Sermons on Everyone Suffers:

Difficult Questions

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 4, 2002

The lesson of Israel teaches us about dealing with some of life’s difficult questions.

TEXT: ROMANS 9:1-33 TITLE: “DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” INTRODUCTION: A. How do you answer these questions? 1. If humans evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:4-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power To The People Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 23, 2008

Part 3 in series Slowing Down. This message plays down pastors and spiritual professionals, and plays up the unity and equality of all people who follow Jesus.

Power to the People Slowing Down, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 25, 2008 In last week’s message I posed the question, “How do we pursue God in ways that do not end up doing spiritual/emotional/psychological damage to ourselves and others.” Remember how I answered that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27-28

Denomination: Free Methodist

Deadly Exercise

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on May 22, 2019

Revenge and retaliation can be deadly exercise. It can potentially imprison us for the rest of our lives.

Some years ago a murderer was sentenced to death. He has a younger brother who had served the State so well in the past and to which the State was deeply indebted. This younger brother sought the governor of the State for his pardon. The pardon was granted and his brother was about to deliver the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus Is Coming Back Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Final message in our exposition of Revelation emphasizing Jesus' soon return.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Jesus Is Coming Soon” Rev 22:6-21 I. Prologue II. Messages to the churches III. Last days IV. Epilogue John finishes the book with some assurances and some final instructions concerning the book. Tom Constable observes three basic features of the epilogue. Three ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Good Works Will Not Save You

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 31, 2018

Nothing we can do on earth, except accept Jesus as our savior, is good enough to place us inside Heaven's door.

Many theologians agree that the first biblical reference to a revealed truth of a coming Messiah is found in Genesis, chapter three, verses 14 and 15, “And the Lord God said unto the serpent, because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Factor Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2020

In chapter 12 of Romans, Paul gives an overview of what real, sincere love looks like. In so doing, Paul moves love out of the realm of the abstract into the realm of the concrete.

This morning I want us to start with a Peanuts comic strip. 1. One day Linus said to Lucy, “I’m going to be a doctor when I grow up.” 2. Lucy replied, “You a Doctor! Ha! You could never be a doctor! You know why? Because you don’t love mankind. That’s why!” 3. Linus defended himself, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have Joy In Spite Of... Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SPITE OF… Sunday March 16, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-14 Intro. A. What would say is the Christian’s biggest little question? Any ideas? I think the Christians biggest little question is this, “WHY?” The biggest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

Why? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job does not offend God with his whys. Instead, he makes God proud of him, because of his patience and persistence in spite of having no answer to his whys.

Paul Aurandt shares this true story of James Macie. He was an illegitimate child, which is really a foolish idea, for it is the parents that are illegitimate, and not the child, but as is so often the case, the stigma of this followed him for life. The laws of England, in the 18th century, denied ...read more

John 3:16

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

The reason that We have all gathered here today is because of faith The only way that we are saved is by faith in Christ And through that faith we receive the Grace of God

Today I would like you to turn with me • To the 16th verse in the 3rd chapter in the book of John. • (Elab) on 1st time you heard it Now this is the Gospel in a nutshell. It’s a miniature bible. • Everything that we need to know about redemption and salvation is in this one verse. • It contains ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Is Way Cool

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 13, 2009

This is a list of reasons why Jesus is cool aimed to inspire people to start following him and to be unashamed in that; because he’s much cooler than you’ll ever be.

Jesus is way cool! As I was growing up I was taught about Jesus and was told that he was holy, perfect, pure, gentle, loving, NICE, etc.. But then one day I got revelation of God from a band called King Missile with their song "Jesus was way cool" and I realised that he was more than perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Isolation

Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011

Those who isolate themselves are without a shepherd and are wide-open to peril.

One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do…. - Three Dog Night As I was thinking about my message on isolation that well-known lyric sprang to mind. I remember a time when I wasn’t just singing it….I was living it! I was married at 18 years of age. My young wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Enemies Need You Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

A new understanding of enemies and our response to them must be attained by Christ-followers

“Your Enemies Need You!” (Matthew 5:43-48) (SLIDE) INTRODUCTION http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0HhHLHLHaA A truck driver was sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It wasn’t just any diner and any lunch. It was his favorite diner on the road and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Assurance Of The Secret Place

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 9, 2024

Trouble comes into each life, even the life of the Christian. When trouble comes, the child or God will seek a refuge. The Psalmist points to the Lord God as the refuge for all who are redeemed.

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? “When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. “Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 17, 2007

The hope that God has given to us can fill us with joy even in the worst of circumstances.

The other day I watched some video of the 2004 World Series (won by my Boston Red Sox). When I watched that game live, I was very nervous (many times I had to turn the channel when Boston was in the field). The Red Sox hadn’t won the World Series in 85 years. But now I can calmly watch because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Dead But Now I'm Alive Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 16, 2025

Can you imagine Mary and Martha pacing the floor, waiting for Jesus? They were at the deathbed of their beloved brother. Can’t you see Lazarus struggling to breathe? The whole time, they’re looking out the window expecting to see Jesus arrive.

What if I told you that surveys suggest that nearly three-quarters of doctors in the United States believe in miracles? And what if I told you that over half of the physicians surveyed noted that they had witnessed what they considered to be miracles?1 Find John 11 with me, if you will. Ed ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist