Sermons on Reasons For Suffering:

How To Grow Through Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Peter tells us there is no need to fear suffering for it is the path to blessing. It’s was that way for Jesus and He has appointed this the path for every believer.

Zeus ordered the creation of a new goddess because of his sheer boredom. According to In Greek mythology, Zeus had run out of other goddess to seduce, so he had Pandora created. Pandora was given a mysterious box and was told that whatever she did, she was not to open this box. She resisted the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering While Having Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 17, 2020

KNOWING THAT YOU CAN MADE BY THE HELP OF THE LORD!!!!

It is my plea that in this instructional lesson this morning that it will comfort us, even in the mist of the adversary that is trying to conquer us.” As we visit this text this morning, we will see that the Jews to whom this book of Hebrews were speaking of, were experiencing much misfortune and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-33, Hebrews 11:36, Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Terrorism And Suffering, And The Hope Of The Gospel

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 22, 2013

Terrorism and suffering are all around us in the United States, but we find peace and comfort in God’s presence, and the great hope in the Gospel of His Son.

BOSTON (AP) — The boy who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombings was remembered by neighbors Tuesday as a vivacious 8-year-old who loved to run and climb. Martin Richard was among the three people killed in the explosions Monday, according to U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch, a friend of the family for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Friends

Why God Allows Suffering

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Comes Through Suffering

Contributed by Nick Scarpa on May 28, 2004

As the old expression goes, "There’s light at the end of the tunnel" this sermon tells us that there is hope at the end of the suffering.

¡§Hope Comes Through Suffering¡¨ This morning we are going to talk about hope from the perspective of a man of God who experienced tremendous suffering. The apostle Paul was the last apostle chosen during the time the first church was getting started. Like the other apostles, Paul was chosen by ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Trusting God In The Midst Of Suffering”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

When you suffer know that the Lord is watching, and He will turn it around for good

I Peter 4:12-19 October 8, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Trusting God in the midst of suffering” I. (vs. 12-13) Suffering Should be Considered as a Reason for Joy A. Don’t be surprised 1. Like something is strange and abnormal 2. When a fiery trial comes upon you B. Don’t Grumble, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Suffering” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2009

If one is going to live according to the principles & promises laid out here by our Lord in the beatitudes, he will suffer rejection from the world. Yet, through it all, he can be doubly blessed.

In the Beatitudes, Jesus describes the qualities found in the lives of those who are truly happy. Not in the temporary, circumstantial sense which the world talks about, but in the eternal, ultimate sense which the world knows nothing about. He tells us that true happiness comes when one gains the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

His Joy In Suffering For Them Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 8, 2018

Paul suffered persecution, hardship and imprisonment for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the congregations which were under his spiritual care in Asia Minor, Greece and Rome.

7/12/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIIA1? His Joy in Suffering for Them? (Colossians 1:24) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:24 (NIV) (Text) 1:24: Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Exhortation On Preparing For Suffering Series

Contributed by Tony Fox on Apr 22, 2016

Will there come a time in America when Christians' faith will literally be on trial in courts of law? If you doubt it, you're wrong. We are living in the beginning of those times. What should we do? See what Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad.

Faith on Trial Ready to Answer… April 17, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 3:13-17) Command Baptist Church And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness 'sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

An "excuse" is something said to hide the real reason for wrong actions. It is an attempt to cover up a shortcoming or sin. Beware! Excuses can damn not only the character but the souls of men.

Intro: Summarize the passage. An EXCUSE is something said to hide the real reason for wrong actions. It is an attempt to cover up a shortcoming or sin. For example, every man has excuses for his neglect of duty; the debtor makes excuses for delay of payment; the student for being absent or failing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-22

Denomination: *other

What Is The Abundant Life?

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jan 7, 2014

Explores John 10:1-11 and the meaning and application of the Abundant Life in Jesus. How eternal life begins in the present and continues throughout eternity.

TITLE: Life is for Living TEXT: John 10:1-11 INTRO: When a university student asked Billy Graham, "What is the greatest surprise you have found about life?" He answered, "The brevity of it." Life is, indeed, short and for some people it is filled with regret. Someone did a survey and came up with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ganging Up On Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2012

In this portion of Mark we get a clearer picture of what it means to rely on God for things, and what it means to rely on the government. Here the religious leaders try to trip Jesus up, but they fall right into His trap.

After the episode in the Temple on the previous day, I guess Jesus should have expected the religious leaders of Israel to react. In fact, the Lord is trying to get them to react and eventually figure out a way to arrest and condemn Him. In the end of Chapter 11 and into Chapter 12 we see a series ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2017

4 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING PRIVILEGE-IV —Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To AMERICAN PRIVILEGE Attention: Lost Loot A little boy came home with a $10 bill he claimed to have found. "Are you sure it was lost?” asked his mother. “Yes, I’m sure,” said the little boy. “I saw a man looking for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Life Lessons From Paul

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024

Apostle Paul speaks into the church of Ephesus truth that can help us makes changes in our lives and this messed up world we live in.

Life lessons from Paul Ephesians 3:14-21 Good morning again and welcome to those who are listening online. If you would turn to the book of Ephesians chapter 3, we will be looking at the prayer that the apostle Paul offers up for the church at Ephesus and for us as believers today. We can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Look Up And Live

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 3, 2019

Disobey you loose obey you win every time.

LOOK UP AND LIVE Numbers 21: And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners. 2 And Israel vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist