Sermons on Comfort Pain:

Power For Pain - Philippians 3:10-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

Paul's quest for power, partnership with Christ in the work of redemption by suffering with him, and being conformed to the pattern of his death

Philippians 3:10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. Introduction It stands to reason that if you are living in God’s universe, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Job PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of suffering through the story of Job, emphasizing the strength found in faith during trials and the understanding gained from them.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you, standing on the common ground of our faith and united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves at the foot of a mountain, ready to climb the steep path of understanding. We are here to seek wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Topics: Comfort, Suffering

Job The Righteous Sufferer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

All of us will experience suffering, but few if any will have to go the route of Job. His severe experience can help all of us make our less severe journey smoother.

One of the first impressions I gained at the Baptist General Conference annual meeting in Green Bay was that Christians are perpetually suffering. Every day we were reminded of leaders in our conference who are fighting with cancer. Just in our small denomination there are hundreds who have ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

The God Of The Suffering Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013

In what ways does God use suffering in the life of a Christian? Maybe this lesson can help you think about how God may work when you are suffering.

I would like to follow up on the last sermon that I preached on the problem of evil and where I attempted to show why the unbeliever should not be using the idea of evil as an excuse to reject God. In spite of what the unbeliever may think about God or try to accuse Him of, God has a morally ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor From God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 15, 2021

As children of God we must be reminded that when people humiliate us or deride us, others may not be aware of the pain we go through, but the Lord who sees deep within, is mindful of all our hurts.

Honor from God We read in Psalm 91:15, “When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.” (ESV) In continuation with our study on Psalm 91, we will consider the life of a man named Jabez, to comprehend how the Lord can deliver us and honor us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

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

Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

Peter discovers that God has more in mind than just the people of Israel as he’s taken outside his comfort zone to share the gospel with Cornelius

It’s a weird story isn’t it? Peter’s up on the roof of Simon the Tanner’s house in the middle of the day praying and he starts to feel hungry. So he asks the cook to prepare some lunch and while he’s waiting he falls into a trance. Perhaps the heat of the day has got to him. Perhaps he starts to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Anglican

The Third Person Of The Trinity, The Comforter, The Helper

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 15, 2003

How the Holy Spirit owrks in the world today

The third person of the Trinity, the comforter, the Helper John 16:7-14 {7}However, I am telling you the truth: It’s good for you that I’m going away. If I don’t go away, the helper won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. [8] He will come to convict the world of sin, to show ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Does God Comfort Us? Series

Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003

When we pray, God comforts us. When God comforts us, he does so not just to make us comfortable, but to enable us to comfort others with the comfort He has given us

How do you feel when you experience the first real snowfall of the season? Not to long ago, we had our first significant snowfall. I can remember my reaction. I ran outside with a childish smile on my face just to see and feel the snow as it fell on my face. There was electricity in the air. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Comforting Report - Message 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004

Paul rejoices when Timothy comes back with a Comforting report concerning the Thessalonians in message 2 of 3 from this chapter.

Steadfastness and the Second Coming 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 “A Comforting Report” 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 I. A CONCERNED Apostle. (vv. 1-5) II. A COMFORTING Report. (vv. 6-10) Isaiah 52:7; 2 Corinthians 7:5-7 1. The REPORT of Timothy. (v. 6) Proverbs 25:25; 1 Corinthians 13:13; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Comfort From God's Sovereignty

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

We can find ourselves in precarious positions where we wonder what will become of us. And yet our sovereign God is using even our weakness to accomplish His purposes.

Passage: Acts 23:12-35 Intro: Our lives are filled with questions. 1. when we were seniors in college and not in a serious relationship, we asked “who?” 2. all of our lives we are asked, “What are you going to be…?” 3. and when we are in trouble, we ask two questions: “When is this going to end, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Moving Out Of Your Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 3, 2005

Joseph had it all - favored by his father, in a position of power - yet God moved him out of the place of having it all to having nothing. What does that teach us?

Genesis 37-38 Sometimes when we think about the patriarchs and the leaders of the tribes of Israel they take on sort of a patina glow – a sort of holiness – like they were not quite human. But here in chapters 37 and 38 we see the very human nature of Jacob’s twelve sons. We see the dirt swept ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 26, 2001

This Sermon Challenges both the Believer and Seeker to evaluate their life. To look and see if there are things that are keeping them from truly living for God. It strives to get them to cast of some of their comforts and place their faith in the purpose and will of God.

Text: Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trials Prove The Sufficiency Of God's Comfort

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Comfort is Sufficient Because it is From God (:3-4a) a.

1. The Comfort is Sufficient Because it is From God (:3-4a) a. Father of Mercies b. God of all Comfort 2. God's Comfort is Fully Known Through Trials (:4a-7) a. Meaning of Trials b. Purpose of God's Comfort c. Certainty of Trials d. Confidence of God's Comfort 3. Personal Testimony (:8-11) a. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Call From Outside The Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Tim George on Oct 21, 2001

Numbers 13 – 14 tells the story of a people called Israel. They had come to a comfortable place at Kadesh Barnea. God had given them everything they needed but now He was getting ready to call them out of their comfort zone.

“But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we. And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of Israel, saying, The land, through which we have gone to search it, is a land that eateth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist