Sermons on Purpose Of Pain:

Sermon On The Trials Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 17, 2021

Difficulties and bad times plague us all from time to time.

Doe Zantamata, a Canadian author, artist and photographer once remarked: “It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.” Psalm 9:9-10 confirms: “The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6-7, Joshua 1:9

Happiness In Sorrow Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Blessed are those who mourn is just too clear, and Luke makes it even more clear when he writes, "Blessed are you who weep now for you shall laugh." This is so clear and obvious that it is hard to understand.

The soloist asked the visiting preacher what his subject was. She wanted to follow up with an appropriate message in song. When he hesitated she told him to never mind, she would listen and select something appropriate. When he concluded his sermon she sang, "Sometime, Somewhere, We'll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

The Struggle With Stress Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The fact that some stress is inevitable does not justify preventable stress. Paul said in Rom. 12:18, "If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all." The implication is clear: A peace maker can prevent a lot of stress in life if they really work at it.

Gipsy Smith was one of the great evangelists in England in the last half of the 19th century. He had the largest congregation in England outside of London. They met in a building that once housed the Imperial Circus. One Sunday night the pre-service prayer group was meeting in a side room used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Suffering

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 7, 2021

A sermon on suffering after the death of one of our members. Possibly suitable for a funeral

Suffering - Read 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 As you know, we have been going through Genesis. I was looking forward to the next couple of weeks. I was planning on preaching 4 sermons around the life of Abraham. I dug books out of my library. I ordered one, I thought I had and couldn’t find. I went to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Bring You Out Of Afflictions Series

Contributed by Mickton Zulu on Sep 24, 2021

The writer of Psalms 34 and 2 Timothy 3:10-11 both wrote about Afflictions they said the same thing and both of them used the same expression of being delivered out of them all.

THE MEANING OF THE WORD AFFLICTION. - It is the state of being afflicted by something that cause suffering. - Great suffering. - The word Affliction comes from two Latin words which literally means to dash upon and the basic idea is to torment. - The state of pain or distress. THINGS THAT PEOPLE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-19, 2 Timothy 3:10-11

Fourteenth Sunday Ordinary Time, B— Thorn Of Paul: His Faith Narrative

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 2, 2021

Application about Paul’s teaching about his thorn: He was active in interpreting his life experience to himself and others

Paul Powell said, “Troubles knock a lot of nonsense out of us.” Like Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” from our Second Reading taken from 2 Corinthians, chapter 12 , which he says was given to him by “an angel of Satan.” It was not a sin problem. e.g. Winne-the-Pooh comes downstairs, bump, bump, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Freedom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 1, 2021

A message of hope for believers who have sinned.

The Freedom of Forgiveness 1 John 1:5-10 5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Jabez - Hurting People Hurt People Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 22, 2022

Message of how people who are hurt hurt others.

Title: Hurting People Hurt People Theme: To show how Jesus helps us overcome our pain. Text: John 4, Acts 9, Luke 8, Each morning she would get up with one task on her mind, “How to avoid people?” You see she had been hurt. Deeply she had been scared. Whether it was abuse by the 5 husbands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is Good...but Life Stinks Sometimes! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 18, 2023

This sermon challenges hearers to consider reasons for suffering that comes into our lives.

“GOD IS GOOD, BUT LIFE STINKS SOMETIMES” FBCF – 9/19/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – A few things we all have in common w/ each other: - All of us have a mother & a father. - All of us are breathing oxygen right now. - All of us need water to live. - All of us will suffer in this life – To put it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 25:8, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 145:9, Mark 10:18, Galatians 6:7-8, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate People Need Jesus Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 24, 2024

Only Jesus has the answers to the problems of life.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #8 Desperate People Need Jesus (Mark 5:21-43) In Mark 5:21-43 you have two stories of two desperate people. One had lost a child. The other had suffered with a disease from which she could find no relief. They have tried everything and now turn to Jesus for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

The Man By The Pool Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 8, 2024

Sometimes the pain of trying to get well is more severe than just accepting a new normal and staying sick.

John 5 - The Man by the Pool February 11, 2024 John 5:1-11 NIV Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a great number ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Patient In Suffering Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. I like to see a show of hands: How many of you struggle with a LACK of PATIENCE? 1. I want you to answer this question aloud: What are some things that test your PATIENCE? a. Busy TRAFFIC. b. Long lines at Wal Mart. c. Know-it-all people. d. I’m just glad that no one said, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering To Setup Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Apr 1, 2025

Suffering is not a sermon topic we use much. It doesn't draw crowds or entice us to support the church. We fail to warn believers that there will be times of suffering. Suffering is something we all have to endure in our walk with the Lord.

Suffering to Setup Exodus 1:7-14 Ex 1:7 And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them. (8) Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. (9) And he said unto his people, Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:7-14

Good Grief

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 25, 2023

The Bible is full of grief and grieving people. 2/3 of the Psalms are laments – grieving complaints against God.

Good Grief May 28, 2023 John 11:32-35 NIV “When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-35, Proverbs 14:13, Ecclesiastes 7:3-4, Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 137:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temporary Suffering And Eternal Glory

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 13, 2025

Pain and Suffering are real. When we minimize it, we miss the message God is telling us. When we mask it, it just comes right back. But God's Glory is Eternal.

Good Morning. As we begin, I will ask you to remember to pray for our sister in Christ, Lori Crosson. She lives across the street, but hasn’t been here much at all this year, because she’s suffering from cancer of the esophagus. Not just the cancer but her treatments wreck her body, leaving her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Anglican