Sermons on Coping With Pain:

Crushed Expectations

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 8, 2009

Here’s a word that will help the body deal with pain, sufferring, and disappointment. A big blessing to our church!

Crushed Expectations Text: Psalm 6:1-7 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled.3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long? 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Loss Comes Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 27, 2010

When loss comes we do many things, some bad, some ok, but there is really only one 'best' thing for us to do... TURN TO JESUS!

Sermon Title: When Loss Comes To Our Lives Sermon Text: John 11:17-44 [ESV] Sermon Series: Recognizing and Responding to God’s Word The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. was dedicated in 1982. During the first 15 years, 54,000 items were left at the Wall. Today it still takes ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Offenses

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

How to overcome being offended.

Luk 17:1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! Skandalon – trap used to catch animals, offenses are traps of satan. Impediment holding one back, stumblingblock. Strike or hit against Luk 17:2 It were better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do We Suffer?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

Why do we suffer? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do are bodies give out on us only after we learn to appreciate what they are capable of? Why do we contract illness in our old age isn’t growing old enough to have to live through without a

Why do we suffer? John Chapter 9:1-11 Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous Jonathan Winters, comedian Boris Yeltsin, former President, Russia Judy Garland, singer, actress Charles Dickens, writer Noel Coward, composer Rosemary Clooney, singer Robert Burns, poet John Bunyan, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithful Wounds

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 11, 2010

God is working through everything that happens in the lives of those who love Him to help us become more like Jesus.

Faithful Wounds Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend…. [NIV: Wounds from a friend can be trusted….] Romans 8:28-29 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Myths Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 12, 2010

God's definition of love is also counter-cultural.

Love Myths: How then should we love? January 10th, 2010 Intro: Let’s begin by working together on some verbal pictures of love. I’m inviting you to describe the image or images that pop into your head that picture what you think of when you hear the word “love” – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Unfair

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 12, 2011

As we all look back on our past, there always people or circumstances that cause us to remember pain and suffering. We all experience humiliation and injustices in various extent and we cannot help but ask ourselves. How can I rise above those pains?

Have you been betrayed by the people you trust? Have you been abandoned by your family? Are you a victim of false accusations and suffering injustice? Have you been punished by the crime that you did not committed? We can surely relate to the story of Joseph after he handles the series of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:51-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sufferings Invitation Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 5, 2011

Adam and Eve invited suffering into the world. By disobeying God's direct command to not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil they asked for discipline from God. The discipline "I will greatly multiply your pain." Both for woman and man.

Intro: Gianna Jensen is a survivor of a later term abortion. Her mother was in the third trimester of pregnancy when a saline abortion was performed. Through the grace of God she survived and was taken at 2lbs to a hospital and an incubator. Because of this botched abortion she was not supposed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"In A Good Way Expect The Unexpected"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 7, 2011

This is a story that God is still in the miracle business if we slow down and trust Him.

I want to thank you for all your prayers and support yesterday. Yesterday was one of the toughest and rewarding days of my life. I woke up in the morning to see our bank account in the red with no hope in sight. BUT, I know God. I have set my hope on the One who is faithful and I will not question ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

The Hurt Dealer Vs. The Hurt Healer

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 20, 2011

A spiritual battle rages, Satan will is a dealer of pain and fear if we give into his temptations, God on the other hand, Heals the hurts we have from our past...He can set us free!

The Hurt Dealer vs. the Hurt Healer Pastor Glenn Newton February 20th, 2011 Text: Matthew 12: 22-32 MT 12:22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, "Could this be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Nazarene

When Sin Entered In-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2011

5 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-V—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: Answers to Your Baby Questions for New Parents: Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel & act normal again? A: When the kids are in college. Q: I’m two months pregnant now. When will my baby move? A: With any luck, right ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Carry That Weight?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 5, 2015

Jesus died to forgive our sins, and He also helps us bear our pain and suffering, as Isaiah 53 describes. Why would we want to bear our sin and suffering alone when Jesus stands at the ready?

[This is a short homily given at evening program at an inner-city mission church, mid-week meeting]. We’re in the season of Lent, when we get ready for Easter. Part of getting ready for Easter is preparing our hearts to be able to take in what Easter is about. What is Easter about? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better Or Bitter?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 24, 2014

KING DAVID EXPRESSES HIS STRUGGLES WITH BITTERNESS.

BETTER OR BITTER? OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES KING DAVID’S DEEP DISTRESS OVER HIS LIFE ISSUES. HE USED HYPERBOLIC LANGUAGE TO EXPRESS HIS GRIEF. HYPERBOLE IS A FIGURE OF SPEECH USING EXAGGERATION TO MAKE A POINT. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 6:6 (NKJV) I AM WEARY WITH MY GROANING; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 25, 2017

God will give you more than you can handle, but He will never give you more than He can handle.

No More Than You Can Handle 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill June 24-25, 2017 Last weekend we considered the context of this text from Joshua 1: “Be strong and courageous” and learned 5 leadership lessons. • Submit to the Purposes of God • Seize the Promises of God • Stand on the Precepts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 29, 2019

Why does God disciplines?

Please open your Bibles to the Letter to the Hebrews Chapter 12…….. We have noted from Hebrews 12:1-4 that we need to fix our eyes on Jesus Christ as we run with perseverance the race marked out for us! In other words, each one of us are to live the specific life according to what God has given to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible