Sermons on Suffer:

Fear-Full Or Faith-Full Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2023

In the incident of the furious storm on the Sea of Galilee, the disciples learn something about dealing with fear through faith. Who is Jesus? He is God and is Lord of the storm.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with two questions: Have you ever been really afraid of something? What is the scariest situation you have ever experienced? B. Let me share a terrifying experience that took place when I was very young, probably 14 or 15. 1. It wasn’t funny at the time, but our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 89:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Inspired By The Burial Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2023

Be inspired... 1. By the women's commitment to Jesus (vs. 55-56; 61). 2. By the rich man's courage (vs. 57-58). 3. By the rich men's contributions (Matt 27:58-60; John 19:38-42). 4. By our Savior Jesus Christ (vs. 62-66).

Be Inspired by the Burial of Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:55-66; John 19:38-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 22, 2023) MESSAGE: *In today's Scripture God's Word tells us about the burial of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Usually when we think about Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-66, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Are The Father, Son, And Holy Spirit The Same Essence?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 25, 2023

In the church, a lot of confusing language is used to try and explain or define things.

Today we will look at the Trinity, often defined as "one in ‘essence,’ three in person." What does that mean exactly? God is three Persons, and the name 'God' implies one ‘essence.’ If God is "three Persons," how can there be "one" ‘essence’? The meaning of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Revelation 19:7, Song of Songs 4:9-10, Acts 1:4-5, Isaiah 28:11-12, 2 Chronicles 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miracles Still Happen

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 26, 2023

Lazarus Resurrection

Miracles Still Happen John 11:1-27 Good Morning Like the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, many people want the Lord to perform a super natural miracle, to prove He exists. In the Gospels, as the Lord performed miracles; but they usually did not produce belief in people, even though miracles are ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Blessed Hope

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 6, 2023

What is hope? Hope is God's gift to the believer. God put you on this earth with a specific purpose. God has an exact plan for you. He has a divine destiny for you. Have you underestimated your potential?

What is hope? The Hebrew word for "Hope" in this text is "Yachal". It means to have a sense of expectation that God's answer is coming, based on what God has promised in his word. I want to say that again. It's very important. "To have a sense of expectation of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Receiving Our Reward Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2022

This message looks at the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. All of us are going to be rewarded according to our deeds with either heaven or hell. Heaven and hell are real, and this passage shows a detailed description of each place.

This morning’s sermon is entitled “Receiving Our Reward,” and it’s taken from what is commonly called “The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.” All of us are going to be rewarded according to our deeds when this life is over. Some will enter into heaven and others will enter into hell. In his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

David’s 911 Call For Help (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Psalm 35 is another of David’s imprecatory prayers.

In it David appeals to a righteous God to send judgment upon the enemies of God, and the persecutors of His righteous people. WHY DID DAVID PRAY SUCH A PRAYER? It is believed that since Old Testament characters did not have the benefit of the New Testament, they did not have a complete revelation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reluctant Prophet (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

In Exodus 3, Moses stood before a burning bush while God tells him what He wanted him to do. God asked Moses to lead His people out of Pharaoh’s bondage.

God had a purpose in making this request. • God was deeply concerned about His people’s suffering • God heard their cries of sorrow • God wanted to deliver them from their enslavement To start with, Moses was a VERY RELUCTANT PROPHET! From Exodus 3:11-22 to Exodus 4:1-17, there is a continuation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Great Leader

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

Much of the Book of Genesis deals with the lives of Jacob and Joseph.

God spared Joseph’s life and miraculously made him the governor of Egypt. He was a hero in every sense of the word. He literally saved Egypt from starvation. Pharaoh was grateful for his wisdom and talents, and blessed Joseph with many blessings and privileges. Once they were settled into Goshen, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sins Of Omission And The Sins Of Commission…which Are The Worse?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 19, 2022

In the title of this sermon I asked a question: Which sin is worse, the SINS of COMMISSION or the SINS of OMISSION?

Before I get through with this sermon I think you will be able to answer that question. Many are not aware the Bible talks about two kinds of sins. (1) THE SINS OF COMMISSION. Illus: Can you remember as a child you did something bad and your dad or mom said, “Wait till I get you home!!!” And ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

"can" Does Not Mean "will"

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 22, 2022

Just because we "can" do something does not mean that we "will" do it. This message discusses what is possible in our walk with God versus what is inevitable with Him as we walk by faith.

“Can” Does Not Mean “Will” Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19; Hebrews 11:1; Philippians 4:12-13 The title of my message this morning is “Can Does Not Mean Will.” Simply put, just because you can do something does not mean that you will actually do it. The core definition of the word “can” is “to have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

21st Sunday After Pentecost. November 2nd, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2022

Year C, Proper 26.

Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4, Psalm 119:137-144, Isaiah 1:10-18, Psalm 32:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Luke 19:1-10 A). WATCHING IN PRAYER. Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4. This is the oracle or “burden” which Habakkuk the prophet did “see” (Habakkuk 1:1). So, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4, Psalm 119:137-144, Isaiah 1:10-18, Psalm 32:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Luke 19:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are They That Mourn

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Oct 26, 2022

We can either let the problems around us change us, or we can be moved by compassion to change them, and we do this by viewing them the way God sees them. People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (Matthew 5:4) "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." (Isaiah 61:1) "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Isaiah 61:1, John 1:9, Psalm 51:1-13, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Celebration Like No Other Series

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Oct 31, 2022

This is not our home! But there WILL be a homecoming for those of us who are in Christ Jesus… and there will be a HUGE and EXCITING celebration on that day when it comes! It will be a celebration like no other!

INTRODUCTION ILL: There’s a story about an old missionary couple who had been working in Africa for years and were returning to New York City to retire. They had no pension; their health was broken; they were defeated, discouraged, and afraid. They discovered they were booked on the same ship ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-44, Exodus 23:16, Psalm 118:25, Matthew 21:8-9, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, Matthew 13:36-43, Numbers 29:12-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Uncle Sam Teaches Us How To Serve God (Veterans Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 8, 2022

You can tell a lot about a nation in the way they treat their heroes

Illus: For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society. We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Society has to make adjustments for the elderly: • Many times they can not hear correctly • Many of them can not remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist