Sermons on Suffering Unfairly:

The Most Painful Wound Of Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2022

Indeed, the crucifixion itself was unspeakably painful. Sagging down from the nails in His wrists, He could not take a breath. But there was more.

Homily for Monday of Holy Week What was the greatest suffering of Jesus, as He gave His life to take away our sins and reconcile us to the Father? Doctor Barbet, in that masterwork A Doctor at Calvary, gives us a detailed and sometimes shocking picture of the Crucified Servant of God. When the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7, Luke 24:20

Denomination: Catholic

No Paycheck On Wednesday - James 5:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

How to synchronize the clock of your expectations with divine providence.

James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See, the farmer waits for the valuable crop of the land, being patient until he receives the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble against each other, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7

The Bible And Emotional Problems: Introduction Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021

Humans are complex beings. We have many different aspects, such as the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, or emotional aspects. Because of sin, we experience negative feelings that, if left unmanaged, can bother us, disturb our daily activities, and eventually destroy our lives

Humans are complex beings. We have many different aspects, such as the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, or emotional aspects. And each of those aspects affects all the other ones. For example, if a person is hungry, they may be unhappy and therefore sensitive. That is the physical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5, Proverbs 17:22, Psalm 25:16, Genesis 3:6-7, 1 Kings 19:1-18, 1 Peter 5:10, James 1:2-4, John 11:35, Psalm 42:5, John 14:27, 1 Timothy 4:8, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 19:7, Romans 8:21-22, 1 Samuel 16:14, Jonah 4:3, Psalm 23:3, Proverbs 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Stand Firm

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 24, 2021

Paul's key charge to Timothy in his letter is to stand firm for the gospel. In chapters 1 and 2 he's focused on why we should stand firm. In chapter 3, he gives attention to the how.

[SLIDE] I’d like to start today’s talk by showing you a picture. There is a crowd, going one way, and there is a man going the opposite way. The crowd aren’t giving him a hard time; it’s all quite peaceful. In the Christian life, we sometimes have to go against the majority. Quite often, in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Satan To Attack Us? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 30, 2021

Satan's attacks against us come in various forms. The Devil is more furious than ever because he knows that he has a little time (Rev 12:12).

Satan's attacks against us come in various forms. The Devil is more furious than ever because he knows that he has a little time (Rev 12:12). He stirs up the powers of hell to work against all children of God. Lucifer is the fallen angel who became Satan, waiting as the serpent to tempt Eve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, John 10:10, Daniel 4:30-37

Battered, Wounded, But Complete Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2021

Scripture doesn’t record all Christ's wonderful takings on of our burdens, but I bet He even helped put out neighborhood fires and built some barns.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Course The readings today revolve so much around the Divine gift of marriage that we cannot ignore that teaching of Jesus. Marriage is a divine gift to bring together in an enduring bond what the devil and sin tried to separate not long after the creation of humans. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6, Hebrews 2:9-11, Genesis 2:18-24, Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

Bitter Complaints: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 10, 2021

Job speaks his prayers out loud in our text for this week. He shares his brokenness and mostly his feeling that God is not listening any longer.

MAIN TEXT: In a way, a lot has transpired between last week’s reading and this one. In another way, nothing much has changed. Job is still on the ash heap. Job is still iN A place of bitter complaints. The companions who sat in silence with Job for seven days (2:13) now try and blame Job for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Visionary View: What Does Heaven Look Like? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2023

An answer to the question: "What does heaven look like?"

Visionary View: What Does Heaven Look Like? Introduction: We embark on a journey of faith to explore the concept of a "visionary view" of heaven. We'll seek to answer the question: "What does heaven look like?" Let's turn our hearts and minds to the New Living ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Accuser's Challenge (Outline) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 18, 2023

In "The Accuser's Challenge," we explore Job's unwavering faith amidst Satan's accusations, revealing divine justice. Lessons: spiritual battles, faith resilience, and Christ's victory over the Accuser.

The Case of Job: Divine Justice Revealed The Accuser's Challenge Job 1:6-12 Introduction: Good morning/afternoon/evening, dear friends and members of our congregation. Today, we embark on a journey into the book of Job, delving into a profound and timeless story that explores the complexities ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12, Zechariah 3:1-2, Revelation 12:10-11, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-18, John 8:44, Job 42:5, 1 Corinthians 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Groans To Glory

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 15, 2023

Continuing series on Romans. This sermon examines things we can be encouraged by, in the midst of difficulties.

Romans 8b Don’t Sweat It - Read Romans 8:12-30 One section of Romans 8 in my Bible is titled, “From Groans to Glory” I believe that is a fitting title for this message. Look there again please at verse 20. - Read Romans 8:20-21 These verses say that all of creation is suffering, is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Overflowing With Joy Until He Comes Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 16, 2022

We are truly better together.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION o Pleasure to be here—we are waiting on the glorious day of Christ’s return. o Many days we are already ready—sickness, pain, tired, seeing things in culture, burdens in life, persecution. A GRIEF OBSERVED For C. S. Lewis, it was the death of his wife, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Travesty To Majesty Part Five - Nine To Noon: Nailed To A Tree, Tested, Taunted Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it happens . . . Jesus, staying the course to the finish, endures the ugliness and cruelty of crucifixion for the momentary glee of jealous fiends but for the eternal joy of beloved friends.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:54---16:8 Series Within A Series PART FIVE: FROM NINE TO NOON – NAILED TO A TREE, TESTED, TAUNTED ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32

Living Life To The Fullest From The Womb To The Tomb Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2023

Logotherapy centers on 3 things: 1) Work 2) Relationships 3) Courage during difficult times

HoHum: Billy Graham was talking to Art Linkletter when Art mentioned that after he went to heaven, the evangelist would need to find a new line of work, a new purpose. A bit taken aback, Graham asked why. Art replied, “Well, they don’t really need preachers in heaven, do they?” WBTU: This is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, John 1:14, John 19:30, 1 Peter 4:1-2, 1 Peter 4:19, 2 Timothy 2:11-12, James 1:12, Philippians 3:10, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Weak Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

Does grace cause you to endure?

Grace is the greatest gift…in a world of greatest pain…What is the thing in your life that has hurt you the most? For some it’s a relationship (spouse or parents)…for others it was a sickness…some it was financial…and for many it was an emotional breakdown (depression)…Whatever you answer with…I ...read more

Why Me Lord?

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Oct 21, 2022

God never promised us a rose garden nor will all of our days be filled with sunshine, there’ll be a little rain sometimes. But nonetheless God has prepared the path and left us a map and instructions as to how to run, walk or stand as we proceed on our journey.

Intro: I pray that today’s message will be ammunition to help you gain the advantage of the battle in life which we all will have to combat someday. Signs of that day may appear all around us. We may hear warnings from the pulpit or when we read God’s Word, or it may come as a complete surprise. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 43:13

Denomination: Pentecostal