Sermons on Hope Amidst Pain:

"God Does Give Us More Than We Can Handle"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 23, 2011

God loves us enough to give us more than we can handle so we finally call out to Him.

Lifting weights is an interesting trial for the body. I say trial because lifting weights is a lot like our walk with Jesus. If I was to start out doing 10 repetitions of 10 lbs for 1 set I could be sore the next day. But God made our bodies to be very adaptable. If we can exercise and increase by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

With Friends Like These... Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Hearing about their friend Job, three of his closest friends show up: Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. As you’re going to see in the moments to come, if Job and his 3 friends were alive today, Job would surely “unfriend” these 3from his Facebook profile.

Job is one of the most unique stories you’ll hear – not just inside the Bible but anywhere. It’s the story of man named Job, a man whose character was tremendously strong but suffered exceedingly. But one day Satan says to God, “The reason Job follows you is you’re so good to him. Stop blessing him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Endure The Pains Of Childbirth Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 20, 2004

#6 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. This deals with suffering, and how to let it do its work in us until God brings us to glory.

Romans 8:18-25 – How to Endure the Pains of Childbirth (I would like to credit The Ultimate Blessing, written by Jo Anne Lyon, a Wesleyan pastor and married to one as well, founder of World Hope International, for a lot of the thought processes. As well, Eugene Peterson’s The Message for this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Our Pain Into Gain

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 13, 2005

God takes the hurt of our past, and makes it work for our good.

TURNING OUR PAIN INTO GAIN! Jeremiah 29:8-14 8. For thus says the Lord of host, the God of Israel: Do not let your Prophets and your diviners who are in your midst deceive you, nor listen to your dreams which you cause to be dreamed. 9. For they Prophesy falsely to you in my name; I have not sent ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Living Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

Explores God's boundless mercy, the living hope we receive through Christ's resurrection, and our role as recipients and channels of this abundant mercy.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to be gathered here today, united by a love that transcends the boundaries of time and space, a love that binds us together in the body of Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, to be nourished by the Word of God, to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Topics: God's Mercy

A Life Restored Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

When non-Christians were asked what is their biggest barrier to faith, the number one answer among Americans was the following, “I have a hard time believing a good God would allow so much evil or suffering in the world.”

Today, we conclude a four-week look at one of the most interesting people in history – the man named Job. Job is a really good man. God even calls him, “…a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil …”(Job 1:8). He’s so good in fact, that God tells Ezekiel years later: ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pushing Through The Pain Of Relationships Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 2 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.

I want to start off this morning by directing your minds to an encouraging place. I want you to think about the worst smell you have ever smelled. That’s an exciting thought, isn’t it? For me, I don’t even have to think about it. Growing up, I was a dockhand at a marina on Lake Michigan and we had ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Is An Empty Chair A Reason For Hope?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 21, 2007

Using an empty chair as the central metaphor we explore how Paul’s exhortation to REJOICE comes alive in our own painful lives - all within the framework of the Trinity.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who pours His Love into our hearts and makes us rejoice. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ About one hundred years before the Reformation, an artist named Andrei Rublev painted a depiction of the Trinity. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

"Hope For The Future"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 25, 2004

The journey of the Christian life, during difficult times, leads to a hope-filled life.

Jeremiah 1-3a-6-15 “Hope for the Future” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org This is indeed a very troubling time in which to live. Our country is at war… …engaged in a different kind of war than we have ever ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Patriarchs The Joys And Pains Of The Journey Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016

The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016 The overarching story of Genesis is the promise of a Deliverer whose mission will be to bless the nations by rescuing them from their sinfulness. This comes into focus when God chose Abraham to be the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Or Fear Not

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jul 26, 2022

Birth Pains In the beginning mild but as time comes closer to delivery, pains increase in strength and frequency.

Fear or Fear Not RCF 07/24/2022 Isaiah 43:1-3 Intro: Birth Pains In the beginning mild but as time comes closer to delivery, pains increase in strength and frequency. As a believer in Christ, we can see birth pains taking place. We can see the intensity and the frequency increasing. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:13-16, Isaiah 43:1-3, Exodus 3:13-14, Deuteronomy 32:39, Isaiah 43:22-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

What About My Pain? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 25, 2018

Now that I belong to Jesus, what do I do about my pain?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What now? I belong to Jesus and what now? Life is good, no problems, healthy, wealthy, and living large for Jesus, RIGHT? ? • Well, the good news is that with Jesus, life is good, but life is not always easy. • We have examined some of the various implications for one’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Pain Gets Tough Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2011

Pain creates difficulties and problems for people on a continual basis

When Pain Gets Tough Isaiah 53:3-5 July 10, 2011 Morning Service Introduction There are a number of different names or titles that Jesus is known by. Many of these relate some nature of His character or some type of strength. Here are a few examples: Lion of Judah, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Insults & Pain Season

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 12, 2023

I am pleased and happy with weaknesses, insults, persecutions….said Apostle Paul, who would want to say such crazy stuff; however, if only we knew the ramifications of the insults and persecutions then I guess our prayer model would change.

Insults & pain season 2 Corinthians 12:10”Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” I am pleased and happy with weaknesses, insults, persecutions….said Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Sees Your Pain

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 22, 2020

In times of hurt, injustice and loneliness, God sees you.

GOD SEES YOUR PAIN "7 Now the Angel of the Lord found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur. 8 And He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where have you come from, and where are you going?” She said, “I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Sarai.” 9 The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:7-13, Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational