Sermons on Christs Suffering:

Suffering While Having Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 17, 2020

KNOWING THAT YOU CAN MADE BY THE HELP OF THE LORD!!!!

It is my plea that in this instructional lesson this morning that it will comfort us, even in the mist of the adversary that is trying to conquer us.” As we visit this text this morning, we will see that the Jews to whom this book of Hebrews were speaking of, were experiencing much misfortune and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-33, Hebrews 11:36, Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Prevent Suffering? Series

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jun 28, 2004

We all ask a lot of questions regarding suffering. Can I prevent suffering is the most common question. Outline: (1) Can I prevent suffering? No, even the righteous suffer. (2) Who causes suffering? Satan, but he’s on a leash held by God. (3) How

Title: Can I Prevent Suffering? Text: Job 1.1-22 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering Raymond Maurer New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). In 1741 an elderly stooped-over man wandered through the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Knows

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 27, 2001

This is a funeral for a member of my church who died after a sudden illness.

The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Invocation O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

While We Suffer (Covid And The Christian) Series

Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020

A word we don't like is submission. We certainly don't like it when we feel as if we're being wronged somehow. “Submission” is the key ingredient that enables a Christian to live a good life among the ungodly!

I’m confident that in the years that follow, there will be plenty of articles and books written about this chapter in world history and in church history. And they will address the question, “what lessons did we learn from all of this?” And I’m confident that much of that will be helpful. Looking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Trust God In The Midst Of Suffering - Romans 8:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2025

If God is real, why is there suffering? This is one of the most pastoral, personal questions a Christian will ever face.

Go! And Trust God in the Midst of Suffering - Romans 8:18 “If God Is Real, Why Is There Suffering?” INTRODUCTION If God is real, why is there suffering? Few questions strike the human heart with such force. It’s the question whispered at hospital bedsides, shouted in grief at gravesides, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18, Isaiah 43:2, James 1:2-4, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 53:3-5, Revelation 21:4, Luke 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Great High Priest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2018

When life gets hard, persevere in your confession, because Jesus is the Son of God; pray with confidence, because Jesus suffers with you; and obey with conviction, because you truly believe that Jesus is your complete Savior.

Some time ago, when I was looking up job descriptions for various positions in the church, I cam across these: PASTOR: Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. More powerful than a locomotive. Faster than a speeding bullet. Walks on water. Makes policy with God. ELDER: Able to leap short ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wicked Prospers And Righteous Suffer. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this paradox and examine the reasons behind the prosperity of the wicked.

It is a common observation that wicked people often seem to prosper in life, while the righteous suffer. This phenomenon can be perplexing and even disillusioning for believers. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this paradox and examine the reasons behind the prosperity of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Why God Allows Suffering

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accusing The Suffering (Job 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 20, 2025

Do we accuse or comfort the suffering?

Do we treat suffering like Eliphaz, with accusations, or do we seek to help? Let’s begin in Job 5. Do people assume that our own foolishness causes our suffering? Was Eliphaz implying that the sins of Job’s children caused their deaths? Call now, is there anyone who will answer you? And to which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Suffering (Job 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 23, 2025

If we suffer is there hope?

Should a brief life invest in eternity? Does such hope help us endure suffering, comfort the suffering? Let’s look at Job 14. As Job muses on the few days and trouble of a normal life, how does Job address God? Man, who is born of a woman, is of few days, and full of trouble. He grows up like a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Must We Suffer

Contributed by David Benson on Dec 21, 2005

Why does God allow Christians to suffer?

Why Must We Suffer Doesn’t God love us? Why does he allow us to suffer? These are common questions. Let’s look at the answers taken from God’s word. (We suffer because of the) Aging Process Since man no longer has direct access to the Tree of Life which was in the Garden of Eden, we must face ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Attitude Toward Suffering

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Everyone is going to have suffering. But our understanding of it and attitude toward it determines if it destroys us or makes us.

James 1:1-8 “My attitude toward suffering” May 16, 1999 - morning 1. We have someone who can identify with us in our pain (1:1-2a) someone who is on our level - “a bondservant” someone who understands our pain - “scattered abroad” someone who cares about our pain - “My brethren” NOTE: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hand In Our Suffering Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 31, 2009

How should we respond when life falls apart?

[To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com; for more, visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] WHEN LIFE FALLS APART OBJECT LESSON: Jenga How many of you have ever played the game Jenga? “You take a block from the bottom and you put it on top.” Each of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do The Righteous Suffer? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2017

Honor must be given to God when the righteous suffer patiently for Him. We can face trials with our heads up … knowing that God is at work in our lives!

Why do the righteous suffer? Job, Part 1 Introduction (Job Slide) - The book of Job is going to be a very challenging study for us - Most people think of Job and look to define who he is by this book - However, we fail to focus on the main character … God - The book of Job asks many ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of Beneficial Suffering And Affliction

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 12, 2018

No form of suffering that the children of God go through here on earth is wasteful or useless. Our sufferings always produce supernatural results where many many many souls are won into the Kingdom

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE JOURNEY OF BENEFICIAL SUFFERING AND AFFLICTION. Acts 9:15-19 King James Version (KJV) 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-19

Denomination: Charismatic