Sermons on Hope In Suffering:

Jesus - Our Greatest Hope

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 4, 2010

When God is involved in the equation there is always hope. This sermon talks about where hope comes from and what it can do for us.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a certain retired man who volunteers to entertain patients in nursing homes and hospitals. 1. One day he went to one local hospital in Brooklyn and took his portable keyboard along. 2. He came to one patient’s bedside, and told some jokes and sang a few funny ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forbearance, Long Suffering, Peace!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 12, 2022

Forbearance can mean long tempered... Keep your temper, no one else wants it... Longsuffering is a fruit of the spirit...

MEEKNESS! FOLLOW PEACE! FORBEARANCE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE FRUIT OF GOD’S SPIRIT IS CLEAR… MORE THAN TOLERANCE? FORBEARANCE! SEEK LOVE NOT MANIPULATION.. Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:12-13, Proverbs 25:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Counted Worthy To Suffer Shame

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 12, 2022

We must boldly proclaim Jesus even if we suffer for it. And when we do suffer, we need to take joy that the Lord has counted us worthy to suffer for Him.

Counted Worthy to Suffer Shame Acts 5:33-42 As we continue our study in the Book of Acts, let us review some things we have already learned. First of all we remember that the mission of the church is to continue what Jesus began to do and teach (Acts 1:1). Acts 1:8 defines the outward spiral of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Suffering + Joy + Poverty = Wealth

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 9, 2025

Sermon about giving based on the example of the Macedonians

Background to passage: this is the beginning of a section composed of two chapters that deal heavily with giving. The two things we have to know is that the offering was supposed to go to the church in Jerusalem for relief from poverty, persecution, and famine; also that many Mediterranean churches ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Must We Suffer?

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 18, 2003

Instruction on the handling of suffering falls short because it leaves us with the resounding question of why, and it is in this sermon we see four reasons that Paul gave on why we suffer.

CBS News anchor Dan Rather admits he was always fascinated by the sport of boxing, even though he was never good at it. “In boxing you’re on your own; there’s no place to hide,” he says. “At the end of the match only one boxer has his hand up. That’s it. He has no one to credit or to blame except ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Sense Out Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 30, 2014

WE often make mistakes about suffering simply because we do not understand suffering. This messge gives 5 reasons for suffering

MAKING SENSE OUT OF SUFFERING Acts 28:1-16 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2  The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3  But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Our Suffering Servant

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2008

Pentecost 22(B) - Christ is our suffering Servant: Christ died for the sins of the world and Christ rose for the life of the world.

CHRIST IS OUR SUFFERING SERVANT (Outline) October 12, 2008 -- PENTECOST 22 -- Isaiah 53:10-12 INTRO: In our day-to-day activities we may look at certain decisions as life or death. From time to time we may think about weighty matters such as our own life and mortality. Today we gather ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Warning To The Rich And Patience In Suffering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Warn against the dangers of wealth and self-indulgence, while encouraging patience and perseverance in the face of suffering, as we await the Lord's return and judgment.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of James. In James 5:1-12, we find a warning for the rich, an encouragement for those suffering, and a reminder of God's judgment on the wicked. As we begin to unpack these verses, let's keep in mind this thought ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Topics: Warning, Patience

Finding Strength In Times Of Suffering

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2002

How do you deal with suffering and traumas in life? The Apsotle Peter gives several helpful teachings for those going through times of crisis and suffering.

Finding Strength in Times of Suffering I Peter 4:12-16 A year ago on September 11th every American was in a state of shock when war came to America in the form of the Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center. Since then many individuals and families have suffered and grieved due to the loss ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Suffering For Jesus Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009

This is the sixth in a series on Revelation dealing with the general teaching of Scripture on suffering.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus Pt 2” Review Several weeks ago we talked about the suffering church of Smyrna. Jesus encouraged them to not to fear the future suffering but to endure and be faithful to the end. Suffering, to one degree or another, has infiltrated the human ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015

A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Accusing The Suffering (Job 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 20, 2025

Do we accuse or comfort the suffering?

Do we treat suffering like Eliphaz, with accusations, or do we seek to help? Let’s begin in Job 5. Do people assume that our own foolishness causes our suffering? Was Eliphaz implying that the sins of Job’s children caused their deaths? Call now, is there anyone who will answer you? And to which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For Jesus Pt 1

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009

This is the fifth in the Revelation series dealing with suffering

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus - 1” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms the outline of the book. John wrote during a time of severe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Suffering And Tribulation Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

Fifth in a series from Revelation dealing with Smyrna the suffering Church

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus - 1” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms the outline of the book. John wrote during a time of severe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance