Sermons on Affliction And Anguish:

God Meant It For Good!

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007

This is a narrative sermon of the story of Joseph.

Introduction: Joseph’s story is a story that has everything in it, including political intrigue, sibling rivalry, love and hate, jealousy and compassion, lust and ambition, heroism and pity. Of course, Joseph is the Hero, but as we will see God is the main character as well as the director. One ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Mind Full Or Soul Full?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 2, 2008

❶ Mind Full, of life & it’s problems OR ❷ Soul Full HOW? 1. BE PEACEFUL 2. BE BOASTFUL 3. BE THANKFUL 4. BE JOYFUL 5. BE FAITHFUL

(USE SONG "His Eye Is On the Sparrow) Chester-born and raised in Philadelphia, Ethel Waters was an African-American jazz singer and actress of legendary stature. Born in horrendous conditions, she triumphed over all adversity with the sheer power of her will and talent to become both a Broadway and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Heal Me

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Nov 4, 2008

A SERMON OF INNER AND PHYSICAL HEALING

John 5:1-9 (King James Version) 1After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Lean On God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2010

In this first sermon in the series, we introduce the city of Corinth, the beginning of the church in Corinth and Paul's purpose in writing 2 Corinthians.

A. As we begin the new year, we are beginning a new sermon series on the book of 2 Corinthians. 1. I’m calling the series “Learning to Lean on God.” 2. In my 22 years here at Wetzel Road, we have never preached through this letter, so I’m looking forward to it! 3. During ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Lean On God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2010

In this first sermon in the series, we introduce the city of Corinth, the beginning of the church in Corinth and Paul's purpose in writing 2 Corinthians.

A. As we begin the new year, we are beginning a new sermon series on the book of 2 Corinthians. 1. I’m calling the series “Learning to Lean on God.” 2. In my 22 years here at Wetzel Road, we have never preached through this letter, so I’m looking forward to it! 3. During ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harvest Time Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 27, 2009

Why does God allow evil? Jesus answers this question in the parable of the weeds.

HARVEST TIME In his book, The Case for Faith, Lee Strobel introduces us to the puzzling life of John Templeton. You’ve probably never heard his name, but Templeton was a contemporary of Billy Graham. In fact, they were both behind an evangelistic crusades in the 1940’s and 50’s. A short time later ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Truth In Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 20, 2014

The truth is in Christ. And Paul spoke the truth in Christ in this text. 1- The truth of the Holy Spirit 2- The truth of anguish in the heart 3- The truth of separation from Christ

INTRO.- Truth. What is truth? Or where is truth to be found? That depends on the person to whom you are talking. ILL.- For example, I recently read something about actor Morgan Freeman that caught my eye. It read: Morgan Freeman: I am God. He played the part of God in the comedy “Bruce ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5, Romans 9:6-18, Romans 9:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ-Centered Life Sermon I: Replacing Anguish With Joy And Peace Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

A Christian whose character reflects the person of Jesus Christ is destined to live in joy and peace of the contagious kind.

CHRIST AT THE CENTER OF OUR LIVES OVERCOMES ANGUISH WITH JOY AND PEACE Thank the Lord for good and gracious folks whose paths have crossed yours and mine – in my case, during sixty-five years of ministry and marriage! For you, as it was for me and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Freedom From Worry

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 20, 2024

Why worry? Webster defines worry as to afflict with mental distress. To afflict with mental distress. That's called mental anguish. Worry cannot change the past. But it can ruin the present. Worry will get you only one place ahead of schedule. And that one place is the cemetery.

Why worry? Webster defines worry as to afflict with mental distress. To afflict with mental distress. A teenage son, who was away at college, sent his dad a telegram. The telegram said, "Dear dad, I've been in a serious car crash. I've broken both legs and both arms, and I'm in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Anyone Of You Is Afflicted Let Him Pray

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon reveals the keys to get answers to prayer

IF ANYONE OF YOU IS AFFLICTED LET HIM PRAY OUTLINE 1.PRAY PERSISTANTLY 2.PRAY WITH PRAISE 3.PRAY POSITIVELY 4.PRAY WITH A PLEASING LIFE 5.PRAY WITH A PURE HEART 6.PRAY ACCORDING TO THE PLAN OF GOD 7.PRAY AND POUR OUT YOUR HEART THE MESSAGE IF ANYONE OF YOU IS AFFLICTED LET ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Test 9: Affliction Test, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

This sermon looks at the second key to passing the affliction test--the corporate key.

1. Corporate confession 2. Corporate prayer I saw a sports headline a couple of weeks ago that really surprised me. It turns out that one of the freshmen for the University of Tennessee’s football team got into some trouble with the law. That’s not really the surprising part. It seems that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Ends Long-Term Affliction Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 9, 2025

God is the covenant-keeping Father who brings divine closure to afflictions that have lingered beyond their appointed season.

THE GOD WHO ENDS LONG-TERM AFFLICTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked…” — John 5:8-9 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:7-8; Luke 13:10-13; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gathering The Harvest

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The church needs to have as much anguish for the lost as Christ

I. The church needs to regain its anguish for the lost. (v.31-36) - This is a word you do not really hear much use of in our churches today - Anguish! - What interferes with our anguish 1. Narcissism 2. Lack of prayer-instead of praying over things in the church that bother us we gossip and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 22, 2019

The following sermon is going to review how both Christ and David handled silence from God in the face of anguish so that we might learn how to remain steadfast in the faith and in all circumstances.

My God, My God why Have you Forsaken me? Psalms 22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Your Condition And Your Conclusion

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

Nobody can run away from trouble and problems. There is no place that far that you can run to and trouble will not find you. As a matter of fact, all of life is one trouble or another. So, anyone who is telling you that you can have a problem-free existe

Psalm 34:17 says, “The righteous cry and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.” Verse 19 says, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.” Psalm 9:9 says, “The Lord also will be a refuge to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal