Sermons on Suffer Affliction:

Would A Loving God? Series

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 5, 2012

Would a loving God create a Heaven AND a Hell? The short answer is, "No, He wouldn't, but we would."

WOULD A LOVING GOD Terra Bella Presbyterian Church March 4, 2012 2 Peter 3:8-15 2 Pet. 2:4 Gen. 1:1, 26, 27 Isa. 1:17 Ezekiel 18:21-23 Ps 103 Would a loving God create a Heaven AND a Hell? I suppose I could make this a really short sermon and simply say, “No, He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not The Status Quo Revival

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 16, 2011

We have a certain idea of what revival is and how to get it. Take a good look at the 18th chapter of First Kings, and you may see it a little differenty.

Not the Status Quo Revival from 1 Kings 18:21-41 James 5:17,18 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. {subject...: of the same nature, that is, a fellow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011

The love of God extends to all of us.

The love of God 911 Tributes Introduction- We take a moment this morning to reflect on the September 11, 2001 attack on America. We remember the 1000’s of lives that were lost and the 1000’s of families who have been forced to adjust to life not intended for them. Those of us who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Shaping Storms Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 15, 2012

Our text shows God using “Shaping Storms” to expose and expel idolatry from a nation. God uses “Shaping Storms to expose and expel sin from individual believers as well.

Shaping Storms Jeremiah 18:1-6 Our text shows God using “Shaping Storms” to expose and expel idolatry from a nation. God uses “Shaping Storms to expose and expel sin from individual believers as well. 1. Shaping Storms Responds To The Pressure Of The Hands Of God! A. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Survival Strength Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 15, 2012

Singing and shouting during sunny days does not reveal true faith in Christ. The true test of faith is how one survives storms.

SURVIVAL STRENGTH Colossians 3:11 “Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.” Singing and shouting during sunny days does not reveal true faith in Christ. The true test of faith is how one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Mail Call - Pergamum Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2012

A series of messages from Jesus to the 7 churches in Revelation.

March 4, 2012 Revelation 2:12-17 Church at Pergamum Every city likes to have unique and catchy nicknames. Something powerful, positive, attractive and welcoming. Here are a few from Indiana. I admit I spent too much time on this part of the message . . . There’s ~ Churubusco - Turtle ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

¿regocijarnos En El Sufrimiento?

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Apr 2, 2012

Cuando nos encontramos en aflicción tendemos a desanimarnos, pensamos que Dios se ha descuidado de nosotros cando en realidad es todo lo contrario.

¿REGOCIJARNOS EN EL SUFRIMIENTO? Rom. 5:1-5 Justificados, pues, por la fe, tenemos paz para con Dios por medio de nuestro Señor Jesucristo; por quien también tenemos entrada por la fe a esta gracia en la cual estamos firmes, y nos gloriamos en la esperanza de la gloria de Dios. Y no sólo esto, sino ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Harvest Ii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

One must plant seed to reap a crop.

• John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. • Never did Jesus encourage his followers or even those who were considering becoming his followers to wait until tomorrow. o He was gripped with the urgency of the hour and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 23, 2012

Satan is the ultimate eavesdropper and a constant gate crasher. As far as he is concerned we are like E.F. Hutten when we pray. Whenever and wherever we invite God to come we can be sure that Satan will also show up.

From a “Pastor’s Weekly Briefing” provided by Focus on the Family - “A large share of people who attend Protestant or Catholic churches have adopted beliefs that conflict with the teachings of the Bible and their church, according to Barna Research Group 35% believe that ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-10

Wait Control Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 4, 2012

Patience is one of those "essentials" to our walk with God. It may come in a variety of ways, especially through trials and troubles. The troubles with riches and the rich leads to patient endurance.

1. Shingles One fella walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. He said, "Shingles." So she took down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aid came out and asked him what he had. He said, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Grief, Or Is It?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 3, 2012

It is an oxymoron, but believe it or not the Bible says that grief can be good for us.

GOOD GRIEF An oxymoron---Good used instead of saying God (something sought after) Grief (something we try to avoid) To be in heaviness; distressed; to be vexed Something bothers you, then it becomes a burden, it may continue a hang on and become a grief. Eph. 4:30 30 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:71

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of The Flipside

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 24, 2012

When we are going through tough Sh@! if we turn to God he can help us find blessings and gain through the pain. He will repay the years the locusts have eaten

“And they all lived happily ever after” - that’s how we expect a story to end. But that is how our reading from Joel begins - “And they all lived happily ever after” “ O children of Zion, be glad and rejoice inthe LORD your God for he has given the early rain ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-27

Denomination: Anglican

The Fizz Is Intact

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 13, 2013

Friend, when you are confronted with hindrances, harassment and loads and loads of troubles, the challenge is to make it work and not be browbeaten!

Afflicted in every way…. 2 Corinthians 4:8”We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair…” Listen! Are you just traumatized and dumbstruck by the avalanche of sudden problems that has come upon you and you wonder ‘hey, why me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Country Music, I Aint Leaving You, Thorn

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 4, 2024

then I realized that God uses not just our gifts, but our thorns too

Country music often tells stories about real life problems, thus the joke, “What do you get when you play country music backward?” You get back your wife, your dog, and your truck. One song tells about a man taking his beloved wife, whom he truly loves, to his 10th High School reunion, where he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Catholic

Never Again

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Dec 7, 2023

There is always an end to the affliction of the chikdren of God.and this happens to show the mightiness of the Almighty God. At this point, God declares to the enemy, Never Again or Touch Not!

Jeremiah 31:29 In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge. One of the mandates of heaven for a child of God is to pu a ceasation and cause an end to evil occurrences. The Lord has come to bring to an end, patterns in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:29, Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal