Sermons on Grieving God:

The God Of The Suffering Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013

In what ways does God use suffering in the life of a Christian? Maybe this lesson can help you think about how God may work when you are suffering.

I would like to follow up on the last sermon that I preached on the problem of evil and where I attempted to show why the unbeliever should not be using the idea of evil as an excuse to reject God. In spite of what the unbeliever may think about God or try to accuse Him of, God has a morally ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Faithful Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 14, 2021

Closely related to God's immutability is His faithfulness. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

As we have considered the attributes of God, last week we looked at God never changing. The God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament. Only God can say “I never change.” (Malachi 3:6). Very closely related to the unchangeableness of God is His faithfulness. When we encounter ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Express God’s Graciousness To Others PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

The sermon calls believers to embody Christlike unity, compassion, and humility, serving others with kindness and mercy in everyday relationships and all creation.

If you could hold the heartbeat of the early church in your hands, you might feel something steady and strong: a rhythm of humility, a pulse of compassion, and a gentle strength that held people together when everything around them seemed to be coming apart. That same heartbeat is available to us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Topics: Compassion

God Of Joy Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025

The joy of the Lord is my strength

Christmas 2024: God of Joy Luke 1:26-33 Good morning everyone. Christmas 2024- Calendar spins don’t it, the months fly bye. Here we are 10 days before Christmas. I know there are some procrastinators here this morning that will be running out of here to finish up their gift giving. People who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Nazarene

The Decay Of Man Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 27, 2005

After the fall, man continued to become more violent and less receptive to God - why? Also learn about the mystery of the Sons of God and the Nephillim and why God judged the earth.

How could God allow this to happen? We can’t have it both ways. We cannot be morally responsible beings and not have to deal with the consequences. God gives us enough rope to hang ourselves. We have a responsibility to listen to Him. Its not that God is out of control, but He always planned to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God’s Power Through God’s People #2: Judas Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Judas.

Acts 1:15-20 – God’s Power through God’s People #2: Judas Today we are continuing our series on the Book of Acts, stories of God moving through His people in order to make the world a better place. Now, when I introduced this last week, I mentioned that along the way we would encounter a scoundrel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love God’s Church & Love God’s Word Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 6, 2019

Being part of a living, growing, & loving family is amazing. The church is that Family. It is & will forever be, because God is our Father who cares for us, & unites us, by His Word.

Sermon series- 6 qualities for spiritual health part 4 4) I love God’s Church and God’s Word. - Today I’m picking back up with the fourth part of my series about 6 qualities for spiritual health. - With the turmoil we’ve had in recent days. I don’t know how closely everyone else ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

18) Praying For God’s Kingdom & Seeking God’s Will Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022

Jesus prayed saying: "Thy kingdom come". Have you ever considered what it will be like when God’s Kingdom Comes! Make no mistake Brethren – God’s Kingdom will come! There is no delaying it. There is no denying it. Covid 19 is not going to stop it. And Christ Himself Prayed for it!

TEACH US TO PRAY Part 3 – Praying For God’s Kingdom & Seeking God’s Will TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 RECAP Alright brethren – So here we are again… Attempting to discover ...those things most surely believed among us (Lk 1:1). And our focus of late has been all about Prayer. Remember in Luke 11:1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Hates Divorce PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores God's view on marriage and divorce, emphasizing the importance of love, commitment, and faithfulness in accordance with the teachings of Malachi.

Welcome, friends. Welcome to this time of reflection. A time of understanding. A time of hope. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family. A family united by faith. A family bound by love. A family guided by the Word of God. We come to ponder a topic that touches many lives. It's a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:16

Topics: Divorce

Pleasing And Acceptable

Contributed by David Paulson on Jul 20, 2017

I'm trying to answer two questions - What went wrong with Balaam's sacrifice? How can we avoid it?

Numbers 22 to 25 You don’t read the word ‘altar’ or ‘sacrifice’ of the first instances where it’s mentioned. I often wonder why those words were left out, why did God not make a big deal out of ...read more

God's Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 22, 2001

This study looks at the incredible depth of God’s forgiveness and also His requirement for us to forgive.

God’s Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. One of the greatest challenges to human nature is the issue of forgiveness. Those who can’t forgive themselves are filled with guilt and despair, and those who won’t forgive others are filled with anger and bitterness. The most miserable people are the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-19, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Purpose In Our Pain Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 1 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

One of our pastors shared a story with me Thursday about a bittersweet moment that he experienced on Wednesday as he attended the funeral visitation of the mother-in-law of one of our former staff members. I wasn’t able to travel to the visitation myself but I have genuinely been praying for his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Answers For Our Anger Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2018

God has the answers for our anger. We need to: 1. See the ugliness of our ungodly anger. 2. Accept the ownership of our anger. 3. Consider the cause of our anger. 4. Trust God to help us control our anger. 5. Forgive as we have been forgiven.

God’s Answers for Our Anger Ephesians 4:20-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 14, 2018 (Revised May 14, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Remember that in Ephesians 4:1 Paul wrote, "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to have a walk worthy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

God’s High View Of Submission Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce by stating that only those willing to abandon everything for the sake of kingdom can accept it.

OPENING SENTENCE: Many of you may not know the name Tim Keller but he is well known as a very successful pastor who built the largest church In New York City, an area considered very difficult to reach, and he did it without gimmicks or watering down the gospel. INTRODUCTION: To honor his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 5:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Prodigies

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

We are all members of the body of Christ. All of us have different gifts, but together we can carry on the ministry of Jesus while He walked on earth. God knew we could not do it on our own strength, so He gave us the Holy Spirit.

Gifted Athlete – Steve Prefontaine Have you ever been around gifted people? Gifted musicians, athletes, or artists are just amazing people. In 1970, I was a senior in high school and I ran a cross country race which was about 3 ½ miles. One of the people I ran against in a little town called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational