Sermons on Suffering And Joy:

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001

Christ suffered for our sins.

The Cross of Christ Matt 16: 24 “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.” Consider the cross of Christ- The instrument on which he was killed. (Discuss his death) I Peter 2: 19-24 Isiah 53 “dumb as sheep” His death on the cross was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6-7, 1 Peter 2:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Glorious Future Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 13, 2013

Suffering, redemption, transformation, hope

OUR GLORIOUS FUTURE Romans 8: 18-25 (p800) February 10, 2013 INTRODUCTION: An heir means that you are to be the recipient of an inheritance …Most of us normal folks doesn’t use words like “heir” or “inheritance”. Our Dad might leave us a watch…or after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of Job Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Suffering, trails, restoration, faith

THE STORY OF JOB Job 1: 1-22 (p359) Sept 26, 2010 INTRODUCTION Right before I left for New Orleans the History channel was running a series of shows remembering the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on American…Kari and I watched many of them "Hotel Ground Zero" "102 minutes that ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lamentation Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2024

A warning, and the long-suffering of God.

THE LAMENTATION OF JESUS. Matthew 23:34-39. 1. Context. Matthew 23:13-33. Jesus spares not to warn those who are on the path to ‘the damnation of hell’ (cf. Matthew 23:33), using such expressions as ‘woe unto you’ (eight times), ‘hypocrites’ (seven times), ‘blind guides’ or ‘fools and blind’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eliphaz's Opinion (Job 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 19, 2025

Is suffering always the result of sin?

How should we comfort others when they are suffering? Should we set aside judgment, because sin is not always the cause of distress? Let’s look at Job 4. After a week of silence, showing sympathy, did Eliphaz begin criticizing Job for a lack of patience? Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #6 ‘along The Road Of Joy To Rejection Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 1, 2009

We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes in and expectations of Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection.

Mark 11:1-11 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes and expectations in Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection. A SERMON FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009 (Palm Sunday). Journeying with Jesus through Lent #6 ‘Along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Way Is The Best Way!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 4, 2008

What Christ did for us on the cross brought joy to our God and Saviour. It was not the suffering but the fact He was give us a new and better way. It was the LOVE OF GOD. In this outline we share a few of the acts of God’s wonderful love to us.

GOD’S WAY IS THE BEST WAY! What Christ did for us on the cross brought joy to our God and Saviour. It was not the suffering but the fact He was give us a new and better way. It was the LOVE OF GOD. In this outline we share a few of the acts of God’s wonderful love to us. Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing ...read more

"Patience, A Needed Virtue”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 23, 2021

The sermon begins with the patiencce of a kindergarde teacher putting on snow shoes. Patience is not a gifts. (Read Galatians 5: 22-24) Patience is a “fruit” of the Holy Spirit. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, it is produced through suffering and endurance

In Jesus Holy Name September 26, 2021 Text: James 5:7-9 Redeemer “Patience, A Needed Virtue” The message today is not about how to know heaven is your home. It is not about our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-9, Galatians 5:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Third Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Advent Joy On Gaudete Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2024

How many admonishing or warning songs or hymns can you find?

Today the Church takes a break from the penitential color violet (often referred to as purple) which symbolizes penance particularly because Pilate dressed Jesus in a purple robe to mock his kingship. Today, however, is Gaudete Sunday and the color is Rose (often referred to as pink) as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Catholic

The Problem Of Pain

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

Are you experiencing pain and suffering today? You are not alone. Jesus Christ suffered greatly. He died the most horrific death. If you are suffering today, draw closer to God and he will draw closer to you.

Turn your Bibles to Romans 5:1-5 1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, We rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Dear Forget-Me-Not Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 22, 2015

Jesus' encouraging words to suffering Christians

Dear Forget-Me-Not Psalm 13 Is. 49:16 John 16:33 Rev. 2:8-11 Wow! How do you do that? How do you hold onto hope when something like that happens…something that causes your world to crash in around you? I suspect everybody, Christian and non-Christian alike has been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bush University Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 4, 2011

Exposition of Psalm 31 regarding David's pattern for prayer in turbulent times

Text: Psalm 31:1-24, Title: Bush University, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/2/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Billy Graham at Bush University, 1949 in CA B. Background to passage: “Context, context, context, I know that you have heard me say it before, but it is true. The context of this psalm makes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Goes To Church, And It Is An Amazing Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 31, 2020

Jesus the Trailblazer and Author of our salvation enters the sanctuary and sings.

1.3.21 Hebrews 2:10-12 10 Certainly it was fitting for God (the one for whom and through whom everything exists), in leading many sons to glory, to bring the author of their salvation to his goal through sufferings. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified all have one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mission Becomes Difficult Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2016

In this sermon, we finish the first missionary journey and make important lesson applications.

Introduction: A. The classic joke or dig that preachers often endure is the one on this cartoon where the young man says, “When I grow up, I wanna be a preacher too…cuz you only work 1 day a week…” 1. Usually the preacher and the person laugh, because they both know it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitudes For Adversity

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 29, 2019

This sermon shows Paul's attitude toward adversity while in prison. What prison are you in?

Attitudes For Adversity: (Phil 1:12-30) Introduction: Scenario... 1 – medical issue Scenario 2 – loss of work Scenario 3 – marriage break-up Cuba... Five years after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, (theologian Thomas Oden) visited congregations in the Methodist Church of Cuba and discovered ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational