Sermons on No Comfort For Jesus:

The Successful Christian Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Nov 26, 2011

Matthew 7:24 says 'Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock'. In this series we will go through those teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and see how to be that wise bu

Success! This is what success looks like! Here we have some pictures of some of the most successful people on the planet taken just at the point of achievement. Look at them, tell me, what do you see? How would you describe these people? Happy Ecstatic Elated Over the moon On cloud 9 Success! No ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Distance

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 14, 2013

No one drifts to intimacy. In fact, what we do is drift to distance. The problem is that distance is dangerous.

The Danger of Distance In huge bright red or perhaps caution yellow letters it is right there in front of your windshield it says, "Stay back 200 ft.!" The insinuation is that if you tailgate or follow at any closer distance you are putting yourself in a dangerous position. For the health of your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-71

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Cry Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Oct 17, 2014

Even though its painful the taste of death, be strong and trust in the God of Life.

Title: Don't Cry!! by Robert F Collins Bible Reading: Luke 7:11-17 Even though its painful the taste of death, be strong and trust in the God of Life! Two crowds. One entering the city and one leaving. They couldn’t be more diverse. The group arriving buzzes with laughter and conversation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who The Holy Spirit Is Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 13, 2023

If you’ve been born of the Spirit, the Holy Spirit is your holy Helper, who will always be with you while doing His work within you.

This topic makes me think of a book I read some time ago called, “The Forgotten God: Reversing our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit.” Here’s something the author said: “From my perspective, the Holy Spirit is tragically neglected and, for all practical purposes, forgotten. While no evangelical ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ The Only Mediator Between God And Man Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001

There is nothing so satisfying, so comforting, so animating to the soul than a Spirit-wrought display of the truth about Jesus Christ.

“JESUS CHRIST OUR ONLY MEDIATOR” - #2 Preached on October 28th 2001 - AM Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Intro: If someone were to ask you to summarize the Bible in five words or less, - How would you answer them? - You might say that the Bible is about … God’s glory and man’s salvation—and that would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Following From A Distance Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017

Dealing with the culture of accepting the title of "follower of Jesus" yet remaining at a comfortable distance from Him

Luke 22:39-62 (NLT) 39 Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. 40 There he told them, “Pray that you will not give in to temptation.” 41 He walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace, A Place, And A Promise

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 21, 2007

Jesus comforts us with these 3 things.

peace, a place , and a promise John 14:1-4 Jesus had just finished the Lord’s Supper, and was speaking to the disciples. He was giving them encouragement, and telling them that He would be going away. Peter had asked Him, " Lord, where are you going?" Jesus had told Peter that he could not go ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Overcome Evil With Good

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 7, 2010

The little things that we do for the Lord are larger than the world

Romans 12: 21 The high priest of the morning wants everybody to gather around to give an account of their deeds. Make Jesus confess all that you do well for the high priest. The glory is with Jesus and he wants to see it in your account. The will to be with those who are over comers, maybe ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025

Your teenage son doesn’t complain about coming to church. He is not rebellious.

Encouragement “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But, I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31 Intro: Your teenage son doesn’t complain about coming to church. He is not rebellious. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: A Time For Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 15, 2023

The Christmas season is a time of joy. God wants his people to be joyful in their redemption.

INTRODUCTION • I remember going crazy waiting for Christmas as a child (until I was 35). • In my hometown, we have a town square, and each year, a few weeks before Christmas, they move a tiny Santa house on the square! • WE KNEW SANTA WAS COMING! • My excitement, anticipation, and joy grew each day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 30, 2021

A challenge to not choose just what's easy in life but to pursue what God wants no matter what

How’s your bucket list? Remember, we’re dealing with some of the items the Bible teaches are important for us to tend to before we kick the bucket! That means investing in what matters, and figuring out what’s true. Today we add a new item. Remember also that we’re working on projects that will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questions From The Midst Of A Storm

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 29, 2008

In this sermon you will examine some of the questions that arise during the storms of life.

The past few weeks the Gulf Coast has been hit hard by storms. Hurricanes Gustav and Ike ravaged Louisiana and Texas. Many people are homeless and have suffered immeasurable loss. Many questions arise from the midst of the storms. What do we say? Where are the answers? I want to use these storms as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Can Anything Good Come Out Of...?

Contributed by John Pingel on Jan 16, 2021

Sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Epiphany II John 1: 46 "Nazareth? Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael asked. “Can anything good come out of….?” You fill in the blank. This phrase—“Can anything good come out of?”—is found within the story of Jesus calling his first disciples, John chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Alone, Yet Not Lonely

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on May 5, 2020

In this time of social distancing, we may be isolated, but we are never alone! Emmanuel is always with us.

ALONE, YET NOT LONELY "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6. Leadership is a great privilege! But it comes with so much responsibility that can drive ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, John 16:32, Psalm 102:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Picture Of History

Contributed by Chris Beam on Nov 4, 2015

This passage wasn't written to scare us, it was written to comfort us.

REVELATION IN PICTURES: A PICTURE OF HISTORY Revelation 6:1-17 This is one of those passages in the book of Revelation that scare most people; I can’t really blame them because there are some frightening things here: Four horsemen bringing war, famine, disease, depression and death; Images ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist