Sermons on Comfort For Physical Concerns:

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

God knows where we are physically and spiritually.

"What Are You Doing Here? " 1 Ki. 19:9-18 There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him: "What are you doing here, Elijah?" 10 He replied, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caring For Godly Leadership - Pastor's Appreciation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2022

What do you do when you’re faced with opposition? Who do you tell? How do you develop the strength to keep pushing, even when it feels like everything is working against you? David would become Israel’s greatest king, but now he tired.

Sermon – Caring for Godly Leadership Scripture Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:8 -17 “These are the names of David’s mightiest warriors. The first was Jashobeam (people will return) the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the three mightiest warriors among David’s men. He once used his spear to kill 800 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17, 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Methodist

Happy Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 21, 2011

Happy are those who mourn. Today’s text is one of the great contradictions of the Bible. Even if we don’t use happy for the word blessed, there still seems to be little correlation between being blessed and grieving.

Happy are those who mourn. Today’s text is one of the great contradictions of the Bible. Even if we don’t use happy for the word blessed, there still seems to be little correlation between being blessed and grieving. When you lose a person you love, do you feel blessed? Does it comfort ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

How To Make It To The End Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 1, 2008

God provides comfort and encouragement to persevere.

Scripture Introduction We rarely think of Jesus as needing to persevere. Yet he faced greater rejection and more opportunities for discouragement than any of us could imagine—he was forsaken by the whole world, and even by God. It would be wise of us, therefore, to look to him for a theology for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Restless Night

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 29, 2014

Physical tiredness is often a foe to the Christian, and to the church.

A RESTLESS NIGHT. Song of Songs 5:1-16. The Song of Songs is a wonderful piece of poetry, a love song often used to illustrate Christ's relationship with the Church. This kind of double application of human love, and of the love between Christ and the Church may be seen also in Paul's ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help Us Find Comfort During The Loss Of A Dear Friend?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How can we find comfort during the loss of a family member or friend? 1.

How can we find comfort during the loss of a family member or friend? 1. Ask the Lord to be your comforter in times of grief. Paul writes, "Who comforts us in all our sorrow so that we can offer others, in their sorrows, the consolation that we have received from God ourselves." (2 Cor. 1 :4) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith That Rises Above Discouragement

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 28, 2009

A faith in a living Redeemer prepares us to rise above all the discouragements of life.

A FAITH THAT RISES ABOVE DISCOURAGE-MENT-- Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 19-22, 50-52, 57-58 Proposition: A faith in a living Redeemer prepares us to rise above all the discouragements of life. Objective: My purpose is to help people to put their total trust in Christ and let Him lift one ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Whatcha Really Want?

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 17, 2025

God meets depressed hearts with presence, truth, rest, and hope, offering Himself as the deepest answer to our soul’s unspoken longings.

Most of us remember that upbeat theme song from the old television show Friends — the one with the snapping fingers and the chorus that keeps repeating, “I’ll be there for you.” But if you’ve ever listened closely, the song basically describes a life falling apart. The singer talks about how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5, 1 Kings 19:4, Psalm 30:5, Matthew 26:38, 2 Corinthians 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Is There Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A reminder that the basic truth of God's existence is the foundation of our worldview

Mark Scott told the story of a student in Bible College who was running late for his 7AM class. The class had started and was in the middle of morning prayer when he stumbled in, panting, arm loaded with books. The prayer just continued. As he attempted to sit down, his books all dropped out all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When I Am Deserted!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2010

Despite feeling alone, the child of God is never deserted. David enables us to explore the comfort of God’s presence with His people, even in the day of battle.

“Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! You have said, ‘Seek my face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek.’ Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Foundation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 4, 2007

Without Faith, it’s impossible to please God... but how did such a religious community as Nazareth misplace its faith?

OPEN: A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But one year his joy in these creations was threatened by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

22. The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:2 - Message 22 – A Burden Bearer Bears The Burdens Of Others – Be One Of Them! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 28, 2025

Practical Christianity at work is bearing the burdens your fellow believers have, whatever those burdens, in love and concern and fellowship. We all are to be burden bearers and by doing so we fulfil the law of Christ. Love one another as I have loved you!

22. THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:2 - Message 22 – A BURDEN BEARER BEARS THE BURDENS OF OTHERS – BE ONE OF THEM! [1]. BE A BURDEN BEARER {{Galatians 6:2 “Bear one another’s burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ.”}} In the closing verses of this letter Paul issues some important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Acts 2:43-45, John 13:34, Leviticus 19:18, 1 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Have Forgiveness, Comfort And Joy When You Can Have Condemnation?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014

People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on …

Summary: People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on … This sermon was delivered to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Go! And Find Comfort In Grief: Seeking God’s Peace, Not The Voices Of The Past Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025

Grief is a journey we all experience at some point in life. The loss of a loved one, whether expected or sudden, leaves a void that words cannot easily fill. In our sorrow, we long for comfort, for answers, and for peace. But where do we turn?

Go! And Find Comfort in Grief: Seeking God’s Peace, Not the Voices of the Past Introduction Grief is a journey we all experience at some point in life. The loss of a loved one, whether expected or sudden, leaves a void that words cannot easily fill. In our sorrow, we long for comfort, for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, John 11:25-26, Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Psalm 73:25-26, John 14:26, Job 23:10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The View From The Cross

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 22, 2009

To show the various responses to Christ’s crucifixion and, thereby, to challenge us to review our response to Him.

The View from the Cross* Mark 15:21-47 Sermon Objective: To show the various responses to Christ’s crucifixion and, thereby, to challenge us to review our response to Him. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12; Galatians 6:14, Ephesians 3:17b-19; read the text: Mark 15:21-41 INTRO The actual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-47

Denomination: Nazarene