Sermons on Suffering And Glory:

Wayfaring Strangers Part 18" Fiery Trials" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 5, 2018

Part 18 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 18 “Fiery trials” As we continue today with our series On 1 Peter Titled Wayfaring Strangers The Apostle Peter Once again addresses suffering for Christ We have seen over the last couple of months That we as believers Those whose home is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

21 Revelations On Experiencing The Glory Of God In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 6, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE 21 REVELATIONS WHICH WOULD HELP US EXPERIENCE THE GLORY OF GOD IN OUR LIVES

21 REVELATIONS ON EXPERIENCING THE GLORY OF GOD IN OUR LIVES ************************************************************************************ 1.THE LORD HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR HIS PEOPLE AND HIS CHURCH. HIS GLORY WILL BE GREATER IN HIS CHURCH IN THESE LAST DAYS . WE MUST NOT CLING TO PAST ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Looking At Our Life’s Situations From A Spiritual Perspective If… Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 15, 2020

Age changed my perspective; financial responsibility changed my perspective and another thing that changed my perspective is coming to know Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of your life.

Introduction I remember as a young boy watching my daddy cut the yard with his gas pushed mower longing for the day that I could do that. Today, at 67 years old, I got to tell you that I dread cutting grass; I hate how long it takes to cut two acres. Don’t get me wrong, I am thankful that I got a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Was Acquainted With Grief Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 7, 2024

Jesus Christ was acquainted with grief. Every day in Roman-occupied Judea there would have been executions, and crucifixions just as Jesus suffered. Grief would have been all around.

In the last post, I concentrated on Jesus being a man of sorrows, so this post will concentrate on Jesus being acquainted with grief. First of all, as always, I check to see what the Old Testament Hebrew words are to make sure that I am interpreting the prophet's words correctly. In this verse, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Trouble

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 23, 2013

This sermon examines two critical question for a believer to understand and apply: 1) Can suffering be God's will for us? -and- 2) How should we act when we know suffering awaits us? (Acts 21)

Responding to Trouble Acts 21:1-36 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One And A Half Verses To Get To Know Better

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 30, 2025

Romans 8:28 doesn’t promise only good things will happen, but that God weaves even suffering, loss, and opposition into His greater plan for our ultimate good.

Good MORNING. Here’s a little-known fact for you as we begin. Romans 8, where our epistle lesson comes from, is probably the second most taught, preached and studied chapters of the Bible, behind only the 23rd Psalm, which tells us how “the Lord is our Shepherd.” Unlike the 23rd Psalm, which is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Anglican

Gods Will And Sufering - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 19, 2024

In part one of this teaching, we talked about how to develop proper attitude towards suffering. And in that teaching we discovered that:. Trouble is not necessarily a sign of being out of God's will:

GOD'S WILL AND SUFFERING-Part 2 “THE POSITIVE BENEFITS OF SUFFERING” series :Knowing The Voice of God KEY VERSES: Ecclesiastes 7:14 In the day of prosperity be happy, But in the day of adversity consider--God has made the one as well as the other so that man may not discover anything that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:16

Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Are we conquerors or endurers?

Jars of Clay Glasses enable me to see things differently. I either see in focus … or out of focus. I either have a headache or I don’t. Depending on which glasses I wear, determines what I see We have doctrinal glasses too. Depending on which doctrines are our pet ones, will determine what we get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Kleenex"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 12, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God will ultimately triumphs over death, and sorrow, and WIPE all TEARS away from the face of our lives.

12 October 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: To motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God will ultimately triumphs over death, and sorrow, and WIPE all TEARS away from the face of our lives. REFERENCES: Leviticus 23:42-43 (NIV) Live ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Living The Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 30, 2024

Living the life might be regarded as: taking it firmly by the horns, embracing it with an open mind, and performing the constructional intentions of making the most of opportunities, despite the many obstacles or difficulties that consistently present themselves.

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light In The Heart,” once remarked: “Don't let the expectations and opinions of other people affect your decisions. It's your life, not theirs. Do what matters most to you; do what makes you feel alive and happy. Don't let the expectations and ideas of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Psalm 37:4, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 27:1

The Comeback Anointing Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 26, 2024

The Anointing attract trouble. But don't give up ! You will bounce back by fire !

THE COMEBACK ANOINTING pastor tom teaching SERIES; UNDERTANDING THE ANOINTING READING; John 10;31-42 John11;1-45 Before we proceed with this teaching, I would like to bring to your attention that anointing attracts trouble! Examples a.David 1 Samuel 16:13 Then Samuel took the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-42

Oh God, Why? - 1 Peter 2:19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 21, 2024

Job responded to horrible suffering with worship. How could you learn to respond like that?

Thursday evening after I put the finishing touches on my sermon, I went out for a walk with all the prayer cards to pray for you all, and about ten minutes into my walk I received the most painful phone call I have ever received. One of the dear sisters in our church went to be with Jesus at age ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Apostle Itoro-Obong Jacob on Feb 16, 2019

Beauty for ashes is literary replacing a rejected identity with an acceptable and celebrated tag.

Key Verse 3 “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He might be glorified”. Beauty is the quality ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7, Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Not You

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 19, 2021

Quit trying to live problem free and on easy street. Our best ministry often comes while we are in a trial or tragedy.

Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: 11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. 12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Ask not why bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Via Dolorosa

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017

This morning as we begin to prepare our hearts for Easter, I would like us to focus on the trudging walk that Jesus took for us to the place where He was killed. To do that, we are going to look briefly in all 4 Gospels and talk about some important Trut

THE VIA DOLOROSA GOSPEL PASSAGES #NBCCEASTER2017 INTRODUCTION… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Via_Dolorosa The Via Dolorosa is a sacred destination and a street in Jerusalem. The words “Via Dolorosa” are Latin words which mean “Way of Grief" or "Way of Sorrow" or "Way of Suffering.” It is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-33, Mark 15:20-22, Luke 23:24-31, John 19:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ