Sermons on God Who Suffers:

Blessed Are... Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022

The main idea of this sermon is that no matter what your condition is in life, you are blessed because Jesus Christ stands there with an open invitation to come into the kingdom of God.

Good morning. How many of you are old enough to remember a group duo by the name of Simon and Garfunkel? They were a group in the 60s and 70s. A rock duo group known for a lot of great hits. Sounds of Silence. Mrs. Robinson. Bridge Over Troubled Water. Boxer. Although some of you remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Take Up Your Cross, And Follow Him

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 27, 2017

"They just decided, 'We're going to leave the cross and take Jesus.'"

22A In August of 2003 - the Church of the Holy Cross in Midtown Manhattan, New York City was broken into twice. In the first break-in, thieves stole a moneybox that was situated near a votive candle rack. Three weeks later, the church was burglarized a second time. But this time, the thieves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

Trials---What Are They Good For?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

Trials teach us patience, test our faith, train for service, testify to others and help us to triumph through Christ

Trials---What Are They Good For? Chuck Sligh I. THEY TEACH US PATIENCE. A. James 5:10-11 – “Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. 11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Know The Ways Of God

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 10, 2006

This is a message for every body including atheists (those who don’t believe in the existence of God), and those who are in search of the true God, and also for those who know the true God.

KNOW THE WAYS OF GOD Scripture portion - Psalms 103:7 “He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the sons of Israel” Note: This is a message for every body including atheists (those who don’t believe in the existence of God), and those who are in search of the true God, and also for those who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God We Worship

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 28, 2013

In Nehemiah 9 we see a Portrait of the God we worship in the prayer of the Levites. We see a God who is to be praised, a God who keeps his promises and a God who is patient.

The God We Worship Nehemiah 9:1-38 Intro: A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas about God. Here are some of the results: GOD is like a FORD ... He’s got a better idea. GOD is like ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm In The Face Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 24, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of individuals who suffered for righteousness' sake, and how God rewarded them for their faithfulness.

As followers of Christ, we are called to stand firm in our faith, even in the face of persecution. Jesus Himself warned us that we would face opposition and hatred from the world, but He also promised that God would reward us for our suffering (Matthew 5:10-12). In this sermon, we will explore ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, Revelation 1:9-11

A Fountain Will Be Opened Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Here is a prophecy that tells us about God’s plan for salvation for his people, including the suffering and glorification of Jesus Christ who is to come.

One of the difficulties people have when they first become Christians and begin studying the Bible, is what to do with the Old Testament. In fact some people never quite work that one out. It seems so foreign doesn’t it? It’s full of stories of wars; of God’s favouritism towards the people of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Lord, I Was Just Wondering Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on Mar 31, 2006

How are we like those who question God’s control of the world? How will we respond to suffering and disaster in the world: Whining or Worship?

Sermon Four: The Old Testament Prophets & The World of 2005 Habakkuk 1-3 Lord, I was just Wondering... In his happy book Farewell to God, Charles Templeton, former crony and companion of Billy Graham, details his reasons for rejecting the Christian faith. In one particularly enlightening chapter, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let God Be God

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Let Go and Let God is sage advice for any Christian. Our strength comes not from controlling God, but from allowing God to be who God is, powerful, wise, loving, and forgiving.

Psalm 23 “Let God Be God” INTRODUCTION Role playing—the art of acting out a different player in life than ourselves—has been used for years to enable people to see life from a different perspective. In Psalm 23 the writer takes on a very different perspective. He views the world and his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

True Contentment

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 22, 2018

If you want to find true contentment even in your pain, love strangers; love those who suffer; love your spouse; but most of all, love your Savior and Lord, not money.

Philip Yancey, in an article in Christianity Today about prayer, talks about a man who interrupted his busy life to spend a few days in a monastery, looking for spiritual direction and peace. “I hope your stay is a blessed one,” said the monk who showed the visitor to his cell. “If you need ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Is The Source Of My French Fries? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

We need to Trust God so that We can serve Him, and put our Faith in Him...... and God needs to be able to Trust us so that He can bless us and use us in His Kingdom work. So today, God asks this question, Can I trust you?

Who is the Sourch of my Fries? Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 5, 2003 Text : Luke 16:1-13 Read Last Sunday I talked to you about the Diamond Life - The different bases that we must touch in order to make it all the way home, the basics... remember? 1st base - Being Born again. 2nd Base - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

3 Kings Who Searched For The Presence

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 30, 2024

3 kings were going to war, but found themselves dying of thirst without water. They sought God’s Presence & God told them to do a crazy thing – to dig ditches in the desert. IF they dug them, He would fill them with water. The more they dug, the more they would get.

3 KINGS WHO SEARCHED FOR THE PRESENCE 2 Kgs. 3:6-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SHOE ON THE OTHER FOOT 1. A minister answered his phone and a voice said, “Please send over a case of whiskey to ____ address.” The pastor recognized the voice as one of his church members. The Pastor said, “This is your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:6-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Prayer For People Who Have Everything Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 4, 2009

Jesus must be the source of your confidence if you’re ever going to stand up and stand out for God.

Back in my teen years a co-worker at the Red Barn Fish Camp #2 in Tyro, NC introduced me to a club that he said I never wanted to be a member of if I could help it. It’s called the WSC Club. The subject came up because one of our buddies in the kitchen wanted to ask a girl out on a date, but he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This? Who Do You Say Jesus Is? Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 19, 2014

On Palm Sunday as JESUS rode into Jerusalem, the people of the city looked on and asked, Who Is This? Jesus asked the same question to his disciples, Who do you say that I AM? Its a question we all must answer.

Palm Sunday 2014 By William Akehurst, HSWC Credit to www.whoisjesus.com as a resource for this message. A friend of mine said just 3 words to me this week that made me ponder and know my topic for the sermon today...those words... Who is this? Key verse: Matthew 21:10. And when he was come into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who You Believe: Who Is I Am (Session 2)

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2010

Examining the famous I AM statements of Jesu

Who is “I AM”? The coming of Jesus Christ is the centre of history. Jesus demonstrated what a trusting relationship with him would be like. In His three years of public ministry Jesus called out “Come, follow me.” The reason for the transformed lives of the twelve men that left all to become his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal