Sermons on Encouragement And Comfort:

The Comfortable Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

This message focuses on the Cross of Christ and the fact that Jesus calls each of us to carry our own cross daily. (1 Cor. 1:18-27, 2 Cor. 12:9-10

The Comfortable Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-27, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 CHCC: April 29, 2012 INTRODUCTION: (sit in chair acting like you're asleep – then “wake” up) I guess I got too comfortable! Today we’re talking about The Comfortable Cross. (Show the cross shaped ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Comfortable Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 3, 2011

The church at Sardis had become arrogant and thus comfortable with their ’church.’ The result was compacency, apathy, and death. This should be a warning for churches today.

The Comfortable Church Revelation 3:1-6 * Having read about this church and preached this text many times, I have labored over the proper name for this church. Terms like dead, decaying, or dying, as well as confused, contented, or cozy, were tops on my list. However, comfortable is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort For The Crying Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

Tears bridge the gap between great beauties and great horrors. In heaven there will be no more horrors. Yet the beauties will be never ending, and never boring.

3. And I heard a big voice from heaven saying, Look, the tabernacle of God is with humanity, and He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God Himself will be with them-their God. 4. And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will no longer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-5

Denomination: *other

The Holy Comforter

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 10, 2018

The Holy Spirit is our Comforter and Advocate.

The Holy Comforter John 15:26-!6:15 We are in the middle of what is called Jesus’ farewell sermon to the eleven disciples who remained, as Judas had already left as prophesied to betray Him. Jesus is preparing the disciples for both the short term issues concerning His upcoming arrest and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Pain, No Comfort

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 17, 2018

How do you comfort the comfortable.

No Pain, No Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3  Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;  4  Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Comforter

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 20, 2018

Precious Holy Spirit came to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgement

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE WORK OF THE COMFORTER John 16:5-11 King James Version (KJV) 5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Coming Of The Comforter.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 18, 2023

The testimony of the Spirit to the message which the disciples would bear.

THE COMING OF THE COMFORTER. John 15:26-27. As we enter this part of our text, it is well to note, first, the certainty of the event: “When the Comforter IS COME” (John 15:26a). But when did the disciples receive the Holy Spirit? It may appear at first glance in John’s Gospel that He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithful Comforted.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2022

The hand of the LORD shall be known to His servants.

THE FAITHFUL COMFORTED. Isaiah 66:10-14. This short passage was originally addressed to the faithful remnant within Israel, a nation within a nation if you will, a nation as it were ‘born in a day’ (cf. Isaiah 66:8). ISAIAH 66:10. These were the faithful who kept hope alive, even through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Comfortable?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

People don’t like to feel uncomfortable in any situation. • Because It feels… well…uncomfortable. • As a result, people will go to great lengths to avoid situations that make them feel uncomfortable. Adopted from "Not a fan"

In life we like to be Comfortable • The temps in our houses • Ourselves • Financially • Relationships • Our Surroundings People don’t like to feel uncomfortable in any situation. • Because It feels… well…uncomfortable. • As a result, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-27

Denomination: Christian Church

The Comforting Christ

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2017

Three comforts Jesus gives his disciples and for us in discouraging times.

The Comforting Christ Introduction:  It is amazing how Christ will rush down from his throne to wrap his loving arms around us during our darkest times.  God's love for us is truly amazing.  We sometimes believe that if we do more for God, he will love us more.  If we witness more, or if we give ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Comforting Promise Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Since Christ is the sovereign Redeemer; you must find comfort through Him.

A Comforting Promise Isaiah 40:1-31 PROPOSITION: Since Christ is the sovereign Redeemer; you must find comfort through Him. I. Embrace the promised salvation through Christ. v. 1-11 A. God wants to pardon your sin (1-2). 1. There is an end to the disciplines of God. 2. There is comfort ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lasting Comfort

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 10, 2017

We all want comfort. And God offers it to us as he did to the exiled Israelites. We can take comfort that our sin has been paid in full, that God's word outlasts our problems, and that God is coming again. Forgiven, forever, for sure!

Isaiah 40:1-11 Lasting Comfort Handel’s “Messiah” begins the first phrase of today’s passage: “‘Comfort ye, comfort ye my people,’ saith your God.” The theme of “comfort” sounds good, doesn’t it? Especially when you just can’t quite get comfortable. Bones ache, thoughts ruminate, neighbors ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Comfort

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 16, 2017

God has forgiven their sins and has reclaimed them as His own people. What good news that was for them and what good news for all those who seek to be God’s today.

Advent2B A story came across my desk recently about a man who worked for the Post Office. This man’s job was to process all the mail that had illegible addresses that that computer scanning system could not decipher. One day, a letter came to his desk addressed in shaky handwriting to God. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

The Coming Of The Comforter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 3, 2024

Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure.

The Coming of the Comforter John 16:1-16 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3And these things will they do unto you, because they ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort In The Chaos

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 12, 2024

How to thrive in difficult times.

Comfort in the Chaos Acts 16:20-35 20 And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, 21 And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. 22 And the multitude rose up together against them: and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:20-35

Denomination: Baptist