Sermons on Afflictions:

Accusing The Suffering (Job 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 20, 2025

Do we accuse or comfort the suffering?

Do we treat suffering like Eliphaz, with accusations, or do we seek to help? Let’s begin in Job 5. Do people assume that our own foolishness causes our suffering? Was Eliphaz implying that the sins of Job’s children caused their deaths? Call now, is there anyone who will answer you? And to which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Deceitful Tongue Of Pathological Liars. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 27, 2025

This sermon will explore few examples of lies in the Bible, the methods used to deceive, and the punishments that followed.

The Bible provides numerous accounts of individuals who succumbed to the temptation of lying, often with severe consequences. In Proverbs 12:22, it is written, "The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy." This sermon will explore few examples of lies in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22

Security

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 27, 2021

Naomi lost all her security her home, her land, her family, and her hope in God. But, God never left her.

“The Lord grant that you may find security …” New Revised Standard —Ruth 1:9a 1. The place we find security is Home • Home is where one has food on the table, • Home is where we have a place to lay our head and rest. • Home is a place of shelter from storms of life the rain, snow, heat, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:9

Denomination: Methodist

Redeemed By His Wounds: The Transformative Power Of Isaiah 53:5-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024

In Isaiah 53:5-6 we find profound truths about the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and its impact on our lives. Let us explore this scripture together and discover how the wounds of Christ bring healing and transformation to all who believe.

Redeemed by His Wounds: The Transformative Power of Isaiah 53:5-6 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the transformative power of Isaiah 53:5-6. In these verses, we find profound truths about the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and its impact on our lives. Let us explore this scripture ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Small Minds And The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 29, 2022

Jesus Christ, son of God and son of man, appears in our midst and when He does, we count the cost of discipleship to Him and often pass up the opportunity.

Monday of 4th Week In Course To be frank, David messed up, and messed up royally. He did only one thing right in getting involved with Bathsheba. He acknowledged and repented of his royal, deadly sin. And he was forgiven, but that was not the end of the story. He and Bathsheba lost their child, as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, 2 Samuel 15:13-30, Psalm 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Wells Of Salvation

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 12, 2022

when we dig in the wells of salvation we embark on a thankful heart, amazing grace, and God's strength.

Wells of Salvation Isaiah 12 1. Some things going on in today’s reading • These oracles or visions are directed at Israel and their neighbors. Assyria, there is the announcement of unfaithfulness, judgment and destruction; • God also announces salvation, deliverance and God’s steadfast love ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Power Of Private Prayer Life

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Nov 23, 2022

God is calling us to a life in the secret place because glorious things are meant for the secret place.

The Word VEX means to Torment and Afflict. When the Devil sees that the Church does nothing about his activities, he finds a Comfort Zone. This means that when the Church is cold, Prayerless and without Fire, the church becomes a breeding place for the activities of the devil. The first targets ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

He Whom Thou Lovest Is Sick.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 5, 2022

The simple prayer of Martha and Mary; Jesus' delay; and the death of Lazarus.

HE WHOM THOU LOVEST IS SICK. John 11:1-16. JOHN 11:1. “Now a certain man was sick.” This is the first mention of Lazarus of Bethany in the Gospels, and he is identified alongside his sisters, Mary and Martha. JOHN 11:2. Mary is identified in anticipation of the incident in the following ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Righteousness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2022

The key word in this stanza of the Psalm is righteous/ righteousness. The word appears five times in the section.

THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD. Psalm 119:137-144. PSALM 119:137. “Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.” “Righteous art thou, O LORD,” is a declaration of the righteousness of God. And because He is righteous, all His “judgments” are “upright,” or “just.” Thus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:137-144

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passover And Communion.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2023

The Passover meal was designed to commemorate the deliverance of Israel out of Egypt. Out of it grew our Lord’s Supper, in which we remember Jesus delivering us out of the bondage of sin and death.

PASSOVER AND COMMUNION. Mark 14:12-26. The Passover meal was designed to commemorate the deliverance of Israel out of Egypt (cf. Exodus 12:14). Out of it grew our Lord’s Supper, in which we remember what Jesus was accomplishing on this very night, centuries later, in delivering us out of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, I Belive

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 8, 2023

John chapter 9 shows us how we can go from blindness to sight

The Gospel of John is rich in stories and teachings that offer profound insights into the nature of faith, the ministry of Jesus Christ, and the path to spiritual enlightenment. Among the many chapters that make up this Gospel, Chapter 9 stands out as a particularly significant and compelling ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Last Days And The Restoration.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 9, 2024

A glimmer of hope for the faithful remnant.

THE LAST DAYS AND THE RESTORATION. Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:6-7. I). “In the Last Days” (Micah 4:1-5). So far in the book of Micah it has been a message of doom and gloom for the recalcitrant people of God, with just a glimmer of hope for the faithful remnant. But as the dark clouds gather over ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 15, 2023

Today our reading is about a people seeking restoration Isaiah tells them they need to focus on The Word. The word gives Purpose, Gives Comfort, Gives Peace, Gives Power, and the word of God is a better way to live.

Isaiah 55:10-13 Gods Word in today’s reading it's about Gods restoration of a people. 1. God’s word has Purpose • He gives the example: “the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish.” • Yes, the rain and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

Greetings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 24, 2023

Christian Greetings comes from the depth of the heart. it is overflowing with mercy, peace and love. These characteristics of generosity comes from God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Let's bless others with these words.

Jude 1:2 - Greetings Jude 1:2 “May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.” “Relax, everything's going to be all right; rest, everything's coming together; open your hearts, love is on the way!” (Message Bible). There are four cross references to this verse: 1 peter 1:2, 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:2

Denomination: Methodist

Strength In Weakness: Transformed By God's Grace 2 Corinthians 12:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2024

In 2 Corinthians 12:9 the Apostle Paul declares God's sufficient grace amid weakness. This verse offers profound encouragement for all believers who face challenges and difficulties in life, reminding us of the transformative power of God's grace.

Strength in Weakness: Transformed by God's Grace 2 Corinthians 12:9 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful truth found in 2 Corinthians 12:9 where the Apostle Paul declares God's sufficient grace in the midst of weakness. This verse offers profound encouragement for all believers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-8, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal