Displaying Christian Sermons by tag: crisis
Not Everything You Hear Is True - Rick Warren Daily Devotional (January-23-2023). “The gullible believe anything they're told; the prudent sift and weigh every word.” Proverbs 14:15 (The Message)
If you spend any time on your phone or watching TV these days, you’re going to get a lot of information from a lot of different sources. It’s important, now more than ever, to remember that not everything you hear is true.
The Bible says in Proverbs 14:15, “The gullible believe anything they’re told; the prudent sift and weigh every word” (The Message). Not everybody who speaks on the Internet, social media, TV, or radio knows what they’re talking about. Not everybody who’s talking is worth listening to. You need to be selective! Many people take advantage of any crisis and bring to it their own agenda. There will be some who try to use difficult days for their own political or financial advantage. They will scare people into making rash decisions. Don’t fall for it! Proverbs 14:8 says, “The wise man looks ahead. The fool attempts to fool himself and won’t face facts” (TLB).
The Bible repeatedly says that, especially in a crisis, you should always base your decisions and actions on the facts—not faulty statistics, fads, fear, or feelings. God has given you everything you need to be wise and prudent in a crisis. You can test everything against his Word and have the confidence that it will always steer you in the way of wisdom. As a follower of Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit to give you discernment. And you’ve got good sense too! It is a gift from God, and it’s important to use your reason and caution in a crisis.
As disciples of Jesus, we should not just be people of faith. We should be people of facts.
“Get the facts at any price, and hold on tightly to all the good sense you can get” (Proverbs 23:23 TLB).
Talk It Over
- How do you test information you find on social media before sharing it with others?
- What would you tell someone who doesn’t trust anyone during a crisis?
- Why is it important for Jesus’ disciples to be known as people of facts?
Don't Waste Your Crisis - Dr. Carolyn D. Showell, Sunday Sermon. Scripture: Genesis 1:28, 2:8 (KJV) We were blessed from the beginning, but that doesn't mean our lives are exempt from a crisis. Sometimes, God will evolve you through a storm. It's an opportunity to lean into Him and ask who it is you need to become. Don't resist the hour of crisis, for through it lies your transformation. Discover who you are by refusing to stand still in defeat. Starting this week, praise God that it's all working together for your good!
Matt Hagee - Watch Sunday Sermon: The Crisis of Faith. The government is trying to tell us what we can and cannot believe, what we can and cannot do. The foundation of the United States was built by soldiers who selflessly gave their lives for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Currently, our freedoms are under attack. Are you putting your faith in God or the government?
The Victory Channel (March-30-2021) Watch Victory News: Crisis at the Border | Biden Admin. Failing & Top Stories. Welcome to VICTORY News coverage in a spirit of faith! In this episode hosts Greg Stephens,Tim Fox and Mike Garofalo are joined by Krisanne Hall & Border Agents. Stay tuned for important announcements and breaking news!
Daily Devotional (February-21-2022) Real Friends Show Up in a Crisis
“A friend should treat a troubled person kindly, even if he abandons the fear of the Almighty.” - Job 6:14 (GW)
Do you know the difference between a friend and an acquaintance? A real friend shows up when you’re in a crisis. When everybody else walks out, real friends walk into your life.
If you’re not sure who your real friends are, wait until your next crisis. Your acquaintances may disappear pretty quickly. But your real friends will keep showing up no matter what.
Did you know the Bible says that, even when people turn their backs on God, they still deserve to have friends? Job 6:14 says, “A friend should treat a troubled person kindly, even if he abandons the fear of the Almighty” (GW).
The first thing everybody needs in a crisis is other people. You need a support group—mature Christian brothers and sisters who will love you, care for you, comfort you, encourage you, support you, meet your needs, and counsel you. That kind of person will gently steer you back to Jesus when life’s difficulties tempt you to abandon your faith.
That’s why I never stop talking about the importance of having close Christian friends you can count on. They might be a small group from your church or a few friends you study the Bible with or pray with regularly.
Build a safety network in your life so, when the rogue winds come, you have genuine friends who will be there for you. When a crisis happens, these are the first people you’ll turn to.
Maybe you’re thinking, “But wait a minute! Don’t you need to pray first in a crisis rather than turn to other people?” Well, yes, that’s great if you can. But the truth is that in a crisis you’re often in so much stress and shock that you don’t even know what to pray. It’s at that point that you need other people praying for you.
You need your real friends to say, “We’ll pray for you. We’ll believe for you. We’ll be there for you. No matter what.”
Choose to be a true friend to your Christian brothers and sisters in crisis today. And when you go through hard times, you’ll find yourself held up by those same people.
Talk It Over
- Do you have a group of Christian friends you can count on? If not, what’s one thing you can do today to start developing that kind of friendship? If you do have that kind of friend, reach out to them today and thank them for being a true friend.
- How have your real friends helped steer you back to Jesus when life tempted you to abandon your faith?
- Do you have friend who’s in crisis today? Stop and pray for that person now.
Tim Dilena (September-14-2020) Watch Sermon: Process and Crisis
Tony Evans - Message: God Wants to Reveal Himself Through This Crisis. "God, why are you allowing me to go through this?" If you are asking that question right now, I encourage you to take a step back and look at what God is revealing through the crisis.
Rick Warren - Sermon: A Faith That Stays Calm in a Crisis
Matt Sorger (April-25-2020) Sermon: How to Keep Your Peace and Joy Amidst the Covid Crisis - Part 3. In the midst of a global storm called COVID-19, there is a way to maintain and live in God’s supernatural peace and joy. The storms of life come, but we need to know that Jesus is in the boat with us. This makes all the difference. I also teach keys to entering into God’s rest. You don’t need to live stressed out and overwhelmed by things out of your control.
