Sermons on Suffer Affliction:

Trusting God Even When We Don't Understand Him Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Today is third installment in our series and we arrive at high point of the story – the place where God breaks His silence and speaks from Heaven.

Job is one of the most unique stories you’ll hear – not just inside the Bible but anywhere. Today is third installment in our series and we arrive at highpoint of the story – the place where God breaks His silence and speaks from Heaven. Job is the story of man named Job, a man whose character was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

1 Peter 2:18-25 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 7, 2023

In today's study we look at the issue of submission to our authorities in the work place, where Jesus Himself was a perfect example of submission to the point of death.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/Gs-GbN4Qe9A For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kbmxrgE7w2Lv3VAcw3y3S?si=c1bee78a6de34e16 1 Peter 2:18-20 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

02 Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on May 5, 2025

The Spirit gives us a new identity, a new vitality, and a new destiny.

Have you ever gotten into your car, ready to roll, turned the key — or pressed the button — and all you get is *click*? Or maybe a weak turnover. Or maybe nothing at all. No engine. No movement. Just silence. This happened just a few weeks ago out in the church parking lot. I noticed a vehicle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 22: A Cry For Deliverance

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

This messianic psalm is a psalm in which David, at a time in his life that was dark and seemed to be hopeless, cried on the Lord for deliverance and received it. David also, as a prophet, speaks of the Lord's suffering, death, and resurrection.

INTRODUCTION I really love the psalms. Psalm after psalm we see the writers just pour out their hearts out to the Lord. No matter what their emotions and attitudes were, they approached their God with their concerns. We see psalms of praise glorifying the Lord for who He is and what He has done ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Altruistic Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

Altruistic love can be identified by asking whether one agrees with statements that define altruism, such as, "I’d rather suffer myself than let the one I love suffer," and "I’m willing to sacrifice my own wishes to let the one I love achieve his or hers.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Altruistic Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: A man received the following letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Of Comfort For The People Of God Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 14, 2019

A sermon examining the comfort that is available to those who are "in Christ".

A WORD OF COMFORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD II Thessalonians 1:5-10 Do you realize that the Bible actually promises that those who follow Christ will endure suffering and persecution? Paul told Timothy that "all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."(2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Invisible Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

This message shows how Elijah, Moses and Stephen remained faithful in spite of all that was against them because they could see beyond the things of this world to those things that are invisible to the world.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Sermon 3 Annual Sermons: Vol. 2 Sermon 19 Bob Marcaurelle: 1988 Hebrews 11:27 SEEING THE INVISIBLE One thing sadly lacking in our day is a sense of optimism ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 53: One Truth Three Ways Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 19, 2024

God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to be the Suffering Servant for us. In verse 3, we find He was constantly despised, often rejected, entered into sorrow, experienced grief, and was ignored.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: ONE TRUTH THREE WAYS ISAIAH 53:3 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses ~ Pt.2 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

~ Moses was the greatest prophet, leader and teacher that Judaism has ever known. - Notice, I said "Judaism" - which was a while after Abraham's time.

#15 ~Moses ~ pt.2~ SS Heb.11:23-29 9-14-14 Today we'll continue in our study of Hebrews 11: the hall of faith chapter. We've been talking about the people that are mentioned in this chapter as we come to them, talking about their faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Apocalypse Now

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Jan 30, 2006

Instead of worrying so much about the future, we should concentrate on living a life in Christ that begins with what we believe.

Theme: Paul reminds the congregation of what God has done for them through Jesus Christ and urges the people to put both their present and future hope, despite death, in an eternal future with Christ. As he exhorts them to comfort one another with this hope using apocalyptic imagery, one is left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Always Faithful

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 16, 2007

In this sermon you will find encouragement and motivation to remain faithful to Jesus Christ.

Over the past few weeks I have highlighted several overarching qualities that I see in the people of our church. These are not a source of arrogance. This does not mean we are superior to any other church. We celebrate these qualities because God has assembled a group of people who share similar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

For Crimes That I Have Done Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 21, 2011

So many people are under the impression that there are simply no negative consequences for their sins. But our sins deserve judgment and punishment. Jesus took that punishment for us on the cross when he suffered and died.

Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (Amplified Bible) with my adaptations 13Behold, My Servant shall deal wisely and shall prosper; He shall be exalted and extolled and shall stand very high. 14[For many the Servant of God became an object of horror; many were astonished at Him.] His face and His whole ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Are Not The Only One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2025

God’s presence and grace sustain us through suffering, assuring us that we are never alone or abandoned, no matter how fierce the trials we face.

Some weeks feel like a parade of pressures. The inbox pings, the headlines howl, the household needs help now, and your heart whispers, “I’m tired.” Then, almost on cue, the old accuser nudges in with noise of his own—fear, shame, cynicism—like a lion pacing the fence line, waiting for a gap in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Topics: Struggle, Perseverance

When You Know It’s Going To Be A Bad Day Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2025

When you know you’re going to have a bad day, affirm God’s justice; affirm God’s authority; and affirm God’s mercy. It will help you get through the day.

According to a recent survey, the average American knows their day is going to be bad by 8:36 a.m. in the morning. For example, they say, “You know you’re going to have a bad day if you wake up feeling sick (35%), if you suffer from poor sleep (31%), or if you start the day with a headache (29%).” ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:1-27, 2 Peter 3:9, Numbers 32:23, Job 34:5-6, Job 34:10-12, Job 40:8, Job 42:6, Ezekiel 3:25-27, Matthew 27:46, Lamentations 3:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Riches

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 4, 2025

1. Riches of His grace 2. Riches of His glory 3. Riches of Christ 4. Riches of His goodness , forbearance, and longsuffering 5. Riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God and of Christ, 6. Rich in good works 7. Eternal Riches

SPIRITUAL RICHES 1. Riches of His grace 2. Riches of His glory 3. Riches of Christ 4. Riches of His goodness , forbearance, and longsuffering 5. Riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God and of Christ, 6. Rich in good works 7. Eternal Riches ********************************** SPIRITUAL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal