Sermons on Comfortable Cross:

In The Midst Of Adversity

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009

A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced.

IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY Philippians 1:12-21 Proposition: A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to realize that the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Need Some Help

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 3, 2008

Only as you recognize your need for help will you seek help.

1. PERSONAL DECISION A. Realization 1. Big Problem a. Altitude b. Attitude 2. Bad Position a. Wrong Side of the Mountain b. Wrong End of the Mountain B. Determination 1. Of Victory – “I will lift up mine eyes” a. Pick up one’s spirits b. Prepare to press on 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Future Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 7, 2008

God establishes His disciples in His righteousness. We can be established b/c He promises to guard us in His righteousness & keep us secure

ISAIAH 54: 11-17 FUTURE GLORY [Revelations 21: 10, 18-21] In the midst of adversity, God speaks through Isaiah to foretell of renewal, revival and a flourishing time to come. However bad the people of God’s present situation, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:11-17, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Do When Control Is Taken Away?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 2, 2009

We like to be in control, some of us need to be in control but, when that control is taken away by sinful man or others, we need to look to the one who is always in full control.

Acts 4:23-33 I suspect that most all of the conflicts and battles of life boil down to issues of control. Republicans want control of the congress and Democrats don’t want to give it up. Israelis want to control Palestinians and Palestinians resist. Sunnis and Shiites fight for control of Iraq. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Lutheran

What's So Blessed About Mourning Anyway?

Contributed by Jamie Greening on May 5, 2009

This is a sermon on the second beatitude. It is written in the "Lowry Loop" style and is designed to take the hearer from human mourning to godly sorrow

Title: “What’s So Blessed About Mourning Anyway?” Text: Matthew 5:4 Purpose: To move hearers to spiritually mourn and turn toward comfort in Christ A UNIVERSAL BEATITUDE--UGH The second beatitude is the only one that feels completely universal in scope. “blessed are those who mourn,” is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 2, 2009

A sermon based on John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices, and for Celebrate Recovery. It is on the second beatitude "Blessed are those who mourn"- Matthew 5:4

Evening Service for 3/1/2009 (Mat 5:4 NIV) Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Introduction: Glen and Jo Ann live in Orange County, California in a low lying area. It flooded one year and the local newspaper sent a reporter, in a boat, out to Glen and Jo Ann’s neighborhood. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does Jonah Love A Plant More Than An Unsaved City?”

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2014

A look at four ways that we put our comfort above the unsaved.

WHICH IS A HIGHER PRIORITY FOR ME: My comfort or God’s compassion? - Jonah 4:5-9. - Verse 6 tells us that Jonah is “very happy” about the vine. - Verses 8 and 9 tells us that the destruction of the vine puts Jonah is such a bad state of mind that he wishes he was dead. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Table Prepared For Me

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

PART OF A SERIES ON THE 23RD PSALM

THE TABLE PREPARED FOR ME PSALM 23:5 INTRODUCTION: I’M HOPING THAT ONE OF THE THINGS YOU ARE SEEING IN THIS STUDY IS JUST HOW SMART DAVID WAS TO USE THE SHEPHERD AND SHEEP COMPARISON. EACH OF THESE VERSE SHOW A DIFFERENT WAY THAT WE ARE LIKE THE SHEEP AND THAT GOD IS LIKE OUR SHEPHERD. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Rebel

Contributed by Andy Anquoe on Jul 21, 2012

Funeral sermon done for a rebel, who by life choices, left hurt feelings behind. Thanks to Steven Dow for direction.

Just the other day, I asked ????? to describe ????? to me. The one word that immediately came out of her mouth was “REBEL.” A rebel is someone who adamantly stands up & follows their way of life despite what anyone else says. That was ?????. Honestly, having a rebel in your life is not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service For Shirley Copeland

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 6, 2020

I preached this funeral for my bishop because he was officiating his own mother's funeral on the same day. This was his cousin. It has been a wonderful dream to follow him in the pastorate and in ministry. 8/7/2020

Shirley Copeland Funeral Welcome and Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, we are here this morning to celebrate the life of and grieve the loss of Shirley. We need your help. Your promise is that You are the Comforter. You have promised that you suffer along with us. You know what it is like to be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuing The Call Part 5 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

In Acts 18 we’re looking at the events of the life of Paul but not in his words, the writings are from Luke who recounts the history and the events.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 5 Dr. Tom Bartlett JULY 21, 2019 Acts 18:1-17 OUTLINE After his discouragement at Mars Hill, God Brings Paul Comfort through. . . New godly friends After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come ...read more

Denomination: Other

Happy Birthday To The Church

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 19, 2018

When the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples of Jesus on that first Whitsunday in a very real sense the Church was born. When a child is born we celebrate annually the date of that birth by giving presents but on the Church's birthday we receive.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today is a very special day in the life of the Church it’s not just because today is called Whitsunday or the feast of Pentecost,,,,, it is however related to what happened on that first Whitsunday The sending of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus. No in many ways its ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18-24, Acts 2:1-21

(Section 4) Names Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

A basic look at the various names used for the Holy Ghosty.

IV. THE NAMES OF THE HOLY GHOST A. The Spirit I Cor. 2:10 “But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” 1. The word means "breath" or "wind." Both thoughts are in the word as applied to the Holy Spirit. a. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grave Side Service For A Sister In Christ

Contributed by Joe Chase on Aug 10, 2016

Grave Side Service

Grave Side Service 2016-08-10 Lakeview Cemetery We have brought Norma to the place where her mortal body will remain until that great day when all the dead will be raised immortal. Our comfort during these hard hours of loss come from the Great God of Heaven. I commend you to Him and the power ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Service

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 21, 2019

God is intimately involved in the life of his saints and has provided the way for them to join Him in Eternity and to provide comfort to those who remain.

Funeral Service Welcome and Words of Comfort • As family and friends, we have been drawn together by the life, and now the death, of …………………... • ………...... was born ………… and lived a full life until he died on ……………. this year at the age of ……. • He married ……… and they had three boys, ………………… and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, John 14:1-3, Matthew 25:21, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church