Sermons on Coping With Pain:

Hope In The Midst Of Despair

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 23, 2004

This is a funeral message, sermon, or homily preached at the funeral of a young suicide victim whose commitment to Jesus was unknown. It is a message of grace and hope for his family who has many unanswered questions.

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF DESPAIR! --a funeral sermon for a young suicide victim Romans 8:32, II Corinthians 6:2, II Corinthians 12:9, Romans 10:13, Genesis 18:25, Matthew 7:1-2, I Samuel 16:7 --by R. David Reynolds It is my understanding that every seventeen minutes a self inflicted death occurs in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Tried And Tested Series

Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on Oct 1, 2010

Tests are daunting and we all hate them. We feel terribly anxious about them. We are terrified, petrified and apprehensive whenever we are called to observe or undertake a test. We are never at our best when tests are involved. Sometimes we become indiffe

Tried and Tested by Pastor Gbenga Shadare Introduction We have a major confrontation, a lifetime challenge that as believers and God's people, we must deal with as long as we are Christians. Believers are not guaranteed a rose garden or a peace haven. We are not promised a pain-less, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On The Way With Jesus

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 6, 2014

A perspective on Mark 8: 27-38. Our text today marks the end of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the beginning of his journey to Jerusalem. It describes a transition period, a time of reflection, a time of learning, a time to gather strength and move on.

Mark 8: 27-38 ON THE WAY WITH JESUS When we look through the Gospel of Mark we find our text in the middle of his Gospel. He has put it there for a reason. Our text today marks the end of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and the beginning of his journey to Jerusalem. It describes a transition ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is One Hope Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 5, 2024

Our one and only hope is Jesus Christ, who is our hope of glory. We are giving this living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

A. As you know, we are in a sermon series about the 7 ones that equal unity. 1. God wants His people to be unified and the 7 ones are the things that unite us. 2. So far in our series we have discussed the one body and the one Spirit. 3. Today, we want to talk about a subject that is one of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, Hebrews 6:13-19, Colossians 1:21-23, Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus In The Storm With Us

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 20, 2003

Christian faith is secure only when we recognize and live daily with the assurance that God is always with us, even in the storms of life.

JESUS IN THE STORM WITH US Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36 and Psalm 29:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Christian faith is secure only when we recognize and live daily with the assurance that God is always with us, even in the storms of life. Most of us are acquainted with the story recorded in Matthew’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can Faith Fix Anything? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 1, 2015

Can faith fix anything? If something does NOT happen the way think it should, is because you didn't have enough faith? Consider the difference between Biblical faith and the teachings of those who would make us doubt God's faithfulness in prayer.

OPEN: It has always impressed me how many great hymns have been based upon various Scriptures. As I was thinking about our text this morning I read I John 5:4 where it says “this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith” and I recognized an old popular hymn. Does ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeat Difficulties

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 27, 2017

God's Word tells us what we can also do to defeat even overwhelming difficulties.

“Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Like To Get Well?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 18, 2011

Jesus still speaks and when we obey the power fills us, life changes and it is good.

Would you like to get well? Oct 16, 2011 Jn 5:1-15 Intro: 38 years is a long time, don’t you think? About half a lifetime. 38 years ago, 1973, Nixon was in the middle of the Watergate scandal, Montreal won the Stanley Cup and there was barely a hint of an Edmonton Oilers, the Academy ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Survival Of The Fittest? Or The Faithful?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 29, 2001

Survival in this life is not a matter of being fit, but a matter of being faithful to God.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST? OR THE FAITHFUL? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. "Where’s your father?" the preacher asked. The boy said, "He was hanged last week." "Where’s your mother?" "She run off." "Where’s your sister?" "She’s in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easy Yokes And Light Loads

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2008

Through his life, his teachings and his presence, Christ Jesus has given us the right tools to handle with ease every burden life can throw at us.

Matthew 11: 16 – 19; 25 – 30 / Easy Yokes and Light Loads Intro: We live in a fast, instant kind of society. We want what we want and we want it right now! We have microwaves, drive-through fast food, pizza delivery, drive-up banking, drive-through car washes, e-mail and “instant messaging.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Substance Of Substance Abuse

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007

This sermon seeks to provide hope for deliverance to those struggling with substance abuse and understanding for those who love them from The Exchanged Life perspective.

Would it surprise you that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 6,390 young people ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle crashes in the year 2,000? Of them alcohol was involved in 2,339 deaths. And as related to drivers – 3,594 young drivers ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Secret To A Happy Home.

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 18, 2018

Five practical keys to build a happy home. Read this sermon and bring a great change in your home. Make your home a happy home in 5 simple steps.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Secret to a Happy Home! View this sermon on YouTube: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:18, Ecclesiastes 9:9, Mark 10:7-9, Colossians 3:20, Psalm 127:3, Titus 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unassailable Joy - Philippians 1:12-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2021

Does God want us to pretend to be joyful when we're miserable?

Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Stress (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

According to Gallup Poll 2018, America is the 7th most stressed population globally. This sermon explains two kinds of stress, its causes, and what the Bible says about it.

Today we'll continue our sermon series on "The Bible and Emotional Problems" on stress. According to Gallup Poll 2018, America is the 7th most stressed population globally after Greece, the Philippines, Tanzania, Albania, Iran, and Sri Lanka. Stress is responsible for more than half ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:15, Ecclesiastes 11:10, 2 Timothy 3:1, Psalm 42:5, Psalm 118:5-6, Psalm 119:143, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Thessalonians 3:7, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refuge

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Sep 29, 2008

Re-inforcement

REFUGE I remember when I first sought refuge in the church. My life was completely unmanageable and I really didn’t care if I lived or died. It seemed as though everything I had tried to do had failed. When I first accepted Jesus as my Saviour, I didn’t find life easy. Whilst the church and my new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20-21

Denomination: Methodist