Sermons on God In Suffering:

How We Love His Promise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 3, 2022

He keeps his promises, He answers prayers, he solves problems. But in our experience, there have been times when we weren’t sure about these things. Have you ever wondered, when things go wrong in life, if you can count on God?

How We Love His Promise John 11:17-44 Introduction Adrian Rogers said, “There is no promise God cannot keep, no prayer God will not answer, and no problem too hard for Him to solve.” That is a great expression of the life of faith in God. He keeps his promises, He answers prayers, he solves ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God When Life Crashes In?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 17, 2023

God always works in the life of His people, bringing glory out of our trials. Because He loves us, the pain experienced through our trials will exalt Him.

“As [the mob was] stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ And when he had said this, he fell asleep. “And Saul approved of his execution. “And there arose on that day a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith On The Frontlines Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

We are told in God's word that anyone who seeks to follow Christ should expect persecution. In can come in different shapes and forms but the truth of it is that brothers and sisters around the world are suffering for their faith. What should we expect?

Faith on the Frontlines - Acts 5:12-42 - November 13, 2011 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Hoa Lo prison was constructed by the French in the late 1800’s during the time when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. Translated, the name of the prison means, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: *other

Where Is God When It Hurts

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 19, 2009

God is present & working on our behalf sooner or later behind the scenes when we suffer hurt due to the trials and adversities we experience in living out our spiritual life.

WHERE IS GOD WHEN IT HURTS? Job 3:1-7, 11-13, 16-17, 20-26 Proposition: God is present & working on our behalf sooner or later behind the scenes when we suffer hurt due to the trials and adversities we experience in living out our spiritual life. Objective: My purpose is to help people to know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Scratches And Forks

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2023

God is with us especially in the difficult times of life.

Scratches and Forks Romans 5: 1 - 8 Intro: A very wealthy king possessed an extremely large, exquisite ruby. He sat for hours admiring the depth of color and sparkle. On day he noticed a huge scratch across the middle of the stone causing the king to be terribly upset so much so that he would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Vision Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2015

The restoration of Job.

A NEW VISION OF GOD. Job 42:1-6. The prose narrative bookends of the epic poem which is the Book of Job provide us at either end with the same judgment of Job’s character. Twice in the first two chapters the LORD taunts Satan with the integrity of Job (Job 1:8; Job 2:3). Twice Satan questions ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anxious To Matter Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2013

If you want to live a life that matters, sacrifice, suffer, submit and serve. These are 4 words we don't like very much, because they seem like steps down to obscurity, but in God's Kingdom they are steps up to true greatness.

The movie, Pearl Harbor, tells the story of two friends, Rafe and Danny, who survive the attack on Pearl Harbor and enter World War II as fighter pilots. In training before the war, Rafe McCawley is one of America's top fighter pilots. When America initially holds back from entering the war, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Stand When Life Knocks You Down

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 22, 2016

How to stand when life knocks you down ... what God is doing to help us regain position when events of life make us wonder if we're going to make it. Romans 5:1-5

HOW TO STAND WHEN LIFE KNOCKS YOU DOWN Romans 5:1-5 Introduction: No matter how strong or independent we think we are, there are times when things in life knock us down. Things that happen to us - out of our control. Things that others do to us - out of hatred or fear. Troubles that we make for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Testimony From Prison Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 18, 2023

While the Philippians wanted to know how Paul was doing so that they might further provide aid to help reduce his suffering, Paul wanted his “partner” to know that while he was in chains, the word of God certainly was not being restricted!

Paul’s Testimony from Prison Philippians 1:12-18a Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). The more sicknesses we endure and funerals we attend the more we tend to think about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Good News In The Midst Of Your Storm

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015

A promise for those going through the storm! Praise God.... He is alive and He is good!

Good News in the Midst of the Storm Acts 27:22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship. I was reminded, afresh, this week of the fact that God’s word is a LIVING WORD. Not that I fail to believe or recognize ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father's Discipline Achieves Eternal Good

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 22, 2010

Often we don't understand God's discipline. But take heart and struggle on. He is bringing you up as his dear child and has a wonderful goal in mind for you.

Text: Hebrews 12:4-13 Theme: Our Father's Discipline Achieves Eternal Good A. His discipline reminds us of who we are B. His discipline encourages us to struggle on Season: Pentecost 13c Date: August 22, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 12:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blessings Of Our Justification Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 22, 2019

In the first five verses of Romans chapter 5, Paul begins to focus on the results of our justification in Christ. Paul points toward 3 blessings that comes because of our justification.

Introduction: A. Many years ago a major American magazine published the results of a most fascinating survey. 1. The editors had asked 16 prominent Americans what they did in order to find peace of mind in the midst of our stressful world. The responses were quite revealing. 2. Noted author James ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Based On A Misperception Of Who God Is... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 13, 2009

So often believers suffer and live lives of struggle because they are living in FEAR and that FEAR is based on their misperception of who God is...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 10, 2009 Date Preached: October 11, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: FEAR – A Believers Worst Enemy Sermon Title: FEAR – bad perception of who God is… Sermon Text: 1 John 4:17-18 [NKJV] 17 Love has been perfected among ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stress Reduction Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 4, 2008

Thoughtfully embrace the good God has for you.

STRESS REDUCTION Philippians 4.8-9 S: Focus on Positive C: Peace Th: Toward the Goal Pr: THOUGHTFULLY EMBRACE THE GOOD GOD HAS FOR YOU. ?: What? What is there? KW: Quality TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4 seven qualities that are to be embraced. CV: “In living these values, we will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love Myths #3 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 2, 2010

How do we love like Jesus? For love, to be true, has to hurt just as it hurt Jesus to love us.

The day is December 11, 1979: in Oslo, Norway, an Albanian nun named Teresa, who has dedicated her life to live a simple life of love among the world’s poorest and most desperate people, receives one of the world’s most significant awards – the Nobel Peace Prize. As part of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Baptist