Sermons on Everyone Suffers:

Ordination Charge

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2021

In light of eternity, always preach the weightiness of God's Word to everyone.

A church board received the following chain letter in the mail. “This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. Send a copy of this letter to all five churches on the list. Then send your pastor to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020

When we face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy? Really, James? Find out how how that's possible.

One of my favorite songs or mantras that I often repeated when I was a young man was: “Why me?” “Why does this always happen to me?” Every time there was a problem … any time something threw off my day or my plans … I would launch into an endless chorus of “Why Me?” One day I was singing the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: United Methodist

John 17 - A Glorious Prayer Of Joy Through Immense Pain

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 23, 2010

Jesus suffered and died for us. Jesus offers up a prayer in John 17 that shows His desire for us and His joy in obeying the Father through much suffering.

(Note the Semi-Chiastic Structure of John 17) John 17 – A Glorious Prayer of Joy through Immense Pain Full Structure of John 17:1-26 A) Verses 1-3: The time has come: The Father will Glorify His Son; Eternal life is only through Jesus. B) Verses 4-8: Jesus' account: He has glorified the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Refuge & Hiding Place

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 26, 2002

The Lord is a refuge a hiding place for everyone who is in need of shelter.

Hide and Seek 1.When I was a child I enjoyed playing the games. (Catch, Throwing things, Wrestling, etc) 2. One I enjoyed a lot was, “Hide and seek”. 3. Hide and seek for adults? 4. Don’t we all need a place to hide? 5. Where do we go when we need to escape? (Alcohol, drugs, vacation, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Respected People's Freedom To Choose

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

God created everyone with a free will to choose between good and evil.

God created everyone with a free will to choose between good and evil. No where in the gospels is there any example of Jesus trying to force a person to go against their individual will. Jesus knew that a person convinced against his will is of the same opinion still. All Christians have the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Taught That It Was Ok To Disagree As Long As One Was Not Disagreeable In Manner

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree.

There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus showed the disciples how to disagree without being so disagreeable in disposition that people would be turned off to the messenger. One day the Jews accused Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Greateraid

Contributed by Steven Childrey on Oct 18, 2000

Outline or Comments: A Everyone is welcome! 1 Gentiles are welcome(ch.

Outline or Comments: A Everyone is welcome! 1 Gentiles are welcome(ch.55:5) 2 Sinners are welcome (55:7) 3 Any who desires Christ is welcome (Rev.22:17) B Jesus is Greateraid than the world. 1 If you drink the water of the world you will thirst again. (John 4:13) 2 Jesus gives living water (John ...read more

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: # 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 25, 2001

Is the "Abundant Life" real, just for a few super saints, or for everyone?

The Abundant Life of Jesus Part I - The Promised Life John 10:10 -- "The thief cometh, to kill, steal and destroy, but I have come that you might have life and this life MORE ABUNDANTLY! INTRODUCTION A little girl once went to visit her grandmother in the country. Things were fine until ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Blocks

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 12, 2008

Building the church takes discipline. It takes everyone in the body of Christ

BUILDING BLOCKS ACTS 6:1-7 Disclaimer: This sermon was gleaned from sources from sermon central and private study INTRO- THERE IS A BOOK CALLED “WHAT’S A PASTOR TO DO” - IT COVERS THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT IN MINISTRY. (ONLY 140 PAGES) IT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

I Believe God

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Oct 12, 2006

Our belief not only affects us but everyone around us.

I Believe God Acts 27: 19-26 Have you ever heard someone say, “It does not matter what I believe it will not make any difference to anyone else?” Or have you ever heard some one say “it doesn’t make any difference what I believe as long as I believe something?” Both of those statements are dead ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 3, 2007

the restoration offered to Peter after teh resurrection is available to everyone.

“Restoration” April 8, 2007 Intro: What is the bottom line of the resurrection? The purpose of the resurrection of Christ is restoration. The death and resurrection of Jesus was given for us in order to restore our relationship to God once and for all. There are many factors in our lives ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Hope

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The coming of Christ brings hope for me and for everyone I encounter.

The Coming of Christ Brings Me Hope John 1:1-18 OPENING SONG: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” SLIDE #1 – Title Slide We are coming into the time of the year, which is called “Advent” in the Christian calendar. For most Americans, that does not register with us. We are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Convinced

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jul 18, 2009

Everyone is given a measure of faith and it is up to us to use it correctly

Fully Convinced There is something powerful about being convinced… I mean fully convinced. I was thinking about my life and how it has evolved as it has and I realized I have done what I have done, and I do what I do because I am fully convinced without a doubt that God has a plan for my life. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Catalog Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 3, 2007

God has some wonderful gifts for everyone at Christmas time.

A Christmas Catalog Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The following is inspired by a similar message I heard by a fellow pastor. Intro. – Everyone enjoys gazing upon the Christmas tree with all of its unknown wonders beautifully wrapped below. Here we are just a few hours before Christmas, have you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Calling On The Name Of The Lord Without Speaking In Tongues As Evidence Series

Contributed by Gregory Norton on Nov 27, 2011

We believe that salvation is for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.

Introduction Much earlier in ministry, I thought that I would never come to place where I would preach: I believe that conversion is by calling on the name of the Lord but without the required evidence/sign of speaking in tongues. Some teach that an ‘initial evidence’ of speaking in tongues is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Methodist