Sermons on dealing with suffering:

The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

Sermon contrasts religious form with spiritual substance with reference made to decline and need for revival that occurred in Israel’s history.

The Real Deal James 1:25-27 5-25-08 Our story opens this morning in 2 Samuel 6:12-15 “Now it was told King David, saying, "The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God." So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Dealing With Criticism

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

How to face criticism

Criticism - Numbers 12 - 9/25/16 Turn with me this morning to Numbers 12.  Today we want to look at one of the great leaders of the bible and learn some lessons about criticism.  In the OT we have records of the lives of many men and women - and many had wonderful strengths.  Abraham was a friend ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 3, 2004

I preach weekly to a congregation that sometimes include Muslims and Hindus who are coming out of curiosity. This is a Christological sermon for sure.

The Suffering Servant Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 form for us a wonderful picture of the Lord Jesus Christ The Old Testament is full of “Types and Shadows” of what is to come in the New Testament. These “Types and Shadows” were meant to prepare us for the reality that would ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 15, 2002

Why did Jesus suffer? Isaiah tells us hte reason. This is Sermon 2 of 4

INTRODUCTION  We are closing in on Resurrection Sunday. As we get closer to that wonderful time of celebration I want to take you back to the book of Isaiah as we return to the 53rd of Isaiah.  I want you to remember as we look at our text today that Isaiah wrote this some 700 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Questions Of A Sufferer

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 21, 2003

Discover the questions sufferers have asked and the answers they have sought throughout the history of mankind.

THE QUESTIONS OF A SUFFERER Job 9-10 Have you ever seen an angel or heard from an angel? They are all around us, but they don’t often take on physical forms for us to see and hear. This morning, however, you’ll have a chance to see and hear one of God’s angels. His name is Observare. Let me ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Suffering Christian

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 18, 2003

When we see the bigger picture – our suffering isn’t so bad

Intro: (Start w/ Blank) DID YOU KNOW Persecution statistics: * More than 43 million Christians have been killed for their faith since the crucifixion of Jesus. * It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. * There ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Our Sufferings

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004

I have decided it’s time to blow the whistle on the devil. I caught him red handed trying to sew seeds of discouragement. I am not here to embarrass any of you that have fallen to this lie. I am here to rebuke the devourer and serve him notice.

Text: Philippians 4:6 thru 8 Prayer: I want to tell everyone this morning how pleased I am with what the Lord has been doing with this church. Does that come as a surprise to anyone? The fact is I see many people here today that are certainly not the same people my wife and I met a year ago. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Suffering Of A Christian

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deciding To Suffer?

Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004

A look at the difficult area of suffering and how the Christian can begin to gain understanding of its purpose.

INTRODUCTION These verses are one of the all-time best passages in scripture concerning how we live & work within the work place. Submission to the grueling boss for the sake of Jesus. There’s a great 3 point sermon in here concerning Christianity in the work place. But, instead, we are going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Suffering Successfully

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003

In this sermon, we will learn how to profit from trials.

Text: James 1:1-8 ETS: This passage tells us how to suffer successfully. ESS: There are three keys to suffering successful. OSS: The people of Providence Baptist Church will suffer successfully. PQ: How can we suffer successfully? UW: Keys Title: How to Suffer Successfully I. A Good Attitude ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Patience In Suffering

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To learn how to endure hardships.

Patience in Suffering Text: James 5.1-12 Thesis: To learn how to endure hardships. Introduction: (1) We live in an age of impatience (2) Christians will face hardships (2 Tim. 3.12). Discussion: I. Warning to the Oppressors (vv. 1-6): A. General warnings to the rich (vv. 1-3) 1. It is hard ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy In Suffering Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

In this message we see the Biblical truth about suffering.

Philippians 1:27-30 Sunday, February 10, 2002 It was June 1995. It was a typical day in the Todd household. Marlene and David were up and off to work and school respectively. I was in the shower and Melissa was paddling in the water in the kitchen sink to keep her occupied so I could finish my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of God: Suffering

Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004

Suffering should be viewed as a precious and important part of doing the will of God

The Will of God Suffering I Peter 4:19 Introduction · C. S. Lewis describes the role of suffering in the life of the believer as “soul-making.” It is the shaping of the Christian with the hammer and chisel of adversity. Lewis also said “God whispers to us in our pleasures; speaks in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Causes Of Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

Helping Christians during suffering

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 1 THE CAUSES OF SUFFERING Romans 8:18 Introduction: Over the years that I have been a pastor, I have been asked various questions. One question that I have never been asked is where did Cain get his wife. I have a good answer for that one. He got his wife ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Suffering Series

Contributed by Richard David on Nov 9, 2000

How Christians should respond to questions from seekers regarding why God allows suffering.

I. Intro.; Searching Issues; answers to objections (or questions that Christians may have) A. Why does God allow suffering B. What about other religions, the New Age C. What’s wrong with sex outside of marriage D. What does God think about homosexuality and homosexuals E. Does Christianity conflict ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, Romans 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational