Sermons on No Comforters:

What Holds When You’re Tested

Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 28, 2025

In Philippians 1:12–26, Paul writes from prison—but his faith isn’t shaken. This message invites us to consider what truly holds when life tests us. Is Jesus our comfort… or our everything? Let’s explore the difference surrender makes.

Sermon Introduction: “What Holds When You’re Tested” Philippians 1:12–26 Let me tell you about two people. Both go to church. Both say they follow Jesus. But one wants just enough Jesus to feel better— to ease the guilt, to call for help when things go wrong. The other? They’ve given Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Holy Spirit - The Miracle Within

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2010

The Holy Spirit is "The Miracle Within" each Believer. Are we open to the leading of the Holy Spirit? Updated March 2021. .

One night... a wife found her husband .... standing over .... their infant's crib. As she watched him ...looking down at their very first child, ...... she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: .... disbelief, ... delight, ... amazement, skepticism, ... enchantment Touched by this unusual ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 52:7, John 16:7-8, Luke 3:15-22, 1 Corinthians 2:3-5, Romans 10:15, Acts 4:29-31, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 1:13, Romans 10:14, Acts 2:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Controlled By The Senses Or The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 12, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the characteristics of being controlled by the senses versus being controlled by the Holy Spirit.

As believers, we are constantly faced with choices and decisions that require discernment and wisdom. The Bible teaches us that we can be controlled by either the senses or the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the characteristics of being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8, Galatians 5:16-25

Hope Cannot Be Found In The World Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 3, 2025

Isaiah's encouragement to Ahaz, the king of Judah, is a vivid reminder to us of what is at stake if/when we deny Jesus today. God is still calling us to a place of hope and faithfulness, but will we receive it and go to Him?

Isaiah, Part 5 Hope Cannot be Found in the World Isaiah 7:1-25, Isaiah 8:11-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve come to worship with us! - Last week, we saw the incredible commissioning of the prophet Isaiah -- Examined the realization of who he was in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-25, Isaiah 8:11-22, 1 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us: The Promises Beyond The Prophecy

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 15, 2021

Isaiah 7:14 is quoted in Matthew 1:23 as a verification of the prophecy concerning the virgin conception of the Lord Jesus. God is with us in the midst of our troubles, our victories, the affairs of humanity, the events of the last days and eternity (Hebrews 13:5).

The LORD always comes through even when it seems that we have run to the end of the road and see no way out of the predicament in which we find ourselves, both as individuals and as a nation. He has let us go our merry way throughout the course of history, with the consequences to follow. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Genesis 28:15, Exodus 3:12, Exodus 33:14, Isaiah 43:2, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 28:20, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

1 Peter is a book about suffering. It’s about how to live in a hostile culture for faith.

A pastor is cutting his front lawn. He looks up from mowing to see a dump truck back out of his neighbor’s driveway. Yet, the large truck backed over his neighbor’s eighteen month old son. The little boy had been squatting behind the truck’s huge tire. The pastor joined the boy’s hysterical mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Sorrow Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 16, 2023

In your sorrow, find joy in God, the Holy Spirit; find joy in the Resurrection of Christ, God’s Son; and find joy in prayer to your Heavenly Father.

There’s an old and ancient Chinese proverb which says, if you wish to be happy for one hour, get intoxicated. If you wish to be happy for three days, get married. If you wish to be happy for eight days, kill your pig and eat it. If you wish to be happy forever, learn to fish. (Chinese proverb, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33, John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Honour That Comes From God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 22, 2004

GOD HONOURS 1.US TO COMFORT US 2.THOSE WHO WE SERVE HIM 3.THOSE WHO HONOUR HIM 4.THOSE WHO LOVE HIM 5.THOSE WHO EXPERIENCED HUMILIATION 6.THOSE WHO HUMBLE THEMSELVES 7.US BEFORE OUR ENEMIES

THE HONOUR THAT COMES FROM GOD ************************************ OUTLINE 1.GOD HONOURS US TO COMFORT US 2.GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO WE SERVE HIM 3.GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO HONOUR HIM 4.GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO LOVE HIM 5.GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO EXPERIENCED HUMILIATION 6.GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO HUMBLE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Risk Takers Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

when we embrace the mission of Jesus, we make a commitment to hazardous work. And yet one of the things we see in the church today is that following Jesus has become something far less than that. It’s more about comfort than danger and belief rather than

Risk Takers Matthew 10:16-22, The Message Elizabeth Elliott wrote a book called, Through Gates of Splendor. In it, she tells the story of her husband, Jim, who was one of the five missionaries killed as they tried to evangelize the Waodani tribe in Ecuador. What is so amazing to me is that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Methodist

In The Car-Wash

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2010

God’s favor and good-will to his people speak abundant comfort to all believers. All who are redeemed with the blood of his Son, he has set apart for himself. Those that have God for them need not fear who or what can be against them. True believers are p

Opening illustration: I’ll never forget my first experience using an automatic car wash. Approaching it with the dread of going to the dentist, I pushed the money into the slot, nervously checked and rechecked my windows, eased the car up to the line, and waited. Powers beyond my control began ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Saying From The Cross-Number 4 (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 11, 2012

Jesus has been hanging now six hours upon the tree, and He has not once so much as thought about Himself, He has interceded for His tortures. He has comforted the thief in his agony, and promised him a reward for his faith. He has looked with lovin

Matthew 27:45-46-Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Verse 45-The significance of the darkness: To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Conquerors Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 23, 2019

Reading the Bible gives comfort, direction and hope for every day. This passage talks about how God works for us, his eternal plan for all of us and he is our strong security. This chapter starts with “no condemnation” and ends with “no separation”. Here, Paul starts piling glory on glory.

Theme: More Than Conquerors Text: Romans 8:28-39 Introduction: Reading the Bible gives comfort, direction and hope for every day. This passage talks about how God works for us, his eternal plan for all of us and he is our strong security. The first half of the book of Romans reaches its climax ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Methodist

Uncomfortable Evangelism On Facebook Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 29, 2012

Paul taught us to be "versatile" in reaching out to people. But at times this can make us VERY uncomfortable. How can we make sure we share our faith with people who make us uncomfortable, and do it in such a way that we don’t betray our faith in Jesus?

OPEN: A man named J. K. Johnston studied the Gospels and asked this question as he poured over Matthew, Mark, Luke and John: Where did Jesus meet people? According to his tabulations: · The Gospels recorded 132 contacts Jesus had with people o 6 were in the Temple. o 4 were in Synagogues. o 122 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Develop And Enrich Our Friendships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us develop and enrich our friendships as we focus on what we share together in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "Since you have encouragement from being united with Christ, since you have comfort from his love, since you have fellowship wit

1. The Holy Spirit helps us develop and enrich our friendships as we focus on what we share together in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "Since you have encouragement from being united with Christ, since you have comfort from his love, since you have fellowship with the Spirit with tenderness and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Is Distant - Mark 15:34 And Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 30, 2024

What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just seems like your prayers bounce off the ceiling. That actually happened to Jesus, and when it did, he quoted a psalm that teaches exactly what to do in times like that.

Mark 15:34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Introduction What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:46