Sermons on Physical Pain:

Are You Hungry For God?

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Nov 13, 2019

When the physical body gets hungry you feed it, but what about your spiritual body?

I Samuel 3:1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. The word was precious in those days; there was no open vision The people hungered for the word of the Lord! The word of the Lord needs to become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Wrestling

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 24, 2012

It is so easy to isolate all of our conflicts to the physical realm but behind each of these conflicts there are spiritual influences.

Wrestling with Spirits Ephesians 6:10-17 In the mist of conflicts we struggle oftentimes as the world does and often the results are the same. God tells that though we view these struggles as being physical there are spiritual influences behind them all. Vs.12 For we wrestle not against flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who But God Alone? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: Jesus' priority went beyond the physical needs of men to meet the needs of their fallen souls

I’m intrigued by what people consider important today; priorities. For instance, college students are people who are apparently concerned with finding a job – something than has been getting tougher over the past few years. The average college student is also concerned with Texting, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sickness Or Sin; Let Jesus Decide

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 11, 2014

The people of Capernaum wanted to see the physical manifestations of Jesus miracles, yet spoke of salvation. Are the two related?

Title: Sickness or sin; let Jesus decide Word count: 1791 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s, in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th February 2012. (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Is 43.18-25 Psalm 41 2 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Spiritual Body

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 26, 2017

When Christ returns the dead in Christ and those alive will have their physical bodies transformed into spiritual ones.

OUR RESURRECTION BODY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Ever since God spoke the words “dust you are, dust you will return” (Genesis 3:19) humanity has been waiting to see how the soul is to be clothed upon Christ’s return. While the physical body is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Materialism

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 24, 2023

Materialism is defined as a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.

Nancy Pearcey, an American author once remarked: “When a person accepts materialism as a life philosophy, its effects do not stay neatly contained within the mental realm. It leads to destructive personal behavior and harmful public consequences.” Luke 12:15 reminds us: And he said to them, “Take ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:33-34

The Power Of Life Giving Words Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 30, 2024

In the Bible, we find numerous examples of the powerful impact of words on our physical and spiritual well-being.

In the Bible, we find numerous examples of the powerful impact of words on our physical and spiritual well-being. God's Word can bring life, healing, and restoration to our bodies and minds. Let's explore some biblical verses that demonstrate the power of life-giving words in overcoming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:20, James 5:15, Joel 3:10

The First Big-Tent Revival

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002

we learn from the Hebrew children wandering in the wilderness that a painful past is less frightening than an uncertain future.

Moses is on the verge of suicide (Numbers 11:15). He hates his job. (Numbers 11:11) He is overwhelmed by the expectations of upper management. (Numbers 11:12-13) Executive responses to the demands of the people at the lowest levels have failed to satisfy. (Numbers 11:1-10) Frustrated with His ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Funeral For A Baby

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 23, 2005

This is a light and comforting message for an extremely touchy and painful situation. Wouldn’t it be great if no pastor ever needed this message.

There’s a song by the Los Lonely Boys that asks a question. HOW FAR IS HEAVEN? To us who drive in our cars, and go to our jobs- it seems really far away _______ learned Friday, that it’s not really as far as we think. _________ was a beautiful baby. Who squealed instead of talked Friday she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice Always

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

Sermon highlights joy in the midst of pain, defines the Latin word Gaudete. Reflection on the difference between joy and happiness.

Grace be to you and peace from the One who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. Today is the third Sunday in Advent, which was historically called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word for ‘rejoice’. Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday, if we had a pink candle in our Advent wreath, that we would light the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's First Encounters With Europeans

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2007

On the second Missionary Journey, the Church in Philippi is birthed with pain and injustice. Yet God used that to birth his Church there

IC/NR 20-05-07 1. Introduction: I rather like the book of Acts, because it shows the Church in action, warts and all. It is a dynamic book, written as a sequel to Luke’s Gospel. And unlike Luke’s Gospel – we see Luke’s personal reminiscences appearing – in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Fatal Torment Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 2 in series on the Resurrection - Christ’s pain and death. Based on Hank Hanegraaf’s FEAT acronym.

Isaiah 53:1-12 – The Fatal Torment In April 1996, the entertainment world suffered a loss. Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey Pokey", died at age 83. That’s right, somebody actually wrote the song. He led a full, quiet and happy life, and he died peacefully in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 29, 2003

Following a painful experience ( job loss ), God lead me into a difficult choice; this decision is reviewed in the light of scripture.

The last message which I prepared for the PRAYER AND FASTING NETWORK was on "Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You? " ( see July, 2003 Issue ). This article was initiated by some words spoken by a man which I considered to be prophetic. A short time following at a different venue another man came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-18, 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sounds Of Silence: You Have Stayed Long Enough Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how to heal deep hurts and break down the "walls" that we build around us in our pain.

INTRO: - The text today gives us a picture of a journey... - Perhaps parallels a journey many of us face... A. God saves us, brings us out of slavery and sin B. Yet He desires us to go into blessing and fullness of life C. There is a Jericho... ...or walls built around our emotions that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanging In There Through Loss Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 18, 2007

Job teaches us that through loss, God responds to us as a father shaping, molding and blessing even in the pain.

We are here tonight once again following the theme, Hanging in There. I want us to look at the subject, Hanging in There Through Loss. The loss of something special is always grievous. Those who study grief have learned that grief has a pattern. At times that pattern is longer for some than it is ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-19

Denomination: Baptist