Sermons on Suffering And Glory:

"Kleenex"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 12, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God will ultimately triumphs over death, and sorrow, and WIPE all TEARS away from the face of our lives.

12 October 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: To motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God will ultimately triumphs over death, and sorrow, and WIPE all TEARS away from the face of our lives. REFERENCES: Leviticus 23:42-43 (NIV) Live ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Are we conquerors or endurers?

Jars of Clay Glasses enable me to see things differently. I either see in focus … or out of focus. I either have a headache or I don’t. Depending on which glasses I wear, determines what I see We have doctrinal glasses too. Depending on which doctrines are our pet ones, will determine what we get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Living The Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 30, 2024

Living the life might be regarded as: taking it firmly by the horns, embracing it with an open mind, and performing the constructional intentions of making the most of opportunities, despite the many obstacles or difficulties that consistently present themselves.

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light In The Heart,” once remarked: “Don't let the expectations and opinions of other people affect your decisions. It's your life, not theirs. Do what matters most to you; do what makes you feel alive and happy. Don't let the expectations and ideas of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Psalm 37:4, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 27:1

The Comeback Anointing Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 26, 2024

The Anointing attract trouble. But don't give up ! You will bounce back by fire !

THE COMEBACK ANOINTING pastor tom teaching SERIES; UNDERTANDING THE ANOINTING READING; John 10;31-42 John11;1-45 Before we proceed with this teaching, I would like to bring to your attention that anointing attracts trouble! Examples a.David 1 Samuel 16:13 Then Samuel took the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-42

Friends Don't Let Friends Grab Glory Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God’s glory is man’s greatest good.

Introduction (Sermon #8 in a Series on the Gospel of John) You have likely heard the slogan, “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” The idea is simple: we may feel like doing something, but, in fact, it would be better if we did not. We recognize that we are easily manipulated, the excitement ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go! And Live Gladly For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2025

Embrace a life devoted to glorifying God and sharing His joy with others.

Go! And Live Gladly for God's Glory Introduction Today, we gather to consider a profound truth that calls us to live with eternal purpose. John Piper once said, "If you live gladly to make others glad in God, your life will be hard, your risks will be high, and your joy will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Psalm 16:11, Acts 20:24, Matthew 5:14-16, Hebrews 12:2, James 1:2-3, Nehemiah 8:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oh God, Why? - 1 Peter 2:19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 21, 2024

Job responded to horrible suffering with worship. How could you learn to respond like that?

Thursday evening after I put the finishing touches on my sermon, I went out for a walk with all the prayer cards to pray for you all, and about ten minutes into my walk I received the most painful phone call I have ever received. One of the dear sisters in our church went to be with Jesus at age ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Apostle Itoro-Obong Jacob on Feb 16, 2019

Beauty for ashes is literary replacing a rejected identity with an acceptable and celebrated tag.

Key Verse 3 “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He might be glorified”. Beauty is the quality ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7, Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Not You

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 19, 2021

Quit trying to live problem free and on easy street. Our best ministry often comes while we are in a trial or tragedy.

Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: 11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. 12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Ask not why bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Scourged And Shamed Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 17, 2015

A message on the scourging of Jesus as a prelude to crucifixion showing how God was in control even then.

Looking at the Cross Sermon 1 Bob Marcaurelle Matt.27: 27-30 JESUS SCOURGED AND SHAMED “The Governor’s soldiers/ stripped off Jesus’ clothes and put a scarlet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Troubling

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 5, 2015

Disasters and personal tragedies may be concern for doubt, but they may also be cause for trusting God.

Title: When Life is Troubling Text: Job 1:1 and 2:1-10 Thesis: Disasters and personal tragedies may be cause for doubt, but they may also be cause for trusting God.. The story of an innocent religious person who endures grievous suffering and emerges from that experience scathed, but with his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Doesn’t Make Sense

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 20, 2012

There are some Biblical realities that we need to come to grips that will help us answer the question of where is God when life hurts?

Last Sunday I received a phone call from a man wanting to test drive our 2002 Ford Excursion that we had for sell. It was parked in Augusta and I told the man that I could meet him in about 15 -20 minutes. I met the man and he seemed like a really nice fella that wanted to surprise his wife with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Romans 7:6

Denomination: Other

Moses In The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 31, 2011

In this lesson we look at the incidents of Moses killing the Egyptian and running to Midian. What did Moses learn from this period in his life and the mistakes he made? We can learn a lot from the school of hard knocks.

Introduction: A. Has anyone here ever made a mistake? 1. Probably a better question for us is there anyone where who has never made a mistake. 2. Have you ever made a really foolish mistake? Like this boy sawing off the branch he was sitting on! That’s really dumb and painful! 3. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Bitter And Better Ii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Troubles will make you better if you do not allow it to make you bitter.

Exodus 1:14 begins with the phrase, “And they made their lives bitter…” • According to the Strong’s Concordance the root word used for “bitter” can also mean “stronger.” • As a matter of fact, according to the Bible Reader’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Seems Hopeless

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 24, 2012

Here are three truths we can learn from Abijah`s experience when we face overwhelming difficulty or when life seems hopeless

When Life Seems Hopeless 2 Chronicles 13 Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, decided to tax the people more than ever and the people rebelled. The rebellion was led by a man named Jeroboam who wasn’t faithful to the Lord. The result of the rebellion was a split Israel. Jeroboam was king of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13:1-22, 2 Chronicles 13:5-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ