Sermons on God In Suffering:

How We Should Wait On The Advent? A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 29, 2025

What is to be our attitude as we wait for the return of Jesus? Also, what should we be doing while we wait? For the Third Sunday in Advent, Year A, 2025

How Should We Wait for the Advent? James 5:7–10 NKJV Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-10, James 5:1-6, James 5:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul Said, "This Is What I Want!”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2022

(Philippians 3:7-11) As I’m reading those words I can just picture Paul pausing in the midst of his writing. He leans back in his chair & begins to remember why he became a Christian, & what has happened since that day.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS OK TEXT: Philippians 3:7-11 Have you ever experienced an embarrassing memory loss? A number of times people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Justice And Punishment Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 16, 2025

In a world plagued by injustice, where the wicked often seem to prosper while the righteous suffer

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we reflect on the profound theme of divine justice and punishment. In a world plagued by injustice, where the wicked often seem to prosper while the righteous suffer, we find solace in the unchanging character of our God. He is a God of justice, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:5

The Four Faithful Sayings Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

Now if you're familiar with Paul's writings, especially to Timothy and Titus, you'll be aware that there are at least four faithful sayings which he had given. These faithful sayings are a summary of Paul’s teaching on the Christian life. It is said that

Intro: Now if you're familiar with Paul's writings, especially to Timothy and Titus, you'll be aware that there are at least four faithful sayings which he had given. These faithful sayings are a summary of Paul’s teaching on the Christian life. It is said that these were cherished sayings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: *other

House Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 5, 2013

When a righteous man, continually believed that sin was in the hearts of his children, can he wait for his change? To know, that even a righteous man, will suffer, without sin and without cause.

House of Christ by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/5/2013) “If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness” (Job 17:13, King James Version, KJV [Job declares his innocence]). Greetings to the dearly bereaved, Come, let us go to the house of ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Participating In All The Mysteries Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2008

We need to imitate Mary, Mother of Jesus, especially by participating in the suffering of Jesus.

Participating in All Christ’s Mysteries Sept 15, 2008 When the Vatican Council schemas were laid out initially, the Blessed Virgin Mary was to have her own separate document. But Pope John and the Council Fathers wisely placed her within the context of the Church, as “Mother of the Church.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

Hope In God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2014

Paul knew what placing everything in God’s hands had done for Him. He wanted others to place everything, their very existence & its priorities & activities in God’s hands also. God proves Himself totally trustworthy to those who place their life in His Ha

2 CORINTHIANS 1: 8-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] HOPE IN GOD The hope in God which sustained Paul in his relationship with the Corinthians had to first grow and mature in his own life. Paul had an experience in Asia during a missionary Journey that had caused him to hope only in God. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon – El Roi, The God Who Sees Me

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 18, 2025

God responded to her suffering, not her prayer, revealing Himself to her and giving her the assurance that He had seen her affliction. This encounter provided Hagar with strength and the knowledge that she was not alone, but rather seen, known, and understood by God.

Sermon – El Roi, The God Who Sees Me Scripture - Genesis 16:1-11 “Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had not been able to bear children for him. But she had an Egyptian servant named Hagar. So Sarai said to Abram, “The Lord has prevented me from having children. Go and sleep with my servant. Perhaps I can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-11, Job 14:1, Job 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

Down But Not Out!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 3, 2018

When it comes to suffering, Paul calls us to forsake pity parties and glorify God. We can remember that Jesus shines through us, that our weaknesses glorify God, that we may be down but never out, and that our sufferings may bring eternal life to others.

2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Down but Not Out! A Christian need never suffer. At least that’s what some preachers might tell you. However, that is not the message of scripture. Jesus said, “If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also” (John 15:20). We should expect no better treatment than that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Prepare For Christian Persecution

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. - Matthew 10:16 Of the many passages in the Gospels, Matthew 10, is one of the key chapters where Jesus prepares his Disciples to understand that they will suffer in service for Him. I want to encourage ..

I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. - Matthew 10:16 Of the many passages in the Gospels, Matthew 10, is one of the key chapters where Jesus prepares his Disciples to understand that they will suffer in service for Him. I want to encourage you to read this chapter over many times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Called To Prosperity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2019

Prosperity and suffering are like oil and water. They do not mix. Neither does the Prosperity Gospel mix with the Word.

Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. Paul was not called to a prosperity gospel for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15, Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Socorro

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 26, 2022

El clamor para recibir ayuda.

¡Socorro! Salmo 109:26 Ayúdame, Jehová Dios mío; sálvame conforme a tu misericordia. El clamor a los cristianos dormidos. El ministerio está sufriendo por falta de ayuda. El porcentaje de cristianos trabajando en el campo misionero es cada vez un poco ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:26, Colossians 4:18, Titus 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ruth And Naomi

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 10, 2014

I believe Naomi must have learned something; that even in the midst of the greatest suffering and adversity; God is good, and kind, and full of mercy.

1-25-05 Title: Ruth and Naomi Theme: Messages from the Book of Ruth. Text: But Ruth said, “Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following you; for where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God” (Ruth I: 16). ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Is God! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

How were the Jews the chosen people of God?

Setting: Romans 9 comes off the highest of highs to now the lowest of lows. Vs. 3 “For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the people of Israel.” (NIV) Question: How were the Jews the chosen people of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

This Is God’s Will

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 13, 2012

The message explores the area of sanctification, expected of all who name the Name of Christ.

“Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist