Sermons on Suffering And Glory:

Sacrifices - When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 21, 2009

This sermon addresses the Christian’s frustration with their struggles as they watch the unrighteous continue to prosper.

Sacrifices: When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Part I: When the Wicked Prospers Scripture: Psalm 73 Introduction This message was birthed in my spirit several months ago as I thought about the many conversations that I have had with people that started off with the words “Why” or “When”. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan's War Against God's Followers Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 8, 2009

The American church has been mostly exempt from persecution for more than 200 years. Could it be that we too have become lazy along the way? The fifth seal talks about those who have died for the Lord rather than live for the world. If you were given th

Revelation 6:9-11; 12:10-17 Purpose: To describe how and why martyrs die. Aim: I want the listener to accept persecution as a privilege. INTRODUCTION: The early church suffered much persecution. But from the death of Severus in 211 until the reign of Decius in 240, about 30 years, the church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Man - Made A Little Lower

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2013

To show that CHRIST was made a little lower than the angels.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a little lower than the angels? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST was made a little lower than the angels. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:7 (Amplified Bible) 2:7 For some little time You have ranked him lower than and inferior to the angels; You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Sovereignty In The Midst Of Christian Suffering (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 9, 2010

A sermon examining God's plan and purpose in times of suffering.

GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN THE MIDST OF CHRISTIAN SUFFERING (Part 2) Acts 4:23-28 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 27th, 2025) Many unbelievers have a common misconception that “if our God is real”, and “if He is all powerful”, and “if we are His children”, and “if He loves us”, then we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing I Know Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

911, Part 2 of 7.

ONE THING I KNOW (JOHN 9) One embarrassing game day, after giving up nine home runs in a row, Charlie Brown cried out in despair, “What can I do?!!” He complained to his catcher, “We’re getting slaughtered again, Schroeder. I don’t know what to do. Why do we have to suffer like this?” Schroeder ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remain In Me

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008

Christ is our place of safety during the storms of life.

Remain In Me (John 15:4, 9-10) ILLUSTRATION: It was a dark and stormy night when a lady was on a boat crossing Lake Michigan. The lightning, thunder, and rain made her very nervous. She saw jagged rocks jutting above the surface of the lake. In fear, she asked the captain, “Do you know where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Thoughts Toward Us

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 19, 2021

"I know the plans I have for you." With these words, God tells his sinful people that He won’t cast them off but restore them. And He expresses the same grace toward us in Christ. For us, God has plans of peace! God wants us for himself. He loves us, and He wants us to love him.

How much do you think about the future? Where would you like to be, this time next year, or in five years? Or do you wonder what lies ahead for your children, your loved ones? We all know that we’re only a vapour. Our life is like the wildflowers which quickly fade. We can try plan the future, yet ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Glorifying God, Even Into Eternity

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 16, 2010

We exist to glorify God. But what does it mean to glorify God?

Intro Creation exists to glorify God. We exist to glorify God. The purpose of our life is to glorify God. The purpose of all you do is to glorify God. And the purpose of the Church is to glorify God. But what does it mean to glorify God? First, God wants to be glorified by your salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Misunderstood Messiah Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 2, 2024

There are four misunderstandings in particular that we are going to look at.

Throughout the history of the world, we have misunderstood the Messiah. There are four misunderstandings in particular that we are going to look at this evening in John 12: 20-36. READ 20-22. You might remember from last time that Jesus had just been hailed as the coming King and Messiah by ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

"lord, How Majestic Is Your Name..."

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023

God reveals his glory from the heavens. God reveals his glory in the Son of Man - salvation. How majestic is your glory (name) Lord!

“LORD, HOW MAJESTIC IS YOUR NAME…” April 2, 2023 – Palm Sunday – PSALM 8 INTRO.: We totally agree with the Psalm writer, David: “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” The name of the Lord is glorious in all the earth. Not just among believers. Of course, only ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Anxious To Matter Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2013

If you want to live a life that matters, sacrifice, suffer, submit and serve. These are 4 words we don't like very much, because they seem like steps down to obscurity, but in God's Kingdom they are steps up to true greatness.

The movie, Pearl Harbor, tells the story of two friends, Rafe and Danny, who survive the attack on Pearl Harbor and enter World War II as fighter pilots. In training before the war, Rafe McCawley is one of America's top fighter pilots. When America initially holds back from entering the war, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Marvelous Miracle Of Christmas

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2012

A textual sermon on John 1:14 (Outline taken from John S Meyer's booklet "Outline for Christmas Sermons" from Baker Book House, # 33 The Miracle of Christmas)

HoHum: One of 1995’s biggest singles was Joan Osborne’s “One of Us.” It made a virtually unknown singer an overnight sensation. It’s a song of spiritual questioning and about conceiving of God in a modern age. These are some of the words of that song: “If God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Story Of Naaman - God Is In Control

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 8, 2013

God is in control. He does what He does, when He does it for His glory.

Our story begins with a five star General of the armed forces of ancient Syria whose name was Naaman. His name means "delightful, pleasant, beautiful" and has the idea of someone who is "well formed." Just from what his name means, we can consider that Naaman grew up with the idea that he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Plans-God's Plans Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Sep 6, 2022

Jesus gloried God! He wanted people to see God’s holiness, His power, His mercy, His heart, His longsuffering. And that’s why He went to the cross. It not only manifested the depth of our sin, it also manifested the magnitude of God’s love for this world.

Maybe you know someone who always has a plan. They don’t make a move without a plan for the day, for the week, even for months ahead. They check the weather, know the timetables for public transport, and plan for all possible contingencies during the day. They have a solution or back up plan just ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s All About Jesus Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on May 1, 2018

It's not about us, It' all about Jesus.

It’s All About Jesus John 1:15-18 So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. 15John testified about Him (Jesus) when He shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed