Sermons on Suffering For Gospel:

Today, You Shall Be With Me Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at Jesus' words, You shall be with me in paradise"

“You shall be with me” Luke 23:32-43 During the civil wars in feudal Japan, an invading army would sweep into town and take control. In one particular village, everyone fled just before the army arrived, except the Zen Master. Curious about this old fellow, the general went to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-43

Denomination: Methodist

Psalm 73 O God, Why Do The Wicked Prosper In Their Wickedness And Enjoy Life While I, The Righteous, Suffer? Series

Contributed by Ellick Wu on Jan 15, 2024

This is a study of the psalmist's faith struggles as a spiritual leader and eventual enlightenment serves as a lesson for believers facing similar challenges.

Psalm 73 O God, why do the wicked prosper in their wickedness and enjoy life while I, the righteous, suffer? Intro Can you imagine a scenario where a renowned preacher from a national church or a well-known evangelist loses faith in God? As the spiritual leaders of our church, at some point, we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ligaments In The Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Our culture suffers from profound loneliness, but God calls us into a church family with rich relationships.

You’ve heard me talk about my days of playing basketball years ago. I was never a star, but I had a lot of fun. There could be several reasons that I was never a star. There were a couple of minor problems, like I wasn’t especially good at either shooting or dribbling a ball. But another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Romans 12:16, Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:10, Romans 15:7, Galatians 5:13, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Care: The Metaphor Of Love

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 19, 2020

How can we speak of a God of love in a situation characterized by pain and suffering, death guilt and hopelessness?

Care: The Metaphor of Love Reflection Matthew 8:1-4 Roshini (name changed) was outcast, called dirty and sunned by her village from the day she was raped at the age of 16. After four years, she had to run away to Mumbai city with a boy who abandoned her and their infant boy. Roshini ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Other

The Kinsman Redeemer (Epiphany 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus is a pioneer whose suffering shows us God’s victory and gives us access to God.

THE KINSMEN REDEEMER Text: Hebrews 2:10 -18 Have you ever heard of the law of the kinsman redeemer? There are three things that have to happen for someone to be redeemed. The first rule is that the redeemer must be a relative to those in debt. The second ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

No Longer An Outcast

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 31, 2020

Your story doesn’t have to end with rejections, trauma, and the abuses you’ve suffered in the past.

NO LONGER AN OUTCAST "1 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor, but he was the son of a harlot; and Gilead begot Jephthah. 2 Gilead’s wife bore sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out, and said to him, “You shall have no inheritance in our father’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-18, Psalm 27:10, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Topic: The Hope Of A Christian

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Nov 27, 2021

Salvation, in religion, is the deliverance of humankind from such fundamentally negative or disabling conditions as suffering, evil, limitations, and death.

Topic: The Hope of a Christian By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Hebrews 11:1 “ Now faith is the [a]substance of things hoped for, the [b]evidence of things not seen.” Introduction: Salvation, in religion, is the deliverance of humankind from such fundamentally negative or disabling conditions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Gifts Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

Gifts to the King: Gold for Christ rules on earth, frankincense for worship, and myrrh symbolizing His sufferings and death.

A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Settlement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 27, 2025

Spiritual settlement is God’s promise of rest, stability, and fulfilment after a season of waiting, suffering, or warfare.

SPIRITUAL SETTLEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:10 Key Verse: “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” — 1 Peter 5:10 Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When All Seems Hopeless

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Job shows us how great our suffering can be and how we are able to process it.

Introductory Considerations 1. I felt trapped. "Was there any way out of my situation?" I was tired and discouraged. People were depending on me but I had nothing more to give to them. When I tried to share my pain some people offered a quick word of comfort but they really did not have the time ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Condemnation Week 4 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

Explores enduring present sufferings with hope, believing in God's redemption, and embracing our identity as God's children.

Good morning, dear church family. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of our Lord? As we gather in this sacred space, let's take a moment to center ourselves and prepare our hearts for what God has in store for us today. We are about to engage with the beautiful, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Topics: God's Redemption, Romans 8:18-25

Sacrifices Jesus Made For You And Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores the meaning of Christ's sacrifice, the grace that comes through suffering, and the comfort of God's eternal embrace.

Good morning, my dear friends. Today, we gather here with hearts full of hope. Hearts full of faith. Hearts ready to listen. To learn. To love. We turn to the book of Hebrews, chapter 10, verse 5. The words ring clear. They ring true. "Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: 'Sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5

Topics: Living Sacrifices

Jesus Betrayed

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon describes the betrayal Jesus suffered in his final week, and how it compares with our betrayal of Him.

JESUS BETRAYED! Most prisoners have a unique understanding of how Jesus felt in his last days. They arrive at the courthouse, only to see one of your best friends talking with the prosecutor. “Betrayal” summarizes well humanity’s response to Jesus. Please read Matthew 21:6-11; 33-40 The story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-11, Matthew 21:33-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope (A Funeral Message)

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Apr 19, 2004

A funeral message I preached for a Godly Christian woman who had suffered for over 5 years.

HOPE - A FUNERAL MESSAGE INTRODUCTION It has been my privilege for the past 5 years to be ________ pastor. _________was a joy to minister to. She always used to say to me, “Pastor, I love your preaching.” I never knew just how to respond to that compliment. This afternoon, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Remedy For Stress Series

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

By suffering the punishment of our sins, God has given us a lasting remedy for the stress caused by guilt.

Stress. Anxiety. Pressure. It comes in many forms. The cry of a baby at 3:00 in the morning. A huge presentation at work. A sound system that doesn’t want to work when you’re about to have your first services in Doral. The loss of a spouse. The news that your father has alzheimers. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran