Sermons on Comfort In Sickness:

Is That Really What I'm Supposed To Preach?

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 24, 2023

This Sunday we look at Isaiah 40, and the incredibly uncomfortable message of "Comfort" the preacher is given to preach.

Good Morning. Our lesson from Isaiah is painful to me in the sense that it reminds me I am getting old. I’m gonna tell you a secret this morning that no one knows but you listening. I used to fear preaching from Isaiah. I remember complaining to Bishop David. Now I enjoy it. Mostly, I prefer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1, Isaiah 40:6-8

Denomination: Anglican

(Section 1) A Favorite Psalm Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019

Psalm 23 is one of the most common and well-know Psalms

PSALM 23 Scripture: Psalm 23:1 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 116:15, Isaiah 40:2, Psalm 97:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Supportive In Grief Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 22, 2019

So how do we become strong in the broken places? 1. Look to God who cares for me. I can run to God in worship. God is worthy of our worship. 2. Seek to offer compassion to others 3. Continue to hope in the God of all comfort

This is us: Supportive in Grief 2 Corinthians 1:1-8 comfort: more than just soothing or sympathy, but also to strengthen, help and encouragement. So how do we become strong in the broken places? 1. Look to God who cares for me. vv.3 I can run to God in worship. v.3 God is worthy of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Matter Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

In this message the Apostle Paul will teach us how to embrace his philosophy for living... "What does it matter - what happens to me or what other people say about me." I have chosen my calling over my comfort and God's approval over man's approval.

What Does It Matter? WELCOME – to week 4 of our (let’s be sure to kick off the new year in an awesome life-changing – God honoring way) series this year can be different. HEY – does anybody out there want this year to be different, to be better? OKAY SO HERE IS THE DEAL – if you embrace and keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26, Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 23, 2020

God has promised Simeon that Simeon will see the Messiah. This promise is fulfilled when Mary comes to the temple to make an offering for purification. Simeon sings of the great comfort and peace we can all have.

Message Luke 2:22-35 Simeon’s Song Today we are going to look at the last song in our “Advents Song” – this is the Song which Simeon sings. We find it in Luke 2. Lat’s start reading and look firstly at the context of the song Luke 2:22-24 As we read through these verses we see some thing very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In Sorrow

Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Sep 1, 2018

Funeral sermon for a Christian mother and grandmother

I Peter 1:3a-4, 6 “By his great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and to an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and unfailing, kept in heaven for you….In this you rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 27, 2017

A Christmas sermon looking at Simeon and Anna and how they waited for the promise of God with great anticipation and expectation.

Waiting For Christmas Luke 2:21-38 Last week we looked at four major players in the birth of Jesus. Today I’d like to look at two more who, while they were not present at Jesus’ birth, waited with great anticipation and expectation for the day to arrive. None of us are very good at waiting. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Foursquare

Push The Button

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 13, 2018

Pushing the button in this context actually means to put your faith or your dreams into action. Faith without work is death. It's time to activate your dreams.

It’s time to push the button. Pushing the button in this context actually means to put your faith or your dreams into action. I believe most of us have got New Year resolutions or probably a carryover of last year’s resolution that was not accomplished. This new year ,we are still contemplating ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Going Fishing (Revised)

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 4, 2023

Understand no child of God is exempt from the dark clouds entering into their lives from time to time. The way we view and respond to times of disappointments and discouragements will determine how we press on and are able to persevere with joy.

I’m going fishing! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me open with the understatement of the year and say, “Life is hard sometimes”. We are constantly reminded of struggles, hard times, disasters, tragedies, heartaches, the failing economy, the decline of moral principles, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

The Revealer Of Mysteries

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 19, 2022

Often many misunderstood things and events occur in our lives. we become troubles trying to find answers. perhaps lost sleep occurs; we become agitated easily; we lash out. Our mystery seems to not be revealed. There is one who does reveal things to us we can rely upon. That person is God.

The Revealer Of Mysteries Have you had issues that troubled you and you could not find a way to solve them? Mysteries often trouble us and take time to resolve in our minds. One might lay awake for hours at night trying to solve them; to no avail. It encompasses your mind to the point of madness. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-11, Ephesians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Life Is Still Good

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020

Because God is good our lives are also, still good. Our earthly lives are short compared to eternity. The Lord God sets our times and places.

LIFE IS STILL GOOD (Outline) November 8, 2020 - End Time 2 / Last Judgment - JOB 14:1-5 INTRO.: How was your week? Anything exciting happen? (election week) Ups and downs? Gladness or sadness? Or maybe you were filled with wonder. What next? No matter your feelings or emotions: Life ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

God The Holy Spirit

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2022

Let’s explore who is the Holy Spirit.

A study of the third Person of the Trinity is called Pneumatology, from the Greek word pneuma (p?e?µa) meaning Spirit, wind or breath. Let’s explore who is the Holy Spirit. Was the Holy Spirit involved in creation? “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 5:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

#2 A Place Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

Prayer works & prayer changes things and we are that church … a place of prayer

~ Intro: The Journal of Reproductive Medicine reports that researchers at Columbia University conducted a study with 199 women at an in vitro fertilization clinic in Korea. Unknown to the patients and their doctors, groups of strangers from the US, Canada, and Australia were asked to pray for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, Isaiah 56:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hear God's Second Wind?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2025

Take comfort. Many today are tired and weary with the hurdles we face. My friend, hang in there and wait. GOD IS SENDING A REFRESHING, A SECOND WAVE OF HIS ANOINTING. It is too soon to quit.

HEAR GOD’S SECOND WIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *LET US BEGIN WITH A QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN HEARING AND LISTENING? *Life is about choices. THERE ARE 3 BONES COLLECTIVELY ARE KNOWN AS OSSICLES = 1. MALLEUS (HAMMER); 2. INCUS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15, Hebrews 12:12-15, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God