Sermons on Suffering For Gospel:

“he Was Tortured By The Romans” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 20, 2015

The Romans tortured Jesus out of ignorance. But is that a justifiable excuse?

It’s interesting to contrast how the suffering of Jesus is portrayed. There are depictions that are rated PG. There’s hardly any blood; and Jesus looks more annoyed than in pain. There’s a heavenly glow around His head, as He gazes into heaven. Then there are depictions that more ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow These Struggles?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 28, 2017

A look at the Christmas passage - specifically, the struggle of Mary and Joseph having the baby in Bethlehem far from home. A look at four ways God uses our struggles in our lives.

Mary And Joseph’s Road Trip: “Why does God allow these struggles in my life?” - Luke 2:3-6. - The trip to Bethlehem under such difficult circumstances had to be a struggle. Did they have questions? I know I would have. “God, why are You allowing this?” “God, have You forgotten us?” “God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough And Good Grief Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 24, 2020

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in times of loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. You may ask “Why?” answer is so we get spiritual breakthroughs and we help others get spiritual breakthroughs.

Video Transition: Lauren Daigle on Grief Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Job 3:26, Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Prescriptions

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 3, 2018

In the following verses, James is like an expert doctor giving a medical prescriptions. He is introducing the most powerful medicine ever invented - the Prayer Medicine.

PRAYER PRESCRIPTIONS James 5:13-18 In the following verses, James is like and expert doctor giving a medical prescriptions. He is introducing the most powerful medicine ever invented - the Prayer Medicine. I - It is the antidote for suffering and other problems 13Is anyone among you suffering? ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Commands The Morning?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2018

When bad things happen, and we accuse God of being unjust, are we ready for His answer?

When bad things happen, and we accuse God of being unjust, are we ready for His answer? Job had suffered terribly and demanded an audience with God to question His fairness. God now begins to challenge Job in Job 38. Let’s listen in. Words without Knowledge Job 38:2 “Who is this that darkens ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Things Go Wrong, Even After You Have Done Right. Learning From The Patriarch Job

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 20, 2020

Sometimes things in our life are not working, everything seems to be against us even after we have done the right things. What can we as believers do in such cases

The fallout from the global pandemic has made the story of Job more relevant to us than ever, even more than the days of the ancient prophets of Israel. No one can doubt the untold hardship and suffering brought about by the pandemic and experienced by people worldwide. Just as it was to the people ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:16-21, Job 19:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel-The Lions Didn’t Hurt Him!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 23, 2020

Daniel and the lions' den is a familiar and fantastic story. I've loved this story ever since on of the first times my aunt and grandmother read it to me, and I'm grateful for their love. This one is dedicated to you, Aunt V!

Daniel-the lions didn’t hurt him! Introduction: After Babylon fell to the Medes and Persians, Daniel’s life was spared and he was given a position under the new rulers. Eventually some of the other officials became jealous and conspired to have Daniel put to death—by being thrown into a den of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

New Exodus And Human Tears

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 13, 2020

Reflection is on human exodus that happened during this pandemic, COVID-19.

Reflection New Exodus and Human Tears Exodus 3:1-12 We are aware of the Exodus experience of Israelite. We come across that there are so many exodus experiences of people in their life. Moses was sent to rescue the suffering and oppressed. We, as Christians, are called to be prophets of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

Trust After Tragedy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2020

Trust is easy in the easy times. Tragedy is when you find out if you truly trust.

I was asked how you have trust or faith after tragedy and an hour or so later Pastor Mike asked me to speak tonight. I took that as my cue to speak on that topic. I have been through a few tragedies in my life and never thought of myself as a trauma survivor until I was trained to ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15, 3 John 1:2, 2 Timothy 4:20, Philippians 2:25-27, John 16:33, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:35, Philippians 1:29, 1 Peter 4:16, Jeremiah 29:10-14, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 5, 2019

In this second sermon about the church in Thessalonica, we discover that they were a Sciptural church, a suffering church, and a strong church.

Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/16/2015 In the Greek Islands, you can visit the home of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. In the area, you can also find an olive tree that he supposedly planted, which would make the tree some 2400 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

No One Likes An Exaggerating God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Apr 15, 2014

There are some passages that seem to suggest that God might be stretching the truth with some of His promises, but the reality is the God of the Bible does not lie.

Background: • Our difficult verse is found in Psalms 37:25 – “I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his descendants begging bread.” Is it true that no Christians (God’s children) have ever been hungry enough ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Optimistic Outlook Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 28, 2011

When we rely on the promises of God, we can look ahead with confidence; we can look up with commitment; and we can look around with compassion.

John Ortberg, in his book If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat, cites a medical study in which 122 men who had suffered their first heart attack were evaluated on their degree of hopefulness and pessimism: “Of the 25 most pessimistic men, 21 had died eight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Seven Saying From The Cross-Behold Your Son (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 1, 2012

It would be bad to know your child dying, but it would be worse to stand there and watch it!

John 19:25-27-Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” Then He said to the disciple, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Inflicted Storms Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 5, 2012

David acknowledged and abhorred the causes of his storm, however, he appreciated the cure for his storm as well.

SELF-INFLICTED STORMS Psalm 51:1-19 Who suffered the most severe storm, Job or David? Job's storm destroyed family, finances, friends, and threatened his faith. However, David endured a more severe storm! Job endured a Satan-inflicted storm; David endured a "Self inflicted Storm." Satan, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

When They Want To Bring Me Down Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 16, 2014

Ever faced opposition - or had someone who wanted to bring you down? Ps. 27 was written for you.

“Soul Talk: When They Want to Bring Me Down” Ps. 27 It was a tough period in ministry. A discovery was made that demanded we release a staff person for moral, spiritual, biblical, and safety reasons. Because of the sensitive and potential legal ramifications of the situation, it took ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed