Sermons on Hurts And Pain:

Dropped, Hurt, Crippled, But Redeemed By The King!"

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Apr 15, 2020

The King Restored All

2 Samuel 3: 1 Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. 2 Samuel 4: 4 And Jonathan, Saul's son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God When It Hurts? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Feb 19, 2002

To adequately answer the question calls for the willingness to embrace three critical concerns.

I. INTRODUCTION A. Star Over Bedlam If I were to choose one word to describe 2001, I would have to choose the word bedlam. 2001 started in confusion with the presidential elections and it ended with the insanity of Osama and his followers in Afghanistan. In a word: Bedlam--total confusion and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Foursquare

Job- When Life Hurts Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2001

How not to counsel those who are suffering!

JOB- When Life hurts! Theme of the Book: How should righteous people suffer? Key Verse: Job 3:26 "I have no peace, no quietness. I have no rest, but only turmoil. Key Word: Trials Outline: I. Prologue Job’s test 1:1-2:13 II. False comfort of his three friends. ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Can Hurt But God Can Heal Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[2] Life can really hurt sometimes, can’t it? Whether it’s something we bring on ourselves or it’s something that just happens, theirs times when life really hurts. [Lucy’s hand, Kenny’s business, dad’s daughters stories.] At times, life can really hurt. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Our Final Foe Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 24, 2016

When you've lost someone you love, hurt, hope, and inherit God's richest blessings even in the place of pain.

Three friends were hanging out one day, and their conversation grimly turned to the issue of death. One of the friends asked the others, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” One friend answered, “I would want people to say, ‘He was a great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Judas - The Voice Of Betrayal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

Explores the pain of betrayal, how to endure it, and finding God's grace and healing amidst the hurt, using Judas's betrayal as an example.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered in His name, to learn and grow in His Word. We are not here by accident; we are here by divine appointment. God has something to say to us today, and it's my humble ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47

Topics: Betrayal

When Knowledge Hurts: Wisdom In An Age Of Overload

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 8, 2025

Despite the abundance of information, stay focused on God's genuine truth.

“When Knowledge Hurts: Wisdom in an Age of Overload” Text: Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NKJV) “For in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” “The Man Who Read Too Much” A man obsessively consumed online information, researching scandals, conspiracies, government ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Justice And Care For The Hurt Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of how God deals with those who hurt us.

When we experience hurt or injustice at the hands of others, it can be difficult to know how to respond. We may feel angry, bitter, or helpless. But as believers, we can take comfort in knowing that God sees our pain and is actively working to bring justice and healing. In this sermon, we will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Hebrews 4:13

Forgiving Is Living

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

Forgiveness cause us to live in victory instead of the burden of guilt or shame. knowing hurting people hurt people we see an opportunity to love like Christ.

Forgiving is living Matthew Chapter 18:21-35 Prayer- Introduction- Ephesians 4:31-32 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ forgave you.” This verse does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Gets Hurt By What We Do?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 24, 2008

Morality is not just an arbitrary abstraction. God is hurt by what we do, and we ourselves are hurt by immoral behavior. But God in Christ can give us a new heart.

I am a part of a group of five ministers who get together about once a month as a support group. Our intent is simply to share what is going on in our lives and let the others comment with any wisdom they may have. At the last meeting of the group, one of the members was talking about the way he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Take It Back!

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Jan 16, 2006

Unbelievable pain, incredible hurt. Why God? Why? Answers don’t come easily; sometimes they never come. But God wants us to know HIM and our pain drives us to him.

TAKE IT BACK! One of my all-time favorite movies is Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first film in the Indiana Jones trilogy. I think it’s Steven Spielberg’s greatest work. In the film Hitler’s Nazis have stolen the newly recovered Ark of the Covenant and placed it aboard a German submarine. The Ark ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sermon For A Suicide Victim

Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 11, 2022

At a time such as this, let go again to Golgotha.

A Sermon For A Suicide Victim Scripture: Luke 23:34 At a time such as this, let go again to Golgotha. Just as we are today in horrendous pain, so was Jesus as He hung on that cross. And yet, while hanging by His nail-torn flesh, He spoke the most powerful words of love ever uttered to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

I Can't Stay Here

Contributed by Anthony Collins on Oct 15, 2011

Too often we allow our painful past to hold us hostage to the moment of our pain. We are hurt or offended and are seriously challenged to move past the pain to a place of wholeness. It is only from a place of wellness that we can complete God's purpose

Hear the Word - Momentarially committed – then we get distracted We find ourselves in the same place…stuck for years (gossip, unforgive, complain) Jezebel - Lazy - read the bible - sleep vs. SMBS – watch TV vs. praying…excuses, lie vs. the truth… We know we need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: *other

Surviving Home When Home Is Where The Hurt Is

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

How can youth survive there home when there home hurts

HOW TO SURVIVE A BROKEN HOME Isaiah 57:18 Pastor Jeff Seaman Have you watched the new hottest show SURVIVOR? High TV rating, people are really into survivors and how will make it. Why is this show such a success? It was different, it was new, but I think that people tried to imagine themselves ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Hits You Where It Hurts

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015

COPING WITH TRIBULATIONS

WHEN LIFE HITS YOU WHERE IT HURTS JOB 2:1-10 1. INTRODUCTION. EVERY NOW AND THEN, LIFE SEEMS TO BE UNCERTAIN AND UNFAIR. IT APPEARS THAT EVERY TIME WE MAKE A STEP FORWARD, WE FIND OURSELVES TAKING SEVERAL STEPS BACKWARD. FOR SOME, LIFE IS LIKE A CRUST OF BREAD AND A CORNER TO SLEEP IN, A MINUTE TO ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist