Sermons on learning through suffering: showing 91-105 of 189,451

"Learning To Lift Weights"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Trials are hard but getting through them brings joy.

Objects: A set of dumbbells or some type of weightlifting equipment. Scripture: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith makes us stronger. James 1:2-3 I decided about 6 months ago that I wanted to try to get in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

Some of Paul’s religious assailants in Corinth were no doubt Jews. They hurled the charge at Paul that he was no true Hebrew. They said he had apostatized from the faith and that he could not possibly be a faithful minister of God. With this in mind, Paul

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small uninhabited island. He cried out to God to save him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a rough hut and put his few possessions in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Learn How To Love

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on May 23, 2008

We can love more perfectly through knowledge and discernment.

Learn How to Love Attention: I want to talk to you about love. Love is universally appreciated but is often misunderstood. Much of what passes for love in our society is not true love. True love is contrary to the natural tendency of fallen humanity. When a child is born into our society his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contentment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon explores finding contentment in every situation through Christ, who provides strength, regardless of our circumstances.

Good morning, beloved, and welcome. I am so glad we are gathered here today, not by mere chance, but by God's divine design. We are here to share in the profound wisdom of God's word, to seek solace in His promises, and to find strength in His unending love. Today, we are going to read and reflect ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Topics: Contentment, Learning

Innocent Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 16, 2008

Innocent People experience pain and suffering and it is through pain and suffering that we know the suffering of Christ and others.

Title: Innocent Pain and Suffering Text: Job 1 and 2 Thesis: Innocent people experience pain and suffering. This is the third message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Causes Of Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

Helping Christians during suffering

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 1 THE CAUSES OF SUFFERING Romans 8:18 Introduction: Over the years that I have been a pastor, I have been asked various questions. One question that I have never been asked is where did Cain get his wife. I have a good answer for that one. He got his wife ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through The O.t. #6: Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 13, 2012

Even though the Christian life is primarily characterized by abundant life and joy, there are seasons where the Lord allows us to go through dark valleys. It is often during those seasons that we encounter God, and our faith is strengthened and deepened.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #6: PAIN AND SUFFERING OPENING TEXT: “After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. And Job spoke, and said: "May the day perish on which I was born, And the night in which it was said, A male child is conceived.” (Job ...read more

Denomination: *other

Strength Through Weakness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 14, 2024

Message 14 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Some of you may not know this about me, but I am in fact bi-lingual. I am fluent in English and sarcasm. And because that is true, I love the verses in 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, if you want to turn with me there this morning. We have been studying the book of 2 Corinthians together for a few months ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing In His Suffering Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 5, 2016

Through our relationship to Christ we share in the fellowship of suffering in general and we Share in His Suffering through: 1) The Father in Suffering (2 Cor. 1:3-4), 2) The Son in Suffering (2 Cor. 1:5-6) & 3) The Saints in Suffering (2 Cor. 1:7)

In his book (and now feature movie), The Insanity of Obedience, Nik Ripken tells about meeting Dmitri in the former USSR. Born of Christian parents, Dmitri found himself and his family living under communism in an area where the nearest church was a three-day walk away. He started teaching his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Other

Persevering Through Trials Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 5, 2019

Trials that test us will toughen our faith if we don’t allow temptations to trip us up. Trials from without and temptations from within are no match for the Christian who stands in truth from above.

Persevering Through Trials February 2-3, 2019 James 1:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill A man who filed an insurance claim was asked for additional information from the company. Here’s his response. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18, Genesis 3:12-13, Job 1:22, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering Through Persecution Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 29, 2020

It's always better to obey God.

Persevering Through Persecution Acts 5:17-32 Rev. Brian Bill January 25-26, 2020 Look around you and find eight people. Go ahead and count until you locate eight individuals. By the time you go to sleep tonight, eight people around the world will have died for their devotion to follow Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian, Christmas And Suffering Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 4, 2020

God does not spare us from suffering but we find peace and purpose in it because Jesus walked with us; works through us and waits for us

JESUS AND OUR SUFFERINGS (A Christmas Message by Bob Marcaurelle) homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle “The angel said, ‘Behold I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people / Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace among men who are pleasing to Him.” - Luke 2: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, Luke 2:10-14, Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Point Of Pain & Suffering Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Jun 21, 2007

All of go through pain and suffering, but what is the point? How do you answer the question, "Why does God allow pain and suffering?"

Hey everyone. I’m Josh, one of the leaders here, and it is great to have you with us today. Happy Father’s day to all the Dad’s. It is really cool for me this weekend to have my Dad in town, so that is always nice. Let’s pray as we move on this morning. If you have your bibles, you can open ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned In Battle Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 13, 2010

We can gain wisdom and gain faith from the lessons Israel learned in their journey through life’s battles.

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Lessons Learned in Battle” Exodus 15:22-27 In 1997 the Detroit Red Wings, along with the State of Michigan, were in ecstatic euphoria following the Red Wing’s capture of the coveted Stanley Cup championship trophy. Celebrations were ongoing and the sweet taste of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Must Through Many Tribulations...

Contributed by Joel Sanabria on Jun 12, 2005

Understanding how to obtain the blessings of suffering as Christians.

WE MUST THROUGH MANY TRIBULATIONS... What is tribulation, but that very influence that brings us nearer to the heart of God than prayers or hymns? I think sorrows usually bring us closer to God than joys do, but sorrow, to be of use, must be endured, as Christ’s were, victoriously, carrying with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational