Sermons on Christian Suffering Today:

Patient In Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful To The Truth

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 14, 2025

From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering

Patient in Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful to the Truth From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering. Jesus never made grandiose promises to His followers. He did not give sweet hopes to His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reclaiming The Call

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 24, 2018

The Bible calls the church out. Publically preach, outside the church walls the Word of God teaching on the issues faced by people today.

Reclaiming The Call Publically Informing The Misinformed There is a phrase often spoken among those in Christendom, "Preaching to the Choir." A term to describe when the preacher is teaching on a topic familiar to and approved by the audience. A truth worth grasping, this is exactly what is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Sense Of Life Prt 2: Human Suffering

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 20, 2023

How do we speak to our own hearts or to someone else who has suffered greatly, who, out of that suffering begins to doubt the nature of God?

Last week we spoke about the nature of moral and natural evil as we try to make sense of life. If there is a good, all-powerful, all-knowing God who created the world, why does evil also exist? In review, Augustine defined evil as: The absence or deprivation of good…the effects of evil tend to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Men Are Cleansed

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001

Today the partition that is set by God is Christian and non-Christian

All Men are Cleansed! Abraham made his servant aware that he would not take a wife from the people around them but rather to return to his kins people and there take him a wife. And it came to pass that Rebeka was choosen. Isaac charged Jacob not to take a wife of Canna but return to his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-21, 1 Kings 11:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Shall They Know?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 29, 2013

They will know we are Christians by our love.

How Shall They Know? John 13:31-35 Introduction Everyone has an opinion about love. It has been the topic of many a poem, song, novel, and ordinary conversation. For example, a Beatle’s song of what now seems eons ago says: “Love, love, love, all you need is love”. Is this ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Buddhism Vs. Biblical Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 18, 2010

Looks at Buddhism and compares it to Biblical Christianity

Buddhism vs. Biblical Christianity Intro Slide Good morning, if you are joining us today, we have begun a series called Faithology where we are looking at and comparing different religions of the world to Biblical Christianity. Easter – Biblical Christianity We started on Easter and saw the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does The Church Suffer Because Of The Lack Of Bible Study?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2005

We look at the importance of Bible reading and Bible study in the family and church. The word of God does the work of God!

DOES THE CHURCH SUFFER BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF MY BIBLE READING AND STUDY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Matthew 22:29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, YE DO ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 5, 2023

God wants us to: 1. Wake up to the suffering of our Savior (vs. 36-38). 2. Wake up to the seriousness of our sin (vs. 38-39). 3. Wake up to the strength we need from our Savior (vs. 40-46).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:36-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 5, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. By this time, the Lord and His disciples had finished their last Passover meal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 6, 2008

As The Lord first fought FOR Israel & IN Israel. So He does the same for us today

Marine Corp - Founded November 1775 - Marines first were infantry serving aboard naval vessels and was responsible for the security of the ship and her crew by conducting offensive and defensive combat during boarding actions, and defending the ship’s officers from mutin - March 1776 - ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Let His People Suffer? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010

God “redeems” suffering through faith in his goodness and control.

Scripture Introduction A guy from New York rented a car after landing at the Dallas airport and set out across Texas to a meeting. Suddenly a truck pulling a horse trailer swerved and collided with him. He waited over a month before trying to collect damages from his insurance company. When he did ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christianity's Next Top Model Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 20, 2009

Looks at what Paul tells the Thessalonians they are modeling and sees how we can apply that to our lives to be the model Christ wants us to be.

Christianity’s Next Top Model 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Know if you are a Model of the Christian Life Are you Chosen? Have you believed the Gospel? Has the Gospel affected your Life? Know how to Model the Christian Life We model the Christian life by Following the Leaders Finding joy in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Graveside Service For A Christian Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 2, 2023

A brief message to close out a funeral service at the graveside.

Let’s bring some closure on saying farewell today with one of the most well-known passages of Scripture in history, the 23rd Psalm. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Important Words

Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006

Today there are three more important words – words of urgency – and they are “LOOKING UNTO JESUS.” They are words of salvation. They are words of encouragement. They are words of direction. They are words for daily living. So let me ask you, “Who are

Introduction What power just a few simple words have. Many years ago, the Grand Trunk Railroad sponsored a contest for a phrase to put on a sign at a railroad crossing. Many entries were sent in, as there was a $2,500.00 prize for the winning entry. There were various phrases, some long, some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: *other

Your Response Determines Your Future

Contributed by Mike Holley on May 24, 2001

our response to opportunities in life determines our future. It is the same in the spiritual realm. Every response has consquences and has an impact on our future. Offenses seems to be one of the major events in the church today.

‘Your Response Determines Your Future” I. Introduction A. Your response determines your future: 1. Deception is not knowing while thinking you know. 2. Holy Spirit will reveal, that which is hidden. 3. Unknowingly you will look at “offense opportunities” through the glasses that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Unity Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2007

The greatest danger facing the church today is a attack on the authority of the Word of God; general coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. These are both attacks that face the unity of the church. This can cau

Intro. The greatest danger facing the church today is a attack on the authority of the Word of God; general coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. These are both attacks that face the unity of the church. This can cause disruption, weakening and even ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist