Sermons on Help With Suffering:

Christians Find Glory In Unlikely Places

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 22, 2015

Christians Find Glory In Unlikely Places 1) Glory in death; 2) Glory in service

If you had to buy milk and eggs, would you go to a sports store? If you wanted to eat a big juicy hamburger, would you stop by a sushi restaurant? No. A sports store is an unlikely place to find groceries, and a sushi restaurant is an unlikely place to sink your teeth into a meaty hamburger. What ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Devoted To Standing Firm

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2020

With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what.

Devoted to Standing Firm James 1:2-4 With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • It is so good to be back together today! • How many of you are enjoying the current situation we all find ourselves? • How many of you sit at home and eagerly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devoted To Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2020

With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what.

Devoted to Standing Firm James 1:2-4 With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • It is so good to be back together today! • How many of you are enjoying the current situation we all find ourselves? • How many of you sit at home and eagerly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Show Brotherly Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to persevere in faith, embody brotherly love, righteous suffering, and heart service to God, as guided by Apostle Peter's teachings.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound by the divine love that transcends human understanding. Each of us brings a unique story, a unique ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Topics: Enduring, Brother

When Hearts Come Together

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 12, 2014

We have real challenges in life that we think we can control. The truth is that we are dependent on God. When our hearts come together with his we find the sanctuary we need.

1. When Hearts Come Together In November 2004, two North Carolina buddies, Dale Beatty and John Gallina, were wounded when their vehicle hit an anti-tank mine in Iraq. John received severe head and back injuries. Dale lost both legs below the knee. Neither man let their injuries stop them. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Floods, Fires, And Faith

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 25, 2012

Help for those who are facing death or who have a fear of dying.

“Floods, Fire and Faith” Isaiah 43:1-7 Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Lions Den Without Being Eaten

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003

We find helpful foundational teachings in Daniel 5 and 6 to help us survive attacks of our enemy. Who is our primary enemy: The Bible says, Satan goes about like a roaring lion."

Living in the Lions Den Without Being Eaten Daniel 5:1-6:28 Has there been a time in your life you felt you were under attack? One of the times in my life and family that I experienced attacks from evil happened when I was pastor of the FMC in Taylor, Michigan. (Myrtle Hannah) We find helpful ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Really Live! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2016

Do you want real joy in the face of any adversity? Then pursue the advancement of the Gospel and the exaltation of Christ above anything else.

Maria Brunner's husband was unemployed, so she supported their three young children by cleaning other people's houses. However, even without a job, her husband managed to run up quite a number of unpaid parking tickets. The bill totaled nearly $5,000. Mr. Brunner kept the tickets a secret from his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Be Afraid; Just Believe!

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 26, 2001

Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, getting help for his dying daughter.

Don’t Be Afraid; Just Believe! Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, his dying daughter. Mark 5.21-24a, 35-43 - Todd A. Schäve, officiating pastor Introduction: 1. [She] loved her family, and in this passage we see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Step Program To Become Worry Free & Happy

Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 31, 2001

We live in a world of seminars and self help programs, but the greatest program ever created to help us become worry free and happy comes from Jesus.

The Four Step Program To Become Worry Free & Happy Introduction: We live in a world of seminars and self help programs. Just turn on your TV, and you can find a seminar in a city near you which will solve all your problems simply by attending and learning the latest successful program. The cost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:30-34, John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Matters Of The Heart

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008

Matters of the heart can only be resolved with the help of the Maker of hearts: 1. Keep Away from Sin, 2. Value Every Human, 3. Get Help

Matters of the Heart Matthew 5:27-32 27 "You have heard that it was said, ’Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Ready!

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on Dec 20, 2018

Mary's visitation of Elizabeth is the first great journey of Luke's Gospel; in it God helped her and helps us to get ready for Christmas.

Over the last few weeks we’ve been making preparations for Christmas. We’ve put up Christmas trees, Christmas lights, and Christmas decorations. We’ve listened to Christmas music, bought Christmas presents, and perhaps tried to be a little nicer to others. We’ve said our prayers to God, thanking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

A Kingdom Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

The Kingdom of God is a kingdom of sacrifice. Fasting is a tool that helps us see and understand the brokenness of this world. But more it helps us to move to action and become repairer and restorers.

Good morning! Over the last couple of weeks we have been looking at Jesus’ teaching about giving and prayer. These are two of the three righteous actions Jesus tells His followers to observe as they live their lives. Today we are going to talk about the third righteous actions – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David Volunteered

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 18, 2023

There was no question that David was the underdog. But there was also no question about God’s help. How do we face our giants? There were odds, there was opposition and there was Divine help.

DAVID VOLUNTEERED Text: 1 Samuel 17:38 - 50 When I was a kid, I was a crack shot with a sling shot. My grandfather, Cecil had a patent on a couple of sling shots he designed. He designed sling shots that you could literally hunt deer with using an arrow. It was one of his sling shots that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon 11 - Investing Your Life In Reaching People Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 19, 2025

The mission for all disciples of Jesus includes helping others become followers of Jesus. We are to be "fishers of men" and help others learn to do the same.

A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion this series on outreach that I called “Mission Minded Disciples.” 1. In today’s sermon, we are going to focus on Jesus’ “famous last words,” but before we do, I thought it might be fun to think about some other not so “famous last words.” 2. Here are the Top ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ