Sermons on trying times:

Be Wise - Try Again (Part 7)

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 10, 2019

Using the words of Solomon to gain wisdom for daily living. Today we look at why we should not give up.

BE WISE - TRY AGAIN Proverbs 24:16 August 11, 2019 What do these people have in common? Sir James Dyson Jerry Seinfeld Theodor Seuss Geisel Elvis Presley Michael Jordan They were all said to have failed. James Dyson failed 5,126 times in his invention of the Dyson bagless vacuum. Jerry ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

When We Try To Play God

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 12, 2002

Sarah thought she knew how to do what God has promised. It ended up blowing up in her face. However when she did do God’s will, she had Isaac

Sarah When We Try and Play God Introduction A. When your planning something big you think of every possible scenario B. You think if this happens then we will use plan a C. If this happens and this happens we will go with plan b D. But if this happens and this happens plan c E. Sarah like to come ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is Trying To Tell You Something

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

WHEN GOD GETS ON YOUR CASE.

GOD IS TRYING TO TELL US SOMETHING REV. 8:1-13 I. INTRODUCTION FROM THE VERY BEGINNING OF TIME, GOD HAS MADE HIMSELF KNOWN AND AVAILABLE TO MAN. GOD HAS A HISTORY OF SPEAKING TO MAN, AND MAN HAS A HISTORY OF TURNING A DEAF EAR TO WHAT GOD HAS SAID, AND IS SAYING. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTER, GOD IS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Trying Stops, Doing Starts

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2023

Do you know the word "trying" appears once in the Bible and it's not about attempting to do something and failing? Trying has become "the" excuse as to why we fail to do what God has called, empowered and commanded us to do.

When Trying Stops Doing Starts Scripture: James 1:3; John 10:10; Mark 8:22-26; 11:22-24 The title of my message this morning is “When Trying Stops, Doing Starts.” I am trying! I am trying to do better! I am trying harder! I am trying to stop! I am trying to start! I am trying, I am ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3, John 10:10, Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help Somebody Is Trying To Criticize Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This sermon deals with the criticism we may face from others. It’s not a reason for us to give up.

Help, Somebody Is Criticizing Me. 3/28/04 1 Samuel 17:17-37 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Is there anybody here who has ever been criticized before? Criticism has the power to make us remember things we would just as soon forget. In my twelve years of high school, four years of college, one year of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Kill A Church Without Trying

Contributed by James Roberts, Jr. on Feb 17, 2005

How to go about killing a church without any effort at all.

HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Kill A Church Without Trying

Contributed by James Roberts, Jr. on May 2, 2001

How to grow a church by presenting the things not to do.

HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Kill A Church Without Trying

Contributed by James Roberts on Jun 26, 2009

How to kill a church without doing a thing.

HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Try To Predict The Future Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2024

The ancient phrase "examine the liver" tells of a Babylonian way to try to predict the future. We can shake our head at that, but there's a way we do the same thing today.

“EXAMINE THE LIVER”: This was an ancient Babylonian process to try to discern the future. - Ezekiel 21:21. - I’m quite confident that I’ve never heard a sermon on this obscure phrase in this obscure corner of the Bible, but I think it’s interesting and sets up an important point about prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 21:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Is Somebody Trying To Tell You Something?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 3, 2004

The promise of the Holy spirit happens, but most people becom experts in Quenching it. We have to learn t listen, Learn to hear. Here is how. Spirit 101

Have you ever been around someone that you just don’t quite understand what they are saying? Maybe you think you know, but you are afraid you might not have it right? Back in High school, there was this girl I liked. We went bowling a couple of times with a group. I was not old enough to ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

It's Never To Late To Try Again

Contributed by James Tidwell on Sep 28, 2008

When your faith is put on the spot it’s never too late to try again your faith.

It’s Never Too Late To Try Again Text: James 2:17-26 Vs. 17, Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. (So also faith, if it does not have works (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up), by itself is destitute of power (inoperative, dead). Vs. 18, Yea, a man may say, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Try It, You’ll Like It

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 4, 2012

God calls for a committment to honor and grow His kingdom through our tithes and offerings

Try It You’ll Like It Malachi 3:7-10 Intro: Two men were marooned on an Island. One man paced back and forth worried and scared while the other man sat back and was sunning himself. The first man said to the second man, "aren’t you afraid we are about to die." "No," said the second man, "I make ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

At The End Of Your Rope? Try Hope!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2019

What are we going to do when we come to the end of our rope? God has a plan! His unseen hands can reach down...

AT THE END OF THE ROPE? TRY HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the boy that lived in the ALPS of Switzerland? He would go out on the porch and yell, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU! In a few seconds the words echoed back: I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU! He would feel so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:4, John 14:1, 1 Samuel 17:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trying To Trap Jesus - The Easter Story - Day 3 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 3, 2023

Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. The religious leaders looked for an opportunity to kill Him and tried to trap Him with questions. Jesus rebuked them publicly. He spoke parables and talking to his disciples about the end times.

******************* Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. — Cursed the Fig Tree - Mark 11:12-14 — Temple Cleansed - Mark 11:15-19, Isaiah 56:7 — Children in the Temple - Matthew 21:12-17, Psalm 8:2 — Withered Fig Tree - Mark 11:20-26 The religious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26, Isaiah 56:7, Psalm 8:2, Matthew 21:12-17, Matthew 22:15-46, Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 24:26-43, Luke 21:8-13, Luke 21:18-28, Luke 21:34-36, Mark 13:3-23, Matthew 21:23-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

If One Will Not Do, Why Not Try Two Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 29, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 2: 13 -25

John 2: 13 -25 If One Will Not Do, Why Not Try Two 13 Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers doing business. 15 When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel