Sermons on Purpose In Suffering:

He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 16, 2004

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

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

Why does God allow suffering Christians suffer while the lost thrive

Why does God allow suffering? By Steve Keeler Scripture Job 1:8-22; "The Lord said to Satan, 'Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.' Then Satan answered the Lord, 'Does Job fear God for ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cries From The Cross - Cry Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Cries From The Cross - Cry of Suffering (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 19 verses 28-30. In this series of studies: • We are considering the seven statements of Jesus from the cross: • These statements are very important to us: • Not only because of the Person who spoke them; • But, also because of the place where ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Brethren

The Road To Maturity Is A Road Marked With Suffering Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011

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

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Have To Suffer?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jul 1, 2011

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

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Peter Claver--Open To Black Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2011

Like Peter Claver, we can be means of helping others to escape the slavery of sin.

September 5, 2011 Testimony of the Saints Labor Day I sometimes ask my students what occupation God would put on his tax return, if He had to file one. That usually brings puzzled looks until I say 45-2093, farming. God’s original occupation on earth is planting a garden. In it he put a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15

Denomination: Catholic

"Why Does God Allow Suffering

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2004

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

Scripture: Romans 5:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Suffering Shipwrecks In Your Life

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

There comes a time when a believer must simply go into battle.

Stop Suffering Shipwrecks in Your Life 1 Tim. 1:18-20 Sept. 7, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son , in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering And The Human Condition: Where Was God? Series

Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009

The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses the topic of suffering and God’s place in it and through it.

I was in a room close to 7:00 AM playing Jazz with my High School Jazz Band. We had band practice at 6:00 AM Monday to Friday mornings. (What kind of deranged person came up with that idea?) As I was sitting there at the drum set playing along half-asleep, the intercom began to come on and off. It ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Suffering Savior Gives Better Blessings

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 18, 2015

The desire to follow the "genie in the lamp" Jesus gets the best of us sometimes. What does the real Jesus offer to us?

Feb 2015 Monday Chapel A lowly Savior gives bigger and better blessings Is it OK or not OK to call people names? Probably not OK. Even if the person deserves to be called something - jerk, idiot, freak - you know you shouldn’t do that - you shouldn't call people names. How about Satan - have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

A Birth, A Suffering, A Cross, A Tomb, And A Resurrection

Contributed by Bud Rose on Apr 19, 2015

How Jesus' life takes all of our needs on Him.

A Birth, A Suffering, A Cross, A Tomb, And A Resurrection Text: Matthew 1:21; John 1:29; F.A.G. 4/5/2015 Play Video – Easter Worship Intro (from Youtube I. A Birth Matthew 1:21, "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here's How To Use Your Suffering

Contributed by Peter Walters on Apr 21, 2015

Don't waste your suffering - Use It to grow, comfort others and let your light shine.

On twitter a Pastor posted: "Two Sundays ago I preached on sickness. Since then half my congregation has fallen ill. Sunday I preach on sadness. Consider yourself warned." I tweeted back: "I preached on suffering and my car broke down and my wife has been in emerg twice. I gonna preach on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 8, 2018

This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"concern For The Suffering Of Others"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 15, 2019

A sermon about living with the compassion of Christ.

“Concern for the Suffering of Others” Matthew 9:35-38 Last week I was reading a story from a mainstream news outlet about a young couple who moved to Los Angeles, California looking for fame and fortune but quickly found themselves homeless and destitute. It was a moving story. In any event, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Isaiah Predicts Christ's Suffering For Us

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 10, 2014

Hundreds of years before Christ came, Isaiah recorded the event of Jesus' sacrificial suffering, death, and resurrection.

Isaiah Predicts Christ’s Suffering for Us Isaiah 53:1-12 Introduction When Jesus walked with two of His disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24, He asked them why they did not believe what the prophets had spoken about Jesus, that Jesus would suffer and then enter into His glory. He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible