Sermons on Comfort Through Faith:

When Jesus Interrupts The Comfortable Series

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 5, 2001

Most people work very hard to develop a comfortable and set routine to life. What happens when Jesus decides to interrupt the comfortable?

"Jesus Will Interrupt the Comfortable" Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION How do you feel when someone breaks into the set routine of your life? If you are bored and lonely, you might rejoice at the interruption. But if you are fairly comfortable with your schedule or routine, interruptions are annoying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Of Comfort For The People Of God Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 14, 2019

A sermon examining the comfort that is available to those who are "in Christ".

A WORD OF COMFORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD II Thessalonians 1:5-10 Do you realize that the Bible actually promises that those who follow Christ will endure suffering and persecution? Paul told Timothy that "all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."(2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Providing Comfort During Trials

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

How do we respond to those who are enduring hardships? Do we dish out criticism and judgment, or do we show genuine compassion? The experience from our own trials can help us better minister to those in trouble and anguish.

Samuel Chadwick said, “Compassion costs. It is easy enough to argue, criticize and condemn; but redemption is costly, and comfort draws from the deep. Brains can argue, but it takes heart to comfort.”(1) How do we respond to those who are enduring hardship? Do we dish out criticism and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Comforting The Persecuted: The Church Of Smyrna

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 28, 2015

A sobering and encouraging message the Lord gives to the church of Smyrna, a group of dispirited suffering saints that were growing weary and about to give up hope.

Comforting the Persecuted: The Church of Smyrna Introduction: This week Assyrian Christians have been driven from their homes by ISIS and placed in refugee camps. Christians there admit they laugh when they hear their government promise aid and relief is coming. They know better and they learn ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Still And Know

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino on Apr 6, 2011

When God says, “Be still and know,” he invites us to linger at the foot of the cross. God’s answer to your pain is not a sermon or a theory or a book you need to read. God’s answer to your pain is a Person. God’s answer is Jesus.

On March 11 one of the largest earthquakes in recorded history shook the north coast of Japan, resulting in a tsunami that swept as far as 10km inland. Thousands of buildings have been affected, and the death toll is estimated at over 10,000. Who can forget the tsunami in 2004, one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Comfort In The "Red Letters"

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 18, 2006

How we, as christians, can be reassured by the words of Christ!

Finding Comfort in the Red Letters John 14:1-6 The words in red in many Bibles are neither more nor less important than the words in black. Jesus said to the seventy: "He that heareth you heareth me" (Luke 10:16). This was his position concerning every divinely inspired writer or speaker. While ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Corona Virus And A Faith Based Approach

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 23, 2020

We are officially in the middle or a Pandemic called COVID19. There is no dearth of advice for us believers about how to deal with this situation. Let us look at it from a mindset point of view.

Christianity and Adversity: Corona Virus and a Faith Based approach One Sunday, the preacher went on for a little longer than normal. After the service, people went by the preacher, tired and exhausted. One of them went up to him and told him. “Your sermon reminded me about Peace of God and Love ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, Luke 10:18-20, 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trouble Ahead; Comfort Ahead Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 5, 2016

Jesus knows the hearts of his disciples and provides comfort for the trouble which lies ahead.

3 6 2016 Trouble Ahead; Comfort Ahead John 13:36-14:6 Last week we ended with the new commandment by Jesus in John 13:34-35: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 62

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 28, 2011

David gives us clear encouragement in the 62nd Psalm about seeking God for total comfort, that He alone is the provider we need; and that in Him is found spectacular rewards IF we will obey Him.

Psalm 62 - Tonight’s is a supplement to the series on faith we've been studying - Every time a situation arises, we can pause and take into account Him - When we take into account what God has done, we honor His work - We remember His sacrifice ... And we honor His works in our lives - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Makes A Comforting Promise

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 4, 2002

The presence of the Holy Spirit is a promised blessing based on God’s grace.

Imagine you were one of the twelve disciples. You just heard Jesus – your best friend – tell you that he was leaving soon. You’d be perplexed to say the least. How could Jesus say that he would leave when he promised to always be with you? The disciples must have wondered what all of this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Craving For Spiritual Comfort Food?

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 5, 2021

Multitudes of Christians are falling away from the biblical Truths, wholesome teaching and lustfully chasing after Myths, instant blessings, formulas, catchy verses for personal gain as warned by Paul in the 1st century.

Comfort foods are huge crowd pleasers. They are juicy, yummy, trendy and make us “feel good”. Psychological studies point that they are good mood fixers too, allowing an experience of instant pleasure when in emotional stress. Some fall for comfort food because of convenience. Even though it starts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4, John 8:32, Matthew 7:13

Finding God’s Comfort

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 29, 2010

In some of the storms of life, God intervenes and shelters us. In others, He allows us to be exposed so that we will be pressed more closely to Him.

Opening illustration: Whether we are reading the daily paper, listening to the radio, or watching TV, the news is filled with what one might call the fruits of discouragement and even despair. Life is like a continuous newsreel showing the futile actions of people trying to live without a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Assurance And Comfort In The Dark Time

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

ASSURANCE AND COMFORT IN THE DARK TIME

ASSURANCE AND COMFORT IN THE DARK TIME FEAR NOT ISAIAH 41:8-10 11/26/00 INTRODUCTION: THESE VERSES ARE GIVEN TO SILENCE THE FEARS AND ENCOURAGE THE FAITH OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD IN DISTRESSFUL TIMES. GIVEN FIRST TO ISRAEL, IN CAPTIVITY, BUT ALSO TO ALL WHO FAITHFULLY SERVE GOD THROUGH PATIENCE AND ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance And Comfort In The Dark Time

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

Feear Not

ASSURANCE AND COMFORT IN THE DARK TIME FEAR NOT ISAIAH 41:8-10 11/26/00 INTRODUCTION: THESE VERSES ARE GIVEN TO SILENCE THE FEARS AND ENCOURAGE THE FAITH OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD IN DISTRESSFUL TIMES. GIVEN FIRST TO ISRAEL, IN CAPTIVITY, BUT ALSO TO ALL WHO FAITHFULLY SERVE GOD THROUGH PATIENCE AND ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Comfort Zone?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2022

Are we stuff in our 'comfort zone' or willing to step out of it to follow Jesus?

There is a popular term that I would like us to consider: “comfort zone.” A person’s comfort zone refers to any place where the person feels comfortable, safe, free from threat or even challenge. Life there is marked by ease and familiarity. It’s natural to like one’s comfort zone, but most of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24, Luke 14:7-14, Luke 14:1

Denomination: Episcopal