Sermons on Suffering Servant:

Don't Waste Your Sorrows Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

One reason God allows suffering is so we will depend on him. Suffering shows us the value of God’s grace. Sometimes we think grace was just something way back yonder when we got saved. But we forget that God’s grace is active right now, present tense.

INTRODUCTION I felt the tugging of the Holy Spirit this week telling me to go back and look at verses 3 and 4 of Romans 5 because I know some of you are going through some very difficult times right now, struggling with suffering and pain and tribulation. I hope the Holy Spirit will use this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Patience.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2016

How long, Lord?

A CALL TO PATIENCE. James 5:7-10. ‘Patience is a virtue,’ suggests the old adage. Yet when we pray for more patience what do we get? We get more affliction! This subject was mooted early in James’ epistle, when he somewhat surprisingly suggested that we ‘should count it all joy’ when we fall ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Help Is On The Horizon Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 28, 2016

Jeremiah prophesies about the coming Messiah to a people facing intense suffering.

The prophet Jeremiah had been imprisoned by King Zedekiah (v. 1). The armies of Babylon, were advancing on Jerusalem. The streets of Jerusalem would soon be filled with the corpses of her people (vs. 4-5). Jeremiah's prophecies of judgment that put him in prison, were coming true. Yet, in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason For Stresses Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

Faithfulness to the Word of God truly results in blessings beyond all we would ask or think, but often results in the opposite of comfort and ease and temporal happiness.

I John, your brother, and partaker together in the stresses, and kingdom, and endurance in Jesus, was in the island named Patmos, because of the word of God, and the testimony of Jesus. v 9 Tribulation is thlipsis, a word used for the process of shaping an object under tremendous pressure. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Heaven "Why The Pain" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 23, 2011

This series on heaven will show how we can have true joy on this earth when we know where we are really going.

As we start this lesson on what heaven is like I always like to talk about the Apostle Paul and His vision of heaven. It is because of this vision that he was given a thorn in the flesh. I have had a migraine for 3 days and tried to get up earlier this morning but just could not. Most of you know I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

When Hope Seems Gone Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 28, 2010

Despair makes hope seem an empty dream as we snap awake to reality and we begin to believe the lie, “there's no way out.”...Our lesson today is one of “how” and “what”. “How” can I move from a spirit of despair to a life of hope?

DARE TO BELIEVE – “When Hope Seems Gone” Jonah 2:1-10 This picture (person sitting against a wall, very dark room, small light in the window) is, to me, a powerful image of despair. It creates a sense of aloneness where an overwhelming gloom settles into your spirit and there's ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Call For Christian Men To Make A Difference In A Dark World

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 26, 2010

God is challenging Christian Men to impact this dark age by walking with him.

Gen. 5:21-24 Hebrews 11:5-6 Jude 1:14 In our text tonight, we have before us the tidal waves of death stemming from the birth of sin in the garden. The first child born to sinful humanity was a murderer. Cain killed his brother when there was no rap music, no street gangs, no TV violence, no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

A Bittersweet Banquet Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2010

In bitter times we can be thankful, because Christ died for us.

Several years ago, in a small-town church in upstate New York, a well-loved pastor who had been there for 35 years retired. He was replaced by a young pastor just starting out in ministry. The young man had a great desire to do well, but after just a few weeks he began to perceive that the people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Off-Road Excursion Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Mar 27, 2011

Second of four messages which follow Jesus' movements to the cross and beyond.

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 9, 2008 Jesus at the “Cross”roads sermon series. The Off-road Excursion Last Sunday morning we began a new sermon series called Jesus At The “Cross”roads and we looked at Jesus’ determination to walk the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through The Valley Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 22, 2016

In the 23rd Psalms we are reminded that there are times we must go through the valleys.

Through The Valley Psalms 23:1-6 In this life there are what some call the peaks and the valleys. Here David reminds us of the life’s journey that often leads through the valley. See: Psalms 84:5-7 The valley of Baca (weeping) Perhaps David in writing this psalm is reminded of some the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

You Are A Fundie Bible Thumping Mentally Retarded Crutch Needing Holy Ro... Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016

"You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded backwards thinking ignoramoose God loving hypocrite." You believe in Jesus? Jesus, Paul, and Peter says you will face opposition to your faith.

YOU ARE A FUNDIE BIBLE THUMPING MENTALLY RETARDED CRUTCH NEEDING HOLY ROLLING HOMO-HATING DIRT IQ CLOSE-MINDED BACKWARDS THINKING IGNORAMOOSE GOD LOVING HYPOCRITE 1 PETER 4:12-19 You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Calling You-But I Don't Know God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2016

This is #4 in our Series God Is Calling You- Sometimes people think they know God, but they really don't. We are all recreating God in our own image. This message deals with Saul's call into the ministry and his false views of Jesus.

God Is Calling You: I Don’t Know Who You Are Malachi 1:6-14 Acts 9:1-9 January 24, 2016 We are in the final week of our series God is Calling You. We have looked at people who have been called, Who flat out did not want to accept the call. That was Moses. We’ve looked at people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Chronological Exposition Of The Christmas Narratives Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019

Each event in the Christmas narrative is explained and applied to our lives.

A SHORT EXPOSITION OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER From the Book, “Every Day with Jesus”, a one year’s journey through the Life of Jesus in chronological order with devotional comments for each day. An E-Book is available at homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob maraurelle A. The Birth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Called To Prosperity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2019

Prosperity and suffering are like oil and water. They do not mix. Neither does the Prosperity Gospel mix with the Word.

Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. Paul was not called to a prosperity gospel for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15, Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

No Whiners

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

Hard times come to Christians because our reactions in bad times, may be inspire others to turn to the Lord and seek forgiveness. Just as Jesus was a witness to the world through his suffering, we can be a witness and draw closer to him in ours.

There is a popular TV show called “Survivor.” It’s been on TV now for over 20 seasons. It’s syndicated all over the world. The show thrives on showing how individuals adapt to group dynamics and societal rules changes through horrendous conditions in the hope of receiving the big prize at the end. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-16, Romans 11:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational