Sermons on Innocent Suffering:

Oh God, Why? - 1 Peter 2:19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 21, 2024

Job responded to horrible suffering with worship. How could you learn to respond like that?

Thursday evening after I put the finishing touches on my sermon, I went out for a walk with all the prayer cards to pray for you all, and about ten minutes into my walk I received the most painful phone call I have ever received. One of the dear sisters in our church went to be with Jesus at age ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19

That’s Not Fair! - 1 Peter 2:18-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 22, 2024

Why doesn't the Bible condemn slavery?

1 Peter 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-19

No More Fears - 1 Peter 3:13-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 22, 2025

What should you do when you're abused and mistreated?

1 Peter 3:13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-15

Lessons Learned In The Storm #7 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 15, 2024

Storms will come into every life. Jesus teaches us what to do when they come.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #7 Lessons Learned in the Storm (Mark 4:35-41) Life is tough, but if you have lived very long, you already know that. • Scott Peck, begins his book The Road Less Traveled with the words “Life if Difficult.” • In life, you are going to experience pains, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

The Gift Nobody Wants.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 16, 2024

Could it be possible that the gift nobody wants, is actually the gift that is the most valuable of them all?

Did you ever get a gift for Christmas that you didn't want? I have. When I was a Kid, at Christmas time, when other kids were getting foot balls, skate boards race tracks, etc. I was getting converse tennis shoes, pants, shirts, Etc stuff like that. I confess, I'm ashamed of myself now, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desperate People Need Jesus Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 24, 2024

Only Jesus has the answers to the problems of life.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #8 Desperate People Need Jesus (Mark 5:21-43) In Mark 5:21-43 you have two stories of two desperate people. One had lost a child. The other had suffered with a disease from which she could find no relief. They have tried everything and now turn to Jesus for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Can You Drink The Cup? - Mark 10:32-40 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 27, 2024

True greatness is when God says, “Well done” and has nothing to do with how you compare to others.

Mark 10:32 They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. 33 “We are going up to Jerusalem,” he said, “and the Son of Man will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-40, Matthew 20:20-23

Following His Steps

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 15, 2022

There are numerous reasons why we suffer. Some suffering is an immediate aftereffect of our own transgression. Our objective ought to be to confront suffering with tolerance, tranquility, and certainty that God is in charge of all things to come.

There are numerous reasons why we suffer. Some suffering is an immediate aftereffect of our own transgression. A few sins happen because of our own foolishness. A few sins are the consequence of living in a fallen world. Peter is expounding on the suffering that is a result of our good works. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pleading For God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Oct 30, 2022

What is the only basis for your prayer for mercy? When you’ve been emptied of all pride, when you’ve given up trying to earn the LORD’s favour or to fix your life, then your only hope really is this: God has made you his own in Jesus Christ.

In our text Isaiah is praying. Praying is a normal thing for us, but let’s appreciate what the prophet is doing here. In this book of prophecy, there’s all kinds of different styles of writing. In Isaiah there are speeches, parables, lamentations, hymns of praise, predictions of the future, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope When Uncertainty Rises

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 17, 2022

If you’ve ever let the wicked, hurtful, unspeakable things you witness in this world whittle away at your faith, you’re not alone. And Habakkuk is your book.

Hope When Uncertainty Rises Habakkuk Introduction If you’ve ever let the wicked, hurtful, unspeakable things you witness in this world whittle away at your faith, you’re not alone. And Habakkuk is your book. Habakkuk deals with some of the most basic elements of the struggle of faith. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:20, Habakkuk 2:4, Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did God Turn His Back On Jesus On The Cross?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 19, 2023

In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He can't look upon sin.

In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He couldn't look upon sin. The Bible teaches that there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10, 44:6-8, 45:6; James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1, Psalm 139:7-8, Ephesians 2:1-7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Be Ashamed Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2022

2 Timothy 1:13-18 shows us several ways Christians guard against being ashamed of Christ.

Introduction John MacArthur tells the story that during the Boxer Rebellion in China (1899–1901), extreme nationalist Chinese fomented a campaign of terror against officials of foreign governments, Christian missionaries, and even Chinese Christians. After they surrounded a certain mission ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Others

Contributed by Keith Etheridge on Sep 9, 2022

What if God doesn't send you a miracle? What if God doesn't change your circumstances? Will you still be faithful?

Hebrews 11:1-34 takes us through the Old Testament and reminds us of all the miracles that God did on behalf of His people. He delivered Noah and his family from the flood. He delivered Moses and the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. He saved Rabab from the destruction of Jericho. He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Rejoice In Wrongdoing Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 11, 2025

Things happen in life that sometimes make it more difficult to love better— to love others as Jesus wants us to love them. When bad things happen, we cannot be happy about it!

Love Does Not Rejoice In Wrongdoing Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Love Better INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1—MAIN TITLE SLIDE - Love better. - Loving better is a work in progress. - Remember, we are seeking to learn how to love our church family and those in the community better. - Things happen in life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6, Luke 4:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

06. Persecuted For Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 8, 2025

Today many churches are prone to avoid discussing the truth that faith in Jesus will not always bring sunny days and a care-free life. Quite the contrary. Faith in Jesus will put you at enmity with the world.

Persecuted for Christ Mark 26, 2023 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 This is a chapter that most people want to skip. Today many churches are prone to avoid discussing the truth that faith in Jesus will not always bring sunny days and a care-free life. Quite the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Brethren