Sermons on Ray Comfort:

A Home Over There In Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The comforting promise of Jesus preparing a heavenly home for us and His constant presence in our lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage of hope, comfort, and promise from the Gospel of John. We're going to talk about the home Jesus is preparing for us, the comfort of His ever-present love, and the hope we have in eternal life. As Sally Clarkson once said, "Every day in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Topics: Comfort, Jesus

Rest For The Weary PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

No matter the burdens we carry in life, we can find ultimate comfort and rest in Christ.

Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're going to soak in the sweet words of our Savior from Matthew 11:25-30. We're going to immerse ourselves in the understanding of Christ's invitation, the burdens we bear in life, and the ultimate comfort that only Jesus can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Comfort, Christ

Job PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of suffering through the story of Job, emphasizing the strength found in faith during trials and the understanding gained from them.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you, standing on the common ground of our faith and united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves at the foot of a mountain, ready to climb the steep path of understanding. We are here to seek wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Topics: Comfort, Suffering

Why The Church?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014

Yes, this comes from Ray Hollenbach at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-why-the-church-six-bold-preaching-points-1971.asp Adapted it for a Sunday night sermon

HoHum: You Know You're Visiting a Bad Church If... The usher asks if you prefer the smoking or non-smoking section. Baptismal tank has a wave-maker machine. Sign out front has latest preacher’s name written with dry erase markers. WBTU: It’s difficult to stand in defense of church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On A Living Flame

Contributed by William Meakin on May 13, 2025

A "living flame" metaphorically represents a strong, vibrant, and sustained energy or passion, often associated with love, devotion, or a burning desire to do something.

Karel Capek, a Czechoslovakia-born writer and playwright once remarked: “You still stand watch, O human star, burning without a flicker, perfect flame, bright and resourceful spirit. Each of your rays a great idea - O torch which passes from hand to hand, from age to age, world without end.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:5, Hebrews 12:29, Revelation 1:14, Jeremiah 20:9

Sermon On A Bridge Over Troubled Water

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 7, 2026

"A Bridge Over Troubled Water" is a metaphor for hope through connection or faith.

Devon Eaton, the author of “A Book I’ll Never Write,” once remarked: "My world's an eternity of total eclipse / And I call it my personal apocalypse.” Matthew 24:29-31 reminds us: “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23, 2 Samuel 14:14, Genesis 1:2

Is You Glass Of Comfort With God Half Full Or Half Empty?

Contributed by Dr. Joseph Foster on Feb 27, 2012

God is no respecter of persons but, when your glass is half empty it can sometimes feel that way.

Is your glass of comfort with God half full or half empty? Comfort is such a wonderful thing to have with someone. We are comfortable with our spouse or mate, we are comfortable around our parents and grandparents and of course most of us are comfortable with ourselves but, is your glass of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Where Do You Stand? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

This message looks at how our heart is like soil into which the gospel is planted, and we must be certain that our soil is fertile and ready to receive the Word. Otherwise, we will wither in our relationship with God; or worse, we will perish.

I have entitled our message, “Where Do You Stand?” This morning, as we look at what’s called the “Parable of the Sower,” we’re going to see how Jesus talks about four different soils, or four different types of spiritual ground, on which people may stand in relation to God. Something challenging ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Rod And Thy Staff They Comfort Me

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Sep 17, 2001

Just a small outline to help christians and others find comfort during this time of crisis in the United States and in the World.

Psalms 23:4 Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me. Everyone seems to be looking for comfort, for answers during this time of crisis. Please allow me to share with you Five (5) different ways we can be comforted. Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me. A- We can get comfort from God. Blessed be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Move With God Beyond Your Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003

Sometimes it takes effort to move out of our comfort zone.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 26, 2003 Move with God Beyond Your Comfort Zone How to: Go for the Gulp Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: Picture yourself at 4:00 a.m. out in a rowboat on a choppy lake with the wind blowing like crazy and the waves slapping up around the side of the boat. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Get Comfortable In Your Captivity

Contributed by James White on Dec 1, 2004

Tonight is a night of deliverence for somebody who is bound by sin. Tonight is a night of deliverence for somebody who is bound by depression. Tonight is a night of deliverance for somebody who is bound by the endless battle. God wants somebody to know

(Sermon By: James White) Jer 29:10-14 10 For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place. 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Planting Out Of Our Comfort Zone

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Reasons why a stable older church took on the challenge of launchng a new church a nearby community.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Out of Our Comfort Zones Matthew 14:22-33 Hold that text in the back of your mind. We will come back to it later. Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Truths That Comfort When Dealing With Death

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 30, 2006

A funeral sermon for those who have lost a Christian family member or friend to death.

From the testimony of the Apostle Paul, we learn two truths which I believe should comfort us today. 1. "To Die Is Gain" Paul speaks of the fact that because Jesus Christ was his Savior, he knew that the life that awaited him was far better than anything he could know on earth. In the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah: Out Of The Comfort Zone – Into The Battle Zone Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

We have too much distracting us from God and not enough attracting us to God. We often speak of all the worldly distractions we face as believers, but let me tell you about the greatest distraction I ever faced.

We have too much distracting us from God and not enough attracting us to God. We often speak of all the worldly distractions we face as believers, but let me tell you about the greatest distraction I ever faced. This distraction kept me from truly knowing God and loving God for the first 10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Gives The Christian Comfort In Troublesome Times?

Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2009

There are a lot of uncertainties in life, but for those who know Jesus, there are a lot of things that are certain.

What Gives the Christian Comfort in Troublesome Times? By Pastor Jim May Life is filled with uncertainties. You never know what the next minute will hold, or what tomorrow may hold for your life. Of course we all know that God has every moment of our lives in his hand, and yet, even with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible