Sermons on Messiahs Suffering:

What Is Our Mission?

Contributed by Timothy Craver on Sep 2, 2008

Looks at how Jesus was faithful to His mission and how we are to do the same.

Let me pose a hypothetical situation to you this morning: Let’s say I was to make an offer to you. I would offer to give you two free plane tickets to anywhere in the world. Would you take it? Well, there’s one catch – what if I didn’t tell you where you were going before you got on the plane? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Brethren

Mary The Mother Of The Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 27, 2012

Surrender, salvation, trust, the Messiah

MARY THE MOTHER OF THE CHRIST Matt. 1: 16, 17 (P681) December 23, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 14 generations fro Abraham to David, then 14 generations from Kind David to the Jews exile in Babylon…and 14 generations from the exile to the birth of Jesus. 42 generations in all recorded in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simeon's Song 2024 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 9, 2024

Simeon was waiting with hope for the Messiah

Simeon’s Song (Luke 2:25-32) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-08-2024 Waiting for Gordon Last week, Maxine and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary by crossing off another bucket list item. We ate lunch at Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen in the suburbs. I asked our server, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is "The Christ?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Message describing Jesus as the Messiah.

What is “the Christ?” Matthew 16:13-20 February 4, 2007 We’re constantly bombarded with all sorts of ideas of who Jesus is. Some of them are on the mark, others aren’t. Listen to this quote: “I dig Jesus and so do many other witches. Its not his fault that Christianity is so confused today and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Freedom Cost!

Contributed by Scott Fields on May 28, 2023

We remember and honor those from the revolutionary war until today who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy in this country. Let us not forget about another who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms of all who will come to Him.

This is Memorial Day weekend. A day when we remember all those that gave their life to give us the freedom we experience today. We should take time to remember them, thank God for them and never forget the price they paid for our freedoms and I do not think there are many people who would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-50, Matthew 26:57-68, Matthew 27:1, Matthew 27:11-37

The Christian Response To Persecution Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 4, 2020

If and when we are persecuted, how shall we resond?

The Christian Response to Persecution Acts 4:23-31 In America, where I live, we formally have freedom to worship and express our religious views. I use the word “formally” because there is increasing erosion to these freedoms. We have not suffered the severe persecution our Christian brothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Glory In Confession Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Glory in Confession (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 15-23. (1), Background: (A), Geographically: Jesus is in what we might call a safe place: • Jesus and his disciples are in the region of Caesarea Philippi. • Caesarea Philippi lies about twenty-five miles Northeast of the Sea of Galilee. • This region ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-23

Denomination: Brethren

Want To Be Forever Great?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 28, 2012

Want to Be Forever Great? 1) Be eager to serve; 2) Be ready to suffer.

A twelve-year-old won a backstage pass to meet her favorite vocalist. As she was shaking hands with the pop star the fan blurted: “I would give anything to sing like you!” “Anything?” the star answered while wiping the sweat of her performance from her eyes. “Would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Words One Friday - 5 "The Word Of Suffering" Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

I THIRST ❶. Identifying Thirst ❷ . Humiliating Thirst ❸ Intense Thirst ❹. Quenching Our Thirst

Jn. 19:28-29- “I thirst,” - Only found in John - It is the shortest of the words that Jesus speaks from the cross. In Greek it is just one word, dipso There's an old "Kingston Trio" (Kingston Trio was formed in 1957 ) Tom Dooley, Lemon Tree, This Land is Your Land – Brought ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Lifelong Process Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

THE PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST IS A LIFELONG ENDEAVOR. KNOWING CHRIST IS MEANT TO BOTH DRIVE AND CONSUME OUR LIVES. TOO OFTEN, DISTRACTIONS AROUND US CAUSE US TO LOSE FOCUS ON TRULY KNOWING CHRIST.

THE LIFELONG PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:10-11 THAT I MAY KNOW HIM AND THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERINGS, BEING CONFORMED TO HIS DEATH; 11  IN ORDER THAT I MAY ATTAIN TO THE RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD. INTRODUCTION: THE PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST IS A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom #1: Suffering - Triumph Over Tragedy (Book Of Job)

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 24, 2015

Even though we don’t always understand why sometimes bad things happen to good people, God is always good, and His love for us never fails.

THE WISDOM TRILOGY #1: SUFFERING – TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY (BOOK OF JOB) INTRO TO SERIES: For the next three weeks, we are going to look at three of the five wisdom books from the Old Testament: Job, Ecclesiastes, and Psalms. (We have done a whole month series in Proverbs and a two month series in ...read more

Denomination: *other

Think Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". We need to think like Jesus.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#8] THINK 1 Peter 4:1-11 Introduction: It is approaching that time of the year where everyone is in their championship part of their season. College swimming is over; but we still have basketball. I enjoy watching Jason’s girls’ team play as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Helps Of Our Hurts Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2016

This sermon is based on Chapter 7 in Charles Swindoll's book: Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. The sermon addresses Paul's thorn in the flesh and the role of suffering in our lives.

A. One day a teacher was getting her Wednesday night children’s class started. 1. She asked if anyone had any prayer requests. 2. One girl asked that they pray for her because school would soon start and she was going to a new school this year. 3. Another girl asked that they pray for her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Why God Is Not A “helicopter God” Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

God loves me too much to save me from all of my struggles

Most of you are probably familiar with the term “helicopter parent”. But just in case you aren’t, this short video does a pretty good job of showing what that term means. [Show “Copter Mommy” video] Although helicopter parenting might seem harmless, it seems like we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist