26 sermons preach from Psalms 46 — 25 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“The psalmist admits that there is trouble, but God is still with us — he is a very present help in trouble.”
“The psalmist admits that there is trouble, but God is still with us — he is a very present help in trouble.”
The preacher taught that sometimes the most faithful action is to stop striving, relax your grip, and let God work. By practicing 'active waiting'—trusting God's sovereignty rather than reacting in fear or control—we gain peace amid chaos and allow God to move on our behalf.
“"God is my refuge and my strength, a very present help in the time of trouble."”
A multi‑speaker licensing service in which five new preachers preached brief sermons on trusting God in hardship, being kept by God, rejoicing through trials, standing against spiritual darkness, and serving the least of these. The event combined worship, prayer, commissioning, and practical calls to faith, endurance, spiritual authority, and compassionate ministry.
“I know that you're a present help in the time of trouble.”
Pastor Nathaniel L. Green teaches on angelology — the nature and ministry of angels — emphasizing that angels are real, significant servants of God who remind us of the supernatural, protect and minister to believers, deliver messages, and model obedience and worship.
“We pray that you would be a very present help for your people in the time of trouble.”
Pastor Mark E. Lewis preaches from Genesis 27 on the theme "Broken But Still Blessed," showing how Jacob—flawed and deceptive—is nonetheless the recipient of God's blessing, and calling listeners to embrace authenticity, rely on God's timing, and receive God's grace and salvation.
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“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed... There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God; God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved.”
A high-energy convocation message urging the church to be 'rapture conscious' — calling for repentance, urgent readiness for Christ's return, active worship, reliance on the blood and anointing of Jesus, and spiritual warfare vigilance.
“There is a river whose stream makes glad the city of God; God is within her, she will not fall.”
The preacher taught that sometimes the most faithful action is to stop striving, relax your grip, and let God work. By practicing 'active waiting'—trusting God's sovereignty rather than reacting in fear or control—we gain peace amid chaos and allow God to move on our behalf.
“God is our refuge and strength; he is a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; there is a river... God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her; the heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved.”
The preacher taught that sometimes the most faithful action is to stop striving, relax your grip, and let God work. By practicing 'active waiting'—trusting God's sovereignty rather than reacting in fear or control—we gain peace amid chaos and allow God to move on our behalf.
“God is our refuge and strength; he is our ever present help in trouble... the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
Pastor Kent Munsey explains how a perspective shaped by remembering God's past faithfulness produces worship, transforms selfishness into blessing, and equips believers to bless others. He uses Jacob's life and the image of leaning on a staff (a record of testimony) to encourage journaling, gratitude, and gospel-centered surrender.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Be still, and know that I am God.”
A celebratory Sunday service honoring Dr. Frederick Haynes III's 43 years of pastoral ministry featuring two guest preachers (father and son). Messages emphasized honoring laboring leaders who serve in proximity, protection, and preparation; and the power of worship—faithful, unafraid worshippers who trust God in seasons of opposition. Service included ministry announcements, community engagement (health, civic participation), a St. Jude partnership, invitations to connect, and altar calls for salvation and membership.
“God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in the time of trouble; therefore we will not fear.”
A celebratory Sunday service honoring Dr. Frederick Haynes III's 43 years of pastoral ministry featuring two guest preachers (father and son). Messages emphasized honoring laboring leaders who serve in proximity, protection, and preparation; and the power of worship—faithful, unafraid worshippers who trust God in seasons of opposition. Service included ministry announcements, community engagement (health, civic participation), a St. Jude partnership, invitations to connect, and altar calls for salvation and membership.
“"Though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea... There is a river whose stream makes glad the city of God; God is within her. She will not fall."”
The preacher taught that sometimes the most faithful action is to stop striving, relax your grip, and let God work. By practicing 'active waiting'—trusting God's sovereignty rather than reacting in fear or control—we gain peace amid chaos and allow God to move on our behalf.
“Verse 2: "the earth be removed and the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea." Verse 3: "the waters roar."”
The preacher taught that sometimes the most faithful action is to stop striving, relax your grip, and let God work. By practicing 'active waiting'—trusting God's sovereignty rather than reacting in fear or control—we gain peace amid chaos and allow God to move on our behalf.
“Introduced as 'Verse 2' and explained: we will not fear because we have faith in God, even if something bad is happening.”
The preacher taught that sometimes the most faithful action is to stop striving, relax your grip, and let God work. By practicing 'active waiting'—trusting God's sovereignty rather than reacting in fear or control—we gain peace amid chaos and allow God to move on our behalf.
“God is within her. She will not fall. God will help her at break of day.”
A Graduation Sunday service honoring graduates and featuring student speaker Angela Henry, who shared a personal testimony about grief, rejection, and God’s work in turning trials into testimonies. The congregation recognized graduates from middle school through college, presented scholarships, and encouraged graduates to align their plans with God’s will.
“"the heathen rage; the kingdoms were moved."”
The preacher taught that sometimes the most faithful action is to stop striving, relax your grip, and let God work. By practicing 'active waiting'—trusting God's sovereignty rather than reacting in fear or control—we gain peace amid chaos and allow God to move on our behalf.
““the Lord of hosts is our refuge, the God of Jacob””
A multi-voiced Sunday service focused on "Power in the Name of Jesus," combining worship, testimonies, teaching from Acts and Hebrews, a missions report, instruction on spiritual authority, calls to give and respond, and an altar call for salvation and recommitment.
John Wesley
"O come hither, and behold the works of the Lord; what destruction he hath brought upon the earth!" Ps. 46:8. Of all the judgments which the righteous God inflicts on sinners here, the most dreadful and destructive is an earthquake. This he has lately brought on…
Read the full text“"it speaks of wars and broken bowls and shattered spears and burned cherries."”
The preacher taught that sometimes the most faithful action is to stop striving, relax your grip, and let God work. By practicing 'active waiting'—trusting God's sovereignty rather than reacting in fear or control—we gain peace amid chaos and allow God to move on our behalf.
“God the nations at his feet he breaks the bow and bends the spear”
Pastor Steve Wilburn's Palm Sunday message "His Plan" (John 11–12) explains how Jesus intentionally delays, demonstrates costly devotion, and receives public praise as part of God's redemptive purpose. Using Lazarus' resurrection, Mary's costly anointing, and the triumphal entry, he shows that God's timing displays glory, true worship costs, and public acclaim can be fleeting. The sermon issues a call to repentance, invites attenders to Good Friday and Easter services, and offers new-believer resources.
“"Be still and know that I am God."”
The preacher taught that sometimes the most faithful action is to stop striving, relax your grip, and let God work. By practicing 'active waiting'—trusting God's sovereignty rather than reacting in fear or control—we gain peace amid chaos and allow God to move on our behalf.
“stand still and know that he is god”
A high-energy corporate worship service centered on praise and declarations about who Jesus is, coupled with a brief exhortation to believe, declare faith, and walk away in victory.
“live your life in Psalm 46 ... does it say you tell me ... be still and know”
Guest speaker Prophet Brian J. Mosley delivered a prophetic, pastoral message during Grace Cathedral's Sunday service emphasizing wholehearted worship, trusting God's timing for pending promises, obedience in stewardship (tithes/offerings), and the call to evangelism and membership. He proclaimed prophetic encouragements for financial increase, healing, educational and vocational breakthroughs, and commissioned youth while pastors shared church announcements and ministry opportunities.
““Be still and know that I am God.””
A Bible study on what makes a church healthy: clarifying the identity and function of God's people, the church, and the kingdom; calling believers to daily engagement with Scripture, committed discipleship, corporate purpose/destiny, faithful witness, and submission to godly leadership.
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Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.