Sermons on Church Hurts:

God's Justice And Care For The Hurt Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of how God deals with those who hurt us.

When we experience hurt or injustice at the hands of others, it can be difficult to know how to respond. We may feel angry, bitter, or helpless. But as believers, we can take comfort in knowing that God sees our pain and is actively working to bring justice and healing. In this sermon, we will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Hebrews 4:13

Why Do People Betray Others? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014

The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions “betrayal” 17 times, 16 of those references are aimed at Judas Iscariot.

Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “Why Do People Betray Others?” 1 of 3 1/5/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A I Why Betrayal Happens A The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Baptist

Experience Grace

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 2, 2011

A sermon for those in need of God's Grace

3rd Pentecost 11 Experience Grace Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30 There are many possible reasons for needing grace and a fresh start. - Battling Illness - Marital Stress - Divorce or separation - Job difficulty - Unemployment - Debt - Death in the family - Kid issues I specifically want to call three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Anglican

A Conversation With A Phoenician Mother (Can Be Used For Mother’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

We want to look at another conversation in the Bible that the Lord had with people He came into contact with daily.

This is a conversation between Christ and a Phoenician woman. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT HER? We do not know a great deal about this lady, but the Scripture makes it clear: • She was Grecian woman (Gentile) • She was a mother • She was a mother with a serious problem When she came to the Lord we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Making God Glad” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 30, 2008

Final sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

As I prepared for today’s sermon, I must confess to you that the original title I had in mind was “Making God Mad.” I felt that this was a sermon that I felt I was especially qualified to preach given the fact that I was sure my behavior had frustrated my heavenly Father on many an occasion. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Healthy Emotions

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 24, 2023

Remember, our emotions were designed by God and though they have been damaged by our sin or the sins of others, Jesus wants to bring health and healing to every area of our being.

When we meet each other, what are the first questions we usually ask? How are you? And how do we normally answer? “I’m fine, how are you?” and then answering with what we have been doing, or how we have been physically speaking, not necessarily with what we have been thinking about, experiencing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Thorns To Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Paul could have easily boasted on how he had it all together and everything he had accomplished, but as soon as he wanted to boast, God gave him a thorn to remind him that it is wasn’t about him. What is a thorn? Thorns are any form of physical issues, hu

From Thorns to Thankfulness 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 A seaman meets a pirate in a bar, and take turns boasting of their adventures on the high seas. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg-leg, hook, and an eyepatch. The seaman asks "So, how did you end up with the peg-leg?" The pirate replies "We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Letting Go Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

a sermon in a series of sermons that goes along side our Celebrate Recovery ministry.

Matthew 11:28–30 MT 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." This week I heard the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Will Surprise You Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018

God does not always show up exactly when and how we want, but He always shows up.

JESUS WILL SURPRISE YOU When I was a kid I wanted to be a scuba diver. A friend brought over his scuba gear to our pool when I was 12 and let me try it, and from that moment I was hooked. I wanted to be the next Jacques Cousteau. For those of you who do not know who that was, he was a French ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Feel Your Pain

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 26, 2013

This message this morning is going to deal with those among us that are STILL HURTING - HURT IN THE PAST AND STILL WEAR THE SCARS – DEALING WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PAIN, MOST OF THAT PAIN REFUSING TO LIE DORMANT IN OUR MINDS

TITLE: I FEEL YOUR PAIN SCRIPTURE: II SAMUEL 11:1-5 / 12:18a This is a passage of Scripture that most if not all of us have been introduced to at a very early stage in our Christian journey. Between the two Scriptures that have been read there is so much that took place, that I will only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Dose Of Reality

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

Reality hurts! This message offers a dose of reality to the church in America

A DOSE OF REALITY Genesis 6:5-6 / 2 Chronicles 7:14 * In the beginning God created all that is (I.E. heavens, earth, plants, animals, sea, and mankind) and said “It is good.” When God declares something to be good, you can take it to the bank, “IT IS GOOD!” The prevalent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Church As A Kingdom Revealing Church Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 4, 2019

Jesus said "The Kingdom of God is at hand". What does that mean? To have a Kingdom you must have a King! This sermon shows Elijah, living in faith of that Kingdom, and in recognizing that trusting in the supernatural rather than the natural.

THE ELIJAH CHURCH IS A KINGDOM REVEALING CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 17:7-24 Some time later the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land. Then the word of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24, Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Church Attendance Necessary?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

How important is the corporate worship of the saints? Mnay say I can worship God as well in the privacy of my home as I can at church? Is this true or an excuse?

“Church Attendance” Introduction: The announcement that the Cleveland Browns were moving to Baltimore after 30 years in Cleveland devastated many people. Among the many Browns fans interviewed, one man sat in his pickup truck and wept as he said, "Now me and my family will have no place to go on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Snare Of The Devil (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 1, 2016

If Jesus can forgive those who caused Him so much pain and suffering, how can we not forgive those who have hurt us!

1 Timothy 3:7-Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (Snare for an individual) 2 Timothy 2:26-and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Foolish? Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

Are we foolish enough to think that we could curse God and not see consequences like Job's wife wanted of Job?

Lessons learned from Job #2 Are we speaking foolishness? Job Chapter 2:1-2:13 Introduction- Last week we began a series looking into the life of Job. We saw why bad things happen to good people-Because we live in a fallen world with sin and people have choices and sometimes their bad choices ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene