Sermons on God Present In Suffering:

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2020

Psalm 22:1-21 gives us the experience of the Sufferer.

Scripture Psalm 22 is an appropriate psalm for our meditation tonight, Good Friday, and also for this coming Easter Sunday. The reason is that the first part of Psalm 22 (verses 1-21) focuses on the experience of suffering on a cross, and the second part of Psalm (verses 22-31) announces the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith, Freedom, And The Future

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2009

God is always giving the gift of freedom. In revolutionary times, value the past, know that the present is incomplete, step forward in faith for the future.

God is always ready to give the gift of freedom. The one thing you can be sure that God is always about is freedom, freeing His people from the things which hold them back. In every time and place, our God is working to give the gift of freedom. When He does that, we call it a revolution. We see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It Will Be Worth It All

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 31, 2019

We look at comparisons that will bring our own sufferings into right perspective and see the reasons it will be "worth it all" to serve Jesus.

It Will Be Worth It All Romans 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two elderly women were out driving in a large car -- both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stop light was red, but they just went on through. The woman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 12 - Explanation Of Divine Involvement (1:17-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

The writer addresses the dilemma concerning the existence of evil and suffering in the world. “Either God is not all good, or He is not all-powerful.”

Tom Lowe 2/1/2021 Lesson 12 - EXPLANATION OF DIVINE INVOLVEMENT (1:17-18) Text - James 1:17-18 (KJV) 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18Of his own will begat he us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Opening Our Eyes To God’s Glory

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 25, 2017

The transfiguration reveals that Jesus is powerful (he is God!), primary (he must come first), personable (he cares about us), and passionate (he desires all to be saved). God wants us, like the disciples present, to "listen to him!"

Matthew 17:1-9 Opening Our Eyes to God’s Glory Do you ever get the sense that you take God for granted? Some of us grew up in homes where going to Sunday worship was expected of us. We grew up always knowing the love of God from an early age. And perhaps we’re spoiled a little. We don’t remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do In Pain Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

God is not the author of pain or suffering.

A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Should I Sin Or Should I Suffer? - 1 Peter 4:1-4a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 25, 2025

Spiritual warfare is won through righteousness which comes through truth.

1 Peter 4:1-7 Therefore, since Christ suffered in flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in flesh is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-4

The Rain Maker - Sermon On Mark 1:1-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 15, 2023

Mark presents the gospel in 4 parts: 1) Who Jesus is (Son of God), 2) What he came to do (turn the desert of God’s judgment into a plush forest by pouring out the Spirit and brining salvation), 3) How he plans to do it (through humility, suffering, and death!), and 4) How we can get in on it.

For audio and video of this message go to https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=42918223867 Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"-- 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Witness 2

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 14, 2016

Peoples of the world, relish good over evil but those who requite evil for good find redemption for their evil doings in the power of Christ Jesus, to save.

WITNESS 2 by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 13, 2016) “”And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Friends

Fighting For Joy In Life's Trials, Part 3 1 Pet Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Fighting for Joy in Life's Trials, part 3

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Fighting for Joy in Life's Trials, part 3 1 Peter 1:6-7 David Taylor We are in a series, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter. Peter describes us as aliens, strangers who are in a place that is not our home. Everything he talks about in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping A Strange Gift

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 6, 2018

This series of messages addressed the "gift" of suffering. I have included the notes from several messages on the topic.

Chico Alliance Church UNWRAPPING A STRANGE GIFT REVIEW Paul is in prison simply for preaching the resurrected Christ in a pagan world and a religious world blinded to the truth of a transformed life. From a seemingly negative circumstance, he is able to continually live the joy of the Lord. I ask, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Two Masters Of Man Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2011

After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily experience to see whether we have made it our own or not. Doctrine truly combined with belief always has corresponding verifiable actions

ROMANS 6:12-14 THE TWO MASTERS OF MAN In the previous passage Paul has been teaching doctrine and the new man's ability to appropriate and live out that doctrine by faith in its truthfulness. After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: Gifts Of The Magi (Frankincense) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part two: Frankincense.

The Gifts of the Magi (Frankincense) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/17/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’re using the three Sundays leading up to Christmas to talk about Christmas presents. No, we’re not taking turns reading our Christmas wish-lists. Rather, we’re taking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gift Of The Warm Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2001

Christmas can be a very stressful time. But Simeon and Anna hold 3 secrets to getting hold of the peace and tranquility that Christmas is supposed to offer us.

AP story reported in the Indianapolis Star 12/25/99 Dateline LOS ANGELES – A shopping mall Santa Claus had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hanging Between.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 20, 2021

Tiger above, tiger below and mice eating your vine that you are hanging. What does it all mean?

Sermon Title: Hanging Between. Scripture Text: Luke 1: 5-17 One day, while walking through the wilderness enjoying the things that God created; out of the corner of his eye he saw this vicious looking tiger. In his mind the only thing he could do was run for his life. That’s what he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible