Sermons on Present Pain:

Trip To Calvary

Contributed by Chinguwa Elvis on Mar 19, 2022

It was not easy It was painful It was heavy But it had to be accomplished And He did, Glory

(Matthew 27v1-66) Concentration: on Jesus’ trip to Calvary. Jesus before the Sanhedrin, vv. 1-10. Jesus before Pilate and the people, vv. 11-31. The journey to Golgotha, vv. 32-55. Jesus’ burial, vv. 56-66. Meditation: on this blessed journey Jesus made on our behalf. After Jesus has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-66

Fit To Be Tried

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

When in the pains of trial the question is never "Why me?" but "Why not me?"

INTRO: 1. What the Lord does here in this passage may surprise us – He invites Satan to try Job. a. Trials is not a sign of failure in your life, but success. b. It’s God’s way of saying, my servant is ‘fit to be tried.’ 2. Why did the Lord have such ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

Heaven as a reality transforms the present.

Christ the King Sunday Sermon ~ “Heaven” 2 Cor. 4:17-18; Revelation 22:1 As we consider the destination of faith in heaven, the place where Christ our King shall lead us, let’s consider two texts from sacred Scriptures. First, 2nd Corinthians 4:17-18: “For our light and momentary troubles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, John 14:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

A Solemn Feast Day. New.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2023

Past mercies are the foundation of present prayers, and present prayers are the channel towards future blessings.

A SOLEMN FEAST DAY. Psalm 81:1-10. This Psalm opens with a summons to resounding praise (Psalm 81:1-3), with reasons to do so attached (Psalm 81:4-7). It continues with an address by God, beginning with a commandment, with a promise attached (Psalm 81:8-10); and going on to upbraid the people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 30, 2016

A study of the book of Job 14: 1 – 22

Job 14: 1 – 22 Resurrection “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. 2 He comes forth like a flower and fades away; He flees like a shadow and does not continue. 3 And do You open Your eyes on such a one, and bring me to judgment with Yourself? 4 Who can bring a ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Little While Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 9, 2022

This sermon explores Jesus' cryptic words "in a little while" and the connection to the disciples time of both grief and joy, and how his words apply to believers today.

If you have been with us for a while, you know we have been going through the book of John actually for over a year now. We actually are getting close to the end. If you have been with us the last few weeks, you know that we have been in the part of the gospel that represents the last week of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-33

Denomination: Christian Church

The God Who Calms Every Storm

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025

God’s power over storms is absolute. He is not limited by natural forces, human threats, or impossible situations. When we trust in His ability, we experience peace in the midst of chaos and testimonies after every trial.

THE GOD WHO CALMS EVERY STORM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 107:28-30 "Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still." Supporting Texts: Mark 4:35-41; Nahum 1:3; John ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope Fro Troubled Times And Troubled Souls

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 25, 2003

This message was presented shortly after 9/11 and deals with our future hope and present help in times of fearful circumstances.

“Hope for Troubled Times and Troubled Souls” Introduction In these past weeks, many of us have witnessed images we would rather not remember. • Burning buildings. • Falling bodies. • Panic filled streets. • Flesh laced rubble. • Commercial jets encased in skyscrapers. • Monuments collapsing and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Our Enemy The Devil Has Done This

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

THE DEVIL IS THE CAUSE OF EVERY HEART ACHE AND PAIN THIS WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN

Our Enemy The Devil Has Done This Matthew 13:24- 30 Here in our country we have had much stormy activity over the passed few months. First it was Hurricane Katrina, and then Hurricane Rita. It seem as though the world over has seen a lot of destruction, Wildfires started ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Presence

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 12, 2014

Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents but what about the presence of Jesus? Tony Abrams said, “Christmas is not about presents but His presence!” The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus.

CHRISTMAS PRESENCE INTRODUCTION: Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents. The Jews had been waiting hundreds of years for their Messiah to come. The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus. 2000 years later, Jesus is still the greatest present. Tony Abrams said, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In The Midst Of Trials

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

Addressing a present distress.

FAITH IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. 1 Peter 1:3-9. It is no mistake that the first letter of the Apostle Peter is prominent in liturgical calendars in the season immediately following Easter. Those churches and Christian communities who use the book as a kind of catechism for new converts certainly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time For Healing Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012

Presents Jesus the healer.

Introduction Jesus’ ministry has started with powerful action. No sooner does he start to teach than he has his first encounter with an evil spirit, i.e. a demon. With a mere rebuke Jesus casts the demon out of his victim shrieking in agony. As Mark will show in this passage, that was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Time To Seek The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025

We are in a critical hour—an hour when the true worshippers must rise and seek the face of God. Revival will not come to those who are passive, distracted, or indifferent. It will come to those who cry out, break up their fallow ground, live in righteousness, and seek the Lord with all their hearts.

THE TIME TO SEEK THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 10:12 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:6-7, Psalm 63:1-2, Jeremiah 29:13, Amos 5:4, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: We are living in a generation distracted by pleasures, pursuits, and pressures. Yet, in the midst of all this noise, God is ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do When It Hurts? Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019

We live in a world full of suffering and pain. Life has its own mix of joy and hurts. We can get hurt physically by a disease. Sometimes circumstances at job can be painful for us.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured 1 Peter 3:13-17 We live in a world full of suffering and pain. Life has its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Facing Midnight Danger Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Your fasting bridges the gap between your pain and God’s provision.

“But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.” Acts 16:25-26 “At ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26, Matthew 25:6

Denomination: Baptist