Sermons on The Way Of Suffering:

Let Your Righteousness Exceed Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016

Our righteousness is measured against that of Jesus–who loved us all the way to the cross and challenged us to follow His love.

5th Sunday after Pentecost 2016 A Reading from the first Epistle of St. Peter Beloved: All of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love of the brethren, a tender heart and a humble mind. 9 Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 14, 2012

WE have to decide if what we believe really matters in the way we live. Our faith is based on our hope in God.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 PC VIDEO DEFEAT • SLIDE #2 • We all need something to hope in, the hope that we have can inspire great faith and confidence. • Hope and faith are linked very closely together. • The key I wanted you to take from the clip is this; your actions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John 3:16 & Our Calling

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 24, 2018

God loves us, and He calls us to love others the same way. This is impossible, but it is our calling, and with God, all things are possible.

The Love of God For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 God Who is God? —evolution or ...read more

Denomination: *other

Silent Saturdays Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 6 - Silent Saturdays! I. Introduction “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ? Søren Kierkegaard. Isn't that true? It as we reflect that we understand. It is in the mad dash that keeps us from always understanding. We seldom reflect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66, Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Wants Us To Pray To Escape From Persecution. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Scripture says that a true believer will be persecuted in many ways. Some are mocked for their faith, some are tortured, some are put in prisons and some are killed for their faith.

Even Apostle Paul warned in 2 Timothy 3:12 that "Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. In John 15:20, Jesus also said that whoever follows Christ will be persecuted. In Luke 6:22-23 we know that Jesus mentioned 4 types of persecution that the people may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:20, Romans 8:35

Reflection B.17 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Isaiah 65:17-25. Heaven, Or The Millennium? Either Way, It’s Good.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

The description of 'End Times', and prophecies of judgement may seem gloomy and depressing. No doubt these will be difficult times. But having gone through that, we will come into a very, very good situation.

In today’s Reflection I’m looking at why we can be encouraged, even as we think about ‘End Times’ and God’s judgement. We don’t know if we are in such a time, but suppose we are? Jesus described the various signs that will accompany ‘End Times’ as ‘the beginning of birth pains.’ Painful, but the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Earning The Right To Be Heard

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 27, 2009

Jesus is God’s way of earning the right to be heard. He comes to where we live, and he experiences what we experience. He is therefore credible.

I invite you to eavesdrop with me this morning. Listen and we can overhear some conversations. Overheard in the grocery store aisle: a mother and a little girl, shopping dangerously close to the candies, the cookies and the other goodies. The little girl saying, "I want these and I want those and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Joy Stealers"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 23, 2003

Although Paul was in prison, he remained "joyful." Paul warns us of five different "joy stealers" and offers ways in which to avoid them.

“JOY STEALERS” Phil. 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice.” It is as much a command to "rejoice always," as it is to "not steal." An unhappy Christian is very unchristlike. Remember that the "Joy of the Lord is our strength." Today we will discuss five things that will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Warriors For Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 26, 2017

Are you a civilian or a soldier in your attitude toward your Christianity? 2 Tim. 2:4 says you're "chosen by Jesus to be a soldier!" Peter said to "weaponize" yourself with the attitude that you're to endure suffering. Come on Church! Rise up and conquer

WARRIORS FOR CHRIST 2 Tim. 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At one Army base, the annual trip to the rifle range had been canceled for the second year in a row, but the semi-annual physical fitness test was still on as planned. One soldier mused, "Does it bother anyone else that the Army doesn't ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"My Grace Is Sufficient”

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2020

The Lord Jesus promised us that His grace would be sufficient to sustain us, no matter what difficulties we encounter. This grace can flow from Him because He suffered worse than any human. He feels what we feel!

“MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT” 2 Cor. 12:7-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A couple was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They had both been exemplary people. Suddenly an angel appeared in front of them; “I have come to grant each of you one request: what have you always wished for?” 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introduction To Philippians Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 25, 2020

This message launches as expository teaching of Philippians. The history in Acts 16 is explored laying a foundation for understanding Paul's relationship with the church. Philippians 1:1-2 are then analyzed and explained.

Today we begin a brief study of the book of Philippians, entitled Joyful Living. I. PAUL'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS CHURCH: Began in Acts 15 while on his 2nd missionary journey. Prior to that, he and Barnabas have gone their separate ways because of the disagreement over John Mark.i Paul took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Charismatic

But |should I Say It?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 12, 2001

This sermon deals with at least seven ways the use of our tongues causes us to fall short of God’s will for our lives.

But Should I Say It GNLCC 11/4/2001 Proverbs 6:16-19 James 3:1-13 I want you to act a couple of scenes with me. Suppose your teacher has said something that really has hurt your feelings in front of the class. You are so angry and you want to get back at her. You remember that her ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-13, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessings Of Zion

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 23, 2002

The writer of Hebrews invites us to come to Zion where our Savior has made a way for us to draw near to God.

The Blessings of Mount Zion Hebrews 12:18-29 There was a Judge who was an honorable man, a man of integrity who sought justice. He was a Judge who was motivated by his faith in Jesus Christ and he sought to live out the biblical commands of righteousness and justice as he presided over his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Peter 5:1-14 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 21, 2023

In today's study, Peter exhorts Pastors to carry out their God-given responsibilities faithfully and sincerely. He goes on to encourage submission and humility in the church, and to be aware of the wiles of the enemy, and finally reminding us that God will see us through any suffering we face.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/CpKqfExuYbY For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/32bqojNlaSd5pTNHf2gfL9?si=a5a5d23b31a743d4 1 Peter 5:1-4 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14, Romans 8:18, James 1:12, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Kings 19:14, 1 Kings 19:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nine Fruits Of Grace

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 26, 2018

This sermon is about the fruit we experience from God's grace, and how that Grace is stronger than any situation that comes our way.

NINE FRUITS OF GRACE 1. Grace saves us: "For by grace you have been saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast". (Eph 2:8,9). 2. Grace justifies us: "... being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational