Sermons on suffering christ:

Morning Is Coming

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 26, 2018

No difficulty should prevent you from anticipating the emergence of morning joy.

I. End of God's Anger 2. Endless Favor of God 3. Expiration of Weeping 4. Emergence of Joy Conclusion: Hold on, your morning is coming ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Forget-Me-Not Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 22, 2015

Jesus' encouraging words to suffering Christians

Dear Forget-Me-Not Psalm 13 Is. 49:16 John 16:33 Rev. 2:8-11 Wow! How do you do that? How do you hold onto hope when something like that happens…something that causes your world to crash in around you? I suspect everybody, Christian and non-Christian alike has been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He's Been There

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message focusing on the fact that Christ can relate to our sufferings here on earth.

He’s Been There Hebrews 2:5-18 I. Introduction Back in 1990, the president of a large Christian organization received the news that his only son had been murdered in his taxicab in Denver, CO. One observer at the funeral reflected on the point that Someone else’s Son had been murdered, and that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18, Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ: Our Saviour And Our Example

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2012

A short talk for Good Friday. I am deeply challenged by Peter reminding us that when suffering for his faith, Jesus did not retaliate and made no threats; and we’re called to follow his example!

When I was at school there was no such thing as an anti-bullying policy, and I think I was on the receiving end of a large amount of abuse, mainly due to my surname, Pidgeon, and my painfully thin physique. As I look back I think I eventually adopted my own personal anti-bullying policy and it went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Anglican

At The Cross

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 23, 2013

Taking a look at some of the events during Jesus' crucifixion.

AT THE CROSS John 19:17-27 1) On the road to Golgotha (17-18). “Carrying his own cross” Other gospel accounts mention that Simon of Cyrene carried the cross for Jesus. This isn’t a contradiction. Jesus started out carrying his own cross but along the way he, being unable to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"We Have Taken Him Off The Cross"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 15, 2015

WE do not desire a cross because it means we suffer. The Christ on the cross is an image of suffering, image of surrender, an image of servant hood, and the cross of Christ is an image of sufficiency.

“We have taken him off the cross?” Mark 8:34 Most pictures we see of the cross of Christ is the cross is displayed as empty. 1. Image 1 of Isenhiem Altar piece The cross of Christ is an image of suffering • The Isenheim Altarpiece is an image of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Methodist

The Off-Road Excursion Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Mar 27, 2011

Second of four messages which follow Jesus' movements to the cross and beyond.

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 9, 2008 Jesus at the “Cross”roads sermon series. The Off-road Excursion Last Sunday morning we began a new sermon series called Jesus At The “Cross”roads and we looked at Jesus’ determination to walk the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Concern For Teaching Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 16, 2012

Paul was concerned about the spiritual maturity of these believers in Colossae...

Colossians 1:24-29 October 17, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s striving for the spiritual maturity of the church: Paul has been encouraging the members of the church in Colossae to remain faithful to the gospel that they 1st heard from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Healing: Take The Devil To Court

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2023

Our Enemy resists us receiving any of the benefits of Christ. We must go to Court with our Advocate, Jesus, who will present the Exhibits of His suffering to prove that we are heirs and benefactors. Then we can claim our own!

DIVINE HEALING: TAKE THE DEVIL TO COURT Mt. 26:27-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During the years when Poland was still a communist bloc country, and the Christian church was still persecuted, it was very difficult for Christians to go to an underground church meeting. There were sentries stationed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28, Hebrews 9:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Help Is On The Horizon Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 28, 2016

Jeremiah prophesies about the coming Messiah to a people facing intense suffering.

The prophet Jeremiah had been imprisoned by King Zedekiah (v. 1). The armies of Babylon, were advancing on Jerusalem. The streets of Jerusalem would soon be filled with the corpses of her people (vs. 4-5). Jeremiah's prophecies of judgment that put him in prison, were coming true. Yet, in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Not Peace But A Sword!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 23, 2016

Not Peace but a Sword - Luke chapter 12 verses 49-53 - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Cross is key regarding Fire. (vs 49). (2). The Cross is key regarding Suffering & Death (vs 50). (3). The Cross is key regarding Division (vs 51-54). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Oftentimes, a logo signifies the presence of a product or a company; • That we know all too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Brethren

The Reason For Stresses Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

Faithfulness to the Word of God truly results in blessings beyond all we would ask or think, but often results in the opposite of comfort and ease and temporal happiness.

I John, your brother, and partaker together in the stresses, and kingdom, and endurance in Jesus, was in the island named Patmos, because of the word of God, and the testimony of Jesus. v 9 Tribulation is thlipsis, a word used for the process of shaping an object under tremendous pressure. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Christ The King (Christ Is Universal)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This was our Senior High Youth Worship Sunday. The worship and the sermon focussed on how much Christ applies to us all, despite all the things that are different between us... Christ is still our Lord.

Colossians 1:15-20 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who We Are In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013

1. We are selected people (vs. 2a) 2. We are sanctified people (vs. 2b) 3. We are sprinkled people (vs. 2c) 4. Sometimes we are suffering people (vs. 6-7) 5. We are saved people (vs. 3-5 & 8-9)

Who We Are in Jesus Christ 1 Peter 1:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 21, 2012 *Most of us are old enough to remember famous actor, Kirk Douglas. He is Michael Douglas’ father. And in his day, Kirk was perhaps more famous than Michael. Kirk Douglas starred in many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Following Christ: Confessing Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact of following Jesus.

Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be diving into a crucial passage from Matthew 16:13-20. A passage that deals with the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact that following Jesus has on our lives. As Oswald Chambers once said, "Our Lord's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Topics: Confessing Christ, Relationship Builder