Sermons on Comfort Pain:

The Pains Of A Relevant Pastor

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 5, 2003

I thought it would be profitable if we would use this Preaching moment to highlite THE PAINS OF A RELEVANT PASTOR. For I am foolish enough to believe that A RELEVANT PASTOR WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE PAIN THAT IS PAIRED WITH THE TASK OF TENDING THE FLOCK

One who is Hurled, Thrown into the Path of a People who are Bent on Self-Destruction Must Be Relevant. He must be Germane to a Grieving Generation. His Applications must be Appropriate for the Aches of His Age. His Preaching must be Pertinent to the Problems of His Parish. His Sermons must be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Pain And Suffering

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2012

Christians have a problem with suffering that non-Christians don’t have. Christianity proclaims that God is love and that He loves the whole world. But, if this is true, why does He permit undeserved suffering?

May 1, 2003 Title: The Mystery of Pain and Suffering Text: “And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things?” Scripture Reading: Luke 13:1-5 Some people see no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Prescriptive Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 9, 2008

Pain and suffering help us understand the suffering of Christ.

Title: Prescriptive Pain and Suffering Text: Philippians 3:7-11, Romans 8:17; I Peter 4:12 Thesis: Pain and suffering help us understand the suffering of Christ. This is the second message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ Through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pain And Pleasure Of The Pastor

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 12, 2012

A person in ministry experiences both, pain and pleasure. From 2 Timothy 4 we can see that Pastor Paul experienced: Pain from Opposition, Pain from Disappointment, Pain from Abandonment and Pleasure of Partnership, The Pleasure of Restoration and The Plea

We had a recital yesterday from our music school. I was looking around at our community, enjoying Sam’s performance. For those of you who do not know him, Sam is a student of the Bangalore Conservatory. He has autism, somewhat rare condition, in which his brain does not function like everyone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: *other

Heaven "Why The Pain" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 23, 2011

This series on heaven will show how we can have true joy on this earth when we know where we are really going.

As we start this lesson on what heaven is like I always like to talk about the Apostle Paul and His vision of heaven. It is because of this vision that he was given a thorn in the flesh. I have had a migraine for 3 days and tried to get up earlier this morning but just could not. Most of you know I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Don't Be A Pain! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We need God’s help in defeating sin’s results.

DON’T BE A PAIN! I Chronicles 4:10 S: Evil, temptation and sin Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE NEED GOD’S HELP IN DEFEATING SIN’S RESULTS. ?: How? KW: Admonitions TS: In our final study of the prayer of Jabez, we will find five admonitions to follow that will help us defeat sin’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Painful Relationships Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 25, 2002

How a deepened life with God can help us deal with people who disappoint us, people who oppose us, and people who are separated from us.

We as people are always looking for a quick fix to life’s problems. Whether it’s the quickest weight loss fad or the fastest computer, we’re always looking for the easiest, fasted way to achieve our goals. We’re a generation of microwave popcorn and fast food. This mentality also passes over to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22, 2 Timothy 4:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Point Of Pain & Suffering Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Jun 21, 2007

All of go through pain and suffering, but what is the point? How do you answer the question, "Why does God allow pain and suffering?"

Hey everyone. I’m Josh, one of the leaders here, and it is great to have you with us today. Happy Father’s day to all the Dad’s. It is really cool for me this weekend to have my Dad in town, so that is always nice. Let’s pray as we move on this morning. If you have your bibles, you can open ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transparent Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 27, 2008

We can be honest in expressing our feelings in pain and suffering.

Title: Transparent Pain and Suffering Text: Hebrews 5:7-10 Thesis: We can be honest in expressing our feelings in pain and suffering. The Series: This is the fifth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know Christ and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Pain Remain!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jul 25, 2010

God can turn our Pains into Praises!

Introduction: Bouquet of roses! Yeah. It is a common and a beautiful gift that a man could give to his lady. Man, you could win her heart. Believe me on this one. A bouquet of roses is made up of several single rose in bloom. But it is interesting to note that a rose, whatever color it is, has a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Strength And Comfort In Times Of Sorrow

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 4, 2023

In this Sermon, we explore the essence of comfort and strength in times of sorrow. Discover how to provide solace and support, strengthening the bonds of our faith community.

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in faith, may the boundless grace and peace of our Lord be upon each and every one of you as we gather today in this solemn prayer meeting of condolence. In this sacred assembly, our hearts are heavy with grief, and our souls yearn for the soothing embrace of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2, Isaiah 40:27-31, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4, Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 53:4, John 11:35, Hebrews 4:15, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 46:1, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 12:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Galatians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Gain Without Pain

Contributed by John Beach on Aug 30, 2005

There’s no Get without Give, no Gain without Pain

“THERE’S NO GET WITHOUT GIVE AND NO GAIN WITHOUT PAIN” (Mat. 16:24-28) 3/31/2005 The words that Jesus spoke here and that Matthew recorded for us…strikes a Death Blow to the current trend of modern day contemporary Christianity. So much of our modern day Christianity is bent on a self-centered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Other People's Pain

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

Is it possible to really feel another person’s pain? When are we willing to allow our selves to feel others pain. How did Jesus demonstrate the feeling of pain?

Other People’s Pain My mother and father both said it. I never believed it and I think I told them so. They would always say it just before “IT” happened…. They would say “this is going to hurt me a lot more that it is going to hurt you!” Has anyone said that to you? Just as they told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Congregational

Opportune Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 23, 2008

Pain and suffering is an opportunity for the development of Christian character.

Title: Opportune Pain and Suffering Text: James 1:2-4 and Romans 5:3-5 Thesis: Pain and suffering is an opportunity for the development of Christian character. The Series: This is the fourth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pain Turned Into Joy Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 12, 2009

It seems unreal that pain could be turned into joy. Yet pain is the very stuff of joy. It will come, not instantaneously, but completely. The risen Christ proves this, and can transform our disappointments, disillusionments, and shame into joy.

“You will have pain, but y our pain will turn into joy.” That brings back memories of the doctor’s office and that giant needle moving ever closer. “This will hurt a little bit.” A little bit! When you are a year old, it hurts a lot, and there is no joy in it. No, I do not remember being one ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-24

Denomination: Baptist