Sermons on Suffering And Joy:

The Losses And Gains Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Trusting in Christ and our good works for salvation is not trusting in Christ at all. We have to give everything up as far as our good works, our religion, our morality in order to receive Christ as our Savior.

Introduction In the 1730’ s in England, a young man named George Whitefield desperately wanted to be right before God. As a student at Oxford, he was part of the Holy Club, along with John and Charles Wesley. The members of that club rose early every day for lengthy devotions. They disciplined ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

The Risen Christ On Patmos Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

A message on the appearance of Jesus on Patmos to the Apostle John. He showed John and His suffering people that he was not only with them but just as He had conquered all that Rome threw at Him, so would He lead them to conquer in the end.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 1 Annual Sermons: Vol. 3 Sermon 11 Bob Marcaurelle Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of Mara (Bitterness) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 25, 2011

God’s wondrous workings may take us through a deep struggle with sovereignty.

Scripture Introduction One old commentator wrote about our text: “Names are given to men and women, not only to distinguish them from each other, but also,—1. To stir them up to verify the meanings… of their names. Wherefore let every Obadiah strive to be a “servant of God,” every Nathaniel to be ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Life Hits You Where It Hurts

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015

COPING WITH TRIBULATIONS

WHEN LIFE HITS YOU WHERE IT HURTS JOB 2:1-10 1. INTRODUCTION. EVERY NOW AND THEN, LIFE SEEMS TO BE UNCERTAIN AND UNFAIR. IT APPEARS THAT EVERY TIME WE MAKE A STEP FORWARD, WE FIND OURSELVES TAKING SEVERAL STEPS BACKWARD. FOR SOME, LIFE IS LIKE A CRUST OF BREAD AND A CORNER TO SLEEP IN, A MINUTE TO ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Still See Jesus

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 19, 2011

EASTER 3 - Believers still see Jesus today. As believers we see Jesus because we know, believe, and confess what Jesus does. Jesus removes the sorrow of sin. Jesus restores the joy of salvation.

BELIEVERS STILL SEE JESUS (Outline) May 8, 2011 - Easter 3 - JOHN 16:16-23a INTRO: The resurrection of Jesus from the dead on third day is only one miracle that we celebrate at Easter (and every day). Another miracle we may not always consciously think of is the miracle of faith. It ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Disciples Of Jesus Are Empowered By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2021

Without the Holy Spirit, the Christian life is impossible. Unless the Holy Spirit is present and doing His work, nobody can be born again, grow in Christlikeness, or accomplish the mission of Jesus. In this sermon, we learn how to cooperate with the Holy Spirit.

A. In the Spring of last year, I preached a series on hope in the promises of God. 1. One of God’s promises that I covered in that series is: we have a helper who empowers us – the Holy Spirit. 2. I want to open this sermon with the same story I opened that sermon with because I like it and it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:10-13, John 16:12-14, Acts 2:38, Titus 3:4-7, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory Celebrations For Christians

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2010

A sermon for Super Sunday / Super Bowl Sunday.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY: VICTORY CELEBRATIONS FOR CHRISTIANS (*Note - this is outdated, but is the kind of information you can find in the current year and makes for interesting start to the sermon.) At this moment two of the “best” football teams in our country are battling it out so that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John 9:25

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 22, 2014

john 9:25

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: John 9:25

Denomination: *other

Chosen Of God

Contributed by Jean Morris on Jan 28, 2003

Paul was chosen by God, yet for the sake of the furtherance of the Gospel he had to suffer many things; he teaches us in the book of Philippians that we should rejoice in sufferings and anxiety, and rejoice in lowly service, with Christ as our pattern.

December 26, 1999 TRAVELER’S REST CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST CHOSEN OF GOD Paul wrote Philippians while he was imprisoned in Rome. He had visited Philippi on his second missionary journey, this was some time later, and the Church seems to have been well established at the time of this writing. In ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-29, 1 Peter 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Plans Go Awry Series

Contributed by James Hays on Apr 28, 2020

we all have plans for life and a sense of direction lain out in our minds. Sometimes life laughs. We suffer loss.

This time has disrupted most –if not all – of our plans. The seniors had plans of finishing their senior year and graduating with celebrations, now what? Many had plans of getting married with parties and celebrations, now what? Many had plans of having jobs, income, and insurance, but now what? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:24, Jeremiah 10:23-24, Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ever Feel Like God Has Unfriended You? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 29, 2020

As long as we are joined to God through our faith in Jesus Christ, we need not fear separation from God in this life or in the life to come. Why? Because of His steadfast love which endures forever.

Ever Feel Like God Has Unfriended You? (Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 44:17-26) 1. Have you ever decided to break off a friendship? Dear Abby, “I became engaged to a man and just found out he had a wooden leg. Do you think I should break it off?” 2. One young woman explains why she did so: “I knew it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 44:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Shall Wipe Away Every Tear

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 3, 2022

How many of us remember our parents wiping away our tears? The Lord shall show this personal care for us at the end of time.

He shall Wipe Away Every Tear Revelation 7:9-17 We are now come to the 4th Sunday of Easter this morning. As this is the Easter season (Eastertide), we reflect during this time the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and its implications. Last week we looked at the text from Revelation 5. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Things - Work Together For Good / Predestined To Be Transformed

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 26, 2014

Romans 8: 28-30 shares with us at least two truths: 1. Our bad things, which are bad things, work together for good, and 2. Our good things which are transforming cannot be lost. Updated July 2020.

If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know... ...that your life should be filled ... Filled ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ... in spite of ... circumstances. The Scriptures clearly teach us... that the joy of the Lord ... is our ... ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39, John 17:13, John 16:22, Matthew 5:45, John 11:35, Romans 8:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Righteous Rain Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 5, 2007

Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? Why does He allow His followers to suffer?

You’ve probably heard the questions asked before: -->If Denny’s restaurants are, as their slogan says, "always open," why do they have locks on their front doors? Why do those locks exist? -->What is the purpose of those two lines between your nose and lip (by the way, their anatomical name: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Significant Life Losing All To Gain Christ

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 1, 2011

Paul's letter to the Philippians has many themes but one of the most important is that of joy. 17 times joy is mentioned and 51 times Jesus. Joy comes in connection with close personal relationship with Jesus. Our churches are called to a hope and a fu

Intro: What a wonderful letter. What a note to begin the New Year on. Rejoice in the Lord! Seventeen times in this letter Paul speaks about joy. In relation to this joy he speaks personally about Jesus Christ at least 51 times. The source of Joy is an ongoing growing relationship with Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist