Sermons on Friends Of The Suffering:

No Need To Fear

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Accept suffering. Say no to fear. Set Christ apart in your heart as Lord!

"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear [1] ; do not be frightened." [2] But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifices - Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 26, 2009

This messages focuses on our desire to have revenge when we suffer a wrong.

Sacrifices: When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Part II: Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Scriptures: Psalm 109; Jeremiah 17:10; Proverbs 23:7; Matthew 15:18-20 Introduction: I shared with you previously from Psalms 73 focusing on the writer’s frustration with the wicked prospering. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin In The Camp

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Jul 22, 2002

WHEN SIN IS PREVALENT IN THE LIVES OF CHURCH MEMBERS - THE WHOLE CHURCH SUFFERS AS A RESULT!

TITLE: SIN IN THE CAMP 6/23/02 TEXT: JOSHUA 7:1 - 13 INTRO: THERE IS NOTHING SO DAMAGING, NOTHING SO HURTFUL AS WHEN A PERSON (ESPECIALLY A CHRISTIAN) IS LIVING IN SIN. TONIGHT WE ARE GOING TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED TO THE NATION OF ISRAEL AS THE RESULT OF ONE MAN’S DISOBEDIENCE TO THE LORD. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Sends Part 2: Expecting Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 25, 2010

In following Jesus, we sign up for both his suffering and his victory.

A Messiah Who Sends Part 2: Expecting Opposition Text: Matt. 10:16-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott wrote, “I could never believe in God, if it were not for the cross… In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I have entered many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Methodist

Questioning God: Between Pain & Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the intersection of faith and suffering, emphasizing that even in times of pain and doubt, we can trust in God's wisdom, find comfort in His presence, and discover purpose in our suffering.

Good morning church family. Today, we're diving into some deep waters together. We're going to tackle the tough issues of pain, doubt, and suffering in our lives and how they intersect with our faith in God. It can be hard to understand how a loving God can allow us to go through such tough times. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19, Psalm 34:18-19

Topics: Upset With God, God's Judgement

Why Did God Allow This? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the concept of suffering from the perspective of Psalm 73, emphasizing God's sovereignty, the benefits that can come from suffering, and how we can find peace amidst it all.

Good morning, family! Welcome this beautiful Sunday, as we come together to delve into God's word. Today, we're going to explore a topic that we all may have grappled with at some point - suffering. More specifically, we're going to look at it from the perspective of Psalm 73, focusing on God's ...read more

Topics: Bad Things, Christians

Looking Across The Table Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2009

The 1st thing Andrew does after meeting Jesus is go get his brother. In fact, that’s what Andrew does this every time he turns around... he brings people to Jesus. But many Christians don’t do that. Why?

OPEN: How many of you receive our Church Newsletter? Now, here is a test question… what is it called? (“The Logansport Link”) Right underneath that title is this phrase: “Linking Man to God through Jesus Christ” That is our goal as a church. And that is our objective as Christians: Linking the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Were Formed For Fellowship

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 1, 2013

How did God design us? He wants us to gather together in faithful fellowship groups that lead us to the fullness of Christ. Our friendships will impact us for faith or not. We must make choices of fellowship on purpose.

We were formed for fellowship. When God created Adam the Bible tells us that God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone, I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18. This was the first time that, after God created anything, he looked at it and said that it is NOT good. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 16, 2019

Our world wants so deperately to be happy. Here, in the first, psalm, God gives us the recipe: choose your friends carefully, devote yourself to his word, and allow him to plant you into spiritual maturity so that all you do will bring about kingdom success.

The Pursuit of Happiness Psalm 1:1-6 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] A while back there was a movie called, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” and it was a good movie. Yet, the title is also an accurate description of our society today. America is on a pursuit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 37:4, John 17:14-19, Deuteronomy 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Enriched In Every Way Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2018

In 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Paul motivated the Corinthian Church to give by way of encouragement.

Scripture Four weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Today, I want to conclude this series of messages by looking at an encouragement to giving. The Scriptures teach that when we give to God we are enriched in every way. Paul wrote to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Invited By A Pharisee Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 4, 2016

When you invite others to experience Jesus, we demonstrate our submission to Christ. How? Because when we invite others by telling them what Christ has done for us, we demonstrate to them Who it is that has changed our life.

Jesus is invited by a Pharisee Luke 7:36-50 Invitations, Part 5 Introduction - On the heels of our Advent study, we continue with our Invitations series - It is important that you and I understand the power of an invitation -- Whether it’s an invitation to a ballgame, to a BBQ, or even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Followers On The Journey Home

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 23, 2016

If we are going to emulate anybody, we must emulate Jesus.

FOLLOWERS ON THE JOURNEY HOME. Philippians 3:17-4:1. The Apostle Paul had been telling of the forward motion in his own Christian life (Philippians 3:13-14), and encouraged his readers to be like-minded with him (Philippians 3:15-16). The writer even went so far as to set himself up as an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1, Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intiimacy With God Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Aug 18, 2004

How Job’s desire for intimacy with God remained even in times of suffering.

INTIMACY WITH GOD I read recently in a book the following: ‘Look at any Sunday morning congregation and what do you see? Tired women and bored men.’ There is, I believe, some truth in both of those descriptions. It is all too easy to become exhausted in the Christian life. The comment ‘my ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 9: Never Give Up On God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2023

Never give up on God because... 1. He can break giant barriers down (vs. 30). 2. He can turn sinners into saints (vs. 31). 3. He can turn us into godly heroes (vs. 32-35a). 4. He gives us strength when we suffer (vs. 35b-38). 5. He promises us a perfect ending (vs. 39-40).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 9: Never Give Up on God! Hebrews 11:30-40; Joshua 2:1-13; Joshua 5:13-15; Joshua 6:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through Hebrews 11 to study the faith of our Old Testament heroes. And through them all, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40, Joshua 2:1-13, Joshua 5:13-15, Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The 4-H Club

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002

How the working faith of four friends overcame obstacles in order to get their comrade to Jesus.

THE 4-H CLUB Luke 5:17-26 INTRO. As the text says, there was a large crowd of people at the house where Jesus was teaching. Many had come in order to say, "I have seen the great man." Some had come to hear the doctrines Jesus taught and some had come to debate with Him (Pharisees and doctors ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist