Sermons on painful trial: showing 46-60 of 65,231

Absence Of Pain Or Pain Of Absence? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 9, 2008

We either want to disengage from conflict situations and save ourselves the pain, or we have to absorb the guilt of being absent and causing others pain. Trust an abundant God, who is able to take our pain and express abundant love.

We serve a God of abundance and not a God of scarcity. Ours is not a dilettante deity with nothing in His hands. Ours is the God who possesses the cattle on a thousand hills, who flung the stars into space, and who has made all things – all things. All things are made by Him and all things are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People (Book Of Job)

Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 25, 2019

Why does God allow pain & suffering?

The Book of Job – Why does God allow pain & suffering? There is a well-known book written by an American Rabbi named Harold Kushner. The title of his book is that age old question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” If you’ve never asked that question certainly you’ve thought about it, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pain Reveals Our Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 7, 2008

Trials in our lives show us how much faith we have in the Lord.

1. Remember that Peter is writing this letter AS A PASTOR to those who were suffering greatly for their faith. • Scattered. Suffering. Confused. Perplexed. • They are going through some seriously tough times. • Nero is taking some & using them for his own sick entertainment. • Society at this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Geat Sermon Of Hope And Encouragement In Times Of Pain And Trouble.

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 7, 2017

In this world of pain and hurts, where is God ? What is God doing when a believer is going through pain, trouble, and hurt in life? A powerful encouragement sermon that can be preached for the troubled.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: There is lot of suffering and pain in this world that we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Big Bounce

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

The bounce is painful but planned!

“The Big Bounce” Text: 1 Samuel 4:4-11; 1 Chronicles 13:1-14; 15:12-13; 2 Samuel 6:12-15 Introduction A wise man once said “An unexamined life is not worth living.” This message is about examining your life. I. No Ark, No Problem Verse 3 tells us that the nation of Israel did not seek the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:4-11, 1 Samuel 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Does God Allow Pain? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 8, 2010

If God really is there and loves me, why do I still hurt?

Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Jeremiah 15:18a It’s always helpful at the start of a journey to know where you’re headed! Let me share some of the “roadmap” for our series on ‘WHY’ – the questions people ask. The well-known artist and songwriter Bill ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:18

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 1 "The Fight For The Future!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

This series on Lean Time is a depiction of where our church and country is right now and how we grow during Lean Times with the Lord.

Question: What are Lean Times for you? Jeremiah 29:10-11 "For this is what the LORD says: "When 70 years for Babylon are complete, I will attend to you and will confirm My promise concerning you to restore you to this place. For I know the plans I have for you"--this is the LORD's declaration ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Is A Temporary Place

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 29, 2023

The valleys of life are not dead-end streets, because God provides a way for us to get through. This is a rewrite of Spencer Miller’s great message.

THE VALLEY IS A TEMPORARY PLACE Psalms 23:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A man was thrown out of the breakroom, yesterday, at Walmart. They asked him what he was doing there. He told them he was on a break. They said, “But you don’t work here.” He said, “Notice: I just finished using self-check-out, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Benefit In Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 2, 2021

To find benefit in pain, do not fear people; fear and follow Christ.

Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, Steamboat Rock, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Isaiah 8:12-13, Genesis 3:15, Mark 10:38, Jude 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

1 Peter: The Fiery Trial Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

1 Peter calls believers to steadfastness in the face of adversity.

Through the New Testament 2006 The Fiery Trial 1 Peter Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO For most of us, the idea of persecution or suffering for our faith seems far-fetched. We live in a free society. No one we know has ever been jailed for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pain Of Disappointments

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 11, 2020

Have you ever felt the pain of being misunderstood and disappointed? How do you respond?

THE PAIN OF DISAPPOINTMENTS "23 “Now when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. 24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended and avenged him who was oppressed, and struck down the Egyptian. 25 For he supposed that his brethren ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:23-25, 2 Timothy 4:16-17, Exodus 15:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008

Suffering for the Kingdom of God.

1. Paul was the kind of guy that didn’t quit. a. His heart LARGE, his energy levels HIGH, his love DEEP. b. His first calling was to GO INTO ALL THE WORLD and share the gospel. When speaking to Ananias Jesus says… Acts 9.15-16 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Birth Pains

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

One of the saddest consequences of sin is that one of God’s greatest blessings is accompanied by some of the greatest pain a person can endure and that is the birth of a child.

Birth Pains By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- The other day a fellow Bishop and I were communicating and expressing our concerns about what is going on in the world. Both of us have 2 sons, neither of our sons have ever been in any trouble with the law or anything like that. As a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8, John 16:21

Denomination: Apostolic

Paul's Pain

Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 12, 2007

Finding purpose in persecution

Paul’s Pain: Finding purpose in persecution -I went snowboarding for the first time and got hurt pretty bad with all of the constant falling. My wife snowboards and I was hoping to get a little compassion. She would have except for the fact that she could not stop laughing at me. -The pain that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Pain, No Gain Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014

It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will experience the benefits of exercises you have to first experience some pain. In order to get physically fit there is a level of pain you must go through. Same with our spiritual growth.

LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “No pain, no gain” Matthew 5:4 If you have ever been to the gym or read anything about getting physically fit then you have probably heard this statement before: NO PAIN, NO GAIN It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist