Sermons on Suffer Affliction:

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Trying to do things in our own strength can result in disappointment and frustration. But when we give our burdens to Christ the cross we are carrying is lighter.

Take Up your cross Isaiah 53 Mark 8:27-38 I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson. He was retelling a story about his son Ryan who was about three years old at the time. Little Ryan had gotten up early one morning before his Dad and Mom. He managed to climb up onto the kitchen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Of Thyatira Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 11, 2014

The rebel attack on church.

THE CHURCH OF THYATIRA Rev.2: 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Beautiful Day.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 20, 2022

Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

A BEAUTIFUL DAY. Psalm 118:14-29. This Psalm is the last of the processional Psalms which were sung by pilgrims on their way up to Jerusalem for the great Jewish feasts. There are echoes of the Passover, and anticipations of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Psalm 118:14 takes us back to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It's Too Much For Me

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

WHEN IT'S TOO MUCH FOR ME

Psalm 61:1-4 WHEN IT'S TOO MUCH FOR ME [1] The TIME of this Psalm... II Sam.15-18 - During Absalom's rebellion * A Time of Danger- * A Time of Despair- * A Time of Dependance- [2] The TRUTHS of this Psalm... II Tim.3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- B. 27th Sunday-- Divorce And Remarriage

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 1, 2021

The Catechism teaches that the spouses are ministers of the sacrament of Matrimony by expressing their consent before the Church. They confer Christ’s grace upon each other (no. 1623).

Today’s readings bring before us some fundamental teachings on marriage. Marriage requires a couple to prepare 4 types of "RINGS”: - The Engagement Ring - The Wedding Ring - The Suffer-Ring - The Endue-Ring 1) One highlight on marriage from Saint Pope John Paul II-- Is on what he calls ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

Where Is God When I Need Him?

Contributed by Walter Braxton on May 23, 2025

In times of distress, loneliness, or doubt, we often find ourselves crying out: "Where is God when I need Him?" God's Word provides clear and powerful assurances—promises that anchor our faith and provide comfort in our storms

Where Is God When I Need Him? In times of distress, loneliness, or doubt, we often find ourselves crying out: "Where is God when I need Him?" This question echoes through the hearts of many believers. But God's Word provides clear and powerful assurances—promises that anchor our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persevering In Trials Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025

Life is full of trials—situations that test our faith, patience, and resilience. As believers, we are not promised a trouble-free life, but we are assured of God's presence and power through every difficulty.

PERSEVERING IN TRIALS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Hebrews 10:35-36, Job 23:10 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of trials—situations that test our faith, patience, and resilience. As believers, we are not promised a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Precious Than Gold Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 25, 2025

This sermon teaches that our trials are like a refiner's fire, designed by God to prove and purify our faith—which is more precious than gold—so that it will result in praise, honor, and glory at Christ's return.

Introduction: The Purpose of the "Need Be" In our last study, we faced the difficult paradox that we can "greatly rejoice" even while we are "in heaviness." We learned that our trials are temporary—just for a season—and that they are purposeful—there is a "need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

7 Ingredients From The Thessalonica Community Church Series

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

The good news that Timothy reported to Paul prompted him to write this first letter to the Thessalonians. I trust that as we look at some of the basic principles in the epistle to the Thessalonians, the Lord will help you to see what He desires from you a

Intro: Let’s look at Acts 17 to see how the church at Thessalonica began. Verse 1 says, “When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they [Paul and his companions] came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews.” When Paul entered a city to spread the gospel, he generally went ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakable Hope When The World Is Shaking Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Feb 4, 2024

Where do you find hope when all hope is gone?

1 / 4 Unshakable hope when the world around us is shaking (Part 2) Key scripture for series: 1 Pet 1:1-12 [1] Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, [2] elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus - Hope Of The World

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

A New year’s day message.

Introduction I was talking to a church leader recently who does some voluntary work for Citizens Advice Bureau. He was commenting that what struck him was that with many people who came in there was an absence of hope. People come in, perhaps their relationship has broken down and there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Every Decision And Action Has Consequences

Contributed by Ap. Danny Isaac Kalule on Jul 17, 2023

EVERY DECISION AND ACTION HAS CONSEQUENCES

Every decision you make in life has consequences, and so does every action you take. Actions are a product of decisions.  The inevitability of consequences is one truth that many people do not acknowledge in life. You can’t escape the consequences, good or bad, positive or negative. They may ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:6

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

A Touch Of The Master

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Nov 11, 2015

The Touch of Jesus is a supernatural touch that changes situation and circumstances for good.

A TOUCH OF THE MASTER Mark 1:40-45 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. And as soon as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do I Bear The Marks?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 21, 2022

The world is loaded with temptations. We are faced every day with both inconspicuous social tensions and open propaganda. We are continually bombarded with worldly enticements. How much do the interests of this world truly have influence on us?

Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Galatia. Its purpose was to discredit the Judaizers, the individuals who instructed that the Gentile adherents should comply with the Jewish law to be saved, and to call all Christians to believe and have faith in Christ and the freedom that he brings. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Sees (El Roi)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

God is omnipresent and omniscient; He sees all things, whether in the light or in the dark. The name El Roi—the God Who Sees—was revealed to Hagar in a moment of distress and despair.

THE GOD WHO SEES (EL ROI) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 16:13 "She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: 'You are the God who sees me,' for she said, 'I have now seen the One who sees me.'" Supporting Texts: Psalm 33:13-15, Proverbs 15:3, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:13, Psalm 33:13-15, Proverbs 15:3, 1 Peter 3:12, Hebrews 4:13, Jeremiah 23:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God