Sermons on Dealing With Suffering:

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

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

God Approved Sufferings

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Aug 19, 2025

The Bible frequently presents suffering not as a sign of God's rejection, but as a tool He uses for spiritual growth and refinement. The common reaction of men is to reject suffering as a natural human tendency. The Bible acknowledges this, but also provides a different perspective.

God Approved Sufferings The Bible frequently presents suffering not as a sign of God's rejection, but as a tool He uses for spiritual growth and refinement. The common reaction of men is to reject suffering. This part of the statement reflects a natural human tendency. We instinctively avoid ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

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

Suffering For The Sake Of Righteousness

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 26, 2022

The purpose of Job is to give a demonstration of the sovereignty of God and the value of true faith.

Undoubtedly, everybody has heard about Job at some point in time. The book was written to discuss the age-old question, “Why do the righteous always seem to suffer?” Introduction to the book of Job: • It is one of the five books of poetry: 1. Job 2. Psalms 3. Proverbs 4. Ecclesiastes 5. Song of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:7-8, Job 2:2-3, Job 38:1, Job 39:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prophetic Suffering Servant PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the prophecy of Isaiah 53:1-12, emphasizing the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ as the Suffering Servant who offers hope for despair, redemption for bondage, and reconciliation for estrangement.

Good Morning, Church family! It's such a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're going to be diving deep into a powerful and poignant prophecy from Isaiah 53:1-12. This passage, my friends, presents to us a vivid image of the ultimate Suffering Servant, our Savior Jesus Christ. In ...read more

Topics: Divine Exchange

How To Rejoice In Suffering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that through suffering, we develop perseverance, character, and hope, ultimately leading us to an extraordinary destiny as God shapes us through our trials.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be looking at Romans 5:3-5, which talks about the hope of perseverance, the character of suffering, and the joy of endurance. I think we can all agree that we need more of these qualities in our lives, am I right? Before we dive into the Word, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Topics: Perseverance, Character, Hope

The Kingdom Suffers Violence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to persevere under life's pressures, persist in prayer, and continually progress in their pursuit of God.

Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we seek to drink from the well of God's Word, to bask in the light of His wisdom, and to strengthen our faith. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to be encouraged, to be challenged, to be transformed. And today, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Topics: Keep Pressing

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

Revival Via Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 11, 2021

Everyone wants revival, but they may not like how it comes, so don't be a mule.

Deuteronomy 32:15 But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation. The history of this country would strongly indicate that the Church grows stronger in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:15, 1 Peter 4:16-19, Psalm 32:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Midst Of Suffering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2025

God’s unfailing mercy meets us in our pain, inviting us to honest prayer, renewed hope, and quiet trust even in our hardest seasons.

Some days the weight shows up before the sun does. You wake with a knot in your stomach, a sigh on your lips, and questions that outnumber the quiet moments. You stand at the sink, stare at your reflection, and wonder, Is this ever going to change? Am I going to make it through this? If that’s you ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Topics: Despair, Hope

The Purpose Of Pain And Suffering. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 22, 2024

As we navigate the trials and tribulations of this life, we often find ourselves asking, "Why does God allow pain and suffering?"

While the answer may not always be clear, the Bible offers insight into the purpose of pain. we will inevitably encounter suffering and hardship. However, as Christians, we can find comfort in the knowledge that God has a purpose for our pain. In Romans 8:28, Paul writes, "And we know that in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:28

Glory Hidden In Suffering

Contributed by Idowu Babalola on Sep 21, 2021

Suffering is included in our journey to glory. Many think when bible is talking about suffering, it's talk about lack of money or lack of just physical things, If this is our definition of Suffering, then, what makes us different from unbeliever that are passing through same thing

WHAT IS SUFFERING? The definition of Suffering is in the book of John 17:14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Suffering is STAYING inside the WORLD and not DOING the things of the WORLD 3 TYPES OF ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14, James 4:4

Denomination: Other

From Suffering To Glory Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023

In 1 Peter 5:10, we find a promise of eternal glory, a reminder that suffering is temporary, and the assurance that God establishes us on a firm foundation.

"From Suffering to Glory" Introduction: Today, we explore the comforting and hopeful words found in 1 Peter 5:10 (NLT), which say, "In his kindness, God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10, Psalm 107:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

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