Sermons on God Present In Suffering:

When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014

Joseph is unjustly put in prison; yet God is present with him there.

Genesis 39:1-23 "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" INTRODUCTION We go through life telling ourselves little lies. These lies include: "If I work hard, I can get whatever I want," "If I earn just 20% more, I'll be happy," "Affluence, security and comfort are what life really is all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 39:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

For God So Loved The World Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 10, 2019

1. God's love stretches to the widest span. 2. God's love gave us the greatest gift. 3. God's love suffered the greatest sacrifice. 4. God's love calls for the greatest confidence. 5. God's love results in the greatest rescue.

For God So Loved the World The Gospel of John John 3:14-16 (Reading vs. 1-16) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2019 (Revised July 10, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we continue our verse by verse study of John Chapter 3, and we will take a close look at vs. 16. But for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-16, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2012

If we're going to rebound from failure, we must appreciate the past, be faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up.” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Ministry Road Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 16, 2012

There is no better calling and no better news to proclaim but in chapter 6 Paul presents some of the challenges that we will encounter along this road.

SBC Convention Booths: Paul would not make a very good recruiter for specific ministries. Instead of handing out highlighters, pens & magnets, give thorns or pebbles for shoes. • Paul shares in chapter 5 about the wonderful news of Christ becoming sin for us that we might become the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Increase Your Hope In God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christ died so that both your faith and your hope are in God. He died to transform you from the power of sin.

James Hammond was a plantation owner during the Civil War who served as a congressman as well as the 60th governor of the state of South Carolina. Besides defending slavery, Hammond was guilty of an unbridled sexual appetite. In 1839, Hammond purchased an eighteen-year-old slave named Sally, along ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

To Him Who Is Able

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008

What is our God able to do? 1- He is able to keep us from falling 2- He is able to present us without fault 3- He is able to receive all praise

INTRO.- ILL.- Coming home from his Little League game, Billy swung open the front door very excited. Unable to attend the game, his father immediately wanted to know what happened. "So, how did you do son?" he asked. "You’ll never believe it!" Billy said. "I was responsible for the winning ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Good Friday Is Good

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025

Jesus knew what would happen to Him.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus knew what would happen to Him. “Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world” (John 13:1). a. He knew His suffering. “Let this cup pass from ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 2: Analysis Of A Courtroom Fiasco Series

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Feb 15, 2008

Jesus was the only person to live His entire life without doing anything wrong. Yet, He was arrested, tried, convicted, and condemned to suffer a punishment normally reserved for the Roman empire’s worst criminals.

Analysis of a Courtroom Fiasco Selected Scriptures Sermon Series: Jesus: The Greatest Life of All From the Bible-Teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll Introduction Jesus was the only person to live His entire life without doing anything wrong. Yet, He was arrested, tried, convicted, and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everything New

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 21, 2018

The study contrasts Heaven with our present situation. What can we expect in Heaven? For many of us, we need to change our perception of what shall be.

“I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2010

Joy in the Lord is to be understood, received, and experienced and we are to do this always!

What’s the opposite of joy?? The opposite of joy is misery. Which do you prefer, to rejoice or to be miserable? What does God want for us? Christians are commanded to rejoice! Philippians 4:4 tells us, Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say Rejoice! Does this mean Christians are to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bring It On

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 21, 2011

Too often, we run from challenges. Yet the people we love to read about in the Bible are impressive because they battled challenges. If God sends you on stony paths, He will provide you with strong shoes.

Opening illustration: A TV program on the History Channel featured the world’s most extreme airports. The one that caught my attention is no longer open, but it is one I had flown into. I agree that Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport was definitely a thrill ride for passengers and surely a challenge for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Enough?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 30, 2025

Jesus, the Son of God, has fulfilled the prophecy given through Isaiah promising God's redemption. The question many raise is, "Is It Enough?"

“It was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Faithfulness To Mothers.

Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 13, 2014

This incident is used of God to show He had given Solomon the wisdom he had requested as king. It proves that wisdom comes from God. It demonstrates that love comes from God, and love is present even when one is undeserving and perhaps unlovable.

God’s Faithfulness to Mothers. 1 Kings 3:16-28 (NASB) Solomon Wisely Judges 16. Then two women who were harlots came to the king and stood before him. 17. The one woman said, “Oh, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house; and I gave birth to a child while she was in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Transformed Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 22, 2014

Part 4 of 5 in a series on our identity in Christ based on the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8.

INTRODUCTION: What are your favorite toys, yes we all have toys, even the adults… though they may be slow to admit it. As a kid my favorite toys were Transformers, I just thought they were awesome; in fact they ranked right up there with my Hot Wheels and G.I Joe’s. What I liked about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17

Denomination: Christian Church

"I Am The Resurrection And The Life” - Presentation In The "I Am Series Of John’s Gospel” Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 27, 2022

One of the greatest of all statements made by the Lord Jesus was the one we are going to consider today - "I am the Resurrection and the Life". Every future blessing depends on this fact. He is risen and so shall He raise all His own. Great blessings are ours.

“I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE” - PRESENTATION IN THE “I AM SERIES OF JOHN’S GOSPEL” PART 1 We continue with the seminar series of the “I AMs” in the Gospel of John. Today we look at another glorious truth with eternal applications, just like every one of the “I AM’s” in the Gospel. [A]. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-19, John 11:4-6, John 11:11-14, John 11:17-26, John 14:3, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, John 12:23, Acts 2:36, John 10:17-18, Romans 1:4, John 12:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational