Sermons on Suffer Patiently:

Genesis 3 As A Response To Suffering

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

A look at suffering as the result of sin, which arises from free will which is necessary for true love, in the light of Genesis 3.

Introduction Adam was walking around the Garden of Eden feeling very lonely, so God asked him, "What is wrong with you?" Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to. God said he was going to give him a companion and it would be a woman. He said, "This person will cook for you and wash your clothes; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, 1 Corinthians 8:18-27

Denomination: Holiness

Suffering From An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Nov 19, 2002

Understanding just who we are in Christ.

Suffering From a Identity Crisis (Ephesians 2: 4 – 10) Eph 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mark (Jesus Suffering Servant) Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005

An overview of the gospel of Mark for seekers, looking at his specific view of Jesus as hard working, suffering Son of God, ransom for the world.

SE120504 GOSPEL TRUTH 1. Mark WHAT’S “GOSPEL” We’ve all heard this phrase: It’s the GOSPEL truth, man! Which means we think something is absolutely true, there’s total veracity… but that’s not what it meant to the people who coined the term. The Greek word we get it from is actually a compound ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Suffering, God's Glory

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 2, 2005

Purpose of our suffering.

I preached it at: o Providence REC 02/23/03 02/23/03 PREC Sexagesima Sunday I. Intro. A. Questions Have you ever considered how boring you are? <pause> That the book of life is not about you? <pause> That when the movie of our life is over, our own huge struggles against sin - or perhaps I ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Experiencing Joy In The Midst Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Aug 7, 2008

An examination of how the Christian can experience joy, even in the midst of suffering, by suffering with the right focus.

Title: Experiencing Joy in the Midst of Suffering: Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 4) Text: Phil 1:14-26 Date Preached: Aug 10, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. If there’s one thing that rings true about suffering, it is that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perspectives On Suffering, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008

Focuses on the wonderful comfort that God gives to us in the midst of our afflictions, and suggests five ways He ministers to us in such times.

PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING January 20, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- In his book The Pressure’s Off, psychologist Larry Crabb tells this story from his childhood. One Saturday afternoon, I decided I was a big boy and could use the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Suffered Once For You! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008

Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING.

1. Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING. a. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he writes to Christians living in some of the most difficult times ever for Christians. b. Not unlike our brothers in Sudan, or China, or Indonesia. c. The price paid for being a Christian is sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Suffer?

Contributed by Dan Willis on Sep 30, 2011

This sermon is intended for teens to challenge them in regards to persecution and suffering and how that affects the call of the Great Commission on their life.

The body of Christ is massive. Stretching over the whole planet and adapting itself to every unique culture and tribe while remaining true to the Gospel of Christ. There are many nations where people are in an ongoing state of suffering and persecution. To some picking up the Cross may literally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Demons Shriek And Sufferers Weep"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2010

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

Luke 9:28-43 “Demons Shriek and Sufferers Weep” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A friend of mine told me about a time, many years ago, when he and his family were tramping up Sharp Top Mountain in Bedford County, Virginia. His daughter was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Choose Faith Over Suffering Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

What happens in our Christian walk when we have enough spiritual maturity to choose FAITH over our suffering?

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 29, 2009 Date Preached: January 03, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: Choosing FAITH over Suffering Sermon Text: Job 2:9-10 [HCSB] 9 His wife said to him, "Do you still ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Suffering With Proper Spirit

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Dec 10, 2012

How to endure suffering with proper spirit

ENDURING SUFFERING WITH PROPER SPIRIT 1Peter 2:18-25 Introduction: Various duties like duty of submitting to civil rulers, The duty of servants to submit to their masters, though their condition was a hard one in life, and they were often called to suffer wrongfully, This duty was enforced on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transfigured Through Obedience And Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 4, 2012

The transfiguration event offers us an opportunity to learn how we might achieve union with God in the pattern of Jesus on Tabor.

Monday of 18th Week in Course 2012 Transfiguration Verbum Domini “The word of God has bestowed upon us the divine life which transfigures the face of the earth, making all things new (cf. Rev 21:5).” These words of Pope Benedict’s letter, Verbum Domini, should frame our thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Is There A Connection Between Sin And Suffering?

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2012

When Calamity struck the house of Job, his friends came at great trouble and inconvenience to counsel him. Job’s friends held to the traditional thoughts of their day, which in many respects are still the thoughts of our day. They believed that God alwa

Title: Is There a Connection Between Sin and Suffering? Text: Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die!” But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Connection Between Sin And Suffering?

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2012

When Calamity struck the house of Job, his friends came at great trouble and inconvenience to counsel him. Job’s friends held to the traditional thoughts of their day, which in many respects are still the thoughts of our day. They believed that God always

Title: Is There a Connection Between Sin and Suffering? Text: Job 2:9-13 (KJV) 9 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. 10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the fooish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-13

Denomination: Baptist