Sermons on Comfort For Physical Concerns:

Leading, Learning, And Living

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Aug 10, 2024

God charges Joshua three times to be strong and courageous. Leading, Learning, and Living breaks out each of these times and what the Lord says to Joshua.

LEADING, LEARNING, AND LIVING Joshua 1 gives a strong example of God’s charge to be strong and courageous in life. He repeats this charge to Joshua three different times, each one followed by a different area for Joshua to be strong and courageous in. These are areas that I am describing as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8, Matthew 16:24, Ephesians 1:3, Matthew 7:24, James 1:22-25, 2 Timothy 3:5, 1 Corinthians 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

A Vision For Reaching Out

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 24, 2004

This is a series of five (5) sermons concerning why Christians should reach out to a lost and dying world. This study can be divided into five (5) separate parts or kept together as a complete study unit.

A VISION FOR REACHING OUT ACTS 1:8 [Y]ou will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth. INTRODUCTION 1. What do you think of Pleasant Ridge [Your Church]? Is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Extra Ordinary Jesus- Birth Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 27, 2011

Part 3 of our study looking at the extra ordinary man, Jesus. This week we will look at His birth and some of the prophecies made 100s of years prior concerning it.

This week we'll continue are study of Jesus, called Extra Ordinary Jesus, and we will look at His birth. But before we can get to that let me just recap and hopefully get us to see the picture that has been painted in our 1st 2 studies of Jesus. For in those studies we saw Jesus as the King of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

One Mother - Two Nations: Part #1 Esau Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 8, 2011

Two main points from the life of Esau: 1. He was more concerned about the here-and-now than he was with the here-after. 2. Godliness comes by choice.

One Mother – Two Nations Part #1 - Esau “Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, but Jacob was a peaceful man, living in tents.” Genesis 25:27 (NASB) God has always shown blessings to his people – take Rebecca as an example. For many years she had be barren. Now the Lord opens her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building The Lord’s House

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

If the church is going to promote abundant life and begin attracting people, it must become more than just a physical structure. It must be seen as a house, or rather, a home. It must become a place where people feel safe and secure.

There was once a story in the Oregonian, Portland’s morning newspaper, of a man who had helped construct a Roman Catholic Church in Mexico. He used inferior materials in order to make more money. At the dedication of the building, the roof collapsed, killing many of the worshipers including the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ, The Only Mediator

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 25, 2001

There is nothing so satisfying, so comforting, so animating to the soul than a Spirit-wrought display of the truth about Jesus Christ as the only way to God.

“JESUS CHRIST OUR ONLY MEDIATOR” - #2 Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Intro: If someone were to ask you to summarize the Bible in five words or less, - How would you answer them? - You might say that the Bible is about … God’s glory and man’s salvation—and that would be an excellent answer. But suppose you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Future, The Rapture

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 3, 2001

At a time of uncertainty and with death so prevalent around us, it gives us great comfort and hope to know that there is hope in the future for all who trust Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sept.30, 2001 A man went to see his doctor because he was suffering from a miserable cold. His doctor prescribed some pills, but they didn’t help. On his next visit the doctor gave him a shot, but that didn’t do any good. On his third visit the doctor told the man to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 24:37-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Risking To Win

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 29, 2005

Living a life of faith requires risk. Intelligent risk. Holding on to comfort zones and familiar territory will not move us forward to achieve great things for God.

“Risking to Win” Matthew 9:18-26 Verse 21 (The Msg): “You took a risk of faith” Motivational speaker, Jim McCormick, is a former corporate Chief Operating Officer, MBA, and holder of three skydiving World Records and member of a successful skydiving expedition to the North Pole. He observes: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Dealing With Grief"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 3, 2004

Grief is something to go through, not hold on to. God’s comfort can bring us through difficult times and he certainly will do it.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 5, 2004 “Dealing with Grief” John 14:1-6 I Thess. 4:13, 14 Introduction: This week marks the third anniversary of 9/11, that horrible day when we saw unfolding before our very eyes on TV where terrorists brought death and destruction to the lives of 3000 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

Christ's Farewell

Contributed by David Washburn on Apr 16, 2002

Many times a "final" farewell surrounds the death of a friend or loved one, but Christ’s farewell was about comfort, vision, and encouragement to his disciples and the Church.

Have you ever spoken with someone knowing it was the last time you would see them and your last opportunity to speak with them? I remember having that type of conversation with a cousin several years ago. He was dying from a terminal disease, and Paula and I made the trip to see and speak with Pat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Isn't Anything Sacred Anymore?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 16, 2005

This sermon discusses the need for change in our lives: From repenting and turning towards Christ to the willngness to step out of our comfort zones to follow Him.

January 23, 2005 Good morning. Let me start by saying that Diana and I could not wait to get back up here. It’s like that old John Denver song: ‘It’s Good To Be Back Home Again.’ And, we do consider this our home now. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your church. I want to talk to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: *other

Where Is Your Heart?

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jul 23, 2008

What are you living for? Wealth and comfort or the purposes of God? Most of us have the desire to live a significant life. Jesus shows us how.

Where is your heart? Introduction When you’re 95 years old and looking back on your life, what will you say? Will you be happy with the way you have lived? A survey taken a number of years ago of those aged 95 and above asked this question; what changes would you make if you could live your life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Author And Finisher

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 13, 2008

His Word says He will never leave us or forsake us. He is always there assisting, encouraging, leading, comforting, giving direction, and disciplining, as needed.

Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. One translation says author and prefecter of our faith. Another translation says our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 12:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stay Away From The Village People

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Can you see clearly? This message deals with moving outside your comfort zone and seeing people correctly! There are no hand motions (YMCA) but this is a powerful message.

“Stay Away From The Village People” Text: Mark 8:22-26; Luke 4:18 I. Takes Us Out of Comfort Zone The people bring Jesus a blind man and ask Jesus to heal him. Notice what Jesus did. The Bible says Jesus took the man out of the village. I am sure the blind man was comfortable in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Believer's Response To Death Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

David's misfortune, because of his God honoring response, has resulted in much comfort in getting the flowers of faith to bloom in the hearts of the bereaved.

A young Harvard professor sat in a room once occupied by George Washington. He was exceedingly lonely and dejected. He wondered if that great man ever felt as he did then. He had lost his wife 3 years before, and had not yet been able to escape from the grip of grief. His life seemed to be an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-23