Sermons on Painful:

Get Off Your Ash

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Marked by pain. Residue of rejection. Disfigured by depression. Ashy! There comes a day when it is time to Get Off Your Ash.

"Get Off Your Ash" I. Introduction They call for you. You hear your name and week after week, month after month you strap on the armor and go out to do battle. You walk out and worship, do drama, witness, serve, work and labor. But you do so while you are wounded, mortally wounded. You put ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 24, 2011

We can't understand how incredible the comfort of God is unless we accept our pain and mourn it.

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Matt 5:4 March 20, 2011 Intro: Today, the second Sunday of Lent, our journey through the teachings of Jesus commonly called the “beatitudes”, brings us smack into the middle of a rather difficult teaching: “God blesses those who mourn, for they will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2010

The popular notion of "the spirit of Christmas" does not recognize that pain and suffering are involved. But the coming of Christ foreshadows His cross.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC December 2, 1984 Here it is only the second day of December, and already we are bombarded with Christmas carols in the stores. Already the annual countdown of only so many more shopping days until Christmas has taken on an urgent tone, and some of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Big Enough!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 12, 2010

This sermon illustraites that God is Big Enough to handle all our pain; all our sorrow; all our brudens!

In the book The Shack, by William P. Young, (a book I highly recommend reading) (especially if you have ever been angry with God over a hurt, or loss) a conversation takes place between the central character of “Mack” and Jesus… Jesus asks Mack “do you think humans are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Why God Allows Suffering, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014

From the day we are born, life is filled with troubles. How could a God of love allow tragedy, pain, and suffering?

I heard a story of a man who was on his deathbed. He was slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet his wife faithfully stayed by his bedside every single day. One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, “You ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph In The Pit Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 24, 2020

Joseph’s story, as told in the Bible, is a beautiful illustration of how God’s purpose can be found in our pain.

Joseph in the Pit Genesis 37:12-36 His brothers had gone to pasture their father’s flocks at Shechem. Israel said to Joseph, “Your brothers, you know, are pasturing the flocks at Shechem. Get ready. I’m sending you to them.” “I’m ready,” Joseph replied. Then Israel said to him, “Go and see how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 7, 2015

Sometimes, God has to do some ‘painful things’ to shift our course of journey. Are you listening?

FIERY TRIALS! 1 Peter 1:13 – 16”Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.” We prepare for the weekend bash and summer holidays but do we ever prepare ourselves to face fiery ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of The Whirlwind: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 16, 2021

What job encounters in our text this week is a god who overwhelms and transforms him, even in the depth of his pain.

There’s nothing wrong with once in a while leaving the place of worship awestruck. It would become tiring on a weekly basis, but now and then, it is good to tremble at the threshold of the throne of God. I wonder this morning Wesley Does anyone come to worship expecting to encounter the living ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11, Job 38:31-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Persevere Until You Win

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

perseverance is being content in the period of temptations and sufferings and pains and fruitfulness, you become more stronger when you persevere

** perseverance__persistent determination ** perseverance is a behavior ** perseverance is the result of a long trial or suffering ** when life brings us pain, failure and shame, we persevere with hope ** ( James 1:4) ** the will to go forward brings the maturity of a christian. ** when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:4, James 1:3

Denomination: Other

It's Hard To Say Goodbye PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

This sermon explores finding strength and hope in God's love and divine plan, even amidst the profound pain of losing a child.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a united body, bound by our shared faith and love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is in His name, and in His love, that we find solace, strength, and the courage to face the trials and tribulations that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Grief, Loss, Comfort

Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024

Explores the power of hope in difficult times, its significance in our faith in Christ, and its healing potential in a world of pain.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts, minds, and spirits. It's a joy to be with you today, as we stand together on the common ground of faith and fellowship. Today, we find ourselves in the comforting embrace of Romans 8:25, a verse that resonates with the timeless melody ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:25

Topics: Hope, Christ

Almost Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the cost of discipleship, encouraging believers to prepare for persecution, persevere through pain, and hold onto the promise of resurrection.

Good morning, beloved members of our church family. It's always a joy to gather together, to celebrate our shared faith and to encourage one another in our walk with the Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing on a precipice of understanding, ready to plunge into the depths of the Word and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Topics: Preparation

The Cost Of Consequences

Contributed by David Zachrich on Feb 2, 2025

Actions have consequences. Yes, consequences. Painful consequences. King David helps us understand our actions and their cost.

Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 You do not delight in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-17, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What God Can Do With The Rejected

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025

Rejection is painful, but it does not mean the end. Leah’s story proves that God can turn rejection into divine elevation.

WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH THE REJECTED (THE STORY OF LEAH) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:31 "And when the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 41:9-10, Psalm 113:7-8, 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:31, 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 41:9-10, Psalm 113:7-8, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hurt? The Boomerang Of Bitter Hurt.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 23, 2023

It is possible to be so driven by anger, hurt and bitterness that the pain will drive us away from God's plan.

HURT, ARE WE DRIVEN BY BITTER HURT? BOOMERANG! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson HURT AND BITTERNESS THRIVE AT THE ROOT LEVEL. THEREFORE THEY ARE OFTEN HARD TO DEAL WITH… THERE IS A BOOMERANG EFFECT OF BEING HURT AND BITTER… THERE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Matthew 24:10, Matthew 6:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God