Sermons on Affliction Through Sin:

Encounter With God

Contributed by Sidney Yuan on Mar 31, 2013

Christians can learn from Moses' experience in encounter with God, through preparation, understanding the purposes, the power and the promises in such encounter.

EXODUS THREE: AN ENCOUNTER WITH GOD by Sidney Yuan We would all like to have an encounter with God. The question is how to have such an encounter. Exodus Chapter 3 is a very familiar story to most of us. God encountered with Moses in a burning bush, and asked him to deliver the Israelites from ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

When Good Advice Goes Wrong

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 19, 2009

The advice that comforts may be right advice with proper theology in some situations but bad advice for each person’s situation since it does not meet the need of the present situation.

WHEN RIGHT ADVICE GOES WRONG Job 4:1-9, 17-21 et al Proposition: The advice that comforts may be right advice with proper theology in some situations but bad advice for each person’s situation since it does not meet the need of the present situation. Objective: My objective is to ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Is In The House!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2012

That’s what God does, we can’t love like He does, we can’t give like He does, we are helpless, yet He loves us!

Verse 3-Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. Think for a minute about the people in your life that are like that paralytic. . Maybe they’ve been paralyzed with guilt, or fear, hopelessness, loneliness! Verse 4-And when they could not come near Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joy, Even With No Pleasure

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 1, 2013

St. Paul gives us the clue to living in joy even if we are afflicted with pain and suffering.

Third Sunday of Advent 2013 Extraordinary Form From the epistle of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians: Brethren: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. 6 Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Faith In Conflict

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

Faith is a personal experience, born in your life measured by your ability to withstand opposition and affliction.

FAITH IN CONFLICT 01/25/09 IKing 18:41-45 41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. 42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“The Cost of Following Jesus” Luke 9:23-27 A sermon for 1/30/22 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “23 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. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 1:22-25, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

Perseverence Pays Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 31, 2012

Faithful perseverence is the key to surviving our trials.

Runner’s World (8/91) told the story of Beth Anne DeGiantis’s attempt to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials marathon. A female runner must complete the 26 mile, 385 yard race in less than two hours, forty-five minutes in order to compete in the Olympic Trials. Beth started strong but ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Blood

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2014

A scarlet thread runs through the Bible teaching this most central truth that there is power in the blood of the Lamb of God. Redemption, forgiveness, sanctification, accessibility, and victory through His blood for those who receive His sovereign grace.

The Power of the Blood 1 Peter 1:18-23 Many like the French philosopher Voltaire and President John Adams are critical of biblical Christianity calling it a “bloody religion” or "a religion of gore" because of its teachings and emphasis on the power of the blood of the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Broken Spirit Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2013

Hannah's prayer to God is a great template of how we can turn to God in times of affliction and persecution.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 11, 2013 Date Preached: July 14, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series In 1 Samuel Sermon Title: The Prayer of a Broken Heart/Spirit Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 1 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I want to begin a series from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promise Of Deliverance

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 34:19 Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Psalms 34:19 Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. There are two promises in this verse. We can expect to be afflicted if we want to be men and women of God. You’re going to be where everything that is happening will test your strength. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks A Second Time From The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 19, 2012

Jesus speakes to the lost on the cross

JESUS SPEAKS A SECOND TIME FROM THE CROSS Today shalt thou be with me in paradise Luke 23:41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 23:42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:41-43, Luke 23:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement For The Present Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 28, 2010

These people were only a few years out of the despair that failure brings but they were repentant & becoming obedient. So God gives them the assurance that He has responded to their repentance & obedience & has purposed a time of blessing.

ZECHARIAH 8: 9-17 ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PRESENT Although the previous prophecies in Zechariah 8:1-8 will only find their fulfillment in the establishment of Christ’s kingdom on earth the prophet does have an accompanying word of encouragement for the people of his generation. And from these ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Real Life Requires Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Sep 20, 2010

Running through Paul's writings is the power of the cross and our need to turn from our sinful nature and desires. This sermon speaks to that power and that need in our lives.

Do you know what I once was? I was once an enemy of God. I was once what Paul called, in Eph. 2:3, an object of God’s wrath, that is, his anger, his righteous indignation. I was wasting my life gratifying the cravings of my sinful nature as I turned down the voice of morality in my head ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Paths: Eli's Sons And Samuel

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

we embark on a journey through the pages of 1 Samuel, where we'll see how different lives can teach us important lessons.

"Good morning, beloved family in faith. Today, we embark on a journey through the pages of 1 Samuel, where we'll see how different lives can teach us important lessons. We'll delve into the perils of ignoring God's guidance, the blessings that come with faithful service, and what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's In The Cry

Contributed by Kelly White on Oct 14, 2011

Direction, Deliverance, Healing and Salvation all begin with the cry.

When asked to preach at a conference the Lord led me to Psalms 107. As i read I kept hearing… It’s in the cry… What’s in the cry? I asked… I am, my power, my glory, all will be shown in the cry. What cry? … Your hearts cry… When you let go and let me do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Foursquare