Sermons on Suffering Builds Faith:

How Will Believers Be Changed In A Twinkling Of An Eye?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 6, 2026

There are individuals that may have some type of impairment, yet these impairments are just transitory and temporary.

How Will Believers Be Changed in a Twinkling of an Eye? 1 Corinthians 15:52 To gather an understanding of this question, we must look at the passage 1 Corinthians 15:50-53. We, as a whole, face various constraints. There are those individuals who have physical, mental, or emotional debilitations ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Focused On People, Not Property Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

It is important to note that the church is comprised of people. It is not a building. If we fail to remember this fact, we might make the mistake of directing our energies into preserving property instead of rescuing those who are perishing.

In Matthew 16:18, we read where Jesus said to Peter, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” When Jesus stated that He would build His church “on this rock,” He was not referring to the location where they were standing, and He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Building Stronger Marriages By Pst. Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2024

But building a strong marriage is not always easy. It requires effort, commitment, and sacrifice. It requires a willingness to put the needs of our spouse above our own, to love them unconditionally, and to forgive them freely.

Building Stronger Marriages Today I want to talk to you about the importance of building stronger marriages—marriages that are rooted in love, strengthened by faith, and sustained by the grace of God. In the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 24, we find these words: "Therefore a man shall ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Built To Last

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Apr 25, 2012

"Built to Last" is an exposition of the Parable of the Two Builders. Sermon Point: The life that lasts is built on the word of God.Main ideas: (1) The life that lasts is built on a firm foundation. (2) The life that lasts is tested by severe storms. (3) T

BUILT TO LAST Matthew 7:24-27 My father typically ended his sermons with an illustration, which he would introduce by saying: “If you miss my message, keep my story.” Of course, he did not mean that literally. This catchphrase meant that to get the point of the illustration was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 7:24

Denomination: Baptist

Building Community - Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

We build communitiy in the church by bearing one another’s burdens and serving one another.

“Community.” A sense of belonging, of being connected with people. Knowing that if you don’t show up, someone will notice, knowing that people care if you show up or not. Having things in common – common values, priorities, beliefs. Having people to share things with – joys and sorrows, work and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Romans 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Two Foundations

Contributed by Robert Poole on Mar 2, 2016

Know what the foundation is that your are building your life upon

Two Foundations Luke 6:46-49 Introduction: Importance of a foundation, especially here in LA I. The story a. End of the Sermon on the Mount as found in Luke b. Two foundations described i. First foundation on a rock- those who hear and acts on His Words ii. Second foundation done quickly on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark I Saw Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 28, 2019

Jesus, as Noah, is about an odd task, building a church community of servants in an often hostile culture.

1. Some of you have been to the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY Ark Encounter is a Christian religious and creationist theme park that opened in Grant County, Kentucky in 2016. The centerpiece of the park is a large representation of Noah's Ark based on the Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flooded Foundations

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Jan 17, 2001

The foundations on which we build our lives are vitally important. Preached following Hurricane Floyd flood in North Carolina.

Introduction: As I speak, there are over 4000 people in emergency shelters in North Carolina. Most of these, our neighbors, are in these shelters because they have been run from their homes by the flood waters of the Tar, the Neuse, the Trent Rivers and various streams that have turned into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Money Talks - Give Me Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of generosity in stewarding resources as a Christian, highlighting it as a crucial antidote to greed and a means of extending Kingdom-building work beyond individual circles.

In 1913, Dayton, OH experienced the greatest natural disaster in Ohio history. In March of that year, a series of severe winter rain storms hit the Midwest. Within three days, 8–11 inches of rain fell throughout the Great Miami River watershed on already saturated soil, resulting in more than 90 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Topics: Stewardship, Generosity, Kingdom-Building

Sermon Series: Money Talks

Teamwork Required To Build God's House Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 15, 2003

We will look at God’s commandments and the teamwork required to complete it and carry on the ongoing worship in the temple and the temple to come.

Teamwork Required to Build God’s House Teamwork to build structure Teamwork to build our inner witness Teamwork to build our outer witness DBF Sunday Sermon, 2/16/03 In my bi-Vocational occupation I am required to work in the Legal Justice System of the State of Alaska. This in no way can ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:15-37

Denomination: Baptist

"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

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2005

A short talk for our Older Folks Service to deal with the requested topic of suffering.

¡§Why does God allow suffering?¡¨ WBC Silver Service (older folks). 3 Feb 2005 This talk is a ¡¥request¡¦. What a request! - but a good and right one as this is, to me, THE issue of life o precipitated by the Tsunami FALL The first thing I want to say is that we should not be surprised by these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering From Poor I Sight

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Oct 16, 2006

When we suffer from poor i sight we are never grateful to God.

We suffer from poor I Sight. Not eyesight, a matter of distorted vision that lenses can correct, but I sight. Poor I sight blurs your view not of the world but of yourself. Some see self too hightly. Maybe it’s a PhD or predigree. A tattoo can do it, so can a new truck or the Noble Prize. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Cries From The Cross - Cry Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Cries From The Cross - Cry of Suffering (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 19 verses 28-30. In this series of studies: • We are considering the seven statements of Jesus from the cross: • These statements are very important to us: • Not only because of the Person who spoke them; • But, also because of the place where ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Brethren

Peter Claver--Open To Black Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2011

Like Peter Claver, we can be means of helping others to escape the slavery of sin.

September 5, 2011 Testimony of the Saints Labor Day I sometimes ask my students what occupation God would put on his tax return, if He had to file one. That usually brings puzzled looks until I say 45-2093, farming. God’s original occupation on earth is planting a garden. In it he put a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15

Denomination: Catholic