Sermons on Pain And Suffering:

Suffering Who Is To Blame... Some Thoughts

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

can we blaim God for all the suffering in the world, or is something else responsible.Notes on suffering

The oldest question is the question of today’s world The Church is in decline It’s shrinking faster than the share value of Air New Zealand Why? I think one reason it that it’s considered to be largely irrelevant Doesn’t have anything to say People don’t have a problem with Jesus- just the guys ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Job Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2022

Job was faithful to God, even when he lost absolutely everything that had been important to him. This legend concerns Job, a prosperous man of outstanding piety. Satan acts as an agent provocateur to test whether or not Job's piety is rooted merely in his prosperity.

Job Job was faithful to God, even when he lost absolutely everything that had been important to him. This legend concerns Job, a prosperous man of outstanding piety. Satan acts as an agent provocateur to test whether or not Job's piety is rooted merely in his prosperity. However, Job still ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is This Happening To Me? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

Explore God's call, purpose, and faithfulness in the midst of suffering, using the biblical story of Gideon as a guide.

Good morning, church family! Picture this: You're going about your normal day, minding your own business, when suddenly you're confronted by a divine messenger with an enormous task. That's exactly what happened to Gideon in the book of Judges - specifically, Judges 6:11-16. Let's read the passage ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16

Topics: Suffering

"Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World?"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2006

God is able to use the mystery that suffering often brings. Yet, some people quickly reach the end of their rope when they encounter adversities. The Lord’s grace is sufficient for any weakness, confusion or problem.

"Why is There So Much Suffering in the World?" John 9:1-9:38 "It was neither that this man sinned or his parents, but in order that the works of God might be displayed in him." (John 9:4) Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2005

A short talk for our Older Folks Service to deal with the requested topic of suffering.

¡§Why does God allow suffering?¡¨ WBC Silver Service (older folks). 3 Feb 2005 This talk is a ¡¥request¡¦. What a request! - but a good and right one as this is, to me, THE issue of life o precipitated by the Tsunami FALL The first thing I want to say is that we should not be surprised by these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling With Sin Within During Suffering

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 24, 2009

Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward spirit.

STRUGGLING WITH SIN WITHIN DURING SUFFERING--Job 23:1-7, 15-17; 24:1, 4-6; 42:3-4 Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Are Good People Exempt From Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 25, 2000

This is the first sermon in a series entitled, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse"

We are beginning a new series this morning based on the book of Job. Even though the book of Job is probably the oldest book in the Bible, it is still very relevant for today. In fact, it will always be relevant as long as there is suffering in the world. You see, this book tackles one of life’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort That Should Be Given During Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

How to be a comfort to those who are suffering

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 5 COMFORT THAT SHOULD BE GIVEN DURING SUFFERING 2ND Corinthians 1:3-6 Introduction: This will be the final message I will be preaching on this subject. I believe that I said at the beginning that this series would not be an exhaustive subject. There is much ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You React To Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Do You React to Suffering? - Rom. 8:18

How Do You React To Suffering? - Rom. 8:18 Illustration:Contrary to what might be expected, I look back on experiences that at the time seemed especially desolating and painful, with particular satisfaction. Indeed, I can say with complete truthfulness that everything I have learned in my 75 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

How can a God of Love allow so much suffering?

Why Does God allow Suffering? by Randy Croft We’re in a sermon series now on "Questions We’d Like to Ask God." I don’t think that God is afraid of our tough questions. Isaiah 1 "Come and reason together." One of the top questions asked by Christians and non-Christians alike deals ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free To Choose - Suffering Over Sin

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 5, 2025

How should we live in a world that is hostile to Christianity? Not by adopting the culture around us uncritically, nor by rejecting the world completely, but by engaging with the world while guarding against sin.

This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, meaning that it was a letter written to Christians in general, rather than to a specific church body. The first verse of the letter tells us that it was written: “To God’s elect, exiles scattered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Must Be Prepared To Suffer For Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2019

The Prosperity movement has given Americans a wrong view of God -- that He won’t let Christians suffer. But the truth is that suffering is a vital part of Christianity. Suffering should be viewed as a blessing, a cause for rejoicing, and a sign of future reward.

CHRISTIANS MUST BE PREPARED TO SUFFER FOR CHRIST Matt. 24:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MAGIC AT THE PASTRY SHOP 1. Two broke and hungry best friends, Dave and John, went into a pastry shop. Dave suddenly whisks three cookies into his pocket with lightning speed. The baker didn't notice. Dave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9, Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Great Is Your Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 18, 2003

Love is an uncommon force that copes with suffering. By enduring the pain, sorrow and anger we are exhibiting God’s unconditional love. People who are mature in love endure the pain of selfish, critical and immature scoffers.

How Great is Your Love - I Cor. 13:4-7 Illustration: One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the religious right when he said, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational