Sermons on Suffering:

As A Hen Gathers Her Chicks

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2015

A Mother's Day sermon describing the love of a good mother and the love of Jesus Christ in an unusual way.

“As a Hen Gathers Her Chicks” Matthew 23:37 Jesus has just returned to Jerusalem for the last time. It won’t be long before He is arrested and crucified. His sorrow for them was overwhelming and He took a moment to express His love and compassion for His people in a unique and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Needs Intolerance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022

Many times churches become stagnant because of intolerance. They will not accept those different from themselves. That is why it seems surprising that Jesus himself delivers a message on intolerance.

Intolerance has a negative connotation. Many times churches become stagnant because of intolerance. They will not accept those different from themselves. That is why it seems surprising that Jesus himself delivers a message on intolerance. But when a church tolerates someone who teaches or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Supernatural Boldness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to be bold in their faith, stand firm against opposition, and trust in God's power working in them. Key

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to gather together once again, united by our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to encourage one another, to learn, to grow, and to share in the beauty of God's Word. We are here to be refreshed and challenged, comforted and convicted. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Topics: Power, Boldness

Jet Tour Through 1 Peter Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 Peter

1st Peter - Suffering INTRODUCTION: 1 Peter was written at a time when it was extremely dangerous to declare one’s personal faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord. Christianity had been outlawed, and Nero was doing all he could to eradicate the “sect” from his empire. Believers had begun to suffer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Me Now Or Pay Me Later

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

A Christian must carry the cross

Pay Me Now, or Pay Me Later 1. Walk in any pharmacy. Most popular product is painkillers. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Aleve, Anacin. Tablets or caplets. Huge bottles holding 250, 500 pills or pocket-size of 8. Some combined with decongest to kill two pains with one pill. Rub-on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 20, 2005

This sermon attempts to give an answer to this often asked question. We need to learn a few things about God’s will in order to understand why things happen. We must also remember that God can make good come out of the bad. Is there really any good peo

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE We know by reading ( Rev. 20:1-10) that God will ultimately destroy satan and his host . As Christians we look forward to that day with hope, many other people reject God and the gospel because of the fact that evil is still in the world. They might say ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Job: With Friends Like These Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

Well meaning friends desire to help those who are hurting. In their sincerity, they may actually hinder rather than help.

With Friends like These Job 4-8 Four Different Friends: 1. Eliphaz – became proud as he spoke of his supposed insight to Job’s situation… 4:12-16 He made three incorrect assumptions of Job’s situation: a. Innocent people never suffer. b. Those who are suffering are being punished for their past ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Detours And Disruptions Series

Contributed by James Hardy on Feb 3, 2006

So often in our lives we hit a bump in the road. We answer the phone and on the other end there’s bad news. Ever happen to you?

Has it ever happed to you? The phone rings and on the other end there’s bad news. You go to the mailbox and there’s a letter from the IRS or a past due notice, more bad news. You go to the doctor and he gives it to you, bad news. There’s a knock on your door, bad news. Sure, we have all had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prosperity Out Of Adversity

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

Every man or woman God used greatly was first put through a test in preparation and training for the best plan God had for them. God can bring good out of evil for the person who loves Him and seeks to do His will. Life on earth will always be filled with

Intro: Every man or woman God used greatly was first put through a test in preparation and training for the best plan God had for them. God can bring good out of evil for the person who loves Him and seeks to do His will. Life on earth will always be filled with opposite events. Let us consider ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:14

Denomination: *other

Introduction To James Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001

These sermons rely heavily(I mean HEAVILY) upon John McCarther’s New Testament Commentaries. Only the errors are mine

James I. Introduction A. James begins with common ground 1. Slave to God the Father 2. Slave to God the Son 3. To the Twelve Tribes scattered abroad. (in totality) 4. Not written to Jewish Christians, but Christian Jews B. Joy 1. Christian joy is not a case of giggles during a period of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Signs Of The Cross? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Mar 19, 2019

what are the signs of the cross

What are the signs of the cross, is it the church, is it the cemetery, or is it something you see at the curb where a fatality has taken place? What are the signs of the cross, (first, second, third): 1. The Cross is a Sign of Warning. What are the signs of the cross, first, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Meets The Greatest Human Need Series

Contributed by John Davis on Mar 26, 2001

This sermon is based on the story of the healing of the paralytic and focused on how Jesus probes and meets the deeper need of forgiveness.

Jesus Meets the Greatest Human Need Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of God Is Alive And Well -- In You!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 30, 2004

LENT 5(A) - The Holy Spirit is alive and well in you because you are God’s own dear child and God’s heir of eternal glory.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL, IN YOU Romans 8:11-19 -- March 28, 2004 – LENT 5 ROMANS 8:11-19 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

He Is Our Example

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about how Jesus endured the mocking as He was being tried and crucified.

He is Our Example Matthew 27:27-44 October 25, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve mentioned a few times that there are some people in my life who have served as models or examples for me, especially in terms of living for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mission Interrupted (Or Was It?) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Can God get his priorities wrong? Is it just us? or are they actually wrong...

Mission Interrupted (or was it?): Breaking Boundaries Luke 8:40-56 Mar 15, 2009 Lent #3 Jarius: I danced the day my daughter was born. It was twelve years ago; we had tried for many years, many times we had thought my wife was pregnant but each time something went wrong, and we were childless. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist