, you must go to the aid of those dying in sin. I. Be concerned for those in great danger. v. 19a A. Some in your midst are lost. 1. James is calling on all believers to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Rubble Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2007

Whenever we face trouble we must rebuild the rubble.

Rebuilding the Rubble Book of Nehemiah Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/29/07 Have you ever noticed that once we commit to ministry, things suddenly get messy? We learned two weeks ago that when we focus on giants, we stumble; and when we focus on God our giants tumble. If you’re serious ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 2, 2008

A true follower of Jesus will have no trouble taking up the Cross.

Text: Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). We claim to be Christians which indicates that we follow the “words in red” that are printed in our Bible. The “words in red” are the words spoken by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian Church

The God Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 4, 2007

God offers comfort in all of our troubles not just at funerals.

The God of Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-6 Isaiah 40:1-3 As I listened to Dr Ron Hawkins on the Counseling Ministry DVD’s he said his dad who was a pastor told him after he had retired, “If I had it to do over I would preach more messages of comfort. People have so much pain in their lives.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Place Of Safety

Contributed by James May on Jan 23, 2005

God is our refuge; an ever present help in times of trouble.

OUR PLACE OF SAFETY Sunday, January 23, 2005 - PM Psalms 46:1-7, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rapid Recoil

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 19, 2014

CUSH, FROM THE TRIBE OF BENJAMIN, CAUSED DAVID MUCH TROUBLE

RAPID RECOIL OBSERVATION: CUSH FROM THE TRIBE OF BENJAMIN CAUSED DAVID MUCH TURMOIL. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 7:16 (NKJV) HIS TROUBLE SHALL RETURN UPON HIS OWN HEAD AND HIS VIOLENT DEALING SHALL COME DOWN ON HIS OWN CROWN. PSALMS 7:16 (THE BOOK) THEY MAKE TROUBLE, BUT IT BACKFIRES ON ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:16

Denomination: Baptist