Sermons on Suffer For Doing Wrong:

Don't Lose Heart!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2002

Our relationship to Christ can keep us from losing heart in life.

DON’T LOSE HEART! II Cor. 4:1-12 INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included. IN MIAMI, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Obey?

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001

Two biblical reasons for Christians to obey God.

Two weeks ago, we looked at the solutions for dealing with our own sin. This morning, we will look at the opposite of our sin against God, which is our obedience to God. If we have tried to be obedient to God, and we are honest, we would agree that obedience is not easy. In fact, some of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: *other

Wear The Dream Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Nov 7, 2001

This message encourages young people to put into action the dreams that God has put into their hearts.

Former President Woodrow Wilson once said, “We grow by dreams. All big individuals are dreamers. They see things in the soft haze of a spring day,or in the red fire on a long winter’s evening. Some of us let those great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nourish them through bad ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding And Doing The Will Of God, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

pt. 2

Finding and Doing the Will of God, pt. 2 Prov. 3:5, 6 The question I am most often asked above all others is: How do I know God’s will? Let’s look at what the world’s wisest man said, under inspiration…(read) How many want to succeed, say amen? How many know that true success is finding and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Here I Am

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

When you are walking with God, you will still be asked to sacrafice

Here I am Genesis 22:1-11 All of us who know anything at all about the Bible are familiar with this story . . . how God spoke to Abraham to get out of his country into Canaan, and he did. Later God told Abraham that He would bless him by giving him a son and making his son into a nation. When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

The Remnant

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 10, 2001

How to recognize the true believer in a time of apostacy and compromise.

Scripture is very clear as it describes the apostasy that will befall a great portion of the last days church. Whether inside or out of evangelical circles, many churches have eliminated the preaching of the blood sacrifice, rejected the virgin birth, sinless life, death and physical resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Is Worth Suffering For - Matthew 5:10-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 7, 2024

Usually when someone mistreats us because of our righteousness, we think we’re doing well if we simply endure it without getting angry or depressed. But Jesus calls us to far more than that. We are to rejoice greatly! This message will help you do that.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

9 Out Of 10 Ain't Bad

Contributed by Wade Hatfield on Jan 9, 2002

This message encourages those who hear it to take time to "rest" and seek God. If we don’t take time to know God, we can never love him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

“Nine Out of Ten Ain’t Bad…” By: Pastor Wade Hatfield Today, we are going to begin by looking at the Ten Commandments. How many think they could stand up and recite all ten? Maybe not many, but I’m sure that we all know them…listen as I go over them, and it will refresh your memory. The Ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Church Of Laodicea 7 Series

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Jun 17, 2006

an in depth look into the teachings of Christ, to the 7 churches of revelation.

The church of Laodicea Church 7 Review 6 prior churches 1. Ephesus-repent and do the first works-get back to how it was 2. Smyrna- Fear none of those things which you shall suffer. 3. Pergamos-come out form among them and be ye separate 4. Thyatira-Stay away from false doctrines 5. Sardis-Come ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Do You Have A Hold On Your Calling??

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Aug 11, 2005

Seeking your calling from God!!

DO YOU HAVE A HOLD ON YOUR CALLING?? Phillipians 3:8 - 12 Tonight the greatest thing that could happen to us as Christians, is to be Heavenly Minded!!! AMEN If we are gonna be heavenly minded we have to live every part of our lives with the goal of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Get To Work

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002

God wants us to be positive about His work. We as believers should not have the “TGIF” attitude about the Work Of God.

LET’S GET TO WORK TEXT: Hebrews 13:21 “Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” What do the initials TGIF mean. “Thank God It’s Friday” This can be positive or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:21

Denomination: Baptist

Job - Faithful In Suffering Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024

Your faith works only when you work your faith.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Job’s trials came at age 70. He had 140 years of blessings after his trials (42:16). Job had seven adult sons, and three adult daughters (42:13). What is the primary spiritual ask of a 70-year-old person? Faithfulness. 2. Job status: a. Owner of several property holdings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Job 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World?"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2006

God is able to use the mystery that suffering often brings. Yet, some people quickly reach the end of their rope when they encounter adversities. The Lord’s grace is sufficient for any weakness, confusion or problem.

"Why is There So Much Suffering in the World?" John 9:1-9:38 "It was neither that this man sinned or his parents, but in order that the works of God might be displayed in him." (John 9:4) Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Of Suffering... See Through It! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 5, 2012

We are invited to willingly take up our crosses and follow Christ completely, fully aware that eternal gains far out weigh earthly suffering and loss.

Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 Title: The Cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isn't Anything Sacred Anymore?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 16, 2005

This sermon discusses the need for change in our lives: From repenting and turning towards Christ to the willngness to step out of our comfort zones to follow Him.

January 23, 2005 Good morning. Let me start by saying that Diana and I could not wait to get back up here. It’s like that old John Denver song: ‘It’s Good To Be Back Home Again.’ And, we do consider this our home now. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your church. I want to talk to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: *other