Sermons on Divine Comfort:

Contentment

Contributed by Michael Bolin on May 30, 2009

contentment in Christ through all things

In the 7th chapter of 1st Corinthians, Paul has moved from discussing the disorder of the church to answering the list of questions that the Corinthians had sent him. These questions ranged from being single to marriage, eating meat offered to idols, standards for proper behavior in worship, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: United Methodist

No Way To Lose: You Win Either Way

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009

A child of God knows that there is no way to lose in God’s kingdom as a committed Christian for living means Christ and to die is to be with Him for you win either way.

NO WAY TO LOSE: YOU WIN EITHER WAY Philippians 1:21-30 Proposition: A child of God knows that there is no way to lose in God’s kingdom as a committed Christian for living means Christ and to die is to be with Him for you win either way. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through The Valley

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

PART OF A SERIES ON PSALM 23

WALKING THROUGH THE VALLEY PSALM 23:4 INTRODUCTION: IT WOULD BE NICE TO LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THERE WERE NO HARD TIMES OR DIFFICULTIES. WE’D ALL LIKE TO STAY ON THE MOUNTAINTOPS AND NOT VISIT THE VALLEYS. WE ALSO KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT THE CASE. MOST OF THE TIME THE ONLY WAY TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 16, 2010

I believe that God exists, that I matter to him, and that gives me hope... hope that the God of all comfort and hope can help be become a more Christ like person.

Title: The Hope Choice Text: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Thesis: I believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that gives me hope… hope that I can become a better person. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback Resources) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come And Have Breakfast

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 22, 2008

The invitation to breakfast intends to take us beyond the surface picture of an hour at a fireside having fishcakes and tea.

From time to time, Glenys says something to me that is sweet to hear and extremely powerful. These words arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that does not pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Remain In Me

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008

Christ is our place of safety during the storms of life.

Remain In Me (John 15:4, 9-10) ILLUSTRATION: It was a dark and stormy night when a lady was on a boat crossing Lake Michigan. The lightning, thunder, and rain made her very nervous. She saw jagged rocks jutting above the surface of the lake. In fear, she asked the captain, “Do you know where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

The 3rd Piling – Holy Spirit - Counselor Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 20, 2013

In order to live out our Christian faith, we must be grounded with a foundation of thankfulness in our walk with God. The 1st piling in that foundation is that God is God, the 2nd piling is that Jesus is Savior... this morning we will look at piling #3

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 15, 2013 Date Preached: November 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 3rd Piling – Holy Spirit - Counselor Sermon Text: John 16:5-15 [HCSB] Essence of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are My Loved Ones Who Have Died In The Lord? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 5, 2012

There is comfort for those who grieve at the death of a loved one who died in the Lord. The message explores that comfort that is ours in Christ the Lord.

“We are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014

Is the Lord Your shepherd?

The Lord is My Shepherd Psalm 23 The 23rd Psalm is one of the most familiar and beloved psalms in all of Scripture. It has been recited at countless funerals to give comfort and hope to the bereaved. It has been used in some of the most beautiful music ever composed. It has been the inspiration ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go To The Well

Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Aug 8, 2009

When Life gets dry, miserable, we need to go to the well of life for a drink of living water.

In the Scriptures that we read in John chapter 4, we read a very familiar story of a Samaritan Woman and Her encounter with Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus was in Samaria – That alone would make the headlines of any Jewish newspaper of the day. You see Jews did not particularly like Samaritan’s. They ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Discomfort Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2009

What sort of commitment to Christ do WE have?

Sermon: The Discomfort of the Christian Life There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS 1. FRINGE BENEFITS: We are all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually refers to the benefits or ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Anglican

God Is Good All The Time

Contributed by Tim Wallace on Jan 29, 2009

God is good not only when life is pleasant, God is also good in life’s unpleasant circumstances

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME Matthew 14:22-32 God is good all the time, All the time God is good. We tend to say that and perhaps only believe it when life is going great. You ask her to marry and she says yes. “GIG” (God is good) You get an unexpected raise. “GIG” Meryl beats Darcy in a horse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

My Ship Can"T Go Down When Jesus Is On Board

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jun 6, 2008

THE STORMS OF LIFE WE ALL WILL FACE. I AM GLAD I HAVE JESUS ON BOARD

TITLE, MY SHIP CAN"T GO DOWN WHEN JESUS IS ON BOARD. SHORT OUTLINE,, FROM MARK 4:35-41 V.35 STORMY COURSE V.37 SOBERING CONDITIONS V.38 SHAKEN CREW V.39-41 SOVEREIGN OR STEADY CAPTIAN CLOSING, ALL THE WEATHER MAN CAN DO IS TELL YOU AND I THE WEATHER FORCAST BUT ONLY JESUS CAN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Here Kitty Kitty

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 10, 2011

How to rest in the arms of the Lord.

HERE KITTY KITTY 14Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him. 15Then these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the king, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Issues In Aging: Part One Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF A TWO PART SERIES ON ISSUES IN AGING. IT FOCUSES ON WAYS THAT WE CAN HELP OUR FAMILY AS WE AGE. IT ALSO IS A WAY TO PROVIDE US WITH SECURITY AND PEACE.

ISSUES IN MINISTRY SCRIPTURE AS WE AGE WE ARE PRESENTED WITH CHALLENGES IN MINISTRY. THESE CHALLENGES WILL COME IN SEVERAL FORMS, AND WILL COME TO BOTH THE CARE GIVER AND CARE RECEIVER. IT IS IMPORTANT THEN FOR US TO REALIZE THAT THE TRUE ORIGEN OF THESE CHALLENGES IS SATAN, AND THAT THESE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist