Sermons on Secret Hurts:

When Pain Gets Tough Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2011

Pain creates difficulties and problems for people on a continual basis

When Pain Gets Tough Isaiah 53:3-5 July 10, 2011 Morning Service Introduction There are a number of different names or titles that Jesus is known by. Many of these relate some nature of His character or some type of strength. Here are a few examples: Lion of Judah, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Deal With Heart-Break Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 6, 2013

Sermon from II Timothy 4:9-13 which shows how Paul dealt with great disappointments and heart-breaks due to the unfaithfulness of others.

What Really Matters How to Deal with Heartbreak II Timothy 4:9-13 I’ve been a dedicated believer in Christ now for the last 44 or 45 years, more than 26 as a pastor. One of the things I’ve learned in that time is that a key to persevering in Christian life, and in particular in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Behave Like A Christian

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 15, 2022

Christians not only need to “look good,” we need to “be good.” We need to behave like a Christian in a world that is looking for authentic faith.

Alba 5-15-2022 BEHAVE LIKE A CHRISTIAN Romans 12:9-21 A lady was soaking up the sun’s rays on a Florida beach when a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, came up to her and asked her, “Do you believe in God?” She was surprised by the question but replied, “Why, yes, I do.” Then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 4, 2022

If your church is experiencing division or has gone through a difficult split, this message offers hope and encouragement.

Sunday a.m. - January 20, 2008 “Beauty For Ashes” (NOTE: This message was the first one I gave to a church that had just gone through a split and the congregation was hurting and confused how such a thing could happen) I. Background: The church in Antioch has gathered together. A word of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Charismatic

Overcoming Heartbreak

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 20, 2022

What do we do when we suffer hurt? How do we overcome past hurts? And how do we do it the way God wants us to? As we look at Romans 12, we will learn from Paul how to overcome hurts, how to be a true child of God and move past the pain.

Romans chapter 12 is where I want to start today. I want to start here because I believe there's something here we constantly overlook when we read part of this chapter. We all know what the first 2 verses say, 1 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Depending On God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 16, 2026

Don’t depend too much on anyone in this world.

“Don’t depend too much on anyone in this world.” At first glance, this statement may sound contrary to biblical teaching, especially in a faith that values community, fellowship, and love for one another. Yet Scripture repeatedly affirms a sobering truth. Human beings are finite, fallible, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:25

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2019

What is the secret to prayer?

Lord, Teach Us to Pray Luke 11:1-13 The Christian life is to be one of prayer. And as much as we know this, we seem to have so much trouble praying. The question presented to Jesus is one we all ask. We stumble around and try to pray. We go through a list of names of people to pray for and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Secrets For Winners – Philippians 3:12-21 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 2, 2022

We need to stop and remind ourselves of who we are: Believers in Jesus who are serving him in a marathon, not a sprint, toward his kingdom. Therefore, let us never forget, or even minimize, who were are or what our “upward call” is.

Paul the apostle must have been a sports fan. I say that because he uses a lot of terminology in the scriptures related to sports. He says – We don't wrestle with just flesh and blood. That's a wrestling illustration. He says – We fight the good fight. That's a boxing illustration. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going The Distance

Contributed by Richard Reid on Dec 12, 2005

The secrets of Abraham.

Going the Distance Genesis 12: 1-4 10/9/04 0n three different occasions and at three different times God called Abraham. 1. From his hometown in Ur - Gen 11:31 - Terah took his son Abram and his grandson Lot the son of Haran and his daughter in-law Sarah, his son’s wife, and they went out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"guarding Our Hearts And Minds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2020

The secret to peace.

“Guarding our Hearts and Minds” Philippians 4:4-9 Recently, I got an email from a friend living in another state. She writes: “Everything feels uncertain. My mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios. I have no control over this pandemic… …No control over who visits my parents… …No ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Miracle Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 9, 2017

Bitterness and not forgiving will keep in a spiritual quagmire. Let go of the hurt of the past and walk in victory.

BITTERNESS and UNFORGIVNESS Mark 2:7-11 (Wey) "Why does this man use such words?" they said; "He is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"... Jesus asked them, "Which is easier?--to say to this paralytic, 'Your sins are pardoned,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk?' ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twenty-One Reasons Not To Sin (Pt. 4) Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

The fourth sermon in a series dealing with some of the pitfalls of sin.

21 Reasons Not To Sin (Pt. 4)... I. A Lasting Conviction... Praise the Lord!!! How many have been waiting all week to get back into this study? I don’t know about you, but I’ve really been enjoying this series. It’s been a help to me in my walk with Jesus, And I know that it’s been a help ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4

Why Do We Harbor Anger Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 22, 2009

Anger why is that so in a Christian’s Life. What to about it.

Why We Harbor Anger Proverbs 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous;but who is able to stand before envy? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Covetousness Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 30, 2010

The obvious sins of our hands we abhor, yet allow the obscure sins of our hearts. It is the obscure (hidden…internal sins of the heart) that I want to deal with the next several weeks. Most of us will not be overtaken by the deeds of our flesh, but

SINS THE SAINTS HAVE SANITIZED (COVETOUSNESS) Sins The Saints Have Sanitized - you may not know what the word 'sanitized' means, but if you were to look up any reliable dictionary you would find a definition something like the following: to make more acceptable by the removing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Words

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10, Matthew 12:31-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible