Sermons on People Who Hurt:

Why Innocent And Good People Suffer At The Hands Of Scammers And Evil People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 8, 2024

In a world where evil and scams abound, it's natural to wonder why innocent and good people suffer at the hands of scammers and evil individuals.

In a world where evil and scams abound, it's natural to wonder why innocent and good people suffer at the hands of scammers and evil individuals. The Bible provides insight into this age-old question, offering guidance and hope for those affected. The Reality of Evil (Matthew 7:15-20) Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, James 1:2-4

What Sayeth Your Heart? (Money From The People Or Salvation For The People

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 10, 2018

The God we serve shall supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WHAT SAYETH YOUR HEART?* (MONEY FROM THE PEOPLE OR SALVATION FOR THE PEOPLE) Acts 8:36-40 King James Version (KJV) 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-40

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Am I?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Mar 10, 2007

Who is a man that the most Supreme God would even recognize him. This message deals with God’s great love toward mankind

WHO AM I I Chronicles 17:16-27 Intro: In the reading of these scriptures we read how David desires to build a house for the Ark of the Covenant. However, the Lord came to Nathan the prophet and gave him instructions to tell David that he would not allow him to build the temple. In verses 11 and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:16-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Am I?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 26, 2025

A sermon about identity.

“Who Am I?” Luke 9:28-43 Jenny Caughman wrote a mid-week devotion for this past Wednesday that got me thinking. If you missed it, you might want to go back and have a look. If you don’t get the mid-week devotions sent to you by the church and you would like to, please add your email address in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 6, 2005

This is a message that is meant to encourage us to help those ravaged by the recent hurricane along the Gulf Coast.

Who is My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-29 I. The Thieves Saw a Victim to Exploit (v. 30) A. The thieves represent the world (the devil) 1. It’s motive is stealing 2. It’s motive is killing 3. It’s motive is destroying B. The thieves of the world care nothing for the individual 1. They tend to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your Daddy?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 15, 2010

We must know our Father’s business in their lives ~ encourage our kids for God’s mission and call upon their lives. Even at time it may discourage you. This will keep your kids strong and encouraged.

Opening illustration: "A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white haired man moving from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1 - Who Is #1? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005

God’s commandments are "for our good" -- not to keep us from fun, but to keep us from pain. This sermon is on Commandment #1. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Preventing Unnecessary Pain In Your Life SERIES INTRO There are different kinds of pain that come into our lives. 1. Inevitable Pain: comes into our lives just ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

If God Is For Us, Who Can Be Against Us? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 10, 2005

We have a Vision Sunday once a year, this sermon reminds our people where we are, and How God will continue to move us and lead us forward.

If God is For us, Who can be Against Us? August 28, 2005 Pastor Glenn Newton Clarksville New Hope Romans 8:31-39 RO 8:31 “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Nazarene

And Who Is My Enemy?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 7, 2004

How do I love my enemy?

In a recent column in Leadership Weekly, Gordon MacDonald, a retired pastor and editor at large for Leadership, a journal for pastors, reflected on a comment from Louis Berkhof who said, "God does not want us as objects but as covenant partners, partners who can converse. He desires our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Lordy Lordy Look Who's Lordy

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 22, 2004

If Jesus is Lord of my life, what does that mean? People want Jesus as their Savior, they want to be rescued from sin’s eternal consequences, but part of the package is receiving Him as Lord of our lives.

LORDY LORDY LOOK WHO’S LORDY ACTS 2:36-41, 1 CORINTHIANS 8:4-6 INTRODUCTION... Our Daily Bread, July 31 1992 [sharing an article] In 1991 a Gallup poll showed that 78 percent of Americans expect to go to heaven when they die. However, many of them hardly ever pray, read the Bible, or attend ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, 1 Corinthians 8:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Promotion: Who Is Really In Charge? Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 7, 2025

This psalm is a powerful reminder that while arrogant people may seem to be in control, God is the one true Judge who holds the world together, humbles the proud, and ultimately exalts the righteous at His appointed time.

Introduction: The Power Players Good morning. It’s Monday, September 8th, and as we begin a new week, we are immediately confronted with the world's obsession with power. We see it in global politics, in the competition of the business world, and sometimes even in our own communities. We see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Revives His Repentant People – Pt. 2 Of 2

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Main Idea: God revives and restores all who come to Him with a desire for renewal and a repentant heart.

Main Idea: God revives and restores all who come to Him with a desire for renewal and a repentant heart. Introduction: last night in ch. 29, we saw how the revival under King Hezekiah started with the leadership. We saw the three calls that King Hezekiah issued to the leaders of the people: the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1

Denomination: Baptist

Helping The People Around You To Accomplish Great Things With Their Lives Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Jesus used his leadership to change nonentities into leaders who have changed and made a mark in history.

And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils: And Simon he surnamed Peter; And James ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Feb 1, 2023

What does it mean to mourn? Do we mourn every death? Do we mourn for a world that has walked away from God? What else do we mourn? The church? Sinners? In this beatitude we will talk about those who mourn and why they are blessed.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION IN MEMORIAM Every year, media outlets and award ceremonies take moments to remember people who have passed away over the course of the year. Depending on which memoriam you are watching, you will see different names and different numbers of people mentioned. Most all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, John 11:17-44, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Ezekiel 9:4, Psalm 119:136, Philippians 3:18-19, James 4:8-10, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Forgive When It Hurts So Much? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2013

Forgiveness is important to Christians, but do we teach how to forgive, especially when we hurt so bad?

How can I forgive when it hurts so much? Ephesians 4:30-32 “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist