Sermons on Consequential Sufferings:

Making Sense Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

There is suffering all around us. How do we make sense of all the suffering ? Especially the suffering that good people go through? Where can we turn to when we need to make sense of our suffering.

Allow me to start with a well-known and (may be poor) joke about marriage. You all know about the three rings of marriage right, It starts with the engagement ring, it gets solemnized with the wedding ring and then continues with… suffering. Right? Leslie and I of course have the privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-22, Matthew 20:17-22, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Peter 4:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering For The Right Reasons Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Suffering for what is right brings reward but suffering for what is wrong brings wrath

ENGAGE Would you all agree with me that there are a number of aspects of the kingdom of God that are completely at odds with the culture in which we live? Because of that, whenever the kingdom of God is inserted into this world in any way, conflict and tension inevitably result. We certainly see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Salvation, And Suffering Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 18, 2020

Paul's letter to 1 Peter has words for us in our time today. Today, we hit Faith, Suffering, and Salvation

Our scripture today comes from 1 Peter, I am reading 1 Peter 1: 3-9 (International Children’s Bible) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God has great mercy, and because of his mercy he gave us a new life. He gave us a living hope because Jesus Christ rose from death. 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Suffering To Hope

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 15, 2020

God calls us as disciples and uses us just as we are to bring God's kingdom to a world in need.

June 14, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 9:35-10:8; Romans 5:1-8; Exodus 19:2-8a From Suffering to Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. While they still weak, at the right time, Christ sent his apostles ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8, Exodus 19:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christian, Christmas And Suffering Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 4, 2020

God does not spare us from suffering but we find peace and purpose in it because Jesus walked with us; works through us and waits for us

JESUS AND OUR SUFFERINGS (A Christmas Message by Bob Marcaurelle) homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle “The angel said, ‘Behold I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people / Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace among men who are pleasing to Him.” - Luke 2: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, Luke 2:10-14, Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 12, 2020

Pastor John shows how God can even use suffering to develop a rock-solid hope and faith.

Finding Hope in Suffering Romans Series CCCAG March 15th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 5:1-19 Cramming for exams- what 2020 is for the Christian For us, started with Pastor Roger’s death Then COVID Then the lockdowns, including this church Various shortages- including toilet paper of all things Then ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Counted Worthy To Suffer Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

We must adjust our AIM to the TARGET our Lord has set before us in order to fulfill the missions mandate.

Counted Worthy To Suffer Acts 5:12-42 We come back again to our series through the book of Acts which I’ve entitled, “The Church on Mission.” By God’s grace that is what we are seeking to be. But in order to be a church on mission, we must know what the mission is. If we don’t understand and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering In End Times

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 9, 2013

Christ's public training of disciples to heal and to do greater works, in ministry.

Suffering in End Times by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (St. Matthew 4:4, King James Version, KJV [Christ Jesus tempted by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Friends

Love Suffers Long! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2015

As idealistic & beautiful as this love is, you & I can experience this kind of love. In a world that is complicated - in a world of pain & sorrow - this kind of love can & should exist.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. A movie pictures 2 people in a canoe in the middle of a lake, with a beautiful moon shining above. The sky is filled with twinkling stars. In the background a thousand violins are playing softly as he sings to her. And the song writer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Power Without Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2019

You must walk the walk to get the power.

Php 3:10 That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death; Every Christian wants to walk in the power of His resurrection, but few want the sufferings and death that came before the resurrection. Dump your easy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: Faithful In Suffering Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020

The New Testament church is marked by suffering and trusting its Lord.

If you could live anywhere you wanted, where would you live? Some of you would want to go where there is a beach. Others would go to the mountains. According to U.S. News and World Report they rank for 2020 the #1 best place to live in the U.S. is Austin, Texas! That’s hard to accept for an OU ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 1:8 (READ) 1. If you were about to be KILLED for your FAITH in Jesus, wouldn’t it be HEARTENING to know that the One you would DIE for had DIED for you and is ALIVE again? a. Getting a letter of encouragement from Jesus, the CRUCIFIED and RESURRECTED Christ, meant ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Patient In Suffering Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. I like to see a show of hands: How many of you struggle with a LACK of PATIENCE? 1. I want you to answer this question aloud: What are some things that test your PATIENCE? a. Busy TRAFFIC. b. Long lines at Wal Mart. c. Know-it-all people. d. I’m just glad that no one said, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Suffering Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Apr 8, 2023

The suffering of Jesus Christ and the Love of God

Dear brothers and sisters, Today, we gather to reflect on the suffering of Jesus Christ, who was crucified for our sins. It is a solemn and somber occasion, but it is also a time of deep gratitude and reverence for what our Lord has done for us. The story of Christ's suffering is one that is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Making Sense Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

God is the unseen factor for the world. They will never understand our behavior when we live to God.

William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist