Sermons on Joy In Pain:

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 2, 2006

A frank discussion about what Jesus meant when He asked why God had forsaken Him. A sermon about pain.

Matthew 27:45-46 – Why Have You Forsaken Me? I had planned initially to preach tonight on the miracles of Calvary. Several things very out of the ordinary happened on the day Jesus died, and I had planned to look at them. There was the 3 hours of darkness, from noon until 3 in the afternoon. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Tis’ The Season

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 22, 2008

Painful. Dry. Taxing. Rewarding. Seasons . . . they are common to all of us. These truths will help us negotiate these phases of our life and journey in Christ.

Tis’ The Season I. Introduction It is during this time of the year that I often begin to think about seasons. Deer season, turkey season, basketball season, and yes . . . Christmas season. We often talk about seasons even when we don’t realize it. When we talk about the weather we are actually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

#4 - Workaholics, Listen Up! Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005

Commandment #4 is controversial...even with Christians! But keeping it will keep you out of a lot of unnecessary burnout and pain in your life! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. INTRO How many of you feel tired or stressed out? Yes, I’m tired. For several years I’ve been blaming it on middle age, iron poor blood, lack of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Holiness

Double Blessings!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 28, 2014

The insights gleaned through the sufferings and agony in the life of Job is humongous! Through sufferings, pain and agony, we sure have invisible blessings!

More! Job 42:12”And the LORD blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning. And he had 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.” The insights gleaned through the sufferings and agony in the life of Job is humongous! Through sufferings, pain ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stuck Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 14, 2016

Job is in so much pain that we wishes he had never been born. His suffering continues and is not lessened by the words of a friend.

Job 3:1-10, 4:1-9, 7:11-21 “Stuck” INTRODUCTION Jay Wilson and Phillip Clay are heroes. Jay was half way home after finals at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. On I-65 a Jeep Cherokee suddenly veered and hit the median guard rail. At first he thought the driver was drunk. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

#10 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sanctification #3) Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015

This sermon speaks about how the Holy Spirit is our comforter or our helper. The Holy Spirit can heal our emotional pains.

Transformed by the Power the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #3) Introduction: So far we have learned how the Holy Spirit works in us His work of sanctification through counseling us, congregating us, correcting us, and cleansing us. Today we will learn how the Holy Spirit comforts ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Splinter From Satan.

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 7, 2014

Like a splinter barely under our skin, circumstances can be painful. But how can we tell if it's just life or God?

Have you ever got a splinter in your finger or your foot? It sticks out just enough to be irritating but not far enough to pull it out. Every time you brush against something, it sends pain through out your body. I know when this happens to me I try to ignore it. I hope against hope that some how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Grace For The Wounded Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025

God’s grace not only forgives sinners—it restores the wounded, heals hidden pain, and speaks life into every silence and shame.

(2 Samuel 13 — Tamar, Daughter of David) Introduction – When Grace Walks into Silence Some stories in Scripture whisper rather than shout. Tamar’s story is one of them. No thunder, no miracle, no happy ending—just silence. And yet, within that silence, the heart of God beats louder than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-22, Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 56:8, John 8:1-11, Isaiah 53:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pour It Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Faith grows strongest when poured out honestly. God meets the raw heart with peace before the answer and compassion after pain.

Introduction — When Words Run Out There are moments when life squeezes you so hard that words just stop working. You go to pray, but the sentences fall apart halfway through. You move your lips, but no sound comes out. That’s Hannah’s story. 1 Samuel says she prayed silently—only her lips ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 62:8, Luke 1:46-55, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Suffering Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of suffering and pain as unavoidable aspects of life, emphasizing that God has a purpose for these experiences and uses them for His glory.

Hello church! Glad to have you all here today as we jump into a huge topic together. Suffering is something so personal, so universally understood, and so imperative in the lives of those who follow Jesus. Everyone suffers at some point or another. Everyone experiences pain and hardship. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Topics: Suffering, God's Plan, Faith In Trials

If Your Right Hand Causes You To Sin, Cut If Off! Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 7, 2009

This sermon tackles the difficult issue of lusting after any person that we are not married to. Tackling the issue can be very painful, but in the long run very fruitful

“If your right hand causes you to sin cut it off”! What did Jesus mean? You’ll be pleased to know I come this morning free of sharp instruments except for …the Bible I am holding. The Bible says of itself that ‘the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double edged sword, it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Anglican

Forget About It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to passionately pursue their God-given purpose, persevere past pain, and progress beyond previous problems, guided by Philippians 3:14.

Good morning, beloved. I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is always a joy to gather with you, my family in faith, as we seek to grow together in the knowledge and understanding of God’s Word. Today, we are gathered here to look into the beautiful words of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Topics: Pressing On

Hard Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon explores how trials shape us, teaching us to persevere, find promises in problems, and progress through pain, deepening our dependence on Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. I am so glad to see each one of you here today. We are gathered together in the presence of our Lord, standing on the common ground of grace. We are a family, bound not by blood, but by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. You know, life has a way of throwing curve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Topics: Hard Times

Let These Be Our Prayers

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jan 2, 2006

It is of great relief if we come to God’s presence for strength and encouragement and joy: PRAYER

LET THESE BE OUR PRAYERS 2Thessalonians 1:11-12 San Raphael, Prieto Diaz Sorsogon October 29, 2005 INTRODUCTION Christian life is not a “bed of roses.” We are not exempted from troubles and trials in our journey, as Christian. 1. People 2. Health 3. Circumstances Always remember that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Strong Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 10, 2020

To stand strong in the face of adversity, depend on one another, depend on the Lord, and demonstrate love for others.

In her book God Uses Cracked Pots, Patsy Clairmont describes the day she sent her 7-year old son, Jason, to school. A little while later there was a knock on the door. Patsy opened the door and it was Jason. She said, “Jason, what are you doing here?” He replied, “I’ve quit school!” She asked, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13, 1 Peter 4:12, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free