Sermons on Redeeming Suffering:

Out Of Darkness

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 25, 2015

The strength of the world is Jesus (Israel) the light of the world who God ordered to save the children.

OUT OF DARKNESS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 24, 2015) "God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee...Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:33-35

Denomination: Friends

Live Victoriously! Series

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Feb 6, 2007

The message of the cross is this: Satan has been defeated and sin’s penalty has been paid, you have been redeemed.

Intro: On July 3l, 1838 on the Island of Jamaica, a man named William Knibbs, gathered 10,000 slaves for a great praise gathering. They were celebrating the New Emancipation Proclamation Act that would abolish slavery on the island. They had built an immense coffin and into it were placed whips, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

God, What In The World Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Oct 23, 2005

Nothing is bigger than God: Sometimes He weaves our own depravity and disasters into achieving His goal of redeeming His people

God uses Jeroboam’s rebellion to accomplish His goal of redemption [1 Kings 11:29-39] Rehoboam was a loveless leader yet God’s goal of redemption is happening [1 Kings 12:5-15] The united Kingdom became un-united but God is still in charge [1 Kings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paying The Price Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 3 in Worship the King series, this focuses on Jesus our Redeemer King, in the context of His being a ransom. Good communion sermon.

1 Timothy 2:5-6 – Paying the Price I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming home from school. His parents warned him one day that he must be home on time that afternoon, but nevertheless he arrived later than ever. His mother met him at the door and said nothing. At dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Is Too Far?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jun 13, 2003

Can someone go so far that God can’t redeem them? What can we learn from King Manasseh?

How far is too far? How much sinning is too much sinning? How bad is too bad for someone to be and to lose hope of a future with God? How late is too late to come to oneself and reconcile with God? How simply disgusting and awful is it possible to be and turn to God? Christians are sensitive to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-12, 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Shadow Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Jan 28, 2009

Because we have been redeemed by God, not gold, God, through Peter, invites us to live differently--in the shadow of the Cross.

“In the Shadow of the Cross” I Peter 1:18-2:3 ‘Peter’s Principle’s’ Series January 25th, 2009 The cross: an instrument of torturous death—capital punishment—an inhumane way to die—one died bleeding and exposed to the elements—an object of ridicule. Jesus did all of that for us—a sinless lamb. He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Best Is Yet To Come Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007

Final in a four-part series from Ruth. Boaz fulfills his promise to redeem Ruth and illustrates Christ’s redemption of us.

Trinity Baptist Church July 1, 2007 Ruth: God Redeems The best is yet to come Ruth 4:1-22 I love a good read. And I really like stories with good endings. The book of Ruth gives us both. We’ve seen what a great piece of drama it is. Ruth is one of the Bible’s shorter books -- it only has ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of It

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 15, 2010

Paul calls on us to 'make the most of' or 'redeem the times." How do we accomplish this? This message offers some thoughts.

Making the Most of It Ephesians 5:15-33 * It was my Senior Year of High School. The last year to play football. I had missed my entire Sophomore year of playing because of a broken ankle and now I found myself riding the bench for the first 2 games as a Senior. We had a truly good football coach, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

Denomination: Baptist

In And For The World

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2011

God calls us to follow the example He set in loving the world, not simply reproaching it; and it loving it with self-giving and the intent to redeem.

Initially preached at Central Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, June 9, 1968; subsequently, with minor variations, at Capton Baptist Church, Campton, KY, August 18, 1968; Reid Village Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling, KY, March 1, 1970; Campbellsville BSU Retreat, Sept. 1970; Berea BSU Missions Banquet, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Through Heaven's Eyes

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 19, 2025

Through heaven’s eyes we are God’s image-bearers, redeemed in Christ, Spirit-empowered, and destined for eternal glory and joy.

Part 1 – Heaven’s Mirror This morning I sat on the rim of the Grand Canyon. The first rays of sunlight brushed the endless cliffs, and the canyon floor lay hidden in blue shadow far below. For a long time I simply listened—to the hush, to the breath of wind, to the immensity of rock and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Genesis 1:27, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Philippians 4:12, Matthew 25:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Created For Something Better

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Sabbath is God’s eternal sign of creation and redemption, inviting joyful weekly worship and deeper fellowship with Jesus, our Creator and Redeemer.

Two men were arguing at work one day about religion. Neither really knew what they were talking about. Finally one said, “Man, you don’t know anything about religion. I’ll bet you ten dollars you can’t even repeat the Lord’s Prayer.” The other grinned. “Oh yeah? It’s a bet!” He straightened up and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 2:27-28, Isaiah 58:13-14, Revelation 14:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Preeminent Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 2, 2025

In this magnificent passage, the Apostle Paul reveals why Jesus Christ is absolutely supreme as the Redeemer of our souls, the Creator of the universe, and the Head of the Church.

In our journey through Colossians, we have seen Paul give thanks for the church's faith, love, and hope. We have listened in on his prayer for them to be filled with the knowledge of God's will, to walk worthy, and to be strengthened by God's power. And all of this, he says, is because ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

From Empty To Full Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

The story that began with famine ends with fullness—because the Redeemer who restores Naomi’s arms still turns our emptiness into enough.

(When Grace Finishes the Story) Introduction — The Last Scene Every good story ends where it began—but nothing looks the same. When we opened this book, we found famine, funerals, and tears in Moab. Now we end with a baby in Bethlehem. The story that began with emptiness ends with enough. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5, Philippians 1:6, Ephesians 3:20, Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Thrill Of Hope

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 21, 2025

Christmas reveals God’s unstoppable light, breaking chains and restoring hope through unlikely people, unexpected places, and redeeming love.

There are certain songs we hear so often that they begin to fade into the background. They become part of the seasonal wallpaper—pleasant, familiar, predictable. Christmas music, especially, can do that to us. You hear it in grocery stores. In elevators. On hold with customer service. Played ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11, Isaiah 9:2, John 1:5, Galatians 3:28, 2 Corinthians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Appointed To Bear Fruit

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 14, 2026

God didn't redeem us to to bench us, but He appointed us and empowered us to bear fruit that will glorify God

APPOINTED TO BEAR FRUIT StudyText: John 15: 1-16 Introduction: - Christianity is not a confession without confirmation, nor a profession without production. - Jesus makes it clear: we are not saved to sit, but appointed to bear fruit. - Divine appointment always carries divine expectation. If ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal