Sermons on comfort in sickness: showing 511-525 of 74,927

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 21, 2008

It was only with a shepherd’s staff that Moses parted the waters of a great sea, that he commanded natural disasters and demanded water from a rock. It was in the great lesson of a simple stick that when anything is given to God it wields mighty power!

“What is that in Your Hand?” Exodus 3:16-4:2a It happened several times a week, almost without fail. Whether they lined up against the wall of the gymnasium, the local ice rink or the snow bank for the back-roads hockey, it was always the same. The leaders picked him last. Last for basketball ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

When Death Invades A Congregation Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 27, 2008

Paul provides three insights for a congregation faced with the death of one of its members.

Friday was a difficult day for this congregation when we learned that a person who often worshiped with us had suddenly passed away. We all recognize that life can be cut short at any time, but when it happens without warning to a person so young, whose family we have come to appreciate, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Blessed Mourners Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

A look at this backwards statement about the blessed mourners. Part 3 of 9

October 12, 2008 The Blessed Mourners Matthew 5:1-4 Have you ever read something that as you were reading it, just didn’t make a whole lot of sense? Sometimes when we read the Bible, we may find ourselves struggling to make sense out of the words of Jesus. He tells us things which either don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Creates The Heavens And The Earth

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 3, 2017

Genesis 1:1-2:3 teaches us that by his powerful word, God created the heavens and the earth.

Scripture Today, I am beginning a new series of sermons on the first eleven chapters of Genesis that I am calling, “In the Beginning.” For the next year or so, I plan to preach short series of sermons, alternating between Genesis and Ephesians. My intention for “In the Beginning” is to preach 6 ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Hope Again

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

HOPE ALLOWS US TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND DARE TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LIVES CAN BE BETTER AS WE DO.

TO HOPE AGAIN 1 PETER 1:1-9 HOPE IS THE ONE THING IN THIS WORLD THAT WE CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT. HOPE ALLOWS US TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND DARE TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LIVES CAN BE BETTER AS WE DO. 1 PETER 1:3-4: “3 ¶ PRAISED (HONORED, BLESSED) BE THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

He Maketh Me To Lie Down In Green Pastures Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016

The presence and the care of the shepherd causes the sheep to rest.

He Maketh Me To Lie Down In Green Pastures Psalms 23:1-6 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;” Maketh: Not with some force, but instead causes me to lie down It is almost impossible to get sheep to lie down because of their nature. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Enlarge Your Path! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 31, 2013

I want to keep this message very simple, so that it gets across each of you and you would understand the ‘father-heart’, no….no….’mother-heart’ of God.

He will enlarge your path! 2 Samuel 22:37”You enlarged my path under me; So my feet did not slip.” The above is a thanksgiving song of King David when God had delivered him from all the enemies, read: 2 Samuel 22:1”Then David spoke to the LORD the words of this song, on the day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consolation Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 18, 2013

Outline: Purchased consolation, vss 1-2 Coming consolation, vss 3-5 A Word of consolation, vss 6-9 Our Consoler, vss 10-11

Most people in Israel weren’t especially thrilled when a prophet showed up. That usually meant some bad news, a critique, and harsh warnings of impending judgment. In fact, the previous 39 chapters of Isaiah were just that. But here in chapter 40, things change; the welcome news is of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Funeral Service - The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 4, 2019

Comfort from one of the most reassuring passages of scripture that has comforted believers throughout history.

Welcome and Words of Comfort • Thank you for coming today to say goodbye and to pay your last respects to ……. • Whether we are family or friends, we have been drawn together today by the life of …………………... • ………...... was born ………… and lived a full life until he died on ……………. this year at the age ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, John 14:1-3, Matthew 25:21, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Encouragement Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is the first of three messages exploring the concept of encouragement from God and each other. This messages focuses on God's encouragement.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Our God of All Encouragement” Introduction Most of you could complete the lyrics of this old song. “Where seldom was heard….” Today’s culture broadcasts plenty of discouraging words. Today’s environment generates abundant discouraging circumstances. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, 2 Corinthians 7:5-7, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Never Alone: God Hears Your Call SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Explore Psalm 61 and discover that no matter how distant God may seem, He is always within earshot of your call. This sermon reassures us of God's constant presence and unwavering support.

There was once a little boy who deeply missed his father, who was away on military duty. To find comfort, the boy would look at a picture of his dad on his nightstand and imagine that his father was watching over him. However, one night, this didn't bring him solace. His mother, hearing his cries, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Topics: Comfort, Faith

Finding Peace In Jesus' Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Jesus calls us to focus on His peace, His place, His promises and His plan.

In this sermon, we will explore the four truths that Jesus imparts to His disciples in John 14. These truths are essential for us to trust in as well, as they provide us with peace, assurance, and hope in our journey of faith. Jesus begins by addressing the troubled hearts of His disciples. He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Topics: Funeral, Comfort

Finding Hope In Despair SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

When everything seems lost, God is just beginning.

Today, I want to share a message of hope with you. Have you ever felt like everything in your life was falling apart? Like you were cut down and left with nothing? Well, let me tell you about the hope we can find in the story of Job. Job was a man who had it all. He was successful, wealthy, and had ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9

Topics: Hope, Comfort

A Home Over There In Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The comforting promise of Jesus preparing a heavenly home for us and His constant presence in our lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage of hope, comfort, and promise from the Gospel of John. We're going to talk about the home Jesus is preparing for us, the comfort of His ever-present love, and the hope we have in eternal life. As Sally Clarkson once said, "Every day in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Topics: Comfort, Jesus

Rest For The Weary PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

No matter the burdens we carry in life, we can find ultimate comfort and rest in Christ.

Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're going to soak in the sweet words of our Savior from Matthew 11:25-30. We're going to immerse ourselves in the understanding of Christ's invitation, the burdens we bear in life, and the ultimate comfort that only Jesus can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Comfort, Christ