Sermons on Penal Sufferings:

The Accuser's Challenge (Outline) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 18, 2023

In "The Accuser's Challenge," we explore Job's unwavering faith amidst Satan's accusations, revealing divine justice. Lessons: spiritual battles, faith resilience, and Christ's victory over the Accuser.

The Case of Job: Divine Justice Revealed The Accuser's Challenge Job 1:6-12 Introduction: Good morning/afternoon/evening, dear friends and members of our congregation. Today, we embark on a journey into the book of Job, delving into a profound and timeless story that explores the complexities ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12, Zechariah 3:1-2, Revelation 12:10-11, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-18, John 8:44, Job 42:5, 1 Corinthians 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Groans To Glory

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 15, 2023

Continuing series on Romans. This sermon examines things we can be encouraged by, in the midst of difficulties.

Romans 8b Don’t Sweat It - Read Romans 8:12-30 One section of Romans 8 in my Bible is titled, “From Groans to Glory” I believe that is a fitting title for this message. Look there again please at verse 20. - Read Romans 8:20-21 These verses say that all of creation is suffering, is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 1, 2020

When you put your faith in Christ, you will experience pressure and you will be tried but you will also have God who will not only give you the strength to persevere but us them tomold you, to make you more righteous.

For the next couple of weeks, I thought we would take a close look at what has been called the “Achilles’ Heel” of Christianity. What is our “Achilles’ Heel,” you might ask? It is the question of pain and suffering. The Barna Group, founded in 1984, is a marketing research firm focused on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

A Golden Psalm In A Gloomy Place

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Nov 7, 2020

I hope this psalm (song) will encourage you like it encouraged me this week. The book of Psalms is a collection of songs by various authors including David, Solomon, Asaph, etc.

Psalm 57 (NKJV) To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David When He Fled from Saul into the Cave. 1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony (Covid And The Christian) Series

Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020

Striving to live in harmony with others speaks volumes about “who” & “what” you’re really living for!

Is anybody thirsty? Man, after that awesome worship we just had, I’m thirsty! Do you guys mind if I drink this Diet Coke while I preach? You know what—We’re family! I’ve got a few extra Cokes and Diet Cokes with me today! Would anyone else like to have an ice-cold Coke while I preach! And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing On The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 14, 2023

To stand strong, make sure you are being discipled by fellow believers and by faithful Bible exposition.

Standing on the Word of God 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Rev. Brian Bill August 12-13, 2023 A week ago, Beth and I were in New Jersey where I spoke at a Bible Conference at America’s Keswick. The good news is you guys finally had some good preaching around here as Pastor Chris and Pastor Kyle faithfully ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

We, The Church, Are The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 18, 2023

Here, the church joins John in giving clear testimony about Jesus. We have a ministry that combines power, with suffering. Through this combo, the world turns, fears God, and gives Him glory. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

This week, we have the privilege of working our way through Revelation 11. This is a rich, complex chapter. It's also a chapter where there's a lot of debate about how to read it. A friend of mine has a study Bible, and his notes told him that the chapter should be read literally. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Disciples Of Jesus Are Empowered By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2021

Without the Holy Spirit, the Christian life is impossible. Unless the Holy Spirit is present and doing His work, nobody can be born again, grow in Christlikeness, or accomplish the mission of Jesus. In this sermon, we learn how to cooperate with the Holy Spirit.

A. In the Spring of last year, I preached a series on hope in the promises of God. 1. One of God’s promises that I covered in that series is: we have a helper who empowers us – the Holy Spirit. 2. I want to open this sermon with the same story I opened that sermon with because I like it and it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:10-13, John 16:12-14, Acts 2:38, Titus 3:4-7, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does God Allow Satan To Attack Us? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 30, 2021

Satan's attacks against us come in various forms. The Devil is more furious than ever because he knows that he has a little time (Rev 12:12).

Satan's attacks against us come in various forms. The Devil is more furious than ever because he knows that he has a little time (Rev 12:12). He stirs up the powers of hell to work against all children of God. Lucifer is the fallen angel who became Satan, waiting as the serpent to tempt Eve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, John 10:10, Daniel 4:30-37

Jesus's Death Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2016

When sharing our faith, we must understand that we participate in both the cross and the grave; our sin was the cause of His death. We cannot get to the resurrection without the death of Jesus, and it's critical we remember to share that!

Jesus’s Death John 19:17-42 Following Pilate’s decision to crucify Him (through God’s authority) Jesus is taken to the place of Golgotha to be executed Romans have dialed into this brutal method; they are skilled at it ∆ A Cruel Punishment He was placed between two ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Things! Really? All Things? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2017

When Paul writes "for those who love God all things work together for good," he writes to encourage Christians not to be discouraged by trials. "All things" urges us to look beyond the moment to see the glory that is to be revealed.

“The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Unknown Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 19, 2017

None of us know with certainty what lies ahead after we are gathered to Christ. However, Paul encourages believers to look forward, preparing ourselves for what is surely coming.

“We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For My Hurt Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

Tomorrow's hope enables me to endure today's hurt.

As many of you know, I officiate high school basketball and volleyball. As a high school official, I am subject to the control of the Arizona Interscholastic Association. The AIA determines what qualifications I must meet in order to work, they establish the game/match fees, they establish uniform ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Battered, Wounded, But Complete Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2021

Scripture doesn’t record all Christ's wonderful takings on of our burdens, but I bet He even helped put out neighborhood fires and built some barns.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Course The readings today revolve so much around the Divine gift of marriage that we cannot ignore that teaching of Jesus. Marriage is a divine gift to bring together in an enduring bond what the devil and sin tried to separate not long after the creation of humans. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6, Hebrews 2:9-11, Genesis 2:18-24, Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

Bitter Complaints: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 10, 2021

Job speaks his prayers out loud in our text for this week. He shares his brokenness and mostly his feeling that God is not listening any longer.

MAIN TEXT: In a way, a lot has transpired between last week’s reading and this one. In another way, nothing much has changed. Job is still on the ash heap. Job is still iN A place of bitter complaints. The companions who sat in silence with Job for seven days (2:13) now try and blame Job for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist