Sermons on Everyone Suffers:

Accidental Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Let's look at this accidental death of a New Testament teenager and see what we can learn about the cause and cure of suffering.

The Cherynoble nuclear accident in Russia was one of the most headline grabbing events of the 20th century. But what we do not realize is that many accidents are not spectacular explosions, fiery crashes, or powerful events of violence. There are also very silent accidents which are equally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 4, 2022

Philip used this chapter to lead the Ethiopian Eunuch to Christ in Acts Chapter 8. This passage of scripture has been called the John 3:16 of the Old Testament. It's used for evangelism because the suffering servant is obviously Jesus Christ.

This passage of scripture has been called the John 3:16 of the Old Testament. The chapter is used for evangelism because the suffering servant is obviously Jesus Christ. In Acts chapter 8 we read that Philip used this chapter to lead the Ethiopian Eunuch to Christ. Philip asked him if he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Saint

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Make no mistake about it, SAINTS and SINNERS in this life suffer. Some who promote “Easy-Believism” in order to win converts to the Lord, paint a picture of the Christian life as a fairy tale.

You accept the Lord and live happily ever after. But that is not true. SAINTS, like the SINNERS in this life have their share of suffering. • We may not suffer for the same reasons they suffer, but we suffer • Many times for the SAINTS and the SINNERS, the sufferings come from bad decisions they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Messiah

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 16, 2015

As you read this psalm, you see Jesus at Calvary: His cry to the Father; the period of darkness; the ridicule of the people; His thirst and pain; His pierced hands and feet; and the gambling for His clothes.

3-26--05 Title: The Suffering Messiah Text: (Psalm 22) Introduction Of all the psalms dealing with the Lord’s great desire to save lost men and women, this is undoubtedly the best. It’s identified as a Messianic psalm (a psalm written about Jesus, the messiah) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Mission And Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2014

We must not marvel that we suffer pain and persecution when we carry the message of Christ to our culture.

Thursday of the 14th Week in Course Lumen Fidei Pop singers and bands engage in a ritual–they all do. There’s a warmup act, usually a second or third rate band. It’s their Introit and Gloria, except the praise is of the human act to follow. There’s audience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

Pain And Suffering?

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 25, 2015

Satan uses pain to make people doubt God’s goodness. He wants to inject doubt into our minds until we distrust the character and behavior of our heavenly Father.

25 January 2006 Title: Pain and Suffering? Scripture Reading: Job 1:13-22 This evening I am going to talk about pain and suffering and how to face trouble, because from the cradle to the cemetery, we spend much of our existence trying to avoid pain and stay out of trouble. The longer we ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Perks Of Suffering! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Why it is good to Suffer.

1) We Rejoice in Hope because we have Peace with God! Vs. 1-2 “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ… And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.” (NIV) Four Ways of Peace with God: We lose our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Question Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

A Question of Suffering

Matthew 27:33-54 A Question of Suffering Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? Martin Luther “God forsaking God! No man can understand that?” I. The REQUEST A. The LANGUAGE. (in Aramaic) NOT “Father,” BUT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-54

Denomination: Holiness

Dealing With Suffering Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 9, 2022

Suffering is real; how do we deal with it?

INTRODUCTION • As we conclude our Hot Topics series, we will examine the issue of suffering, specifically, how to deal with it. • Suffering (and evil) is a part of our life in this world, and none of us are exempt from it. • Evil and suffering can go hand in hand at times; at other times, suffering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering Saints

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022

Suffering is hard to handle. It is easier when it is us going through it and not our loved ones, but it is still hard.

Suffering is hard to handle. None of us like it. Usually, we can handle it better in ourselves than having to watch friends and loved ones go through it. We were just like our children, and we ask why not only for ourselves but for others. If they're not careful, we try to inform others why ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Hebrews 12:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy In The Suffering

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Jan 25, 2023

Today we will be in the book of Colossians. About a month ago, something in Colossians caught my eye, that I wanted to share with you today. In the last month I’ve read Colossians several times. I’ve read it 5-6 times in the last week alone. I’m talking about all 4 chapters y’all!

This morning we’ll be looking at a particular passage in Colossians, and specifically one verse. Before we get started, I have to ask: • Did you read any scripture this past week for the first time, or • did you see familiar scripture with new eyes? • And equally, if not more important, did you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Acts 9:10-16

The Suffering Savior Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 28, 2022

Why would God choose to send such a perfect gift in such a dull package? In a world impressed with pedigree, popularity and pomp and circumstance, Jesus was born in a stable with a manger for his bed. Yet, the angel sang the message we were all needing to hear

Sermon: The Suffering Savior Scripture Isaiah 53:1-12 “Who has believed our message? To whom has the Lord revealed his powerful arm? 2 My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 2:21-24, Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Suffering

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 10, 2022

In spiritual suffering, keep the truth, speak about the truth, and do not withhold any negative ideas. Within, the steadfastness of the faith is at risk of weakening. Always speak the truth. No matter what, God is the truthful one.

SPIRITUAL SUFFERING: STEADFASTNESS OF FAITH “BECAUSE OF YOUR TRUTH.” In spiritual suffering, keep the truth, speak about the truth, and do not withhold any negative ideas. Within, the steadfastness of the faith is at risk of weakening. Always speak the truth. No matter what, God is the truthful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering Guaranteed! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2018

A study of the Risen Saviour's message to the Church in Smyrna. A study of the cost of following Him as Master.

“To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear what you are about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 19, 2016

What we need to do in order to sereve the Lord .

MINISTRY OF SUFFERING We must learn how to suffer and keep going 2nd Cor. 4: 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 10 Always bearing about in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-15

Denomination: Baptist