Sermons on Hurt Defines:

The Anchor Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 23, 2025

This sermon defines faith as the firm assurance of our hopes and the undeniable evidence of unseen spiritual realities, acting as an anchor for the soul.

Introduction Have you ever planted a seed? You place this tiny, dry thing in the dark soil. You can't see anything happening. There's no visible proof of life. Yet, you water it, you wait, and you expect it to grow. Why? Because you have faith in the process of life that God created. You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Get Crazy Happy Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of true happiness as defined by God, emphasizing that it is often found in unexpected places and not through worldly experiences.

(Pastor, tell a story about a time you tried to find happiness in something ultimately unfulfilling). We all have these kinds of experiences, right? Where we are trying to make happiness happen through experiences, only to find out later that our attempt at happiness didn’t quite measure up. And on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12, Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: God's Happiness, Blessed Life, Fruitful Living

Sermon Series: Crazy Happy

To Be A Hero

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 10, 2002

A 9/11 message. What does it mean to be a hero? How does God define heroes? This word is adapted from a message by Kenneth Sauer.

To Be A Hero * Credit to Kenneth Sauer, this is an adaptation from his notes * Def. of a Hero - a person of great strength & courage who is regarded by others as an ideal or model * People have many ideas of what a hero is o Pro Athlete, Business Tycoon, etc * The concept of hero was better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Use Caution": Manage Your Mouths Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003

Our words are important not only so that we don’t hurt others but that we do not close the door on God’s blessing in our life.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches March 16, 2003 Second Sunday of Lent “Use Caution”: Watch Your Mouths I Peter 3:8-15 Introduction: Today’s scripture was written to Christians living in a pagan society where Christianity was being attacked and Christians were persecuted and even put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Being Blessed And Recieving A Curse Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

The Wicked have always persecuted the righteous; yet it is not our task to hate and hurt back but to turn the other cheek and bless them who curse us.

Genesis 21:9-21 is an Old Testament Passage with a New Testament Parallel familiar perhaps to some, but worth hearing all over again. < Read Gen 21:9-21; Gal 4:21-31> 1. Combined these texts cover our relationship to the Law and to Grace, and there are other lessons in here as well for followers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Err Is Human; To Forgive Divine Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

When you hold onto the sins and shortcomings of others, it hurts you. Forgiveness can release you of that pain. To err IS human; but to forgive FEELS divine!

INTRODUCTION In the series entitled “No, that’s NOT in the Bible” we discover some of these pseudo-scriptures actually contradict the Bible. For instance, believing the adage “God helps those who help themselves” can hinder a person from seeking God’s help. The aphorism “God won’t put more on you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Drink

Contributed by Stephan Brown on May 16, 2002

Demonstrates the fulfillment that comes through the Living Water of God to those who are spiritually thirsty. Can have evangelistic application as well as application for hurting believers.

Come and Drink John 7:37-39, “37 On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, "If you are thirsty, come to me! 38 If you believe in me, come and drink! For the Scriptures declare that rivers of living water will flow out from within." F33 39 (When he said ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 4:4-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Control Your Anger Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001

When you have a disagreement with someone you love, you don’t want to hurt them by allowing your anger to get the best of you.

HOW TO GAIN CONTROL OF YOUR ANGER I CORINTHIANS 13:5 JOKE: There was an elderly woman preparing to park her expensive Cadillac when a young high school student cut her off and stole her parking place. The young man jumped out of his car and shouted " OH, TO BE YOUNG AND FAST ". The older lady ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where God's Power Flows Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 15, 2009

The Lord has given us the authority to do His work through the power of the Holy Spirit. We are God’s vessels of hope for a hurting world.

This was the first miracle of healing in the Book of Acts, and a first for the newborn church. This was very unlike the Peter and John we know from the Gospels. • Here they were very confident and they spoke with authority. • We saw a paradigm shift in their understanding and belief. Previously ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Embracing Dinosaur Principles In A Developed Society

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 28, 2009

What can we do about failure, hurt, regrets we carry and bad, destructive choices we’ve made? Go back to the Bible

Embracing Dinosaur Principles in a Developed Society Scripture reading: Psalm 51: 1-10; 16-17 Sermon text: Psalm 51:10 KCC 2009–10–13 David’s Psalm concerning his adulterous affair with Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11 (year earlier). For David, adultery, for another it could be lust but not lust for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Losing Sight Of The Goal

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2021

Life often has some hard hits and bad hurts. We must not allow obstacles to cause us to lose sight of the goals before us.

FOCUS ON JESUS NOT THE STORM… THIS HURRICANE SHALL PASS… OBSTACLES ARE WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I LOVE WISE STATEMENTS. The French have a motto: WRITE HURT AND INJURIES IN THE SAND AND WRITE LOVE AND KINDNESS IN MARBLE. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Matthew 13:45, Matthew 14:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parasite Of Unforgiveness , Infected

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2022

Let us study spiritual parasites that can suck the joy and life out of individuals. See how Shimei tries to hurt David... Press on...

THE PARASITE OF UNFORGIVENESS… INFECTED (At least 2 part) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE COWBIRD: COWBIRDS ARE KNOWN AS BULLIES… THE BROOD PARASITES… The cowbird lays very large eggs... but the cowbird never builds its own nest. The cowbird lays its eggs in a VIREO ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:15, 2 Samuel 16:5-8, 1 Kings 2:36-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2022

If Christians really love Jesus, why is there so much hurt in the church? Jesus confronted the hypocrisy of religious people and desires that his disciples walk in love.

INTRODUCTION • In our new series, Hot Topics, we will dig into six tough topics that people inside and outside the church often think about (even if we don't ask about them out loud!): • If Christians love Jesus, why is there so much hypocrisy in the church? • How can we trust the Bible? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

In a world where people’s opinions and actions can be unpredictable and hurtful, it’s easy to get distracted and lose focus on what truly matters.

As believers, we must remember to take our eyes off people and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. The Bible reminds us in Hebrews 12:2, "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 15:5, Philippians 3:12

Restoring Your Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

There are few things in life that can hurt us so deeply and scar us so permanently as to have our faith shattered by someone we love. But by Gods grace faith can and is restored.

Restoring your faith John Chapter 21 When was the last time that you had your faith entirely shattered? Was it in the Detroit Red Wings or the Toronto Maple Leafs? That’s one kind of faith – the faith of a fan. What about not getting that promotion or job that someone had promised you? That’s ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed