Sermons on Affliction:

For God So Loved The World: A Sermon For The 4th Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 16, 2024

How is the great love of God expressed to us?

For God so Loved the World: a Sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent John 3:16 NKJV For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. We now come to the 4th and last Sunday of Advent, a season in which we prepare ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Escaping A Cheat (Genesis 31)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 11, 2024

Life is full of injustices. How do we escape a cheat? Let's look at Genesis 31.

Injustices are many in this world, yet if we try to find justice in our own power, we may make matters even worse. Is it best to wait on the Lord? Let’s look at Genesis 31. Did Laban’s attitude towards Jacob worsen? Did God protect Jacob? What did Jacob say to Rachel and Leah? Now Jacob used to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2025

The Gospel transformed the Thessalonian believers and they showed their life change through the work of faith, the labour of love and steadfastness of hope in Jesus Christ.

1 Thess 1:1-5 Living the Gospel We are starting on a new book today – 1 Thessalonians. We will be looking through this book from now until May this year. • This is a letter Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, a young church he founded a few months ago. • Paul has now come to Corinth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nurturing Your Next Pastor

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 25, 2024

Shortly before welcoming a new minister, a seasoned minister and friend of the congregation might come and help prepare the church for this new chapter in their history, explaining the role of ministry and how to care for their pastor.

It will be exciting to welcome your new Pastor! How you view pastoral ministry has been influenced by all the ministers you’ve known. We see ministry through the lens of past experiences, good and bad. Hopefully we see ministry through the teachings of Scripture. My aim is to offer some advice ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Enduring Faith In The Eternal Perspective 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 26, 2024

In 2 Corinthians 4:16–18, the Apostle Paul offers insights that inspire us to maintain unwavering hope and steadfastness in our Christian journey.

Enduring Faith in the Eternal Perspective 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 (NLT): "That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Romans 8:11, Romans 8:18, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Colossians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Turning Point

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

We must determine what our commitment will be financially in a time of scarcity in view of the ministry we seek to have.

Background to passage: The Corinthian church had been corrected for disunity, pride, immorality, suing each other, their understanding of marriage, their understanding of love, their understanding of spiritual gifts, and their understanding of the resurrection. There was also a “severe letter” that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Travelers Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 23, 2022

Each of us travels on a journey through this life. Each day presents new challenges and choices. Each day we choose which path we will travel and those choices determine where we arrive at the end of the day.

The Two Travelers Matthew 7: 13-14 As we continue our study in the Sermon on the Mount, we come to a passage that all need to hear in our day. This is a passage that all can relate and understand. Here Jesus speaks of the way we are traveling and the course of life we are on. These are two courses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 24, 2022

In her prayer, she asked God for a son, and in return, she vowed to give the son back to God for the service of God. She promised he would remain a Nazarite all the days of his life.

Hannah Hannah was barren - until she meekly asked for a son from God, promising that she would dedicate him to God. Childless as one of the two wives of Elkanah, she prayed for a son, promising to dedicate him to God. Her prayers were answered, and she brought the child Samuel to Shiloh for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

True Cups Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 13, 2023

Coming under His blood we are found righteous. His bloodshed paved the way for us to miss the wrath of God, purchased our salvation, and enables us to enjoy the blessings of God. The Bible tells us to partake in the Lord’s Supper, Communion.

True Cups of the Lord The Blessings of Being Under the Blood Coming under His blood we are found righteous. His bloodshed paved the way for us to miss the wrath of God, purchased our salvation, and enables us to enjoy the blessings of God. The Bible tells us to partake in the Lord’s Supper, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Keys - Nahum Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 14, 2023

Nahum was written to warn sinners of God’s exacting justice and to encourage believers of God’s unfailing redemptive purpose in advancing his kingdom against all opposition.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7-8, Nahum 1:12-15, 1 John 5:18-19, Ephesians 2:2, John 14:30, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Hebrews 2:14, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mourning Lessons

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 11, 2023

It is right to mourn out loud when something that is precious is lost or destroyed.

This is a really depressing passage, isn’t it, especially the first part. You can certainly see why this book of the Bible was called Lamentations. It was written by Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem. Our hearts really have to go out to him, don’t they? He spent forty years, his entire adult ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Healing Of The Man At The Pool PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore the transformative power of Jesus, both in physical healing and spiritual transformation.

Good morning, church! I hope you're all feeling blessed and highly favored. Today, we're going to delve into a remarkable passage from the Book of John - chapter 5, verses 1 to 15. This story is a powerful illustration of not only the healing power of Jesus, but also His ability to transform our ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Topics: Taking Jesus, His Word

Victory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

Encourages believers to find strength, resilience, and victory in trials through the transformative love of Jesus Christ and the power of God's Word.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together in unity, in love, and in pursuit of understanding the profound wisdom of the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. In the midst of our everyday challenges and triumphs, we are called to pause, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Topics: Victory, Odds

The Call PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Encourages embracing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth, and calls for active faith in confronting challenges with Christ's guidance and strength.

Good morning, beloved. Today, we gather under this roof, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We come together to share in the Word, to find solace, and to find strength. We are here to remind ourselves that our faith is not a fair-weather friend, but an anchor in the storm. As we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, Acts 5:17-25, Luke 22:31-32

Topics: Carrying Cross, Following Christ

Pastor Anniversary PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon encourages appreciation and esteem for pastors, God's chosen servants, who guide us through spiritual trials with divine wisdom and love.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's truly a joy to gather together in this sacred space, bound by our shared love for the Lord and our desire to grow ever closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves on the cusp of a new understanding, standing at the threshold of a deeper appreciation for those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Topics: Called By God