Sermons on allowances:

Why Does God Allow Disaster?

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 28, 2005

Even though natural disasters occur, God is ultimatelly in control of everything.

"And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good". One of the most common questions that people ask about God is; "If God really exists, why He allows natural disasters like hurricane charley that recently hit part of Florida? #1. suffering and disasters are not part of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2005

A short talk for our Older Folks Service to deal with the requested topic of suffering.

¡§Why does God allow suffering?¡¨ WBC Silver Service (older folks). 3 Feb 2005 This talk is a ¡¥request¡¦. What a request! - but a good and right one as this is, to me, THE issue of life o precipitated by the Tsunami FALL The first thing I want to say is that we should not be surprised by these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Tragedy?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2005

Discussion about the earthquake and tsunami in SE Asia and Africa.

Why Does God Allow Tragedy? Various Scriptures January 2, 2005 Introduction As you all know, a major tragedy struck southeast Asia last Sunday. An earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale set off tidal waves that hit 12 countries including India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, where the death ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2005

There is no easy answer to the most taxing question of ’Why does God allow suffering?’- but we, as Christians, have the only answer.

“Why does God allow suffering?” WBC 16/1/5pm Readings come during sermon THE PROBLEM This is, indeed the biggest problem - Though I have come to a point of peace and some understanding on it. For me. - but I don’t have a full ‘satiating’ answer to it o and you may not be able to, either o most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Allow The Lord To Heal Your Hurt

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 23, 2004

The worst criticism against you can bring out the best in you. Eighteen guidelines for allowing the Lord to heal your hurt.

Allow the Lord to Heal Your Hurt (2 Cor 1:1-8) Compassion - Comes from two words (With and pain) He shares our pain. Song:Frank Graeff, went through a time of terrible physical pain, despondency and difficulty until he turned to I Pet. 5:7 that says, "Casting all your care upon HIm for cares for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why Does God Allow Suffering

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2004

Suffering is an all too common reality in our world. God permits suffering, obviously, but is He responsible for it?

CATM Sermon - “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” September 12, 2004 Sometimes it’s too easy to find illustrations to a sermon. Sometimes as a preacher you search and struggle to find stories from the community and stories from other places that help to make what you’re trying to say ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004

“Why is there suffering in the world?" is the #1 question people would like to ask God. There are some answers we can give to that question.

Faith Under Fire Part I Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lee Strobel Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . broken ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: *other

Allowing Jesus To Rejuvenate My Life Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 17, 2007

How to let Jesus illuminate the dark times in my life.

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” John 8:12 [See also: John 9:1-7; 12:34-36, 44-46.] We’ve been in this series “Jesus in Blue Jeans” to emphasize that Jesus came to help us with our every day problems. He doesn’t just love people who bask in the limelight. He loves them but He loves ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Allowing God's Spirit To Lead You Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 28, 2007

As those who’ve been declared righteous we have a duty, we can delight, and we can be assured of our destiny.

Allowing God’s Spirit to Lead You Romans 8:12-17 Rev. Brian Bill 7/29/07 www.pontiacbible.org Just as Paul and Grace Becker have been led to a different ministry in Mexico, so too, the Holy Spirit leads His people today in ways that will bring Christ glory and expand the Father’s kingdom. Our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007

Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Allow God To Be God And Find Peace. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 6, 2011

The steps Paul points out to finding peace, the peace of God that transcends all understanding.

Philippians 4:4-7 You may be familiar with this passage from Philippians you may even be familiar with some of the content of the sermon as I preached on this passage as part of the ‘tools of the faith series’ half way through last year, this sermon however is a bit different due to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Does God Allow Pain? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 8, 2010

If God really is there and loves me, why do I still hurt?

Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Jeremiah 15:18a It’s always helpful at the start of a journey to know where you’re headed! Let me share some of the “roadmap” for our series on ‘WHY’ – the questions people ask. The well-known artist and songwriter Bill ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:18

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

Why does God allow suffering Christians suffer while the lost thrive

Why does God allow suffering? By Steve Keeler Scripture Job 1:8-22; "The Lord said to Satan, 'Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.' Then Satan answered the Lord, 'Does Job fear God for ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Allow God To Change You Forever" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 8, 2014

ALLOW God in, until you do worry and doubt will always be a part of your life.

The Ultimate Decisionjesus_holding_man_on_his_kness2.jpg August 8, 2014 While reading the book of John this morning a verse caught my attention John 15:25 “But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: 'They hated me without reason.' Now Jesus is not only talking about Himself but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:19-20