Sermons on Long Suffering:

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 10, 2015

Jesus does not protect those he loves from bad things happening, but uses bad things to fulfill his plans for our lives. When we suffer, he is glad not because we are suffering, but because through suffering we have the chance to grow in faith.

A mother was once asked by a census-taker how many children she had. She replied, “Well, there’s Billy and Harry and Martha and…”. “Never mind the names,” the man interrupted, “Just give me the numbers”. The mother angrily replied, “They ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Relationship

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Dec 6, 2020

A long term relationship is not based upon one experience but many. Intimacy is not one touch One hug One embrace A long term relationship Is built upon Many touches Many embraces Many hugs

A long term relationship is not based upon one experience but many. Intimacy is not one touch One hug One embrace A long term relationship Is built upon Many touches Many embraces Many hugs Past relationships In the past had a relationship with someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-41, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:12-15, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Other

Triumphant Faith Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 1, 2020

Triumphant faith is the result of going from tested faith – putting faith into action – living by faith – to expressing Joy. Triumphant faith is not instant faith; sometimes it takes a long time, but it always wins in the long run.

Triumphant: - having won a battle or contest; victorious. Feeling or expressing jubilation after having won a victory or mastered a difficulty. Triumphant faith is a actually a transition from faith to joy, from faith to praise. However Triumphant Faith is different - Triumphant faith is the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Apostolic

Old Testament Clear Gospel Message

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 21, 2018

Isaiah foretells with great accuracy the suffering and death of Jesus and why

Weekend Message/Devotion Isaiah 53:4-12 October 21, 2018 Old Testament Clear Gospel Message It just doesn’t get much clearer than this. The prophet Isaiah tells us the exact truth of the gospel message long before the physical arrival of Christ. How ever could that be? This is a divine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Our Shield

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 15, 2007

God stands over us a protector, as long as we carry the Shield of Faith.

The Lord Our Shield You wouldn’t want to be caught in battle without protection. A person can only dodge so many arrows before one finds its mark. As in any battle, our spiritual shields are effective only when we use them. We can use our shields in our battles against Satans ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Out For #1

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

By looking out only for himself, Lot suffered the loss of everything.

July 8, 2001 Genesis 13 “Looking out for #1- the story of Lot” part 1 I want to tell you a story this morning. It’s a true story. It’s a story about a man who made bad choices. Every choice that he made was on the basis what he thought was in his best interest. This man had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Always Can Have Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 24, 2010

Peter is telling us, as long as our hope is in Christ..there is always hope for the believer.

You always have hope 1Peter 1:3-12 Introduction- 1 Peter 1:3-12 Hope is a funny thing When you have it, you feel like you are on top of the world. When you do not have it, you feel like the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Healed By His Passion

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 7, 2004

God Entered human suffering in order to transform it with his presence.

Sermon - Healed by His Passion - Sunday March 7, 2004 Last Sunday the Academy Awards were watched as usual by about a billion people worldwide.It’s the biggest and considered by many to be the most important awards event in the entertainment world. The awards were hosted this year again ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, 2 Peter 2:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Saints Series

Contributed by Randy White on Apr 7, 2003

Christians wait for the rapture through suffering, for justice, in prayer.

Waiting Saints 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, 13-17 Series: “Waiting, Watching, Working until the end.” 1. Second Thessalonians is a book in “regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together with Him.” 2 Thes. 2:1 2. Until that day comes, we do three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Is The Best Medicine Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONFESSION OF SIN CONVERTS THE QUICKSAND FOR SUFFERING INTO THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING

BIG IDEA: CONFESSION OF SIN CONVERTS THE QUICKSAND FOR SUFFERING INTO THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING INTRODUCTION: one of the 7 penitential psalms (6; 32; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143) I. (:1-2) FORGIVEN SINS = THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING (THE FIRM FOUNDATION) A. Even the worst sinner has the potential to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are His Concern -

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 23, 2003

Your sufferings, struggles, burdens, and needs are Jesus Concern

Title: You are His Concern "The Calling of Matthew" Mark 2:13-17 Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them. [14] As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," Jesus told him, and Levi ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 5, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent About Suffering

Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13:1-9 "Why God?" "There were some present at that very time who told him of the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Theology Of Sin And Sickness

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 4, 2006

This message deals with the theology of sickness and suffering in reference to sin.

The Theology of Sin And Sickness John 5:1-16 Can you imagine living in a world without sickness? In such a world there would be no need for physicians, hospitals, health clinics, or nursing homes. There would be no sickness with fever, no crippling due to disease, no need for glasses ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Penecostal Jail Break Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 25, 2006

The early church suffered much for ythe Gospel of Christ

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #10 “A Pentecostal Prison Break” Acts 5:12-28 The first century Christians suffered much for the Gospel of Christ. They were persecuted, humiliated, imprisoned and beaten all because they were faithful to Christ. Vs. 12 - The revival of signs and wonders continue. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take A Chance On Me

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

God is always there with us, even when we suffer.

Scripture: Job 1:1 Title: Take a Chance on Me Theme: Tests. Did Job really pass? NO. The story of Job isn’t about whether he passed the tests or not, but how he suffered. We all go through tests. God is always there with us with grace. I grew up listening to this song and when I read the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Methodist