Sermons on Godly Suffering:

Suffering To Setup Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Apr 1, 2025

Suffering is not a sermon topic we use much. It doesn't draw crowds or entice us to support the church. We fail to warn believers that there will be times of suffering. Suffering is something we all have to endure in our walk with the Lord.

Suffering to Setup Exodus 1:7-14 Ex 1:7 And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them. (8) Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. (9) And he said unto his people, Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:7-14

The Suffering Of The Innocent Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 9, 2025

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”. (Luke 19:38)

Our theme for today’s sermon is ‘the suffering of the Innocent’. Throughout the ages many people have asked the question ‘why do the innocent suffer?’ This question can only be adequately answered in the case of the Messiah because of the many revelations about His birth, life, death, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unsurprised By Suffering Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 31, 2025

Those to whom Peter wrote 1 Peter were experiencing persecution for their faith. Peter instructs them not to be surprised. This sermon examines four reasons why people are surprised by suffering, and why they shouldn't be.

Years ago, when my wife and I were expecting . . . And notice that I didn’t say, “when my wife and I were pregnant”. That seems to be a thing these days, with husbands and wives saying, “we’re pregnant”. And I know it’s intended as a way for the husband to express solidarity with his wife, and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Suffering Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 12, 2025

Peter instructs us to regard suffering as a test of our faith, one that we can pass by rejoicing in suffering.

This morning, we resume our study of a letter written by the apostle Peter, one of Jesus’ twelve disciples, sometime around 62-64 A.D. This is a general epistle, a letter written to believers scattered throughout five Roman provinces in northern Asia Minor; in what is today the country of Turkey. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Suffering? Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 1, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Why Suffering?” 1 Peter 3:17-22 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 3 “17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:17-22, 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Timothy 4:16, Luke 24:50-51, Acts 1:9, Revelation 5:6-7, Genesis 6:1-4, 2 Peter 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 24, 2024

When your life crashes, bow before Jesus as your Sovereign Lord, believe in Jesus, who was scorned, bank on His substitutionary sacrifice; then benefit from His victory and success.

Marla Kiley, from Denver, Colorado, tells the story of an accounting department of a large insurance company. They were working on year-end reports when their computers crashed. So they put in an emergency call to a systems analyst, who arrived three hours later. He was late, because when he first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, John 1:14, John 12:37-38, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:12-14, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Christian And Suffering

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 17, 2025

Expository Series on Philippians

Title: “The Christian and Suffering” Phil. 1:13-14 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 5-18-25 Intro: The problem of pain is inescapable, its effects profound. No one can deny it. Many use it as a way to remove God from reality. It fuels the flame of doubt and sometimes undermines the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Suffering Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of suffering and pain as unavoidable aspects of life, emphasizing that God has a purpose for these experiences and uses them for His glory.

Hello church! Glad to have you all here today as we jump into a huge topic together. Suffering is something so personal, so universally understood, and so imperative in the lives of those who follow Jesus. Everyone suffers at some point or another. Everyone experiences pain and hardship. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Topics: Suffering, God's Plan, Faith In Trials

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

A Godly Couple

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000

The godly example of Pricilla and Aquilla form a pattern for family life today.

A GODLY COUPLE A Pattern For Us All Eccl 4:9-12; Acts 18:1-3, 19, 24-26 1. The Benefits of a Good Marriage A. Mutual Effort · (Eccl 4:9) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: B. Mutual Support · (Eccl 4:10) If one falls down, his friend can help him up. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Godliness

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

TITUS 1:1

TRUTH AND GODLINESS TITUS 1:1 Over the past few weeks there has been a lot of talk on truth. Most of it focused on whether the President told the truth when he testified before a judge and a grand jury. The president claims that he did tell the truth as he understood certain terms. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

The Marks Of Godliness

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 9, 2001

This sermon is about the true nature of godliness and the qualities that reveal godliness in the life of a beleiver.

THE MARKS OF GODLINESS OUTLINE 1.CONDUCT 2.CONCERN 3.COMPASSION 4.CONVERSATION 5.COMFORT 6.CONFIDENCE 7.COMMUNION THE MESSAGE THE MARKS OF GODLINESS 1.CONDUCT I John 2:6 Godliness is revealed in the conduct of a beleiver. The life that he leads is a testimony of his spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godly Examples

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Feb 20, 2004

People who are living as good examples are really blessings from above.

The undeniable importance and demand of visible examples today are always felt in all areas of life. Whether in secular or spiritual realm, everybody is need of an example to behold and to follow. Good examples are guides to lead others that they may not lose their way to a better life and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Man

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Apr 26, 2004

Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

TOPIC: The Godly Man SPEAKER:Dixon Olu. David TEXT: Psalm 1 DATE: 18th April 2004 (First delivered 17th Nov. 1991) Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, John 15:16

Denomination: Foursquare

A Form Of Godliness

Contributed by Dick Webster on May 2, 2004

Christians today have lost the real Christianity of old. We must leave our "religion" and seek the Biblical Truths.

A Form Of Godliness 2 Timothy 3:1-6; 1 Kings18:21 God’s Word is clear - in the end times man will fall away from His Word and law We are told in 2 Timothy and again in Revelation 3 In 1 Kings we also see the indecision of the Israelites Elijah was prophesying and may not have even been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-6, 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible