Sermons on Redeeming Suffering:

Rejoice In The Sufferings Of Christ

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

Days before His crucifixion, Jesus exposed the hostility of the unbelieving world to Himself, and (by implication) to all those who are loyal to His mission.

Fifth Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 18:15-22, 1 Peter 4:12-19, Luke 20:9-18 Rejoice in the Sufferings of Christ Jesus’ encounters with the Pharisees were always occasions for high drama. I can’t think of one of them, with the single exception of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, where Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Reasons For Our Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2003

Suffering can teach us that we may have to realign our priorities, values and sense of what is essential vs. non-essentials

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer Of A Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2004

This is the 14th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) [#14] HYMNS #17: A PRAYER OF A SUFFERING SERVANT Psalm 17 This psalm is a prayer of David¡¦s at the time he was running from King Saul; but instead of looking at this psalm from David¡¦s perspective let¡¦s look at it from the perspective of a suffering ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

287 – Word Of Suffering

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004

Before Jesus declared His thirst – He declared His separation from God the Father. His thrist was spiritual not a biological need.

Illustrate Humor: Based on a True story – church in Romania – God tells a new pastor to stand at window of an elderly lady from his church and yell…” repent or go to hell” This lady was a highly influential person in the church and has been a member for over 30 years… when the young pastor did it ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Shame In The Name

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 9, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to show the congregation that the first witnesses of Jesus Christ were willing at any moment to give their life for the ministry of Jesus Christ. Our call today is no different. We should be willing to die for the Gospel of Jes

Suffering Shame in the name of any person simply means that you have given your life to that person in order to suffer shame. We think of the negative aspect of suffering shame. I can think of an abusive husband who continually humiliates his wife. She is shamed by it but continues to stand by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Reduces Sin Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 7, 2007

The Apostle Peter shows us that when we work through suffering in a godly way, those habits and sins we cannot rid ourselves of, start to fade away.

What is the thing that Americans fear the most? It is not taxes, or speaking in public, or even death…no. What Americans fear the most is – suffering. It can all be summed up when a loved one dies and death comes quickly to them. What do we say? At least they didn’t suffer….. Americans fear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 21, 2007

A sermon on the suffering of Jesus based on Isaiah 52 and 53.

THE SONG OF THE SUFFERING SERVANT Isa. 53:1-9 INTRO.: Hundreds of years before Jesus came to earth prophets predicted the events of His life. His birth, ministry, death, and resurrection were set forth by these inspired men in great detail Even His return in glory was predicted long before His ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportune Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 23, 2008

Pain and suffering is an opportunity for the development of Christian character.

Title: Opportune Pain and Suffering Text: James 1:2-4 and Romans 5:3-5 Thesis: Pain and suffering is an opportunity for the development of Christian character. The Series: This is the fourth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transparent Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 27, 2008

We can be honest in expressing our feelings in pain and suffering.

Title: Transparent Pain and Suffering Text: Hebrews 5:7-10 Thesis: We can be honest in expressing our feelings in pain and suffering. The Series: This is the fifth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know Christ and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Suffering Savior Pp Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 6, 2008

Isaiah 53 predicts teh suffering our Savior would endure for us!

INTRODUCTION • SHOW BY HIS WOUNDS VIDEO CLIP. • SLIDE #1 • We are closing in on Resurrection Sunday. As we get closer to that wonderful time of celebration I want to take you back to the book of Isaiah again as we return to the 53rd chapter. • I want you to remember as we look at our text today ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anticipatory Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2008

Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians... and knowing that, we prepare for it.

Title: Anticipatory Pain and Suffering Text: I Peter 4:12-19 Thesis: Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians. The Series: This is the sixth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership In The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1-4

Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Title: Leadership in the Suffering Church, Date/Place: LSCC, 3/5/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Quoted from Pastoral Life magazine: One Sunday morning a pastor got up in the pulpit and apologized for the Band-aid on his face. He said "I was thinking about my sermon while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With The Suffering Christ

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

During this Lenten season we are asked to reflect on our Saviour’s suffering, death and resurrection. We are asked in some ways to walk with the one who suffered for us.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 14 Second Sunday of Lent- Year A February 24, 2002 Readings: * Gen. 12:1-4 * 2 Tim: 1:8-10 * Mt. 17: 1-9 Walking with the Suffering Christ Less Than Whole At the Nicene Council, an important church meeting in the 4th century A.D., of the 318 delegates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Solitary Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 2, 2008

Pain and suffering is often solitary and always a spiritual experience.

Title: Solitary Pain and Suffering Text: Luke 4:1-13 Thesis: Pain and suffering is often solitary and always a spiritual experience. This is the first in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering based on the words of the Apostle Paul who wrote, I want to know Christ and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prescriptive Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 9, 2008

Pain and suffering help us understand the suffering of Christ.

Title: Prescriptive Pain and Suffering Text: Philippians 3:7-11, Romans 8:17; I Peter 4:12 Thesis: Pain and suffering help us understand the suffering of Christ. This is the second message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ Through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational