Sermons on Suffering Builds Faith:

From Suffering To Glory Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023

In 1 Peter 5:10, we find a promise of eternal glory, a reminder that suffering is temporary, and the assurance that God establishes us on a firm foundation.

"From Suffering to Glory" Introduction: Today, we explore the comforting and hopeful words found in 1 Peter 5:10 (NLT), which say, "In his kindness, God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10, Psalm 107:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Community - Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

We need to encourage one another, because encouragement is a powerful tool to help one another persevere in faith.

Lately, we’ve been discussing what it means for the church to be a community, and how we can build and maintain a sense of community in the church. Why is this topic important? In our country, social bonds have been steadily eroding for the last forty years. People are less connected, less ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Suffer

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 21, 2013

Peter wants the elect of God to not lose hope but to realize that suffering is one tool that God uses to prepare us for life and service in the Kingdom of God. A close view of our text reveals four things that God promises to His elect who are enduring trials and tribulations, sufferings

"In His kindness God called you to His eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation" (1 Peter 5:10) NLT. In this 1st letter of the Apostle Peter, he expresses from first-hand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Midst Of Suffering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 30, 2025

God’s unfailing mercy meets us in our pain, inviting us to honest prayer, renewed hope, and quiet trust even in our hardest seasons.

Some days the weight shows up before the sun does. You wake with a knot in your stomach, a sigh on your lips, and questions that outnumber the quiet moments. You stand at the sink, stare at your reflection, and wonder, Is this ever going to change? Am I going to make it through this? If that’s you ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Topics: Despair, Hope

Bold Faith Requires Risks Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

The great hockey player Wayne Gretzky was once asked why he was so successful on the ice. He answered, “I skate to where the puck is going to be.” Where there is no vision, the people perish. (Proverbs 29:18—KJV) The problem with most congregations is that there are too many people who spend ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mark#1: Uncommon Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 21, 2001

This sermon introduces the series and illustrates the faith that is necessary to build a prevailing church.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #1: Uncommon Faith Matthew 16:13-18 June 24, 2001 Intro: A. [What the Church Really Needs, Citation: Father John McKenzie. Leadership, Vol. 15, no. 2.] If the church were to lose its hierarchy, its clergy, its vast collection of buildings, its stores of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why A Suffering Messiah?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 20, 2018

Why did Jesus have to suffer after all He was the Messiah and Peter just couldn't understand why Jesus spoke about His forthcoming death as He did.

WHY A SUFFERING MESSIAH? MARK 8:27-35. A lady went to buy a rosary without a cross attached. "It's for my friend," she explained. She doesn't like the cross, she thinks it's cruel." There are many today who would like to take the cross out of Christianity. In today's Gospel, Peter felt the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Why Do Godly People Suffer

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022

The difference between happy Christians and unhappy ones is not the absence of trouble.

1. Many suffer physically. 2. Many suffer financially 3. Many suffer mentally. 4. Many suffer inwardly. There are three ways to gather material for a message. 1. To read about it. 2. To be told about it. 3. To experience it. The difference between happy Christians and unhappy ones is not the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & Future

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2006

1. Our faith in the future is built on God’s faithfulness in the past. 2. Our faith determines our Future. 3. We need to build an altar of faith for future generations.

An old Chinese proverb says, “May you live in interesting times.” That has certainly been the case for the world this past year. Mark Bowden, editor of The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offered this observation about the year we have just come through: “The world was wracked with pain in 2005, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Unshakable Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 1, 2014

Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its greatest strength.

Unshakable Faith   1 Thessalonians 3 Introduction Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. (loss, doubt, disappointment, betrayal, discouragement). We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering For The Sake Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 18, 2015

Why must we suffer for doing what is right?

Suffering For The Sake Of The Savior I Peter 3:13-22 Back in April Noman Masih, a 14-year-old Pakistani boy was burned alive by a group of Muslim youths, he later died from his injuries. Noman was targeted because he admitted that he was a Christian. Before he died he said "I have neither enemies, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Rejoice In Suffering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that through suffering, we develop perseverance, character, and hope, ultimately leading us to an extraordinary destiny as God shapes us through our trials.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be looking at Romans 5:3-5, which talks about the hope of perseverance, the character of suffering, and the joy of endurance. I think we can all agree that we need more of these qualities in our lives, am I right? Before we dive into the Word, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Topics: Perseverance, Character, Hope

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

Counted Worthy To Suffer Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

We must adjust our AIM to the TARGET our Lord has set before us in order to fulfill the missions mandate.

Counted Worthy To Suffer Acts 5:12-42 We come back again to our series through the book of Acts which I’ve entitled, “The Church on Mission.” By God’s grace that is what we are seeking to be. But in order to be a church on mission, we must know what the mission is. If we don’t understand and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

In The Face Of Human Suffering

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2010

We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond.

INTRO.- We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond. The Living Sermon. I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day, I’d rather one would walk with me than merely tell the way, The eye’s a better pupil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ