Sermons on Everyone Suffers:

Why Do Christians Suffer

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002

An Exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

Why do Christians suffer? An exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassing great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Do's And Don'ts Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter gives us instructions on how to deal with suffering.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Suffering Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction In Basic Training, soldiers quickly become acquainted with two simple facts about suffering: 1. You will suffer 2. There is a right way and a wrong way to deal with suffering as a Basic Trainee. Ways that will only increase ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glorifying God Through Suffering

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Job's suffering brought glory to God. This evening we see how his and our suffering glorify God.

Introductory Considerations 1. Fred had lived a long and successful life. But time had caught up with him. He knew he was dying and he accepted that. But he sent along time reflecting back over his life. 2. He had been blessed with a good wife, children, and friends. His work did not make him ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6, Job 42:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Passion - Suffering For Jesus

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 29, 2001

This sermon looks at the nature of true passion for Jesus which involves suffering. The doctrine of suffering is covered with the teaching of the Apostle Peter on suffering being referred to.

(1) INTRODUCTION: The word used for ’suffer’used here in the Greek is ’pascho’ which is where we get the word ’passion’ from. Indeed, Christ’s suffering is often called ’The Passion’. We must ’arm ourselves with the same mind’ - that is a mind that joyfully endures suffering for the sake of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

Making Sense Out Of Suffering

Contributed by Owen Lukins on Nov 15, 2000

Making sense out of suffering as a result of an unexpected disaster. While we are helpless Christ comes to the rescue.

17th August 1997 Tathra/Bega UCA SCRIPTURE: Romans5:1-8 SUBJECT: Making sense out of suffering INTRODUCTION: I will never forget the scene …. I had just entered the Thredo Alpine Hotel which had been transformed into the Disaster Welfare Centre. I was not really that sure of what my role as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: *other

Why God Allows Suffering

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering From An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Nov 19, 2002

Understanding just who we are in Christ.

Suffering From a Identity Crisis (Ephesians 2: 4 – 10) Eph 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Prevent Suffering? Series

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jun 28, 2004

We all ask a lot of questions regarding suffering. Can I prevent suffering is the most common question. Outline: (1) Can I prevent suffering? No, even the righteous suffer. (2) Who causes suffering? Satan, but he’s on a leash held by God. (3) How

Title: Can I Prevent Suffering? Text: Job 1.1-22 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering Raymond Maurer New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). In 1741 an elderly stooped-over man wandered through the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith & Suffering; God's Gifts

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

sermon on suffering for Christ

FAITH & SUFFERING; GOD’S GIFTS PHILIPPIANS 1:29-30 01/19/95 When you think of Christian persecution & suffering what do you think of. Do you think of suffering for Christ is when someone called you a religious fanatic. Do think of suffering for Christ is getting up to go to church? Or perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Must We Suffer?

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 18, 2003

Instruction on the handling of suffering falls short because it leaves us with the resounding question of why, and it is in this sermon we see four reasons that Paul gave on why we suffer.

CBS News anchor Dan Rather admits he was always fascinated by the sport of boxing, even though he was never good at it. “In boxing you’re on your own; there’s no place to hide,” he says. “At the end of the match only one boxer has his hand up. That’s it. He has no one to credit or to blame except ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Christians Suffer?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 3, 2003

There are many people in the world today who have suffered greatly for no other reason than that they were followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Text: "But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye..." Introduction. For the Christian believer no suffering is meaningless. Paul said that,"in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). But yet there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Suffer?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003

Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Our Suffering, God's Glory

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 2, 2005

Purpose of our suffering.

I preached it at: o Providence REC 02/23/03 02/23/03 PREC Sexagesima Sunday I. Intro. A. Questions Have you ever considered how boring you are? <pause> That the book of life is not about you? <pause> That when the movie of our life is over, our own huge struggles against sin - or perhaps I ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Revelation To Smyrna - Words To The Suffering Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Letter to the Church at Smyrna who were amidst suffering

The Revelation to Smyrna - Words to the Suffering. A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. ¡§Why this isn¡¦t a path at all,¡¨ the little girl complained. ¡§Its all rocky and bumpy.¡¨ Her little brother kept on up the mountain, pausing just long ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist