Sermons on The Way Of Suffering:

Divine Confrontation

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

Very few people look forward to confrontation or suffering. Many run from it. Others unwillingly or pridefully face it head on, but few just accept it. Jesus invited His disciples to embrace the conflict and suffering that arises from following Him.

Divine Confrontation Intro.: Very few people look forward to confrontation or suffering. Many run from it. Others unwillingly or pridefully face it head on, but few just accept it. Jesus invited His disciples to embrace the conflict and suffering that arises from following Him. He usually made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:41

Denomination: Charismatic

Comfort

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

Have you ever wondered, why do the righteous suffer? In various portions of Scripture we find that suffering is the result of Adam’s original sin which plunged the human race into misery. However, in this portion of Scripture Paul teaches us why it is n

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One night while conducting an evangelistic meeting in the Salvation Army Citadel in Chicago, Booth Tucker preached on the sympathy of Jesus. After his message a man approached him and said, “If your wife had just died, like mine has, and your babies were crying for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Most High!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 28, 2015

People live with too much stress.Jesus offers a way to deal with it. Man's ways fail.

Jesus: The Most High! Kelly Durant John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 2. When I first started out evangelizing in the 1970’s, there were a lot of drugs, oriental ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Need More Woe In Our Lives!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

The way of woe leads to happiness!

We Need More Woe In Our Lives Don’t worry, be happy was a popular song not so long ago. Stimpy of Ren and Stimpy says, "Happy, happy! Joy, joy!" We are guaranteed the right to the pursuit of happiness in our Constitution. The entertainment and travel industries earn billions of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, Isaiah 6:5, Job 5:17, Psalm 127:5, Psalm 144:15, Proverbs 3:13, John 13:7, James 5:11, 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 4:14, Mark 8:35, Mark 12:30, Psalm 37:4, Acts 5:41, 2 Thessalonians 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Idle Songs Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 17, 2024

There was a big difference between the way the Israelites saw worship and the way God saw it.

Minor Prophets Major Message Idle Songs Amos 5:21-24, 6:4-8 | #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ground ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Amos 6:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Give You Up, O My Son? There Is No Other Way (Easter Message) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2022

This message looks at the compassion and judgement of God at the cross. How could the Father surrender up the Son to earth's rejection, and then lay our sins upon Him? We will look at that in this Easter message.

HOW CAN I GIVE YOU UP, O MY SON? THERE IS NO OTHER WAY (Easter Message) This is a message with an Easter application, one that tries to explore the great difficulty of the Father in heaven giving up the Son to the cross. PART 1 – THE APPLICATION TO ISRAEL {{1Timothy 3:16 “By common confession ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16, Exodus 34:6-7, Deuteronomy 4:31, Hosea 11:7, Hosea 13:6-8, Hosea 11:8, Hosea 2:18-20, Matthew 26:39, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:45-46, Romans 8:32, Isaiah 53:3-10, Numbers 32:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job: The Big Picture Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

One of the questions that has been around for thousands of years is: "If God loves me, why on earth would He allow me to suffer so much?" Dr. Dunn helps us take a look at the big picture surrounding this question as it relates to suffering.

Job: The Big Picture Job 1-2 Intro: Kurt Cobain ended his life about 10 years ago (4/1994). filled with bitterness and anger. He was the founder and lead singer of the group "Nirvana." His violent suicide prompted a lot of questions. "Why? He had it all…a great career, dedicated fans, plenty of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 3, 2019

Every believer represents Christ in this world. This text shows a few ways to represent Him better.

2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Ambassadors for Christ Oak Ridge Baptist Church October 27, 2019 Introduction Today I want to challenge you with one simple idea. I want to plead with you to give your life to Christ. If you’ve never trusted Jesus Christ as your savior, I plead with you even now to give your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

The War Is On Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 18, 2004

Describes the reason why unbelievers are the way they are -- because of the way their mind works.

THE WAR IS ON! EPHESIANS 4:17-19 INTRO.: The battle lines have been drawn in the sand. 1. The forces have taken their positions, and are prepared for the worst. 2. The leaders have exhausted every resource, and have resigned themselves to the inevitable. 3. Weapons are readied, now aimed toward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19, Colossians 3:10

Denomination: Methodist

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

In these verses Jesus teaches us that there is a wrong way and a right way to pray.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Luke 11:1 One day the disciples came to him and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciple." (Luke 11:1). As they witnessed the powerful prayer life of Jesus, they recognized the lack of that power in their own lives. Therefore they asked him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Men & Women: Different But Equal Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 29, 2001

Two ways men and women are different in the church, and one way they are equal.

[Note:  This sermon was introduced by a drama called "God’s Plan?"].   Men and women really are different. So different one author says that it’s almost like men are from Mars and women are from Venus. The feminist movement in America has accomplished a lot of things--many of them good things--but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Impossibilities

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

God can do anything and He will make a way where there is no way.

The God of Impossibilities Matthew 19:26, "… Jesus … said … with God all things are possible." What prompted Jesus to say such a thing? The answer is that He wanted to show us all that what we think can’t be done, is no challenge at all to God for God can do anything and He will make a way ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Black Market Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

Does the way we worship impact the way others see God?

Leviticus 10:1-11 Black Market Sacrifices Cascades Fellowship CRC July 11, 2010 After choosing the title of this sermon I began looking for an illustration that captured the sense of what I meant by a “black market sacrifice.” And to my great distress I found one – kind of. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 19, 2007

There are some truths for us to learn about the broad way and the narrow way.

Matthew 7:13,14 The Road Less Traveled On the outskirts of particular town there was a big old hickory tree located inside a cemetery alongside the fence of the cemetery. One day two boys were filling up a bucket with hickory nuts as they sat down by that tree. One of the boys said, “One for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Solution To Your Many Problems

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Aug 4, 2007

GOD continues to make a way when we feel there is no way out.

GOD’s solution to your many problems Prayer: Text: Exodus 14:10-14 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. 11And they said unto Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Baptist