Sermons on Hurting:

Sermon On Rejuvenation

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 11, 2021

Pottery is frequently used and admired in our everyday lives.

Shivangi Singh, the Indian-born author of “Moraya: A Metempsychosis Of Ganapati AtharvaShirsha” once remarked: “A few moments of calmness, in the ‘just be’ state gives more answers, clarity, wisdom and solutions than hours of mind chatter. It rejuvenates and heals. But the catch is - we can never ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1, Jeremiah 17:14, Acts 3:21, Jeremiah 33:3

God Sent Me

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 5, 2018

Any amount of therapy cannot bring you out from depression only the Word of God and His healing power can do wonders. Cheer up my friend!

God sent me – Part 1 Your pain has a purpose! Genesis 40:14"Only keep me in mind when it goes well with you, and please do me a kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh and get me out of this house.” I guess the worse attacks come while you are on the verge of reaching your miracle, deliverance, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Good Is The Care We Give To Others? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 8, 2016

The Good Samaritan sets the standard for caring.

Text: Luke 10:30-37 Title: How good is the care we give to others? This month we are going to elaborate on promoting a culture of caring for others in the church. The Bible has a lot to say about caring for each other so let’s begin by looking today at the parable of the Good Samaritan. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wisdoms Bypaths Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 7, 2016

As we confront evil, foolishness, and moral chaos, we need wisdom and some guidance to help us confront battle fatigue or the temptation to sin in less obvious ways because of wrongdoing.

Wisdom’s Bypaths (Proverbs 24:13-18) 1. A not-so-bright road worker was hired to paint the line down the center of street. The first day he managed to paint 2 miles, and his boss was very pleased. The next day he only painted 2 blocks, but his boss thought that he'd probably started off too hard ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Even Somehow Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2017

The emotion that wells up within us to “get even” is about control, consequences, and vindication. Relational issues are never JUST relational issues!

Getting Even Somehow (Proverbs 25:21-24) 1. Nobody likes a power outage. You may light oil lamps or use LED lanterns. 2. You enter a room, try to turn on a light switch. There is a lot of psychology there. 3. This is even true of an internet our computer outage. We have become so dependent ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rescue #2: Fresh Oil

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 17, 2013

Before we can pour out the oil of the Holy Spirit into other people’s lives, we need to get filled up to overflowing first

THE RESCUE #2: FRESH OIL REVIEW LAST WEEK: We started our series looking at Elijah’s call of Elisha to replace him as prophet in Israel. Elisha received a double portion of Elijah’s spirit, and did twice as many miracles. God is calling us to do whatever it takes to reach the lost, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: *other

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Don’t be a bitter person, be a forgiving person.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians has two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what Paul calls walking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Difficult Reunion (Genesis 42)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 24, 2024

The Bible does not require that we trust those who once abused us, but can we forgive? Let's look at Genesis 42.

Can past abuse make a family reunion difficult? God does not require that we trust those who once hurt us, but can we forgive? Let’s look at Genesis 42. What were Joseph’s brothers forced to do because of the famine? When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of God

Contributed by James Draviam on Feb 15, 2024

What the Presence of God can do in our lives? How to have the exclusive access to God's Presence

Introduction: In our walk with Christ, when we are facing problems the first thing that has to come to our mind is that ‘God is with us’. Often this is the last thing that comes to our mind. In this sermon let us examine the promises of our Lord and the benefits of enjoying His presence. [Zep 3:17 ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Transforming Devastation Into Confident Dependence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2020

During bleak, devastating times, God is Rock we can lean on. He is more than a listening ear, though He is that; He can bring new life to demoralized souls.

Transforming Devastation into Confident Dependence (Psalm 6) 1. July 24 (UPI) -- A British police department said officers responding to a report of a "large apex predator" -- a black panther -- in a public park arrived to find the supposed dangerous animal was only a stuffed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean That Our Body Is The Temple?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 14, 2023

We are to use our body to give God glory in all that we do.

In these first few verses, Paul was portraying the qualities of unbelievers. He does not imply that these individuals are automatically and permanently prevented from going to heaven. Christians come from all foundations, including these. They might continue to battle with malicious longings; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Compassionate Eyes And Active Hands

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Proper 13, Year A. The multiplying of the fish and the bread. Jesus calls for compassionate eyes to SEE needs, and active hands to meet the needs.

Compassionate Eyes and Compassionate Hands: Proper 13 Year A Matthew 14:13-21 Intro: Imagine the amount of compassion you can have if you walk a day, just a day, in someone else’s shoes. Imagine the ways you could pray for someone if you experienced their continual struggle for 24 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Don’t Be Bitter, Be Forgiving

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

The command to walk worthy is rooted in what God has already done in us. So, let’s look at our final verses of chapter four, 4:31-32.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Don’t Be Bitter, Be Forgiving Ephesians 4:31-32 May 31, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians has two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Integrity. Matthew 5:33

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 21, 2024

A message about living as the Lord hopes we will. Being upfront about who we are.

A Life of Integrity. Stand with me and lift up your Bibles and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I can be what it says I can be. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Radical Love: The Mark Of A Disciple

Contributed by Mark Zorn on May 18, 2025

Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “ I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Introduction Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another. Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational