Sermons on Joy In Pain:

Thank God For The Thorns Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Here’s another little outline. Some of it I borrowed and some of it is of my own making – I think.

THANK GOD FOR THE THORNS II CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Here’s another little outline. Some of it I borrowed and some of it is of my own making – I think. I. The Revelation of God – Picture of Paradise (1-6) A. The Perspective: (1-3) B. The Place: (2, 4) C. The Product: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Wounded Worshippers

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Apr 3, 2019

Worship Through The Pain

WORSHIP THROUGH THE PAIN OR AS A SUB-TITLE (WOUNDED WORSHIPPERS) Isaiah 6 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

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

Fourteenth Sunday Ordinary Time, B— Thorn Of Paul: His Faith Narrative

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 2, 2021

Application about Paul’s teaching about his thorn: He was active in interpreting his life experience to himself and others

Paul Powell said, “Troubles knock a lot of nonsense out of us.” Like Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” from our Second Reading taken from 2 Corinthians, chapter 12 , which he says was given to him by “an angel of Satan.” It was not a sin problem. e.g. Winne-the-Pooh comes downstairs, bump, bump, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

Job The Righteous Sufferer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

All of us will experience suffering, but few if any will have to go the route of Job. His severe experience can help all of us make our less severe journey smoother.

One of the first impressions I gained at the Baptist General Conference annual meeting in Green Bay was that Christians are perpetually suffering. Every day we were reminded of leaders in our conference who are fighting with cancer. Just in our small denomination there are hundreds who have ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Suffering

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 7, 2021

A sermon on suffering after the death of one of our members. Possibly suitable for a funeral

Suffering - Read 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 As you know, we have been going through Genesis. I was looking forward to the next couple of weeks. I was planning on preaching 4 sermons around the life of Abraham. I dug books out of my library. I ordered one, I thought I had and couldn’t find. I went to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Bring You Out Of Afflictions Series

Contributed by Mickton Zulu on Sep 24, 2021

The writer of Psalms 34 and 2 Timothy 3:10-11 both wrote about Afflictions they said the same thing and both of them used the same expression of being delivered out of them all.

THE MEANING OF THE WORD AFFLICTION. - It is the state of being afflicted by something that cause suffering. - Great suffering. - The word Affliction comes from two Latin words which literally means to dash upon and the basic idea is to torment. - The state of pain or distress. THINGS THAT PEOPLE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-19, 2 Timothy 3:10-11

Rising Above…

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 28, 2022

Rising Above…

Rising Above… Scripture: Mark 1:29-39, 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, We have the text from the Gospel according to Saint Mark (Mark 1:29-39) for our reflection today. “On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39, 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Denomination: Other

When God Turns On The Light

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 14, 2025

Elijah’s encounter with the widow of Zarephath shows how God uses seasons of loss and exposure to bring healing and faith. When God turns on the light, it isn’t to shame us, but to lead us to confession, forgiveness, and life.

When God Turns on the Light GM. Elijah may almost seem like a superhero when you read through some of the events in his life: He’s the prophet who calls down fire from heaven a number of times, most famously in the Battle on Mt Carmel with the Prophets of Baal. At the end of his life, he ascends ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Anglican

The Man By The Pool Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 8, 2024

Sometimes the pain of trying to get well is more severe than just accepting a new normal and staying sick.

John 5 - The Man by the Pool February 11, 2024 John 5:1-11 NIV Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a great number ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To Suffering And Pain Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

Since there is divine purpose for pain, learn from it.

1. The most obvious observation, pain hurts! 2. Definition from Webster, (1) “Localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder or disease or injury.” (2) Basic bodily sensation, induced by noxious stimulus, received by naked nerve endings, characterized by physical discomfort and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Patient In Suffering Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. I like to see a show of hands: How many of you struggle with a LACK of PATIENCE? 1. I want you to answer this question aloud: What are some things that test your PATIENCE? a. Busy TRAFFIC. b. Long lines at Wal Mart. c. Know-it-all people. d. I’m just glad that no one said, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 2 "Joy In Serving" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 5, 2016

Part 2 of our Philippians sermon series on Joy

Joy to the world A study of Philippians Part 2 “Joy in serving” Today we will continue our study of Paul’s letter of joy Also known as the book of Philippians In this short letter Paul The Apostle Writes to the church at Philippi in Macedonia which is Northern Greece ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Let God Heal Your Painful Past" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003

We become changed people when Christ touches our life and we have a new identity

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 12, 2003 Let God Heal Your Painful Past How to: Take on a New Identity Judges6:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture talks about the most unlikely person in the world to be a leader and deliverer of Israel. Gideon at this point had a painful past that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Lord Let My Pain Be For Your Gain

Contributed by Simone Williams on Dec 17, 2003

Pain can be used to Glorify God’s Kingdom

Lord Let My Pain, Be For Your Gain {Text Philippians 1:12-24} Pain – The distress or suffering, mental or physical caused by great anxiety, anguish, grief, disappointment. Punishment, hurt. Gain – The act of getting something, to get an increase, to get by labor to earn The city of Philippi ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-24

Denomination: Pentecostal