Sermons on Christian Suffering Today:

Focus On The Ministry Not The Suffering

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 21, 2018

There is suffering as a consequence of sin AND of doing good. Understanding helps ministering to the hurting around us.

Mid-week Message/Devotion February 21, 2018 Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22 Focus on the Ministry NOT the Suffering The first thing that came to mind, as I was reading 1 Peter 3:18-22 was that Jesus could very well have coined that phrase “No good deed goes unpunished”. Jesus did so much good for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Sense Of Suffering Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 1, 2016

The Life of Joseph Making Sense of Suffering Genesis 37

The Life of Joseph Making Sense of Suffering Genesis 37 David Taylor October 16, 2016 This week we start our final series in Genesis, The Life of Joseph, in chapters 37-50. Joseph is seventeen, the second youngest in the family, and the favored son. One day after he has been tending the flocks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sufferings Endured Is Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 9, 2025

Let's explore a few biblical examples that illustrate the purpose and value of suffering.

The Bible teaches that sufferings endured for the sake of faith and righteousness are not in vain. These experiences can shape our character, deepen our faith, and lead to eternal rewards. Let's explore a few biblical examples that illustrate the purpose and value of suffering. Job: Suffering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

God Suffers With Us Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Apr 15, 2024

Main Idea: God not only suffers for us, but also with us. His co-suffering love is demonstrated through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. As followers of Jesus, we are called to co-suffer with others, bringing life and healing.

You know how sometimes life just sucks? Well, Jesus gets it. He knew He was about to go through some really rough stuff, like dying on a cross. But He also knew that by going through that, He'd be able to help a lot of people. Just like when you're playing a tough level in a video game, you know ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Topics: Divine Empathy, God's Compassion, Suffering And Love, Divine Love

Jesus Still Heals Today

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010

The Word tell us that Jesus is the healer. A sermon about how to receive healing.

Jesus still heals today James 5:13-5:18 The morning message concludes we want those who have need of prayer for sickness to gather on the chancel steps to pray with those who come forward from the congregation. Specific needs are shared, and as the people kneel, someone will lay hands on them and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian’s Perspective

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2022

A man read an ad in the newspaper that said, "Hunting dog for sale, $2500.00, but well worth it."

He called the number and the man told him that he had to see the dog in action before he would pay that much. The next morning they met and went hunting. The dog flushed two birds from a clump of bushes, and when they fell into the water, the dog walked on top of the water, grabbed the birds, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Cup I Must Also Drink From

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 15, 2019

We as followers of Jesus would surely face persecutions, slander and some form of attacks. We have to pray for strength to endure and overcome

*May the peace of the Lord be with you* *Topic:* *THE CUP I MUST ALSO DRINK FROM* Philippians 1:29 "For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;" KJV Beloved, Christ came to drink the from the cup of suffering for our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29

Denomination: Charismatic

Counsel For Troubled Christians

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

People who are discouraged in life have always asked the familiar question, “Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do the righteous suffer? Why are they being deprived of good things in life while the wicked prosper?” When sad and terrible things

Intro: People who are discouraged in life have always asked the familiar question, “Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do the righteous suffer? Why are they being deprived of good things in life while the wicked prosper?” When sad and terrible things happen to the Christian, what should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Role Of The Church In The 21st Century

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 12, 2020

A sermon that highlights 4 key Roles of the Church especially in uncertain times.

To have a proper understanding and appreciation of the role of the church in the 21st century, we must begin by defining the church and the 21st century. What is the Church? 1 Corinthians 12:13 tells us that ‘for by one Spirit we were all baptised into one body – whether Jews or Greeks, whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's The Same Name With The Same Power. Can You Handle It?

Contributed by Troy(Pastor) Dingwell on Jul 20, 2011

This is a sermon based on Acts Chapter 3: 1-16 as I have been preaching on the miracles of Jesus and those that took place after He had ascended to Heaven. For some time now I have struggled with the lack of power in our churches compared to the church in

IT’S THE SAME NAME WITH THE SAME POWER. CAN YOU HANDLE IT? Acts 3: 1-16 Last Sunday we saw the woman with the issue of blood being healed by Jesus. We noticed the obstacles she had to go through just to touch the hem of His garment and how she had reached a stage in her life when all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

Christian Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 23, 2025

I would like to try to answer 4 simple questions: 1. What is or who is a Christian? 2. What does it mean to be a Christian? 3. Is everyone a Christians? 4. How do I become a Christian?

“Christian” Acts 11:25-26 Barnabas was sent to Antioch because something very special was taking place and word had been received in Jerusalem. While there Barnabas observed the Holy Spirit moving and he encouraged them. Them for no explained reason Barnabas leaves Antioch and heads to Tarsus to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are The Samaritan Women Today

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 22, 2007

Exploring who are the Samaritan women in our lives today and how God still loves them

Something to ponder about from today’s Gospel reading is, who are the Samaritan women today?? Who are the Samaritan women in your life? They don’t’ just have to be people who have had a number of partners. Think about who are the people who you believe are not acceptable. Maybe they are people ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Death Of Christ – Csi – Christ’s Suffering Investigation

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020

For the next three lessons we will go on an investigative journey starting today with the death of Jesus Christ...

1 Cor 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 1 Cor 15:2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 1 Cor 15:3 For I delivered to you as of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"God Does Still Speak Today”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 3, 2020

God is still speaking to us today. Here are some of my experiences.

“God DOES Still Speak Today” Exodus 3 1 Samuel 3 Don’t you wish God would speak to us like that today? The fact is that God speaking in such a spectacular way was highly unusual even in that day. When we read about it in the Bible it appears that God is talking like that all the time. But that ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Be Shocked By Suffering Be Sensible! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus Christ.

Don’t be shocked by suffering, be sensible – 1 Peter 4 Thesis: We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational