Sermons on We Must Experience Jesus:

What Is Suffering All About, And Can We Gain From It.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 24, 2019

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why should we suffer; and what are we mean to do about it.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th March 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Exodus 3:1-15 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8 “Please join me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Episcopal

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 8, 2011

Let us not be individuals or a nation who has forgotten their creator and sustainer by disregarding God’s commandments, judgments and statutes. This NEON sign in Deuteronomy was not only a warning for the Israelites but is also a warning for us all and a

Opening illustration: Roland Allen tells about a veteran missionary who came up to him one day after he had delivered his sermon. The missionary introduced himself and said, "I was a medical missionary for many years in India. And I served in a region where there was progressive blindness. People ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If The Foundations Be Destroyed

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

Proposition: If the foundations be destroyed, the righteous must trust in the Lord, and experience His constant Presence.

IF THE FOUNDATIONS BE DESTROYED, WHAT CAN THE RIGHTEOUS DO? Text: Psalm 11 Key verse: Psalm 11:3 Proposition: If the foundations be destroyed, the righteous must trust in the Lord, and experience His constant Presence. Introduction: Tonight we are going to look at Psalm 11, and we are going ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devoted Became The Devotees Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 8, 2002

This sermon explains that if we want to experience the abundant blessings that the first church received, we must devote ourselves to the same things they devoted themselves to.

The Devoted Became the Devotees Acts 2:42-27 February 3, 2002 Intro: A. [Church Growth, Church Depth, Citation: Vance Havner in On This Rock I Stand. Christianity Today, Vol. 30, no. 13.] I heard of a preacher the other day who was asked, "What’s the size of your pastorate?" he said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“he Came To Where We Were” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 3, 2012

Why did god take on flesh in the person of Christ?

Last time, we spoke of how Paul says that Christ is the eternal God of the universe who laid aside His eternal rights in order to accomplish His eternal purpose. Paul further says that in accomplishing His eternal purpose, Jesus Christ, the eternal God of the universe, took on human flesh. Why did ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Who You Are In Christ Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 26, 2005

To experience abundant joy one must first know who he/she is in Christ

Philippians: Secrets of Abundant Joy KNOWING WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST Phil 1:1-2 The theme of Paul’s letter the church of Philippi is “Abundant Joy”. Philippi was a Roman colony town in the province of Macedonia. The first church Paul established in what we know as Europe was in Philippi and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We All Fail PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Though we all fail, God's grace and redemption are always available to lift us up and guide us towards growth and success in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that touches each and every one of us – failure. We all mess up, stumble, and fall short. It's a part of being human. But the beautiful thing about our God is that He is always there to pick us up, dust us off, and help us move ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Proverbs 24:16, Psalm 51:3

Topics: Failure

Jesus' Vaccine

Contributed by John Melms on Sep 9, 2006

The ’vaccine’ of faith that we received in our Baptism fights the ’virus’ of the world, the devil and our flesh.

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I wonder how Dr. Jonas Salk felt in the 1950’s. Dr. Salk was credited with discovering the vaccine for polio, the great disease of the early 20th century; an epidemic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 22, 2013

God’s will for us is to enter into His amazing plan and purpose to have great joy in His presence and in His grace. Now how we respond to this invitation, is very important!

Opening illustration: Suppose you are rushed to the hospital, where a physician examines you and informs you that you are critically ill. He says you’ll die unless you have proper treatment. He then prescribes medicine and says, “If you will take this, I can assure you with absolute ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Suffer In Life? Why Did Jesus Suffer?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

On page 13 of Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, she talks about the parallel between our suffering and Christ-suffering.

On page 13 of Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, she talks about the parallel between our suffering and Christ-suffering. In our suffering, we often hear from God that He will be with us. He doesn’t promise to remove the suffering. But He does promise to be with us in it. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Lord's Prayer: "Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors”. Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008

When you have spent time in God’s presence as a loving Father, a benevolent King, a Sovereign Lord and Great Provider, then your heart, your mind and your soul is ready to confront the sin in your life and come before your Redeemer.

Little Johnny was so excited to try out his new slingshot. He and his sister Sally were visiting grandma on the farm for a couple of weeks and there was no better a time to work on his sling shot skills. First he’d aim at a row of tin cans he put on the fence, but after about 50 shots and 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Many Miracles Do You Need? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' divine authority, His work in the world, and His call on our lives through His miracles and Israel's desert experiences.

Good morning, Church! It’s a joy to be with you today, gathered in the presence of our Lord, ready to learn, to grow, and to be shaped by His Word. Today, we find ourselves in the fifth chapter of the Gospel of John, a passage that speaks volumes about the character of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:36

Topics: Convincing, Jesus

Jesus Is __________

Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 26, 2020

The best discovery you will ever make is that of Who Jesus is and place He has and what role He plays in your life.

“JESUS IS _____!” PSALM 107:1-16/ David P. Nolte (I am indebted to Zach Williams for the basic main points.) When you say, “Jesus is ......” the list is practically unending. Actually there are about 200 names or titles for Jesus in the Bible. For instance, “Jesus is: Lord; Master; The Way; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Our God And Who Are We Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

The nature of our God and of ourselves is revealed in God’s acts in history that culminate in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

WHO IS OUR GOD? And, who are we. The readings from Holy Week sums up the heart of our faith and reveals God to us. In your private devotions this week, please re-read the last chapters of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John that retell the events from the Triumphal Entry of Christ in to Jerusalem for ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Going Through The Valley

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013

Mountain-Top experiences may be good but can easily get you in your head. We must not forget that the Valley experiences are the ones that shape, discipline and position you where God desires you to be.

Opening illustration: Five year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational