Sermons on Faith In Suffering:

It Will Be Worth It All Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jun 26, 2008

Our suffering does not match the good news that awaits us in eternity. We can be encouraged that one day, we will find our ultimate comfort.

It Will Be Worth It All Griffith Baptist Church – 6/29/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:18-22 Key verse: Romans 8:18 - For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. The Introduction There once was an oyster whose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

To Bring You To God

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 23, 2012

Sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

I Peter 3: 18 – 22 / To Bring You To God Intro: 2 inexperienced hunters went hunting in the woods. The game warden had warning them that they might get lost said that if the got lost to shoot 3 shots in rapid succession. They did get lost. One said to the other, “You’d ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go Tell It On The Mountain

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2010

Celebrates the literary insights of James Baldwin, who had died shortly before; the privilege of redemptive suffering on the part of a person or a people participates in the suffering of Christ and of His victory. Includes readings from Baldwin’s writing

Nothing is more full of mystery than this – that the suffering of .a few who are oppressed and injured acts to redeem the many, including the oppressors. And yet nothing is more true than this – that from time to time a person, a people, a race receives the awesome privilege of suffering in such ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Through The Pain

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Sep 8, 2010

The problem of suffering is the hardest debate to win. But we continue for the legacy Jesus left for us to follow, not for the present moment.

Grant S. Sisson Theme – Living through the pain Three points: 1. We live through the pain for others 2. We live through the pain for ourselves 3. Jesus lived through the pain for us The world's best cyclist, Lance Armstrong, says this about pain: “I become a happier man each time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Why It Hurts Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 31, 2011

When we consider pain, there are three particularly painful areas of life: our relationships, our work and finances, and our health. The pain that we experience in each of these areas of life can be traced to the judgments that God delivered after the fa

Sermon Notes July 31, 2011 FBCam Why it Hurts Genesis 3:16-19 CS Lewis, in “The Problem of Pain,” writes: “When I was an atheist, if anyone had asked me “why do you NOT believe in God, my reply would have been.... PAIN.. [People] cause pain by being born, and live by pain and in pain they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Job's Comfort - Job 5:11

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2011

For Job's Comfort - Job 5:11

For Job's Comfort - Job 5:11 Job 5:11 - He raises up the humble and makes sad people happy. I. The Humble Are Lifted Up II. Sad People Are Made Happy Whenever I'm very sad and unhappy about my life, I think of the greatest man, second to Jesus, that lived in pain, suffering and misery, I ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Can Break More Than We Can Fix

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 18, 2025

Some take sin lightly. Others take sin seriously, but believe they can fix it in themselves and others.

WE CAN BREAK MORE THAN WE CAN FIX INTRODUCTION A. When we sin and then repent, our natural inclination is to try to right the wrong. B. We probably have not repented unless we have this desire. C. But in sinning, we usually break more than we can fix. I. EXAMPLES OF BREAKING MORE THAN WE CAN ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:15, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deadly Determination Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 15, 2005

The road to Jerusalem was a road to pain and suffering for Jesus and for Paul. What made them stay on the path? What will keep you on the same path to glory?

In August 2004, Gene Banister, a Christian teacher, reports, “We have been studying with a group of 49 students in Bahrain. This week, 31 of those 49 were baptized. We hope there will be more baptisms soon. We are told we will soon be studying with a large group of students. The church in Bahrain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing More Than Feelings PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Understand and internalize the significance of Christ's suffering as prophesied in Isaiah 53:3, and to prioritize and cherish God's Word in our lives to deepen our faith.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're gonna dive deep into the heart of the Gospel as we focus on Isaiah 53:3, a profound prophecy that foretells the suffering of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This passage, which reads, "He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Topics: Faith, Emotions

Lesson 3: Coping With Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

Don't immediately think God is punishing you for a sin when trouble or suffering comes.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 3: Coping With Pain? A. VARIOUS REACTIONS TO PAIN 1. Masochism, “no pain, no gain.” They enjoy pain. 2. Those who deny pain. They have lived with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of Faith

Contributed by David Campbell on Nov 23, 2001

How do you respond to the Presence of the Master? This message suggests three possibilities.

The Touch of Faith Mark 5:21-34 Pastor Dave Campbell, Family Worship Centre Mark’s Gospel brings us face to face with two stories of God’s amazing healing power. We find a woman who had been sick with an incurable condition for 12 years, and a little girl who had been well for 12 years, but now ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Apostolic

Walking By Faith

Contributed by Mack Page on Dec 3, 2001

A Look At Peter’s Walk of Faith On The Water.

INTRODUCTION The word walk in the bible often symbolizes the way we live, the way we act, and the way we conduct ourselves in a certain way. And it has reference to the fact that life is a journey, life is a pilgrimage and that the Christian is a person who is traveling to another country. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Faithful In Temptation"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 3, 2001

Joseph in this message teaches us how to overocme temptation.

Faithful In Temptation Joseph part three Many years ago, Indian youths would go away in solitude to prepare for manhood. One such youth hiked into a beautiful valley, green with trees, bright with flowers. There he fasted. But on the third day, as he looked up at the surrounding mountains, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Discipline

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

There is a close correlation between faith and the discipline necessary to grow great faith.

Faith and Discipline Have you ever noticed the close relationship between faith and discipline? How could we ever have real genuine faith without the discipline that makes faith? I am in favor of faith without discipline. Discipline is not one of my favorite occurrences. When it comes to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Faith Outcome Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 8, 2002

This Bible study will encourage the Christ follower to step into a faith partnership with Jesus. The faith step opens three dimensions of life that maximize existence.

WW010902 A faith outcome John 9:6 Beginning: What was your greatest faith step in 2001? Did you play it safe last year or did you take a giant step? If you know the exhilaration of a quantum faith leap you are probably jumping up and down waving your hand in the air saying, “Pastor let me ...read more

Scripture: John 9:6-10

Denomination: Baptist