Sermons on Davids Suffering:

It Just Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010

From this episode in Joseph's life, we learn that God is always with us, God can help us grow through our suffering, and we learn that there is a better day coming.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a statement that I think that all of us can agree on – “Life just isn’t fair!” 1. Can we all agree on that? 2. Do any of us need proof that life isn’t fair? 3. Look at this cartoon – “Life is unfair…for proof ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Struggle Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

How do we deal with struggle and suffering? What is the Biblical perspective on knowing if God cares as we walk through life?

Struggle: a biblical perspective to Maturity in Christ Matthew 8: 23 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. 24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep. 25 And they came to Him and woke Him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recycling Our Pain Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2014

Our scripture for today falls into this category of verses I don’t understand when I first read them. Here it is. Happy are those who are persecuted.

“Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Bread And Swords Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

This is the ninth message in my series on David. The house of the Lord always adds much to us when we come to worship. Sometimes our motives are not the best but God still works out the rough places of our character by His grace.

DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 09—BREAD AND SWORDS TEXT: 1 Samuel 21:1-6, 8-9 1 Samuel 21:1-6 KJV Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech was afraid at the meeting of David, and said unto him, Why art thou alone, and no man with thee? [2] And David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Splendor And The Suffering! (Matthew 17:1-9)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008

There is much about God and about Jesus Himself that I do not understand, but perhaps that’s because there’s a lot I’m not expected to understand and don’t need to understan...

Welcome once again to Transfiguration Sunday. We remember the transfiguration every year at about this time, though frankly it snuck up on me this year, otherwise I probably would have flicked this week’s sermon over to one of my esteemed colleagues. Indeed, up till yesterday I thought we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Colossians 1:24 (The Sufferings Of Christ)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

Christ still has more sufferings to complete, says St Paul. Really! I thought He died once for all upon the cross, and that was it? Apparently it’s not that simple!...

“And you, who once were estranged and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and irreproachable before him” This is Paul, writing in his one and only letter to the Colossians, and it’s all good ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Could A Good God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 16, 2012

No answer can completely answer this most difficult question of life. I this sermon we consider some things about God and the world He created, we consider the reasons for suffering, and we consider how to cope with suffering.

Introduction: A. There is a scene in a British movie where a young brother and sister had experienced the death of their beloved kitten. 1. The children had prayed fervently that the cat would get well, but unfortunately, it had died. 2. The children couldn’t understand why this had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All For One, One For All

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiiastes

ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL (ECCLESIASTES 4) Chapter four has a pointed, popular but painful phrase in the book – vexation of spirit. There are three “vexation of spirit” occurs seven times in the Bible, thrice in chapter four, in verses 4, 6, and 16, the most in any chapter of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David's Mighty Men: The 37 Men Who Stood With David At The Cave Of Adullam Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 4, 2023

Bravery is a hallmark of a Christian. A true follower of Jesus is brave and bold. They know God is with them.

"Leonidas, King of Sparta, was preparing to make a stand with his Greek troops against the Persian army in 480 B.C. when a Persian envoy arrived. The man urged on Leonidas the futility of trying to resist the advance of the huge Persian army. "Our archers are so numerous," said the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cave

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE CAVE

1 Samuel 21:10 - 22:1-4 THE CAVE I. THE REFUGE OF THE CAVE - 1 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam(a) David's Fear - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Saved From What?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Mar 9, 2009

Paul gives us a couple of shocking truths that greatly impact our lives. He tells us from what we are saved and what to do when we are suffering. Absolutely shocking but totally life-changing!

-We talk in the Christian church, especially the protestant church, about salvation -However, I don’t think that we really know what we are talking about sometimes -Salvation means that we were in danger -What was the cause of our danger? -Or maybe better yet, from what did Jesus save us? -Most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Experiencing God

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Jul 23, 2008

Job goes through terrible suffering, but finally God speaks.

EXPERIENCING GOD JOB 42:1-6 WEEK 3 INTRODUCTION 1. I’m curious this morning about some of the things the Lord may have been speaking to you through His Word. Have you found yourself making observations and application the scriptures? 2. REPEAT: a. Everyday with you Lord is sweeter then the day ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

From "Ow!” To "Ooh!”; "Arrgh!” To "Aaah!” Groaning Will Give Way To Glory

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 7, 2008

The life of a Christian is often hot to handle that we may be tempted to even pack it in. But the Apostle Paul urges us not to do so for our groaning will give way to glory.

I have a loonie here that I want to give away. Who wants it? Before I give it to you I want to burn off some of the germs that are on this coin. (Hold coin in candle flame with a pair of pliers for a couple of seconds.) Done. Go ahead. Take the coin. Did your fingers get burned? No? That’s good. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope - Our Strength

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 11, 2008

"while the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it." Helen Keller Today we will see that: Our Present Sufferings Will Not Last – (v. 18) Our Promised Future Will Not End – (v. 23) Our Patient Hope Will Be Our Strength (v. 25)

Introduction: What are you going through today? Do you feel like giving up, throwing up your hands and quitting? Do you struggle with… · Financial Burdens – Can meet the bills · Physical Burden’s – Sick or struggling with addiction · Relational Burden’s – Broken marriage, friendship or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-25

Denomination: Orthodox

I'm Still Standing

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 7, 2010

This is a sermon of encouragement to those who already experience suffering and even those who will experience suffering.

Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18 Title: I’m Still Standing Introduction: “Out of all the things I been through, I still have joy.” I have been hurt, but I’m still standing. I’ve been misunderstood, but I’m still standing. The devil has tried to knock me off ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist