Sermons on Affliction:

Sunday Of The Thirteenth Week In Ordinary Time, Year A; 13th Sunday, Cycle A-- Whoever Loves Father Or Mother More Than Me Is Not Worthy Of Me

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 8, 2020

The lady answered, “Tell Jesus not to kiss me — to stop kissing me.”

There are athletic passages both in Greek philosophy and in the Bible that say suffering can be useful like an athlete in training, because it can aid in the growth of virtue. A meme: They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. At this point, my dear, I should be able to bench-press a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Catholic

The Forbearance Of Our Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2015

Why does God not put an end to all the terror and sin? Because of His loving forbearance, which we are called to participate in.

24th and Last Sunday After Pentecost Extraordinary Form Today’s Introit antiphon speaks for God: "I think thoughts of peace, not affliction. You shall call upon me and I will hear, and bring you back from your captivity all over the world." The Gradual speaks of our affirmation that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-35

Denomination: Catholic

The Prayer

Contributed by Kevin Chawla on Nov 4, 2017

IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER, THE WAY JESUS TAUGHT US.

FATHER ANOINT YOUR WORD TODAY INTO OUR HEARTS. THE LORD IN HIS WORD, PRECIOUS WORD TEACHES US HOW TO PRAY, NOW REMEMBER PRAYER IS A SPIRIT, SO GOD ANOINTS US SO WE CAN PRAY. IN MATHEW 6:9 HE TELLS US ABOUT THE PRAYER, HE TELLS US ABOUT THE PATTERN, RELATIONSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP. THERE ARE SEVEN ...read more

Experiencing Liberty By The Anointing Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 30, 2018

Words cannot describe how much we need the anointing of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We do not have to face the trials of life on our own. He will help us. If you have the Holy Spirit on the inside, you can stand any kind of battle on the outside.

EXPERIENCING LIBERTY BY THE ANOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Study Text: Isaiah 10: 27 Introduction: - God gave this message to the Israelites concerning their enemies, the Assyrians. Through God’s anointing, the Assyrian yoke was to be broken. That same promise the Lord gave the Israelites so many ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying When You Come To The End Lesson 18 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Prayer is a relationship with God, and it is talking to God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is a relationship with God. a. First Relationship. Jesus, I believe You died for me, I want You to come into my life and save me (John 1:12; 3:16; 3:36). b. Daily Relationship. Lord, lead me today. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want . . . He leadeth me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Never Forgotten

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 4, 2015

Isaiah is encouraging us to rest in God's comfort and acceptance, to surrender ourselves into His engraved hands, to trust Him for tomorrow.

"Never Forgotten,” Isaiah 49:15-16 & 66:13 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (01/04/15) “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast, and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See I have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-16

Denomination: Congregational

Four Great Reasons To Be Thankful

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 21, 2012

Delivered from many years of captivity in foreign land, the people of Israel look back and remember the goodness of God in liberating them. We can always relate on the four great reasons why they should give thanks to God. For Israel, captivity and delive

FOUR GREAT REASONS TO GIVE THANKS TO GOD Delivered from many years of captivity in foreign land, the people of Israel look back and remember the goodness of God in liberating them. We can always relate on the four great reasons why they should give thanks to God. For Israel, captivity and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12, Psalm 107:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"my Faith Matters" Why Christians Voting Is So Important In The Upcoming Election, Both Local And National. Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Sep 22, 2024

This morning I would like to deliver to you a talk why it is important for Christians to vote in this upcoming election. I aim to persuade you to understand that as believers, we have a holy obligation to uphold the things of God in our land.

Ron Auch Jr Prayer House Assembly of God Kenosha Wi Sep 22, 2024 "My Faith Matters" Why Christians voting is so important in the upcoming election, both local and national. This morning I would like to deliver to you a talk why it is important for Christians to vote in this upcoming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Comfort In Difficult Conditions

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 30, 2025

In all the challenges of life, we can receive comfort in knowing that the presence of the Lord is with us, and His power will bring us triumphant victory.

Divine Comfort in Difficult Conditions Study Text: Psalms 23:1 - 6 Introduction: - Life often presents us with challenges that feel like walking through “the valley of the shadow of death.” - These are times of extreme hardship, difficulties, fear, and uncertainty, where one feels that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weary? Bad, Really Bad!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2023

We must not grow weary in well doing. This may seem like a really bad situation. e may seem hopeless. Our God has a plan...

WEARY? BAD, BAD, REALLY BAD… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-17, Galatians 6:7-9, Ruth 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Joyful Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

James wrote to believers facing tough times. Their troubles ranged from personal trials to disabling doubts, from persecution for following Christ to the lure of respectability in their community and the dangers of spiritual pride.

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 1.A.2. Lesson Title: Be joyful LESSON 1.A.2. – BE JOYFUL TEXT – James 1:2 (KJV) My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Balm In Gilead

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 24, 2021

Jeremiah suggested metaphorically that there was a balm in Gilead to heal sinful nations (Jeremiah 8:22; 46:11)? What or who is that balm? Purpose: Why do we need the healing touch of Jesus. Plan: Let’s look at how Jesus healing a woman and a little girl applies to us in Mark 5:21-43.

Intro Jeremiah suggested metaphorically that there was a balm in Gilead to heal sinful nations (Jeremiah 8:22; 46:11)? What or who is that balm? It's not Lucas' Pawpaw Ointment or McNess Krestol Salve. Purpose: Let’s understand why we and our world need the healing touch of Jesus. Plan: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray - Do You Pass This Prayer Test? Series

Contributed by Carlton Berry on Aug 11, 2022

What’s your prayer life like? Have you seen mountains moved in your life? We see little when we ask little. As James closes his writing He challenges the scattered church to pray in faith. Share a personal story of answered pray or one from history.

When you Pray - Do you pass this prayer test? James 5.13-20 What’s your prayer life like? Have you seen mountains moved in your life? We see little when we ask little. As James closes hi writing He challenges the scattered church to pray in faith. Share a personal story of answered pray or one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hear My Prayer O Lord Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 28, 2023

We continue to look at the prayers within the Bible; not to memorize but to see how others prayed.

“Hear My Prayer O Lord” Psalm 102 We continue to look at the prayers within the Bible; not to memorize but to see how others prayed. I don’t know about anybody else but this study is helping me to pray in a manner that is in line with the Bible. I have to be honest and say that my prayers have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Perils Of Rose-Tinted Glasses

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 27, 2024

Viewing life through rose-tinted, or rose-colored glasses is an expression that is considered to portray extreme optimism.

Bertie Charles Forbes, often dubbed B. C. Forbes in signature, a Scottish-American journalist and author once remarked: “Optimism is a tonic. Pessimism is poison. Admittedly, every businessman must be realistic. He must gather facts, analyze them candidly and strive to draw logical conclusions, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 8:15-17, 2 Timothy 1:7