Sermons on Faith In Suffering:

Why Does God Allow Tragedy And Suffering?

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 23, 2012

Lee Strobel presents a message to a Colorado church shortly after the movie theater massacre in Aurora, Colorado.

It was the worst mass shooting in American history – 70 people shot by a gunman, 12 of them killed, while they were watching the midnight showing of a new movie just 21 miles from where we’re sitting. There are no words to describe the anguish being felt by those who are suffering today; our heart ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: *other

Our God Given Purpose: Suffer For Jesus Series

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Nov 24, 2009

Jesus Christ provides us with our purpose and the power to accomplish our purpose.

Colossians 1:24-2:7 Good morning and welcome to our continuing journey together through the book of Colossians. If you recall, the book of Colossians is actually a letter that Paul wrote while in prison and he wrote it to the Christian Church in Colosse. Paul had never been to Colosse but he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Faith!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

There are 2 days of highest concern in Scripture and in our lives: 1. The Day of the Lord, which this msg deals with, and 2. ToDAY - What you do with today will influence your part in the Lord's Day of Judgment.

Keeping the Faith! 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 3 Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. 4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does Suffering Say About God? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

The Bible sees hardship as God¡¦s loving discipline, which, as we submit to it, he uses to produce his character in our lives.

Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12. We¡¦ve been talking in recent weeks about suffering, seeking to make sense out of the trials and hardships we go through in life. To start us off, I want you to think about what one couple has gone through¡K Introduction: Video interview with a couple who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Misery Of Suffering: When Life Seems Unfair

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 15, 2009

God will help us during the misery of suffering when life seems so unfair if we rely on and trust Jesus as our Savior in every experience of life.

THE MISERY OF SUFFERING: WHEN LIFE SEEMS UNFAIR --Job 2:1-13 Proposition: God will help us during the misery of suffering when life seems so unfair if we rely on and trust Jesus as our Savior in every experience of life. Objective: My purpose is to see God’s people realize that God always does ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Goal 3: To Know The Fellowship Of His Sufferings Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2009

We get so busy doing other things that we forget the main things. But God has great goals for our lives. Today we will focus on the fellowship of His sufferings.

God’s Greatest Goals for Your Life Part 3: To Know the Fellowship of His Sufferings 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 8, 2009 *Last week I mentioned The Beverly Hillbillies to you. But when it comes to goals, Eric Thomas makes a good point from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Storms Don't Last Always!"

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Jun 6, 2009

We will encounter storms in our lives, and we can allow these storms to make us bitter, or help us to be better Christians. It is how we react to the trials in our lives, not the storms, itself that is most important.

Mark 4:35-41. “Storms Don’t Last Always.” Dr. Marie Mason Illustration: A young woman, whom I will call Patty, told me a little about her life, and listening to her, I had a combination of emotions. As a parent, (1) hurt, because, as a child, she went through so much, (2) exhilarated, because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Don't Want To Suffer Anymore

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

We want two things when we suffer; for the suffering to stop, and for it to stop now. But the Bible has a different perspective

Passage: James 5:7-12 Intro: 1. the typical and understandable response to suffering is to end it. Il) see suffering, we want to alleviate it, rescue the cat in the tree, the puppies stuck in the drainpipe, the horse that has fallen through the ice. ` 2. James in this passage is not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Growing Pains

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009

Stuggles and Temptations face all Christians. The church at Thessalonica serves as a great source of encouragment to those of us today facing persecution.

Growing Pains 1 Thess. 2:13-20 Intro It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonica Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Commended For Their Faith

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 2, 2016

A study of the ultimate reward for serving Christ the Master, suggesting the impact on our present service.

“What more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets—who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Certainty Of Faith

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 14, 2023

We’ve been raised believing in things... but the lord said BELIEVE IN ME AND MY WORD!

1 Timothy 1:8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, 9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Comfort When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 12, 2001

This sermon is designed to encourage people during a time of personal or national crisis.

Finding Comfort When Tragedy Strikes September 12, 2001 / Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church / Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net Introduction: Confusion ..... Shock .... Despair...... Disbelief ...... permeated the nation yesterday as we watched the reports from the attack on the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Forward In Faith 4: Together In Faith

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

As we continue our theme of Forward in Faith, this evening for our communion service, I want us to consider what it means to be Together in Faith.

2013 03 03 ASH PM TOGETHER IN FAITH As we continue our theme of Forward in Faith, this evening for our communion service, I want us to consider what it means to be Together in Faith. To focus our thoughts lets look at Hebrews 10:19-25 (New Living Translation) 19Dear brothers and sisters, we can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Do You Fear God For Nothing?” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 1, 2019

Introduction to the book of Job - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Rough Guide to The Book of Job: FOUR THINGS TO NOTE: • The book of Job is unique. • The book of Job is poetic • The book of Job is hazardous • The book of Job is history TWO KEY THEMES: • Patience. • Suffering. THREE Acts: • Act #1: The character of Job (vs 1-5) • Act #2: The conversation ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Lutheran/Biblical Mind Finds Joy In The Cross Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 16, 2017

We not only find joy in the cross of Christ, but also in the cross God calls us each to carry. Find out why.

We’re smackdab in the middle of another Alberta summer. There isn’t anywhere else I’ve lived that serves up summer as well as this part of the world does. We have long hours of sunshine that stretch well into the evening letting you get more done outside. Even when temperatures reach the upper 20’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:21-27

Denomination: Lutheran