Sermons on Suffering And Love:

Growth Through Suffering

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001

God often teaches us through suffering. Why? Because in good times, we have a tendency to forget God. But adversity helps focus us on what is most important.

You may be familiar with a story that’s been in the news recently [Bobby Knight allegedly choking one of his players]. My purpose this morning is not to take a position on whether or not he should be fired. What interests me is how some of the very people that this man supposedly abused are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Suffer The Little Children

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

A sermon on child abuse

Introduction: 1. Tara Cook spent the first part of her life being shifted from one house to another. When she was ten Tara went to live with her dad & his girl friend Rose. All went well for a short time and then Rose began to abuse her. After she had lived there for about 15 months Rose informed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing In The Suffering Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Felix Cornelius Agyei on Feb 27, 2021

1.0 The question of whether suffering insofar as a Christian is concerned is biblical has been bordering the minds of several Christian. indeed, Jesus, calls us to participate not only in glory but also in suffering. how do we share in this suffering?

2.0 The inescapable experience of suffering of Jesus and His followers: (Mark 8:31) 2.1 …OF Jesus Jesus, the Messiah’ experience was a paradox. The paradox of salvation, power & dominion and suffering. That the Messiah had to suffer was unthinkable. How can the Christ in whom the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Examining Our Suffering Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 10, 2014

Suffering for the Christian must be seen in the perspective of eternity. The glory of the Lord lies ahead. It is suffering & then glory. Not to have the suffering means not to have the glory.

1 PETER 4: 12-19 [Renewing Hope Series] EXAMINING OUR SUFFERING [2 Corinthians 4:11-18 / Psalm 31] What do you do when the rug is pulled out from under you? Do you panic? Do you get angry? Do you doubt the Lord¡¯s love for you? Do you trust God to get you through the tough times? Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For His Glory Series

Contributed by Romesh Daniels on Jan 29, 2021

Will a child of God face suffering? Does a believer have to go through a path of suffering? What does the Word of God have to say about suffering?

Friends, will a child of God face suffering? Does a believer have to go through a path of suffering? Jesus called His way in Matthew 7:13-14; the ‘narrow gate’ and said ‘difficult is the way which leads to life and there are few who find it.’ Further in John 16:33 Jesus says ‘in the world you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Walking With The Suffering Christ

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

During this Lenten season we are asked to reflect on our Saviour’s suffering, death and resurrection. We are asked in some ways to walk with the one who suffered for us.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 14 Second Sunday of Lent- Year A February 24, 2002 Readings: * Gen. 12:1-4 * 2 Tim: 1:8-10 * Mt. 17: 1-9 Walking with the Suffering Christ Less Than Whole At the Nicene Council, an important church meeting in the 4th century A.D., of the 318 delegates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

From Suffering To Glory

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jul 19, 2017

We will all suffer for we live in a decaying world. Many will persecute Christians simply because they hated Jesus. Regardless, we must look ahead for to be glorified because the time for suffering won't last.

Do we know and understand that God’s creation has/is patiently been waiting for God’s elect? They have been waiting for a long time, in fact for more than a couple millennium. They are waiting for us to join them. They are waiting for the curse to be over. Who then is waiting for us? The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: *other

Suffering For Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 30, 2009

This section covers persecution & hostility in the world. Jesus’ disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor & whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to experience & endure the sort of conflict He experie

JOHN 15: 18-27 SUFFERING FOR FOLLOWING JESUS This section centers on the topic of persecution and hostility in the world. Jesus foresaw that His disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor and whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Beyond Suffering Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2021

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Hope” in times of suffering, loss, crisis and trauma situations because there is hope beyond the suffering. It’s found in the living hope Jesus – who is also the anchor of our soul.

Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” Sermon: Hope Beyond Suffering Question: When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Is suffering from God? Why do I hurt? Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Hope” in times of suffering, loss, crisis and trauma situations ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19-20, 1 Peter 1:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About Suffering? Series

Contributed by Cameron Smith on Aug 4, 2007

Part 2 in a series about responding to tough questions. Part 1 examined other religions. This sermon responds to the question, How could God allow Suffering?

What about Suffering? In 2005 some friends of mine were pregnant with their first child. They happened to be studying at college at the time, with the intention of going into Asia to preach the gospel after they had given birth. About 6 months into their pregnancy they found out that there were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christ Suffered For You

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 6, 2006

Will you suffer for Him?

CHRIST SUFFERED FOR YOU Many things can be send about how Jesus spent his dash, his love, his compassion; today we’ll focus on how CHRIST SUFFERED FOR YOU. Turn your bibles to: (1 Pet 2:21 NIV) To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering In Days Of Ease Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 21, 2001

We are to have the right perspective, recollection, aspiration, actions, and attitude in suffering.

"Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (2 Timothy 3:12). This does not mean that every Christian will suffer physical abuse as evidence of true salvation. While many Christians have sealed their faith with their blood, many more have had to withstand the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian, Christmas And Suffering Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 4, 2020

God does not spare us from suffering but we find peace and purpose in it because Jesus walked with us; works through us and waits for us

JESUS AND OUR SUFFERINGS (A Christmas Message by Bob Marcaurelle) homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle “The angel said, ‘Behold I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people / Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace among men who are pleasing to Him.” - Luke 2: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, Luke 2:10-14, Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Beyond Suffering Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 10, 2007

In this world we will have suffering and at specific times the church will be impacted by tribulation. At such times the church needs to look to their Lord and to their future reward.

Revelation 2:8-11 LOOKING BEYOND SUFFERING Matthew 5:11-13 If the first mark of a true and living church is fervent love, the second is the ability to endure suffering. Being willing to suffer or sacrifice for another proves the genuineness of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Critics In Your Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

People who are critical when Christians suffer

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 4 THE CRITICS IN YOUR SUFFERING Job 2:11-13 Introduction: I am going to repeat a statement I have made in each of the messages thus far. Suffering is a universal fact. Many people suffer throughout the world. If I were to deal with this subject from that ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist