Sermons on god present in suffering: showing 391-405 of 214,417

Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 4, 2004

#4 of the Servant Songs of Isaiah: The Suffering Servant. 1. The Divine Proclamation 2. The Servant’s Life 3. The Servant’s Vicarious Suffering 4. The Servant’s Silent Suffering 5. The Servant’s Victory

March 7, 2004 Title: Servant Songs of Isaiah #4: Suffering Servant Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Introduction 1. There are 5 "Servant Songs" in Isaiah. We started with the Introduction of the Servant in Isa_42:1-4... Where God says, "Here is My Servant, whom I uphold. My Chosen One in whom I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Joy In The Suffering

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Jan 25, 2023

Today we will be in the book of Colossians. About a month ago, something in Colossians caught my eye, that I wanted to share with you today. In the last month I’ve read Colossians several times. I’ve read it 5-6 times in the last week alone. I’m talking about all 4 chapters y’all!

This morning we’ll be looking at a particular passage in Colossians, and specifically one verse. Before we get started, I have to ask: • Did you read any scripture this past week for the first time, or • did you see familiar scripture with new eyes? • And equally, if not more important, did you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Acts 9:10-16

The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Such on Mar 7, 2011

A closer look at the 7 Churches found in the Book of Revelation and what it means for the church today.

The Suffering Church The 7 Churches of Revelation January 22nd & 23rd Today we continue our series on the 7 Churches of Revelation. Let’s look at Christ’s message to the church at Smyrna. Background: The Smyrna church was 40 miles north of Ephesus. It was called a city of rare ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 14, 2012

Israel believed that the Messiah that was to come would be a conquering Messiah. The sermon discribes the Messiah as the Suffering Servant who offers the hearers an informative tongue and helps the people by being the Suffering Servant.

Isaiah 50:4-9 The Suffering Servant They longed for a victorious Messiah, not a suffering one. The image of the suffering servant went underground, as it were, lying dormant for centuries. Then, in a very dramatic scene early in his ministry, Jesus quoted from one of the servant ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Growth In Suffering Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011

The Early Church experienced growth in numbers, and growth in depth and growth in community. It also experienced a growth in suffering. Jesus said blessed are those who suffer and are persecuted because of him! This talk encourages the church to proclaim

Although I’ve only seen part of it on YouTube there is a humbling episode from the 1961 British film called, ‘Whistle down the Wind’. A group of Lancashire children have experienced the death of a kitten. They had prayed fervently that the little cat would get well, but instead it died. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-32

Denomination: Anglican

Mission And Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2014

We must not marvel that we suffer pain and persecution when we carry the message of Christ to our culture.

Thursday of the 14th Week in Course Lumen Fidei Pop singers and bands engage in a ritual–they all do. There’s a warmup act, usually a second or third rate band. It’s their Introit and Gloria, except the praise is of the human act to follow. There’s audience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

Joy In Suffering Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017

Thankfulness (vv. 3 & 8) and joy go hand in hand. But joy and suffering-that’s different.

:-) There is the word rejoice again. Thankfulness (vv. 3 & 8) and joy go hand in hand. But joy and suffering-that’s different. Joy in suffering Where does joy come from? We’ve already talked about joy, especially in Philippians. The root word is xara, pronounced kara. That word is found in a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-25

Denomination: *other

Joy In Suffering Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

In this message we see the Biblical truth about suffering.

Philippians 1:27-30 Sunday, February 10, 2002 It was June 1995. It was a typical day in the Todd household. Marlene and David were up and off to work and school respectively. I was in the shower and Melissa was paddling in the water in the kitchen sink to keep her occupied so I could finish my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For The Church

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 9, 2003

Are we willing and able in this time of death ,to suffer for Jesus?

Suffering for the Church 2nd Timothy 2:1-21 In a land of plenty, are we willing to suffer for Christ? There are many in the world that are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crown Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 19, 2018

The scourging Jesus endured would have been unimaginably horrific, but His suffering was from over. Following the merciless beating, Jesus was then subjected to ridicule and mockery. All of this was done for you and me!

The Crown of Suffering Mark 15: 16-21 Our last study ended with a gripping statement: And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. It doesn’t reveal much detail. We are merely told that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Firm In Suffering Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore how to maintain unwavering faith and rejoice amidst suffering and persecution, drawing lessons from Paul's letters to the church in Thessalonica.

Welcome back church! We’re excited to have you here today as we continue in our series from 1 Thessalonians. As a brief recap, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians were some of the first “epistles” or letters to be written by Paul, and the church in Thessalonica was one of the churches established by Paul ...read more

Topics: Suffering, Unwavering Faith, Perseverance

Sermon Series: 1st Thessalonians

The Cup Of Suffering

Contributed by Robert Ganglfinger on Feb 29, 2008

The cup of suffering our Lord drank of has been passed down through time to each of us, and He has given us the example of how we should partake.

INTRO: 1. Nobody wants to talk about suffering. a. Many people who are suffering don’t want to talk about what they are going through. 2. Suffering takes on many forms: a. It comes in the form of sickness. b. It comes at the hands of others. c. It comes at the hand of the enemy of our soul. d. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 29, 2006

The church was suffering, but Jesus was with them.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  What would you do if not too long after you became a Christian, bad things started happening to you?  What would you do if when you became a Christian, people started persecuting you, you lost your job, you lost all of your possessions, and people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Firm In Suffering Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As believers, we are called to stand firm in our faith despite suffering. We can find strength in our faith and the support of our fellow believers.

Hey guys! Today, we're into 1 Thessalonians. This letter was written by Paul to a group of Christians in Thessalonica who were having a really hard time because they were being picked on for their faith. You know, being a Christian wasn't easy back then. They had to deal with a lot of hate from ...read more

Topics: Endurance, Spiritual Strength, Hope Amidst Pain, Faithful Suffering

The Suffering Of A Christian

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational