Sermons on Affliction:

Excellent Examples

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 17, 2001

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

---------------------------------- 1Th 1:1-7 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians [which is] in God the Father and [in] the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God always for you all, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Plagues Others Will Not Prosper In Your Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

God has placed a covenant covering upon His children, and therefore what destroys or afflicts others will not prosper in the lives of those who dwell under His shadow.

WHAT PLAGUES OTHERS WILL NOT PROSPER IN YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:7-10 Key Verse: “A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.” (Psalm 91:7 KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 8:22-23, Isaiah 54:17, Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revive Us Who Love Your Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2014

The psalmist suffers affliction. He is dogged by the wicked, persecutors, enemies, & treacherous people. His crises cause him to beseech God to step in and renew him in the Spirit of the Lord (CIT)

PSALM 119: 153-160 [The Ministry of The Word Series] REVIVE US WHO LOVE YOUR WORD In this section [Resh the 20th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist draws still nearer to God in prayer, and gives reasons why the Lord should answer him. With boldness he pleads his intimate connection ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160

Denomination: Baptist

Dreams Come True! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2017

In the place of your affliction, trust Him to use you for His glory, to make you forget your pain, and to make you fruitful as you live your life for Him.

In 1969, in a science lab in New Jersey, Canadian physicist Willard Boyle and his colleagues invented the concept of an electronic eye. Using their knowledge of mathematics and the behavior of light they provided the science behind digital cameras known as a charged-coupled device or CCD. The CCD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fire And Knife

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 19, 2020

FIRE burns out all the impurities in our life, and the knife chops out all the thoughts of ‘flesh’ in us. The challenges, afflictions and sufferings in our life are the FIRE that purifies us

FIRE AND KNIFE! Genesis 22:6 “Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son, and he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So the two of them walked on together.” The opening words “Now it came about after these things”, takes us back into the previous chapter where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confidence In Ministry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 7, 2018

This passage highlights what is permanent, something on which believers can plant their feet. It will always be there, no matter what changes. It is the gospel message that is preparing all believers for eternity with their loving Creator.

May 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.b: Confidence in Ministry. (4:16-18) 2nd Corinthians 4:16-18 (NKJV) 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 16 – Restlessness And No Peace In Defeat. Remembering Is The Start To Return. Strength, Hope, Affliction - Chapter 3:16-20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025

The defeated nation, Judah, is without hope or strength, and has its teeth broken by gravel. There is prayer for God to remember. We see a contrite spirit being expressed by a people without strength and hope, where peace is rejected, and in affliction.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 16 – RESTLESSNESS AND NO PEACE IN DEFEAT. REMEMBERING IS THE START TO RETURN. STRENGTH, HOPE, AFFLICTION - CHAPTER 3:16-20 We are in a descriptive passage of the sorrows of Judah. This great devastation resulted from the nation’s foul sins in the departure ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:16, Genesis 3:14, Isaiah 13:9-11, Jeremiah 31:28, Romans 11:25-27, Isaiah 57:20-21, Lamentations 3:17, Lamentations 3:18, Romans 5:3-5, Lamentations 3:19, Lamentations 3:20, Ezekiel 16:43, Ezekiel 16:42, Ezekiel 36:31, Zechariah 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 2, 2002

The Scriptures teach that the joy of the Lord is our strength. This is a lesson which provides guidance on how we can experience the power of spiritual joy in our Christian lives.

Background: The Jews had returned from 70 years of foreign captivity in Babylon. While they were in Babylon, the Jews were not able to practice their religion in its entirety. In fact, for the most part, they did not have access to the Law of God. For most of the captives, whatever they knew of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10, Romans 14:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You're Gonna Make It Through Your Storm

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

No matter what storm you are going through in your life right now, God will see you through it. Watch how God strengthens Paul during his real life storm and the lessons we learn about surviving storms.

I have a message for you from God today. God told me to tell all of you that… YOU’RE GONNA MAKE IT!!! YOU’RE GONNA MAKE IT THROUGH YOUR STORM!!! It’s just a matter of TIME. God wants to lift your spirits today. God wants to raise your sights today. God wants you to take heart. YOU ARE GOING ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call To The Poor Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 12, 2009

Poor Christians are special people to God. He saves each of us on the basis of the work of Christ on the cross & not because of anything that we are or have. But the poor are more receptive to the gospel message therefore they seem favored by God.

JAMES 2:5-7 GOD’S CALL TO THE POOR [1 Corinthians 1:26-27] Preferential treatment of the rich is wrong. James makes his case that biased judgment is wrong through four rhetorical questions he will ask, expecting an affirmative answer. Those who have entered into a faith relationship with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Xrays-- I I Su Diagnostico. Series

Contributed by Miguel Izcano on Jun 10, 2008

TODOS NESECITAMOS ESA RADIOGRAFIA QUIEN MAS PUEDE DAR EL DIAGNOSTICO.

- LOS RESULTADOS - ES MUY COMUN ENTRE NOSOTROS DECIR DESPUES DE UNA IDA AL DOCTOR TENGO QUE VOLVER POR LOS RESULTADOS , Y TE MATA LA INSERTIDUMBRE. QUE ME IRA A DECIR EN LA CITA EL DOCTOR [OH DIOS] QUE SEAN BUENAS NOTICIAS. SIEMPRE SE PIDE DE ESA FORMA O ME EQUIVOCO . BUENO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Voz De Fortaleza Series

Contributed by Miguel Izcano on Jun 19, 2008

EN TODO MOMENTO LA PALABRA DE DIOS NOS DA FUERZAS PARA COMTINUAR EN ESTE MUNDO DE TRIBULACIONES POR ESO JESUS ORO POR TODOS NOSOTROS. SAN JUAN 17-

VOZ DE FORTALEZA DE LA SERIES RECONOCES SU VOZ. SALMO 146: 1-17 1-DIOS ES NUESTRO AMPARO Y FORTALEZA, NUESTRO PRONTO AUXILIO EN LAS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Under Pressure - Symrna Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010

Afflicated and poor yet incredibly rich. The church would do well to look at what God calls rich and not hold to the world's opinion of riches. Even in the face of persecution, these Believers hold steadfast.

THE CHURCH UNDER PRESSURE – SMYRNA READING Rev 2:8-11 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty--yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Producers Of A Hostile Environment-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010

Part 4 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-IV—2Timothy 3:1-9 Need: We live in a country of great corporate & personal wealth. Why do people/things seem to be getting worse with times? Why is the world getting worse/colder/violent? I’m gonna fix ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Part 7 - Why Does Bad Stuff Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 26, 2010

We all ask it....why? And "why me"? Is there an answer?

Job was a man who lived in Uz. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God and hated evil with a passion. Job 1:1 (TMSG) --- No rest for me, ever—death has invaded life. Job 3:26b (TMSG) Why does bad stuff happen to good people? This question is such a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist