Sermons on Reasons For Suffering:

Blessed Are... Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022

The main idea of this sermon is that no matter what your condition is in life, you are blessed because Jesus Christ stands there with an open invitation to come into the kingdom of God.

Good morning. How many of you are old enough to remember a group duo by the name of Simon and Garfunkel? They were a group in the 60s and 70s. A rock duo group known for a lot of great hits. Sounds of Silence. Mrs. Robinson. Bridge Over Troubled Water. Boxer. Although some of you remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Tempted! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 4, 2021

Joseph was tempted by Potiphar's wife but gives us as great example of how to deal with temptation when it comes.

No Ordinary Joe: Temptation Genesis 39 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams FBC Chenoa 10-24-2021 1. Time to Go When I was lived in Mississippi, I ran a counseling center for a large psychiatric hospital. One of the ways we promoted the hospitals programs was a series of in-services I would do for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Shade At Your Right Hand - Psalm 121 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 24, 2025

This psalm is for times when you are afraid. It promises you will suffer no harm. Yet we know calamities can still strike because the psalmist is looking to the mountains for help in his current calamity. So what good is the promise?

Psalm 121:1 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the mountains-- where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber ...read more

The Molding Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Alan Escalona on May 7, 2006

how sin is the cause of all sufferings in the world, and how "suffering" is part of our lives.

The Molding Hand of God Introduction (Part 1 of the series): Time and again, we are confronted with the question of purpose in our lives. WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO? We are contagious and people can almost get burned by our zeal when we are so excited in accomplishing a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Me Know Why You Contend With Me!

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 15, 2005

One of the reasons why God allows the godly to suffer is to answer the blasphemous accusations of Satan and prove throughout the seen but also, the unseen world that man will honor and worship God simply because of who He is.

All of you parents out there this morning can probably remember many of the enjoyable phases your children went through or are going through. But there is 1 phase which is not always enjoyable. It is the “why” phase. Remember that phase – where they ask “why” after almost every sentence they ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Similarities And Differences Of Christ At Calvary And Sinners In Hell.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 13, 2018

The similarities and differences between Christs suffering at Calvary, and the suffering of sinners in hell.

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 Peter 3:18 "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God..." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show the similarities and differences between Christs suffering at Calvary, and the suffering of sinners in hell and ...read more

The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Man Of Sorrows

Isaiah 52:13 - Ch 53 The Man Of Sorrows I. The Majesty of the Man 1) The Majesty of His Sovereignty - 13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. Behold :- His Humiliation “Behold, My Servant (Incarnation), His Examination ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Man Of Sorrows

Isaiah 52 v 13 & Ch 53 The Man Of Sorrows I. His Majesty 13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. - 15 So shall he sprinkle many nations; 1) The Majesty of His Sovereignty Behold :- His Humiliation “Behold, My Servant ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

His Masked Personality

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

His Masked Personality

His Masked Personality Isaiah 53 v. 1 & 2 "Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

His Mediatorial Mission -

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

His Mediatorial Mission -

v. 4 & 5 His Mediatorial Mission - "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows:" Spurgeon "I have lost the power to doubt him, when I see those wounds" Note:- 1. The Majesty of His Mission - "He hath borne" i.e. God Himself Jonah "Salvation is of the Lord" Romans 5 v. 8 "But God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Holiness

Agony In The Garden Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

As Jesus looked toward the cross, He agonized over what was to happen. What made His look at the cross with such fear and dread?

The Glory of the Cross Series Agony in the Garden Luke 22:39-44 1. Illus. of dads ring • Dad gave it to me after his stroke, when he realized his days were numbered. • His father gave it to him when he went to military. • Not very valuable... but I wouldn’t sell it for a million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-44

Denomination: Baptist

To The Brim Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Ever ask a child to fill up your glass? Filled to capacity, carrying it across the room – -trying not to spill it. That’s the way God delivers grace to you! What makes Christianity different from other religions? Grace – CS Lewis

Ever ask a child to fill up your glass? Filled to capacity, carrying it across the room – -trying not to spill it. What makes Christianity different from other religions? Grace – CS Lewis “Sufficient” – more than adequate; grace >= the need 1. Its Enough for our Salvation Ephesians 2:4-8 * ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Super Glue

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 26, 2011

The knowledge of the love of God who sent Christ Jesus into the world to rescue sinners such as you and me is the super glue that can hold our lives together through any adversity.

Romans 5: 1 – 11 / God’s Super Glue Intro: Billy Crystal’s monologue as Mitch in the movie City Slickers: “Value this time in your life, because this is the time in your life when you still have your choices, and it goes by so quickly. When you’re a teenager, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Will The Lord Help?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 23, 2010

God helps those who will keep their lives open to him.

David was king in Hebron for seven years. He had many wives and children born to him during this time. When his opposition was taken away he took over Jerusalem as his city. He had many battles with the enemies around him. It was years after he became king that he decided to stay at home instead of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bitterness Of Smyrna Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012

Smyrna was a Church that was under great persecution and uses this ti encourage us to endure sufferings.

The Bitterness of Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 The Church of Ephesus represents the end of the apostolic age and was indicted for losing their love they once had for our Lord. Reference: Rev. 2:7 Tree of life Genesis 2:9 in the mist of the garden Then: Genesis 3:22-24 Guarded by the Cherubims as man ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist