Sermons on Overcoming Hurt:

Paul: "The Thorns Really Hurt" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 25, 2017

Physical Pain, Unanswered Prayers, Grace

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paul: “The Thorns Really Hurt” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (p. 808) October 1, 2017 Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God put thorns on roses? Well, here’s the scientific answer from a Harvard professor: “Roses really don’t have thorns…thorns ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Pain Hurts Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

God intends to give us what we need, not what we want.

A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Those Who Hurt You Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle Paul wrote a personal letter to a man named Philemon who had been wronged by his servant named Onesimus whom had, it is widely believed, stolen money from him and then ran away to Rome.

A. We live in a WORLD where it’s so easy to become CALLUSED and INDIFFERENT. 1. We are bombarded daily with news of TRAGEDIES, VIOLENT ACTS, and SUFFERING PEOPLE. COMMENT: Living SANELY in such a WORLD often necessitates developing a certain amount of THICK SKIN. Unfortunately, THICK SKIN ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Heals The Brokenhearted And Hurting Marriages Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 29, 2024

Many marriages today are hurting and broken, leaving couples feeling hopeless and helpless.

Marriage is a sacred institution created by God, and it is designed to be a beautiful and fulfilling relationship between a husband and wife. However, many marriages today are hurting and broken, leaving couples feeling hopeless and helpless. But the good news is that God is a healer of broken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5, Proverbs 11:14, Ephesians 4:29

Loving All The Way Until It Hurts Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 14, 2025

Remember that the letter to the Hebrews tells us that Jesus Himself was made perfect through suffering. If we, too, want to share in His glory, we must also be prepared to suffer, perhaps a lot. And loving can involve suffering too, can't it?

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2025 Pope St. John Paul II looked at Our Lord Jesus as the fulfillment of what we might call “human potential.” He was and is the man that Adam was created to become. Lamentably, Adam and Eve tried the Satanic shortcut, attempting to become divine by disobeying a direct ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-27, Psalm 145:8-13, Revelation 21:1-5, John 13:31-33, John 13:34-35, Hebrews 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

God's Tough Love Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 22, 2001

Deals with the tension between the love and judgment of God.

“God’s Tough Love” Hosea 1:3-9 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 21, 2001 So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. Then the Lord said to him: “call his name Jezreel, for in a little while I will avenge the bloodshed of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-26, Hosea 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Exchange Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 28, 2002

How do we know that we have rejected God’s revelaton of Himself to us.

THE GREAT EXCHANGE ROMANS 1:23-32 • This morning we looked at the wrath of God. The swelling of God at work in the world. Present tense today. Wrath is not for someday but is being stored up each and every day. • We saw the reasons: Man’s UNGODLINESS(taking God lightly), his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:23-32

One More Lick?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 6, 2003

Sin will take you farther than you planned on going. Sin will cost you more than you intended on paying. Sin will keep you longer than you planed on staying. Sin leaves terrible scars.

WHY SODOM? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ezekiel 16:49 and Genesis 18 and 19 Sin is a lot like the icing Mom used to make. I would sneak a lick out of the icing bowl, and it tasted so good, I would just have to get another lick. Then mom would catch me and I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:49-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Jesus Taught About Sin

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 12, 2007

An examination of Luke 13 to see what Jesus taught about the nature of sin.

“There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 13:2 And Jesus answered and said to them, "Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things? 13:3 "I tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting Images Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 6, 2007

God is just like any parent; his heart breaks when his children rebel. These are the images of his hurt and what he planned to do about it.

REFLECTING IMAGES OF REBELLION Someone has defined rebellion this way: “Reserving for myself the right to make the final decision.” Are you a rebel? How many of us think that it’s okay to go 110 km/h on the highway? As the pirates like to say, “It’s not a rule per se; it’s more like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Athalie : L'eternel Accablé.

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Apr 18, 2007

La maison d’Achab, a amené un réveil de l’idolâtrie en Israël, voulu dans les 12 tribus. 2 rois 8, ensuite la désacralisation du temple 2 chron. 24, malgré la destruction apporté par Jéhu le roi, elle n’a pas été tué par cet homme. 2 rois 10. En tout cas

La maison d’Achab, a amené un réveil de l’idolâtrie en Israël, voulu dans les 12 tribus. 2 rois 8, ensuite la désacralisation du temple 2 chron. 24, malgré la destruction apporté par Jéhu le roi, elle n’a pas été tué par cet homme. 2 rois 10. En tout cas si la conspiration espéré et attendue par ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin Has A Price

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

Examines the cost of sin in a believer’s life. Expanded outline.

Jesus has said that you and are to be and to make disciples. If you remember, we have seen that there are several distinctives, several marks that show a disciple. 1. Has a changed life 2. Loves Jesus more than anyone else in the world 3. Loves Jesus more than anything else in the world 4. Loves ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Revive Or Not To Revive

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 4, 2004

Just like tht people of Israel, we need to be careful not to let the world distract us from God. We need to be revived.

To Revive or not to Revive? Exodus 32:19 In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an invitation from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:19-33

Denomination: Baptist

Returning Back To God

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 9, 2005

It’s amazing how the message of the OT prophets ring true for today’s society. In one of God’s most unusual requests we can see an object lesson for the people of Israel, but also a call of repentance to our world today.

RETURNING BACK TO GOD Hosea 2:1-3:5 INTRODUCTION: A. EZE 18:30b Repent and turn from all your transgressions, lest iniquity be your ruin. ILL> A few years back I had gone with Jack to a hospital in Columbus. We were sitting in a waiting area with some other veterans. Of course, Jack never ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contamination Of A Nation

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 11, 2005

The passage helps us to undersatnd that we need to make a clear decision about who we will serve

Contamination of a Nation “Salt Water Intrusion” Scripture Reference: James 3:10-12 (KJV) James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12 Can the fig tree, my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal