Sermons on Long Suffering:

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

Suffering

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 17, 2003

Suffering, no one likes it. However, it is something we all experience at sometime or another. Here is what the Scriptures say concerning it.

SUFFERING 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations [vs. 1-6], for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me – to keep me from exalting myself! Concerning this I implored the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005

Making our lives count through suffering

Suffering is something that each and everyone one of us deal everyday of our lives. Suffering comes into everyday peoples lives both great and small don’t they. Sometimes suffering comes into people’s lives and we don’t know how nor why God would allow a person to endure such a trial. Suffering can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 30, 2016

To share that the road to greatness always passes through suffering.

A man found a cocoon of the emperor moth and took it home to watch it emerge. One day a small opening appeared, and for several hours the moth struggled but couldn't seem to force its body past a certain point. Deciding something was wrong, the man took scissors and snipped the remaining bit of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Other

Suffering

Contributed by John Hardwick on Apr 25, 2015

Illustration.Suffering is the pursuit of Endurance to Persevere...

Illustration.Suffering is the pursuit of Endurance to Persevere through to the end,trusting with a reverence to The Father that He's in control of our lives,Only when we come to him with a surrendered Heart and on Humbled knees.It demonstrates our "Faith" in the world around us. The greatest ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffered Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 20, 2015

Jesus not only died for us, He also suffered a great deal. He did it for you!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we begin our look at the second of our four words of Easter, the word suffered. • WE can all relate to this word on various levels, we look in the world around us and we see suffering. • Sometimes we can look no further than our own world to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 30, 2023

Are you experiencing the pain of suffering? Jesus is there if you have trusted Him as your savior. The suffering of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory we have revealed in us. Job said, my redeemer lives.

Job is synonymous with suffering. He lost his wealth in one day. He lost his children in one day. He lost his health. He lost the love of his wife, and he lost the compassion of his friends. We could say that with the exception of Jesus Christ that no one has suffered more than Job. Suffering ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Is Not

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 1, 2022

Suffering is not... Suffering comes from (Adapted from a sermon in Classic Sermons on Suffering- Editor Warren Wiersbe)

HoHum: Charlene Nelson said, “Suffering is not magic and mountain tops. Have you ever had a stomach bug? Or even a bad cold or the coronavirus? Did you feel super close to God while you walked through that? When your head was hung over the toilet, were you amazed with the godly attitude that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25, Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Longing For God Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on May 4, 2008

In Times of discouragement, we rest in God’s Attributes. Knowing Who God Is, Brings us confidence in Times of Difficulties of daily living

Psalm 63 A longing for God Introduction: Someone once said that music has a tremendous impact in our lives. Whether we want to accept it or not music can influence the way we think and live our life. The Psalms were a collection of hymns, It ‘s the Jewish hymnbook. In it we find sound theology in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

Do we long to worship God?

June 30, 2013 Psalm 84 Why are you here this morning? If you pray, why? If you read the Bible, why? Is it out of duty? You feel you have to do it. And if you don’t, God will be mad at you and bad things may happen to you. I hope those aren’t the reasons. My hope is that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Long Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 14, 2016

This sermon explores who the martyred saints may be and their cry unto God, along with God's response

The Book of Revelation “How Long” Revelation 6:9-17 In 303 A.D., during the reign of emperor Diocletian, Andronicus was martyred for his faith. He said, “Do your worst, I am a Christian. Christ is my help and supporter, and thus armed I will never serve your gods nor do I fear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-17

Denomination: Foursquare

A Longing To Be With God

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 3, 2025

The Psalms are filled with Praise. This is so helpful when we consider our own need to praise God in prayer. This reminds us that we should be willing to praise even when times are difficult and we struggle. What a wonderful sourcebook of songs and prayers.

Introduction What we should remember when studying the Psalms: The Psalms are filled with Praise. This is so helpful when we consider our own need to praise God in prayer. This reminds us that we should be willing to praise even when times are difficult and we struggle. What a wonderful ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Longing To Be Seen Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 2, 2020

Truth One: WHEN not IF Truth Two: We want to be Seen Turth Three: Reward in Prayer

LONGING TO BE SEEN Matthew 6:5-6 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION We are going to begin a short series on prayer this week. There will be 3 messages on prayer all focusing on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount which we find in Matthew 5-7. We will be in Matthew 6. Prayer is significant for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Longing For Belonging

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

Why am I here? Where do I fit in? What is life all about? Who cares about me? Ultimately, we find these answers in the one who created us. God wants each of us to find a place of belonging in His family.

Longing for Belonging Philippians 3:17 - 21 17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 13 Title: How Long? How Long? How Long? Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 25, 2018

Four times the words formed on David’s lips—“How long?” Pursued relentlessly by Saul, David wondered what was delaying the chariot of God.

March 10, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 13 Title: How Long? How Long? How Long? To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Psalm 13 (NKJV) 1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist