Sermons on Comfort For Those Grieving:

Help For The Overwhelmed

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Apr 2, 2004

A collection of helps and scripture for those who are overwhelmed with life’s troubles.

*We have all been at a point in our life where there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Life is just too tough, and it just seems to be getting worse. Everything you have worked for is gone; there is no way out. It may also be from hearing bad news, being covered up with the work, overrun ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Personal Touch

Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010

To encourage beleivers to share the gospel with those they would consider undesirable or unreachable.

I. Leprosy A. What is it? 1. Today: A bacterial infection that causes nerve damage. It can also cause damage to the skin. 2. In biblical times: a. Any skin condition that included white lesions on the skin with a red top. Typically the hair would fall out where this lesion was. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Fallen Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2010

We don't want Satan to outwit us with his scheme of keeping the church from welcoming those who repent and return to the fellowship.

Introduction: A. We all know that God is at work in the world, and that Satan is busy trying to destroy and work against everything that God is doing. B. For instance: 1. And God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow vegetables of all kinds, so humankind ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live Effectively Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 9, 2008

God offers a life worth living to those who abide in Christ.

Scripture Introduction The night before his crucifixion, Jesus spoke words of comfort to his friends: “Do not let your hearts be troubled…. My peace I give to you…. Because I live, you also will live.” Comfort and hope are the main topics in John 14. Now the Lord begins to teach on the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Make Fun SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Do not look down on those who aren't like you.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and safe as we gather here today to worship Him and to learn from His word. Today, we are going to focus on a message that is as timeless as it is pertinent, a message that is as simple as it is profound. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Topics: Don't Judge Others Based On Appearance

I Lose Nothing! Series

Contributed by Patrick Williams on Dec 4, 2000

Those who are truly called cannot resist the grace of God.

John 6:35-40 BBBC #426 12/3/00 (Words:3,650) That...I Should Lose Nothing! Somerset Maugham was considered the most famous author during the 1930s. To his credit were such works as Of Human Bondage which became an instant classic. But now the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Going Public With Your Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 26, 2001

Four ways to make our faith in Jesus public to those around us.

Just how much of our faith in Jesus should we make public and how much should our faith in Jesus remain private? Our culture tells us that faith is a private affair, like having a hobby. Our secular culture tells us that faith is a private issue, to be kept hidden in the privacy of our home or our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Did It For Me

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 24, 2023

It is the “final story in Jesus’ public teaching ministry” and only Matthew shares it with us. There are two groups in this passage: those who go into eternal life; those who go into eternal death.

You Did It For Me Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We have been studying some of the judgment parables found toward the end of Matthew. The judgment parables offer surprises / great reversals. The last shall be first. Many are invited, Few are chosen. Keep watch, for we do not know the hour. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 19, 2007

The world lauds autonomy and strength, but Jesus says those who are truly blessed are the ones who come to him in humility and dependence.

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT INTRO NEW SERIES Everyone wants the good life. What does it mean for you? Lifestyle? Stuff? Financial security? Family? ILL: Video Clip ’In the Game’ from the Pursuit of Happiness. The world says, ’take what you want, pursue happiness and fulfillment at all costs.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Child Like Faith -Part 2 Series

Contributed by Adam Babish on Jun 30, 2019

"For the kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children"

The Gift of Childlike Faith Pt.2 Mark 10:14-16 Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. Unless you accept God’s kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you’ll never experience it.” Then he took the children in his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

4 Realities About Real Fellowship

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 3, 2008

real fellowship means that we experience life together. Real fellowship includes unselfish love, honest sharing, practical sharing, sacrificial giving and sympathetic comforting.

4 Realities of Real Fellowship Colossians 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Fall To Pieces Together

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 30, 2006

When tough times come and we fall to pieces, we will nto survive unless we gather around each other to comfort, support, love, and model Jesus.

Let’s Fall to Pieces Together Luke 22:39-46 January 22, 2006 There is a medium sized city in Indiana which has a Methodist Church in the heart of the downtown area. Members of the church include some of the leaders of the community: Business owners, entrepreneurs, city politicians, doctors, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Methodist

Romans, Part 22 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2011

There is no condemnation in those who live for Jesus Christ, but this freedom He provides is not a license to live lives riddled with sin.

Romans, Part 22 Romans 8:1-9 Introduction - Paul taught very clearly about identifying and battling sin; it was his mission - He understood that we must know our enemy, and be able to stand against him - He also understood that you and I were once bound by sin; but are no more - Before we can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You’ll Know Him By His Scars

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

Oh, the comfort of knowing that when he rose from that grave, he left the grave-clothes behind, he left the tomb behind… but he kept the scars.

INTRO: 1. The greatest evidence that Jesus rose from the dead was not an empty tomb or the grave clothes folded neatly where Jesus’ body once were but the multiplied eye-witness accounts of a living Lord for some 40 days after he rose. 2. This was not a limited sighting. a. In that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Fire Is Lighted

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

We need to stop being conformists, we need to leave our comfort zone, and we need to begin laboring for the Lord the way that He wants us to labor.

As I said during our service Thursday night, we need a revival. We need to stop being conformists, we need to leave our comfort zone, and we need to begin laboring for the Lord the way that He wants us to labor. How of you here today would like to comply with God? How many would like to light ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible