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  • I'm Still Standing

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 7, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 73,020 views

    This is a sermon of encouragement to those who already experience suffering and even those who will experience suffering.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18 Title: I’m Still Standing Introduction: “Out of all the things I been through, I still have joy.” I have been hurt, but I’m still standing. I’ve been misunderstood, but I’m still standing. The devil has tried to knock me off ...read more

  • Down Is The New Up - Sermon On Philippians 2:5-11 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2023
     | 1,514 views

    When we humble ourselves, it joins us with Christ in his suffering, and we will also be joined with Christ in his exaltation.

    Scripture constantly promises that God will exalt the humble. But what if you don’t desire exaltation? This message will help you see why we must pursue exaltation from God and how we can do so by fulfilling what is lacking in Christ’s suffering. Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same ...read more

  • Do You Suffer From Comparisonitis?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,496 views

    I don’t think that comparisionitis is actually a word, but boy did my congregation listen to it. Because we all have the tendcy to compare ourselves to someone or something. In this message we look at danger of the deadly disease I call "Comparisionitis"!

    DO YOU SUFFER FROM “COMPARISONITIS”? By: Pastor Ron Crandall INTRO: All of us have a dislike for diseases or illness’ or something that is like a destructive process in an organism. We do not like suffering, We do not like the bearing of pain or distress. When we have a deficiency in an ...read more

  • Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 29,309 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people? Suffering gets our attention and reminds us that we cannot make it without God.

    Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-9 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve preached on suffering before. In fact, one lady wrote me a note reading, “Pastor, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some ...read more

  • Don't Be Shocked By Suffering Be Sensible! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,152 views

    We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus Christ.

    Don’t be shocked by suffering, be sensible – 1 Peter 4 Thesis: We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus ...read more

  • Are Good People Exempt From Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 25, 2000
    based on 200 ratings
     | 5,628 views

    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

  • Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 7,386 views

    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

  • "Why Does God Allow Suffering

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,661 views

    Suffering is an all too common reality in our world. God permits suffering, obviously, but is He responsible for it?

    CATM Sermon - “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” September 12, 2004 Sometimes it’s too easy to find illustrations to a sermon. Sometimes as a preacher you search and struggle to find stories from the community and stories from other places that help to make what you’re trying to say ...read more

  • God's Unique Design In Suffering: A Portrait Series

    Contributed by William Lollar on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,674 views

    Is there a "design" in suffering? Ask the sisters of Lazarus.

    God’s Unique Design in Suffering: A Portrait in the Lives of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (Part 1) John 11:1-16 This morning we come to examine the last of seven miracles performed by the Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. Each miracle reminds us that Jesus is God, sovereign in power, and that ...read more

  • The Road To Maturity Is A Road Marked With Suffering Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011
     | 5,388 views

    As much as we might like to believe otherwise, the road to maturity is a road marked with suffering. We all pass through its stations and we cannot do so without being affected.

    INTRO THE ROAD TO MATURITY. So far in this series we have looked at: * Focusing on our identity as children of the Father (Micah 6) [What does the Lord require?] * Taking care of ourselves so that we are in a place where we can hear God building us up (1 Kings 19) * Today we are going to ask ...read more

  • Why Did Jesus Have To Suffer?

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jul 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    The world cries why when terrible things happen. Here is God's answer

    WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO SUFFER? Time after time I’ve heard people ask the question “WHY?”.When the tsunami happened, many people throughout the world asked “Why?” and came up with some very strange answers. When someone we love very much suffers greatly throughout a ...read more

  • Suffering Who Is To Blame... Some Thoughts

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,292 views

    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

  • Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,936 views

    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

  • Comfort That Should Be Given During Suffering Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    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

  • He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,298 views

    This sermon examines the suffering of Jesus Christ under Pontius Pilate.

    He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means that Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I ...read more