Sermons on Pain Pills:

High Expectations Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008

There are some reasons God has and we should have "High Expectations" for life.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS Romans 8:16-25 * In 1999 the Broadman Holman Publishers released a book written by Dr. Thom Rainer entitled, “High Expectations.” The thesis of this book is that churches who expect much from their members get much. Conversely, it is true that if a church expects little, it will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

When God Doesn't Heal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

This sermon explores how our weaknesses and hardships can deepen our dependence on Christ, leading to spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of God's grace.

Good day, beloved family of God. I'm delighted to be with you today, as we gather in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to sit at the feet of the Apostle Paul, as he reveals to us, through his second letter to the Corinthians, a profound understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Topics: Hope, Jesus

The Prayer Of Jabez: Ask For His Protection Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 24, 2001

This is the fifth and final lesson in my series based in I Chronicles 4:10.

ASK FOR PROTECTION I Chronicles 4:10d INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask." She put him up in the cart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Steps Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016

Exodus is a continuation of the creation story. The emphasis in Genesis is creation while the emphasis in Exodus is redemption. God takes the first steps to set Israel and all people free from sin!

Intro: Exodus is a continuation of the story of Genesis. In Genesis we see the constant and consistent failure of man. It is the creation story In fact in the Hebrew the word and or now begins this passage. However if the emphasis in Genesis is creation then the emphasis in Exodus is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Healed, One Saved

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 2, 2024

Jesus healed ten lepers, and here we look at the difference between the 9 who valued their healing, and the one who valued the healer.

Good Morning. A thought came to me as I was reviewing the lessons this week. Will there be pain in heaven? If you do a Bible search, you find that Revelation 21:4 which tells us NO! We could end it there, but closer inspection of that verse says that that reference is about emotional pain, since it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Anglican

The God Who Brings Beauty Out Of Ashes Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

The phrase “beauty for ashes” is a divine exchange initiated by the mercy and love of God. It represents His ability to replace sorrow with joy, shame with glory, and hopelessness with purpose.

THE GOD WHO BRINGS BEAUTY OUT OF ASHES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Psalm 30:11, Joel 2:25, Job 42:10, Genesis 50:20 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents us with seasons of devastation, disgrace, and despair—times when it seems like all that is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Whip, Hammer & Cross

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Communion/Cross/Jesus

“The Whip, Hammer & Cross” WHIP - Mark 15:15 – “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.” Isaiah 53:5 – “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Mark 15:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Seems Unfair Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 1, 2002

911, Part Three

WHEN LIFE SEEMS UNFAIR (JOB 1:1-2:10) The year 2001 was a sad year for a family I had known for more than ten years. The family was a staunch Christian family and for four generations the tight-knit family had served tirelessly in church. The matriarch of the family was a widow and her two sons and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Suffering

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 21, 2004

Theology of Suffering

The problem of pain, it has been called. There are some people who refuse to believe in Jesus, who refuse to believe in God because of the problem of pain, or maybe a better word is “suffering”. The thought goes, if there is God, and He is good, then how can there be suffering? How can a good God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Grace Is Sufficient For Me! Do We Really Believe That? Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Mar 29, 2007

Sermon encourages us to not handle life’s problems on our own, but to trust in God and fall into His grace

So Tyler found one of my early childhood books the other day. It’s called the “It’s All About Me” book by Dr. Seuss. It allows you to be interactive with the book. As Tyler was going through it he saw that I had done it when I was about his age. In it he saw my foot drawn out, my hand drawn out, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Seems Unfair Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 4

WHEN LIFE SEEMS UNFAIR (JOB 1:1-2:10) The year 2001 was a sad year for a family I had known for more than ten years. The family was a staunch Christian family and for four generations the tight-knit family had served tirelessly in church. The matriarch of the family was a widow and her two sons and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cost Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Dec 23, 2003

The COST of Christmas includes the Cause of our salvation, the futile Contradiction of the truth of God’s sign, and the Calvary payment plan.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE COST OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:33-35 BACKGROUND: A. Two weeks ago, we began looking at the “C”s of Christmas. The 1st “C” was the Coming as the shoot from the stump of Jesse that will have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

For All The Days That End In Why

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 5, 2007

Life is not meant to be understood, any more than God can be fully understood. But for all the days that end in “WHY?”, GOD IS GOOD!

For All the Days that End in Why? Psalm 22:1 Let’s begin today with A short quiz: It consists of 4 questions and will tell you whether you are qualified to be a professional manager. The questions are NOT difficult. 1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? The correct answer is: OPEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-2, Psalm 22:1-31, Psalm 22:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Seven Last Plagues

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 6, 2025

Rev 16

SEVEN LAST PLAGUES (REVELATION 16) One of my favorite TV shows through the COVID crisis was the Chinese movie and TV series “Judge Dee” or “Detective Dee, as first popularized by Andy Lau many years ago in a 2010 movie directed by Tsui Hark. The first movie, Detective Dee and the Mystery of the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Turns Weeping Into Dancing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 9, 2025

God has the power to transform seasons of sorrow into seasons of joy, replacing tears with testimonies and mourning with celebration.

THE GOD WHO TURNS WEEPING INTO DANCING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 30:11 — “Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:3, John 16:20, Jeremiah 31:13, Psalm 126:5-6, Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God