Sermons on Affliction:

Overcoming Spiritual Attacks SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

The enemy constantly tries to harm God's people in various ways, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, we have complete freedom. We are not victims, but victors.

Today, we will delve into the topic of spiritual arrows and their impact on the lives of believers. Spiritual arrows are invisible attacks from the kingdom of darkness that target specific individuals or groups. These arrows can cause harm, affliction, confusion, division, character disorders, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5

Topics: Christian Freedom, Spiritual Warfare

Praise And Testimony

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

Let your testimony be praise to Him!

Ps 22:22-26 22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. 23 Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel. 24 For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Richard White on Nov 19, 2011

The key to being blessed while being persecuted is to remain faithful

Blessed are the Persecuted, theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven It seems like an oxymoron, happiness for the persecuted, joy for the hunted? The word Blessed means “Oh How Happy.” The word translated “persecuted” means, hunted, afflicted, harassed, by hunters, or an enemy or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes People Worthwhile

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022

What causes us to get overwhelmed? Why are so many Christians, especially preachers, throwing in the towel?

Why are there so many inactive preachers? Problems overwhelm them, minister’s life not as glamourous as it seemed to be. Problems became too great, flesh weakened, a large % of our prospects are people who dropped out of church because of some problem that came up in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful When Advising People In God’s Will

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 14, 2024

So many times, we have become like Job’s friends, who have not spoken the right words about or from God to our friends like Job who are suffering in God’s will. We have spoken Godly words, but some or all of these words are not from God.

And so it was, after the LORD had spoken these words to Job, that the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is aroused against you and your two friends, for you have not spoken of Me what is right, as My servant Job has.” Job 42:7 So many times, we have become like Job’s friends, who have ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7

Good News About Trouble Series

Contributed by Ray Waldo on Apr 9, 2008

We are blessed with the "Spirit of Glory and of God" that rests on us when we suffer for Christ. This is a message of encouragement to the Child of God who is going through trials.

Well, we have all had days when it seemed everything went wrong! But I have “Good news about trouble.” - At least for the Child of God. In 1 Peter 4:12-19 we read that trouble is not aways such a bad thing. Peter says that we may be “overjoyed” as a result of our “painful trial.” I recently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Insults & Lies (Psalm 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2026

How do we handle insults and lies?

When afflicted, insulted, and lied about, do we pray? Are we angry without sin, do we trust in the Lord, do we have gladness in our hearts and lie down and sleep in peace? Let’s look at Psalm 4. Did the Psalmist ask God for help in the midst of insults and lies from men in high positions? Have we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eating The Fruit Of Your Labor - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Dec 31, 2016

This is the second part of the sermon on "Eating the fruit of your labor". Debunking the notion that the fruit of our labor is worth eating.

Another example of labor in the Bible was the labor of Judas and Lazy man JUDAS He performed hard labor to betray Jesus Christ. It cannot be an easy task to betray Jesus! What effort it must have taken to convince the high priest that he can turn Jesus over to them? But he prevailed and his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-11, Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of All Comfort

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 9

THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT (2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-6) Everything that could go wrong went wrong for Will Smith’s character in “The Pursuit of Happyness.” He invested his money into buying and selling bone-density scanners. One of his $250 scanners was stolen by a hippie and another by a lunatic. The lack of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hope Of Glory Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 10, 2009

Learning from Paul’s personal testimony to the Colossian CHurch

When I was at university—I sweated and groaned and struggled to get through my studies. One day a mate left an major project we were working on in the train. He rang every station from Hornsby to Campbelltown hoping it was handed in. Alas, our major assignment was gone forever! After the lecturer ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unleavened Bread And The Passover - The Bread In The Lord’s Supper – The Meanings Of Them All Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 1, 2025

The bread in the Lord’s Supper. We examine the Jewish Passover and concentrate on the unleavened bread. The Lord’s Supper came from that Passover so we see how it relates. Different denominations treat the Lord’s Supper/Communion differently. We consider the leaven as well.

UNLEAVENED BREAD AND THE PASSOVER - AND THE LORD’S SUPPER – THE MEANINGS OF THEM ALL The purpose of this article is not for dispute. It is to provide information. I suppose some will disagree with me on some point here and there, because not all things related to this message are clear cut. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:15-20, Matthew 13:33, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, 1 Corinthians 11:23-24, Exodus 12:46, Hebrews 12:2-3, Colossians 1:13-14, Galatians 5:1, Romans 5:1-2, Ephesians 1:13, Hebrews 10:27, Philippians 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trying To Understand

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 17, 2013

Perhaps the most important thing you can discover as you spend time immersed God’s Word is this: God loves you. You belong to him. To understand the Word of God, rely on the Spirit of God.

Opening illustration: As an adolescent I read the word of God daily as a routine without really understanding it and kept it under my pillow assuming that it would give me a peaceful sleep and protect me from all harm. When I became a teenager, I still kept doing the same thing except that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nahum - The Fall Of Nineveh (1:1-3:19) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

At the same time Jeremiah and Zephaniah were pronouncing judgment against Judah, another prophet was directing his attention at one of her enemies

STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS Nahum - The Fall Of Nineveh (1:1-3:19) INTRODUCTION 1. At the same time Jeremiah and Zephaniah were pronouncing judgment against Judah, another prophet was directing his attention at one of her enemies 2. The prophet was Nahum, whose name means "Consolation" ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit That May Abound

Contributed by John D Jones on Apr 5, 2010

Encouraging God's people to invest in missions at home and abroad.

Fruit that May Abound Philippians 4:10-20 Introduction About the apostle Paul verses 10-13 About the church at Philippi Started by Paul recorded in Acts 16 First convert was Lydia and her house hold Then the demon possessed girl Followed by the Philippian jailor and his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Remembers His People Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

To be remembered by God means to be singled out for mercy, favour, and supernatural turnaround.

THE GOD WHO REMEMBERS HIS PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 8:1 Supporting Texts: Exodus 2:24-25, 1 Samuel 1:19, Psalm 115:12, Luke 1:72, Hebrews 6:10 INTRODUCTION: One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that God never forgets His people. He may seem silent, but He is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God