Sermons on Suffering And Love:

"A Better Discipline" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to understand that God cares for us as a father cares for his children. - Heart: For the people to have confidence and hope in God’s promises through tough times. - Hands: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Through The Pain

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Sep 8, 2010

The problem of suffering is the hardest debate to win. But we continue for the legacy Jesus left for us to follow, not for the present moment.

Grant S. Sisson Theme – Living through the pain Three points: 1. We live through the pain for others 2. We live through the pain for ourselves 3. Jesus lived through the pain for us The world's best cyclist, Lance Armstrong, says this about pain: “I become a happier man each time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

How Long O Lord

Contributed by Stanley Tay on May 26, 2010

A lesson to be learnt from the psalmist with regards to what our perspectives should be towards the issue of pain & suffering.

INTRODUCTION I would like us to turn our attention today to the Book of Psalms. My hope is that we will get to learn something from the psalmist with regards to what our perspectives should be when it comes to this whole issue of pain & suffering. Most of us are probably more familiar with those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Affliction

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 9, 2013

What is affliction and how are we as followers of Jesus supposed to react to those around us who are afflicted?

Today let’s talk about Affliction: 1) a state of pain, distress, grief or misery: 2) a cause of mental or bodily pain, as sickness, loss, calamity, or persecution. You know from your own life experiences what affliction is. If you have never experienced affliction you are a very rare ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Really Loves Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024

This sermon explores the profound depth of Jesus' love as revealed in John 3:16, and seeks to understand its impact on our lives.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you all today, to share in the warmth of fellowship, and to bask in the beauty of God's word together. As we come together in this sacred space, we are reminded of the boundless love of our Savior, a love so profound, so vast, it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Unconditional Love, Limitless Love

It's All About Gods Love And Mercy.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 20, 2012

Hayward Morris lost his battle with cancer Tuesday night but, won a victory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Hayward passed from this life of pain and suffering to one of great joy and comfort. Can you imagine the reunion he had with his son Tony and other

It's all about Gods love and mercy. Psalm 116:1 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. 3 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

For Job's Comfort - Job 5:11

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2011

For Job's Comfort - Job 5:11

For Job's Comfort - Job 5:11 Job 5:11 - He raises up the humble and makes sad people happy. I. The Humble Are Lifted Up II. Sad People Are Made Happy Whenever I'm very sad and unhappy about my life, I think of the greatest man, second to Jesus, that lived in pain, suffering and misery, I ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Jesus Followers Guide

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Aug 28, 2010

An honest look at following Jesus

Good morning Calvary, are you ready for the word of God. We will be looking at Ephesians 3:1-13 today. As you find this passage in your Bibles I want to confess to you when I began my ministry over 28 years ago, I was clueless. I had no idea what ministry involved. I did not really know all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Navigating The Surprises Of Life

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011

God can and will help us change so we can be better equipped to handle change. If we will go all in with God and give our lives to Him, He will help us learn to navigate the surprises of life in a way that brings Him honor and produces something good in o

Navigating the Surprises of Life Intro: How many of you enjoy surprises? I know, I know – it depends on what the surprise is. For example, your tax return comes back with $500 more than you expected – that is a good surprise! Or, back when we used VCR’s… one day you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Hope Seems Lost

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 27, 2011

This is a message that was preached at our local hospital. You don't have to live very long before your confronted with the reality of pain and suffering in our world. How do we make sense out of life when hope seems lost? A look at how God can work ev

When Hope Seems Lost - 1 Kings 17:17-24 - October 5, 2010 - Hospital Service Today I want to share with you a bit of a story from the life of a man by the name of Elijah. Elijah was what is called a prophet. And a prophet is a man, or a woman, to whom God has spoken in a special way and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: *other

Our Response To Persecution

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

Jesus promised us persecution, though we have not experience a great deal in the US. But those days will change. How should we respond?

Passage: Matthew 10:17-33 Intro: Wartime is different than peacetime. 1. war has it’s rules, but when the purpose is killing the enemy, the rules only limit the how. PP Geneva Convention 2. terrorism has introduced a whole new element of modern warfare. 3. use of civilians as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Savior's Love Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 2, 2003

Part 1 of 4 from the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Used prior to Christmas.

Why Did My Savior Come to Earth? The Savior’s Love 2 Cor. 5:14–6:2 INTRODUCTION Bill Keane’s comic strip, Family Circus, has communicated a beautiful truth about Christmas. As the children were setting up their nativity set, little Dolly held up the baby Jesus and declared, “Here’s the star of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

25, April 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part One: Loving God 1Peter 2: 1-12 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Understanding Love

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 17, 2002

The love we must mimic always makes itself known, is impartial, and knows no limits.

Understanding Love A Few Things You Should Know About Love Introduction The command: "And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Test

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

It’s easy to say that we love God, isn’t it? As long as we don’t probe any deeper than that. But the Bible does probe deeper than that, & it asks more questions than just that one.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Corinthians 11:26?31 A. I'm not thrilled about taking tests, & I'm glad my years of schooling are behind me. At my age the tests I take now are stress tests & EKGs & hearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 11:27-31, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ