Sermons on Suffer For Doing Wrong:

If Not Now, Then When?

Contributed by David Nolte on May 19, 2019

There are things we need to do but for one cause or another we don't get around to it

“If Not Now, Then When?” Psalm 119:57-64 David P. Nolte There are some things we are eager to get on with. We conceive of some project and can hardly wait to get working on it. We chomp at the bit, we fret and fuss until we can start. Or maybe we plan a trip and it seems that the time for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57-64

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Obsticals Series

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Mar 31, 2009

When God speaks, the devils tremble, then they go to work contradicting the Word of God. This message shows how Gods will and satans war against each other.

Step II; Overcoming Obstacles 1 John 2:15-17 Matthew 4:1-11 Genesis 3:6 Question; Is temptation sin? I. Obstacle # 1 (Matthew 4:3) 1. Lust of the eyes a. Jesus- these stones- (vs. 3) b. Adam & Eve- saw tree good food (g. 3:6a) 2. Question; is that what God said a. Jesus- if Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Can't Wait Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 30, 2016

Heaven is a wonderful promise. But there are those who think it will be boring and tedious. They're wrong - but do you know why?

OPEN: This is the last in our 9 part sermon series from Revelation. A lot of preachers won’t preach through the whole book of Revelation (it me took me 30 years to believe I could do it) because they feel it is a confusing book - and they fear they’ll get things wrong and mess something ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007

These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God

This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

The Pastor's Hats

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 30, 2011

The responsibilities of a pastor

The Pastor's Hats! 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your presence than anyone else's! Well, it's not polite to talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Do And Where Do We Go When Life Becomes Overwhelming?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

The Bible gives us the answer to the question, "What Do We Do And Where Do We Go When Life Becomes Overwhelming?"

“What Do We Do And Where Do We Go When Life Becomes Overwhelming?” Hebrews 6:18-20 We Run To God Because… A. The PROMISE of refuge we have is based upon God’s Immutability. (v. 18) That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When You Don't Know What To Do

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 28, 2020

There are several things to do when you don't know what to do but running off in all directions is not one of them.

What Do You Do When You Don’t Know What to Do? Sometimes when we don’t know what to do we want to fly off in all directions and do something but it may be the time to do nothing. Different verses in scripture tell us to stand still and don’t move just yet. “Stand still and see the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13, 1 Samuel 3:7, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Methodist

Do Have Religion Or Relationship?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Nov 18, 2002

This message examines the dangers of just going through the motions of religion without any relationship with the Lord.

Apr-01 Revised Nov-02 DO YOU HAVE RELIGION OR RELATIONSHIP? 2 TIMOTHY 4:3-5 Our text paints for us what I believe is a very accurate picture of the times that we live in… It gives us an example of what we are seeing everyday around us… Even though Paul here is specifically speaking to Timothy, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When You Dont Know What To Do

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 20, 2017

JEHOSHAPHAT WAS AT HIS WITS END..he was fearful of the powerful three nations marching against him. What he did to acheive victory is a pattern for us when we just dont know what to do!!!

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO We are usually taught that to find God’s will we should pray, study the Scriptures, listen to the inner voice of the Holy Spirit, seek Christian counsel, and analyze the circumstances. But what happens when there is no angelic visitation, no audible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Trust A God Who Allows Suffering? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

Dealing with the problem of pain in the world

As we conclude our series this morning entitled “Faith Has Its Reasons” I want to take up one of the most common questions raised to those who commit their lives to God: How Can I Trust in a God Who Allows Suffering? On a philosophical level this is often referred to as The Problem of Evil. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passion Of Job

Contributed by Christian Wallace on Dec 17, 2012

In light of the massacre of infants at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT some maybe questioning: "Where is God in all of this?"; "Why is there evil in the world?"; "Why do the good suffer with the bad?" I believe that God has a Word that is ta

- Job lost his children to violence - lost his character, health, wealth, and property to boot - Job, once considered "the greatest of all the people of the East." (1:3) - Etymologically the word "East" could be linked to the word "Oz", so I guess I could say - Job, "Land of Oz", an enchanted ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Bear False Witness

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 26, 2002

a journey through the scriptures noting how the 9th command has been broken

Islington Baptist Church March 24, 2002 Exodus 20:16 Scriptures: Daniel 6, I Kings 21, etc Do not bear false witness against other people Command #9 Please don’t raise your hands, but how many of you have appeared in some sort of court before? How many of you are aware that people have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Follow In His Steps?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 21, 2024

What does it mean to follow, will we suffer, will we learn anything, and how do we follow?

What Does It Mean to Follow in His Steps? 1 Peter 2:21-25 (21) Obeying Authority: In 1 Peter 2:11-25, Peter writes that Christians are to submit to those in power. He uncovers God's will for the individuals who are free in Christ: to enthusiastically submit to each human authoritative figure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devil Made Me Do It

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003

This is a message about overcoming struggles, not the struggles that we face from without, but the struggles that we face from within, and winning the battle over temptation.

This morning we are going to be talking about overcoming struggles, not the struggles that we face from without, but the struggles that we face from within – today we want to talk about winning the battle over temptation. A mother told her son that he was not allowed to go swimming that day. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Conduct: Conquering The Old Self Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 26, 2025

Suffering for Jesus is not defeat. Suffering for Jesus is an encouragement because the suffering confirms that we are done with sin.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 24th August 2025 1 Peter 3:18-4:6 “Right Conduct: Conquering the Old Self” In a moment we are going to read 1 Peter 3:18-4:6. When Martin Luther wrote his commentary on 1 Peter he described ...read more

Denomination: Baptist