Sermons on enduring suffering hardship: showing 841-855 of 86,955

Hold On And Endure With Confidence - A Short Devotional

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 22, 2008

Economic depression, Change in the Air. We need to ENDURE and be FAITHful and TRUSTing unto the LORD our GOD, continuing to DO what is RIGHT, no matter what our lot.

HOLD ON and ENDURE with CONFIDENCE - a short devotional By William Akehurst, HSWC Devotional We need to endure and be faithful and trusting unto the LORD our GOD, continuing to do what is right, no matter what our lot. Scriptures Referenced 1 Peter 4:19 Revelations 13:10 Psalm 16:1-11 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Season & Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To encourage believers to always be ready to preach the Gospel, endure suffering, and remain faithful in all circumstances.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a significant passage from Paul's second letter to his young protégé, Timothy. Paul’s last words to Timothy are some of the most powerful messages in the Bible, and they resonate just as loudly today. This passage from 2 Timothy 4:1-4 is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Topics: Readiness

You Must Put Up With The Rain To See A Rainbow

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Teaches people that, if you want to see God’s deliverence and glory, you sometimes must endure hardships and pain.

Genesis 9:12-14 And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. And it shall come to pass, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Endurance: Who Told You To Stop? Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 26, 2009

Faith is not based upon success or failure. Success and failure have one thing in common, they allow us to become closer to Jesus Christ.

I ran track in High School and my thing was running the sprints, 100, 200, hurdles, relays and such. In my Junior year the School hired a new track coach. At every practice this coach would give a short talk on strategy and tactics for our next track meet. At first, we were all bored to tears with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never, Never, Never

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 17, 2012

A New Year's Day sermon on pressing on during difficult times.

It was October 29th, 1941 Winston Churchill had been the Prime Minster of England for about a year. He came to the office in the darkest of times. Within days of his taking office England’s closest ally, France, fell to Germany. Much of the year was spent in the darkness of an anticipated ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God, Our Omnipotent Ally Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 4, 2013

Those of us who know and serve the true God have an omnipotent ally who upholds us in even the most challenging times.

God, Our Omnipotent Ally (Isaiah 41:1-20) 1. Do you know what a pocket call is? I don’t like ‘em, esp. when I make them. 2. One day I heard a familiar voice in my pocket –my sister was garnering attention. 3. Interesting news about a pocket call this week: ORANGE CITY, Fla., Jan. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Are You God? When All Is Quiet… Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 17, 2013

When we don't hear from God, when we don't "feel" God's presence....where has He gone?

Psalm 143 1 LORD, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief. 2 Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you. 3 The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in the darkness like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Compelled To Continue

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 5, 2017

Have you ever felt as if your efforts were in vain, and questioned if you were making a difference? We find ourselves questioning God, and tempted to abandon the work. We are not the first to feel this way. God is able to provide the strength we need.

Compelled to Continue Jeremiah 20:9 The life and ministry of Jeremiah was interesting to say the least. He is commonly known as the “Weeping Prophet,” and for good reason. His ministry spanned forty years in Judah, leading up to their captivity at the hands of the Babylonians. During his faithful ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 3, 2022

This message probes the question of theodicy. How are we to understand suffering? How do we develop a healthy and Biblical Theology of Suffering?

April 3, 2022 Sermon - Hard Questions Series; “If God is Good, Why is There Suffering?” Where IS God when things go wrong? If God is good, why is there suffering? Today is the last in our short series where we have been exploring hard questions of the Bible, of God. I hope you’ve enjoyed this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Up From The Mire To Choir

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 20, 2012

God will incline His ears to human suffering no matter how hopeless the case may be.

Introduction: The Psalmist introduces us to a God who heard him cry from a dark and slimy pit. He encourages the reader to be faithful in prayers at all times and from all places. I. He looked Up (verse 1 He prayed unto the Lord) II. He was shut Up. (verse 2 He prayed from a slimy and dark pit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Suffering Can Be A Gift Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 4, 2010

God stacks up treasures for his people through our suffering for his sake.

Scripture Introduction Jesus calls us blessed when reviled and persecuted on his account. We hear that and probably grit our teeth and determine to bear it should the need arise. The possibility of suffering frightens, and the culture of comfort surrounding us suggests we avoid situations where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Pain To Comfort: God's Healing Embrace In Times Of Suffering

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023

Each one of us, at some point in our lives, experiences pain, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual. However, we can find solace and hope in the arms of our loving Heavenly Father.

Point 1: God is Our Source of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) In our moments of anguish, it is essential to remember that God is the ultimate source of comfort. The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, writes, "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 119:50, Philippians 4:7, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 3 As A Response To Suffering

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

A look at suffering as the result of sin, which arises from free will which is necessary for true love, in the light of Genesis 3.

Introduction Adam was walking around the Garden of Eden feeling very lonely, so God asked him, "What is wrong with you?" Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to. God said he was going to give him a companion and it would be a woman. He said, "This person will cook for you and wash your clothes; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, 1 Corinthians 8:18-27

Denomination: Holiness

(Section 5) Enjoying, Enduring, Or Dissolving Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

Differences in Male and Female, Good Marriages and Some Breaking Up

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE V. ENJOYING, ENDURING, OR DISSOLVING INTRODUCTION Marriage can be the most happy, mediocre, or unhappy of life's experiences. God designed the opposite sexes to complement each other. He wanted a man and woman to be joined in marriage so that they might each ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Six Seals

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Apr 28, 2010

The seals show the suffering of the world which believers must endure, even if it means martyrdom, but they are precursors to hope.

Like other prophecy, Revelation has a layered quality. Some say it is about the Roman Empire beginning with 70 AD. Some say it is about all time since Christ. Others say it is about the last days. I say, yes it is. One interpretation does not necessarily negate another. Rather, like much ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite