Sermons on Suffer Affliction:

The Prayer Of Healing

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2006

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Setbacks And Storms Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Life is that life is filled with setbacks and storms. Life is hard sometimes. We’re all going to suffer and it hurts, it’s no fun but it’s something we will all have to go through. But the other truth for you this morning is that we can overcome. We can s

Surviving the Setbacks and Storms Philippians 4:6-7 Any of you who have ever played a board game know that one of the most important things to remember is the rules. In fact, most family arguments occurring during a board game are over disputes about the rules. If you don’t know the rules, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

Sleeping With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 22, 2012

An undeclared war is being waged in many of our homes and our marriages are suffering because of it. It can become easy to see our spouse as our enemy. But the real enemy is found elsewhere - it's found within. Why do we find it so easy to treat those

Sleeping With The Enemy?! - Romans 7:14-25 - May 23, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #5 This past Wednesday, Army Specialist Leslie Sabo Jr., posthumously received the Medal of Honor. That medal ceremony brings to close a story that began 43 years ago, when Leslie and his bride, Rose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: *other

Be Patient And Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 17, 2016

The exhortation, the example, and the encouragement from James 5:7-8 (Outline from C. Jerdan at Bible Hub: http://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/jerdan/long-suffering_in_view_of_christ's_coming.htm; material from David Jeremiah's book, Living With Confidence)

HoHum: At times we become so excited about an upcoming event that we have trouble waiting. It may be a holiday we are looking forward to, a vacation, or a party, and we wonder every day – "how many more days?" We have this with our boys with going to DC in a few weeks! Sometimes, while on ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Wonderful Savior Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 9, 2013

1. We see Jesus’ perfection (vs. 18). 2. We see Jesus’ purpose for suffering (vs. 18). 3. We see Jesus preaching (vs. 18-20). 4. We see Jesus’ power to save (vs. 20-22).

Our Wonderful Savior Jesus Christ 1 Peter 3:18-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 3, 3013 *Nobody is like Jesus! -- He is our wonderful Savior! *I love the way this old hymn puts it: “O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing His power and His love; Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me / Another Prospective

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 27, 2014

What if this text is about not being afraid; not being afraid of death. About not fearing the suffering places in our lives that can often feel so much like death. For the moment we start to fear death, it will not long before we start to fear life. Updated August 2020.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the Message. Today's readings are Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105; Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 16:21-28 The story is told ... that a man living out on the edge of town ... heard a commotion in his back yard. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Matthew 7:9-11, Matthew 16:17, 1 Timothy 6:15, 1 John 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Beware Of Mammon

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 10, 2024

Have you ever wondered, if you take away the music and the money power from today’s churches what will remain? How many people will still be attending the assemblies? God’s work does not suffer because of the lack of money as some money loving preachers say.

Our Lord said, “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” (Matthew 6:24). When God and mammon become rivals, one or other will inevitably be rejected. In spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Acts 3:1-11, 1 Corinthians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:10, Luke 12:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making The Impossible Possible

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 24, 2023

Because of the work of the suffering servant, we don’t have to live empty, barren, unfruitful lives anymore. We can rejoice because we have everything necessary for a dynamic spiritual life and godliness through the true and personal knowledge of the One who called us to Himself.

Now, here we are at the beginning of the year 2023. Even though we have no idea what this year holds for us, I know that God wants us to grow deeper in our relationship with Him and take steps of faith to trust Him for even greater things, to watch Him take seemingly impossible situations and make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is The Way Of Wisdom?

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 8, 2020

In the midst of his sufferings when Job couldn’t make sense of what was going on in his life with his finite wisdom that he ponders over the question of where man can find true wisdom. The true search of wisdom can only find an end in Christ Jesus.

Job 28:28 - And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.’ Job 28 is the passage of the scripture that answers the most important questions of life. The question that the author is trying to answer in this chapter is: Where can wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, Job 28:28, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Romans 7:19, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Psalm 33:8, Psalm 34:11-14, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Deuteronomy 10:12, Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 111:10, 1 Corinthians 1:21-25, Proverbs 8:11, Job 28:12, Luke 12:16-21, Proverbs 8:22, Colossians 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Sermon: If The Foundations Be Destroyed, What Can The Righteous Do?

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 4, 2025

If all earthly things fail, and the very State falls to pieces, what can we do? David suggests that the righteous, if necessary, can (1) suffer joyfully, (2) hope cheerfully, (3) wait patiently, (4) pray earnestly, (5) believe confidently, and if they do, they will triumph finally.

Sermon: If the Foundations be Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do? Psalms 11:1-7 “I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me, “Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety! The wicked are stringing their bows and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings. They shoot from the shadows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Psalm 55:5-8, Psalm 82:5, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 6:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Refined In The Fire: Finding God's Purpose In Trials Job 23:10-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 2, 2024

Job, a man of great suffering, provides us with a glimpse into the refining process that occurs amidst life's trials. Let us delve into Job 23:10-11 and discover how God works through our challenges to shape us according to His divine purpose.

Refined in the Fire: Finding God's Purpose in Trials Job 23:10-11 Introduction: Today's scripture from the book of Job offers profound insights into the nature of trials and tribulations in the life of a believer. Job, a man of great suffering, provides us with a glimpse into the refining ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10-11, Psalm 139:1-4, Isaiah 55:8-9, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Psalm 37:3-5, Proverbs 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

For The Glory Of Your Name: A Prayer When You've Hit Rock Bottom Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 13, 2025

A concise direct answer: This raw lament teaches us how to pray when we've hit rock bottom, showing that our most powerful appeal in the face of shameful suffering is to ask God to act, not just for our sake, but for the glory of His own great name.

Introduction: The Pain of Shame There is a profound difference between pain and shame. Pain is a clean wound; shame is an infection that spreads deep into our soul. The pain of losing a job is one thing; the shame of facing your family and neighbors day after day is another. Pain hurts the body, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Truths Of God Becoming Human Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 30, 2024

1. Jesus became human to show us the path to God. 2. Jesus became human to show us God Himself. 3. Jesus became human to show us grace and truth perfectly during great suffering. 4. Jesus became human to die for our sins.

If you will find the gospel of John with me. The New Testament has four gospels that begin the best-selling book of all time. Each of the four shares a unique perspective on Jesus, while many of the stories overlap. So, if you were reading the gospels, you would read many of the same miracles and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31, John 1:1, John 1:14-28, John 10:30

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness Sake. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 6, 2018

Persecution the acid test of our faith. Persecuted for righteousness not for anything else.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake for they shall be called the children of God - Matt. 5:10 -12 It may seem strange that Jesus passes so quickly from peacemaking in the previous beatitude to persecution—from the work of reconciliation to the experience of hostility. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Assurance Of The Secret Place

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 9, 2024

Trouble comes into each life, even the life of the Christian. When trouble comes, the child or God will seek a refuge. The Psalmist points to the Lord God as the refuge for all who are redeemed.

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? “When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. “Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5

Denomination: Baptist