Sermons on Suffering And Love:

"I Didn’t Deserve It"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 4, 2012

The sermon explains how suffering is not deserved nor are the blessing we receive from God. The sermon helps us to cope with suffering.

Job 1:1, 2:1-10 I didn’t Deserve It 1. Consider Job and his character: Blameless, upright, faithful, long-suffering, steadfast, honest ... ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Cistern Of Christ

Contributed by Filipe Remelgado on Jul 19, 2008

The suffering of the innocent and how God helps us through it.

Title: The Cistern of Christ. Text: Lamentations 3:52-57 Introduction: “Coca-Cola was the result of an accident. In 1886 a pharmacist named John Pemberton cooked up a medicinal syrup in a large brass kettle slung over an open fire, stirring it with an oar. When he was done, he figured he had ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:52-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fountains Of Joy Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 23, 2015

Peter statement that our "hope" is not built upon the temporal, "not seeing" or the human senses are of the flesh but our love for Jesus exist in the spirit. the love the repentant heart has developed a love for Christ through the Spirit

Text: 1 Peter 1:8-12 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith — the salvation of your souls. 10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

¿cómo Dios Usa La Adversidad

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 19, 2015

Si lo supiéramos de antemano que la adversidad es la vía fundamental a través del cual Dios lleva a cabo su voluntad en nuestras vidas, la acogemos?

A trusted servant is the person who gets to wear the key to the King’s house, or like Peter, is given the “keys to the Kingdom.” Un siervo de confianza es la persona que se pone a usar la llave de la casa del rey, o al igual que Pedro, se le otorga a la "llaves del ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Charismatic

How Shall They Know?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 29, 2013

They will know we are Christians by our love.

How Shall They Know? John 13:31-35 Introduction Everyone has an opinion about love. It has been the topic of many a poem, song, novel, and ordinary conversation. For example, a Beatle’s song of what now seems eons ago says: “Love, love, love, all you need is love”. Is this ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Triumph Over Trials Sermon V: Suffering By God's Servant For Our Redemption Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when folks are looking for someone who will give them hope, mature Christians look to the Lord God whose love and mercy are well known and whose redemption from their sufferings they can count on.

SUFFERING BY GOD’S SERVANT FOR OUR REDEMPTION - PROPHESIED AND EXPLAINED In the classic, “Alice in Wonderland”, the king says to the rabbit, “Begin at the beginning, and go on until you come to the end, then stop.” In our quest for answers to questions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-12

Have You Considered My Servant? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore God's unwavering faithfulness, even in times of suffering and adversity, as exemplified in the story of Job.

Good morning, Church Family. Today, we will delve into the deep and profound mystery of God's faithfulness, even in the midst of our suffering. We'll be exploring Job 1:8, where God says to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Topics: Suffering

Why Is This Happening To Me? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

Explore God's call, purpose, and faithfulness in the midst of suffering, using the biblical story of Gideon as a guide.

Good morning, church family! Picture this: You're going about your normal day, minding your own business, when suddenly you're confronted by a divine messenger with an enormous task. That's exactly what happened to Gideon in the book of Judges - specifically, Judges 6:11-16. Let's read the passage ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16

Topics: Suffering

Suffering Who Is To Blame... Some Thoughts

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

can we blaim God for all the suffering in the world, or is something else responsible.Notes on suffering

The oldest question is the question of today’s world The Church is in decline It’s shrinking faster than the share value of Air New Zealand Why? I think one reason it that it’s considered to be largely irrelevant Doesn’t have anything to say People don’t have a problem with Jesus- just the guys ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Is God Involved In Our Suffering Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 19, 2025

Suffering is one of the universal experiences in this life. What if you understood God’s involvement in your suffering, would it help you to respond more appropriately? We invite you to reflect and discover Biblical responses to suffering!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) How Is God Involved in our Suffering? Job 22-23 The last two months U.S. has seen natural disasters as well as man-made tragedies. Hurricanes devastated cities. Fires ...read more

Denomination: *other

Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004

“Why is there suffering in the world?" is the #1 question people would like to ask God. There are some answers we can give to that question.

Faith Under Fire Part I Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lee Strobel Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . broken ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: *other

Why Did Jesus Have To Suffer?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jul 1, 2011

The world cries why when terrible things happen. Here is God's answer

WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO SUFFER? Time after time I’ve heard people ask the question “WHY?”.When the tsunami happened, many people throughout the world asked “Why?” and came up with some very strange answers. When someone we love very much suffers greatly throughout a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Why Does God Allow Suffering

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2004

Suffering is an all too common reality in our world. God permits suffering, obviously, but is He responsible for it?

CATM Sermon - “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” September 12, 2004 Sometimes it’s too easy to find illustrations to a sermon. Sometimes as a preacher you search and struggle to find stories from the community and stories from other places that help to make what you’re trying to say ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Ready…and Be Fruitful

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 27, 2016

During this season of Lent, we are called on to give thanks to the one who spared us from his wrath and gave us the gift of today. We must not waste this gift by returning to the ways of sin. We must use this season of Lent to examine our own behaviours.

Have you ever had something bad happen to you and it made you ask if God is punishing you or why God allowed it to happen? Well if you have, you’re not alone. People have asked this question since the beginning of time, and this same question is the foundation of the Gospel reading from Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

God's Unique Design In Suffering: A Portrait Series

Contributed by William Lollar on Feb 11, 2003

Is there a "design" in suffering? Ask the sisters of Lazarus.

God’s Unique Design in Suffering: A Portrait in the Lives of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (Part 1) John 11:1-16 This morning we come to examine the last of seven miracles performed by the Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. Each miracle reminds us that Jesus is God, sovereign in power, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational