Sermons about Suffering Christ

Are We Following The Example Of Christ?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 15, 2016

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A very short sermon questioning our desire to e discipled. You can't be a follower if you are not following, eh.

ARE WE FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST? Paul wrote these words to the Church in Corinth , You must follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 (CEV) Play video "Plumb ‘One Drop’" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYP5gE-kDjY Towards the end of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, 1 Corinthians 1:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Preparing For The Best Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2011

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In this lesson, we cover the principles for living for Christ, so that we may received the best blessings, even in the worst of persecution.

Introduction: A. I like this picture – Don’t you know that that car never saw it coming! 1. In some respects life is unpredictable and we need to learn to expect the unexpected. 2. When it comes to the Christian life, there is not much that is unexpected. 3. Jesus tried to prepare us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter's Exhortation On Preparing For Suffering Series

Contributed by Tony Fox on Apr 22, 2016

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Will there come a time in America when Christians' faith will literally be on trial in courts of law? If you doubt it, you're wrong. We are living in the beginning of those times. What should we do? See what Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad.

Faith on Trial Ready to Answer… April 17, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 3:13-17) Command Baptist Church And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness 'sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Suffering” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2009

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If one is going to live according to the principles & promises laid out here by our Lord in the beatitudes, he will suffer rejection from the world. Yet, through it all, he can be doubly blessed.

In the Beatitudes, Jesus describes the qualities found in the lives of those who are truly happy. Not in the temporary, circumstantial sense which the world talks about, but in the eternal, ultimate sense which the world knows nothing about. He tells us that true happiness comes when one gains the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Through Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

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Peter tells us there is no need to fear suffering for it is the path to blessing. It’s was that way for Jesus and He has appointed this the path for every believer.

Zeus ordered the creation of a new goddess because of his sheer boredom. According to In Greek mythology, Zeus had run out of other goddess to seduce, so he had Pandora created. Pandora was given a mysterious box and was told that whatever she did, she was not to open this box. She resisted the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Grace To You: Sufferings And Glories

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 21, 2022

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The magnificent, marvelous, matchless grace of the gospel intended for us

A. Opening illustration: “A good piece of chocolate is like a good piece of music. It contains something memorable that stays on your mind for the entire day.” -food technologist Darin Sukha, Smithsonian Magazine, “the Son of Man came to save people from their suicidal love affair with possessions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation To Smyrna - Words To The Suffering Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

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Letter to the Church at Smyrna who were amidst suffering

The Revelation to Smyrna - Words to the Suffering. A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. ¡§Why this isn¡¦t a path at all,¡¨ the little girl complained. ¡§Its all rocky and bumpy.¡¨ Her little brother kept on up the mountain, pausing just long ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Suffering With Proper Spirit

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Dec 10, 2012

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How to endure suffering with proper spirit

ENDURING SUFFERING WITH PROPER SPIRIT 1Peter 2:18-25 Introduction: Various duties like duty of submitting to civil rulers, The duty of servants to submit to their masters, though their condition was a hard one in life, and they were often called to suffer wrongfully, This duty was enforced on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Present Sufferings, Future Glory Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2013

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Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it?

Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it? Only God can empower them to do so. One thing that keeps Christians going when faced with persecution is the knowledge that Christ also suffered more deeply than we can imagine. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-18

Denomination: Other

Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

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The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Passion - Suffering For Jesus

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 29, 2001

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This sermon looks at the nature of true passion for Jesus which involves suffering. The doctrine of suffering is covered with the teaching of the Apostle Peter on suffering being referred to.

(1) INTRODUCTION: The word used for ’suffer’used here in the Greek is ’pascho’ which is where we get the word ’passion’ from. Indeed, Christ’s suffering is often called ’The Passion’. We must ’arm ourselves with the same mind’ - that is a mind that joyfully endures suffering for the sake of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

Perfect Justice And Suffering Saints Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 27, 2014

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Pain ends suffering for Saints at their physical death, but only begins for those who have not obeyed the Gospel and have not FEARED GOD.

PERFECT JUSTICE and SUFFERING SAINTS: 2 Thess. 1: 1-12 Listen to this statement: Christianity is NOT a self-help religion. It is NOT a self-improvement course on improving your own self-righteousness. The Reality of Christianity is this: You have failed to meet God’s Perfect Standard of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Sufferer Is, God Is

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 11, 2015

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Message explaining little bit about suffering.

Where the Sufferer Is, God Is Isaiah 53:4, Romans 5:8NLT The biblical revelation neither explains nor eliminates suffering. It shows, rather, God entering into the life of suffering humanity, accepting and sharing the suffering. Scripture is not a lecture from God, pointing the finger at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do You Suffer?

Contributed by Dan Willis on Sep 30, 2011

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This sermon is intended for teens to challenge them in regards to persecution and suffering and how that affects the call of the Great Commission on their life.

The body of Christ is massive. Stretching over the whole planet and adapting itself to every unique culture and tribe while remaining true to the Gospel of Christ. There are many nations where people are in an ongoing state of suffering and persecution. To some picking up the Cross may literally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Role Of Christ In Understanding The Scriptures

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2009

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“This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem” Luke 24:47.

Theme: The role of Christ in understanding the Scriptures Text: Acts 3:12-19; 1 Jn. 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48 The good news is that eternal life results from knowing Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord? All prophecies about Him in the Scriptures have been fulfilled and if we believe the “Word of God” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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