Sermons on Suffering For Jesus:

Comfort That Should Be Given During Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

How to be a comfort to those who are suffering

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 5 COMFORT THAT SHOULD BE GIVEN DURING SUFFERING 2ND Corinthians 1:3-6 Introduction: This will be the final message I will be preaching on this subject. I believe that I said at the beginning that this series would not be an exhaustive subject. There is much ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling With Sin Within During Suffering

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 24, 2009

Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward spirit.

STRUGGLING WITH SIN WITHIN DURING SUFFERING--Job 23:1-7, 15-17; 24:1, 4-6; 42:3-4 Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Are Good People Exempt From Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 25, 2000

This is the first sermon in a series entitled, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse"

We are beginning a new series this morning based on the book of Job. Even though the book of Job is probably the oldest book in the Bible, it is still very relevant for today. In fact, it will always be relevant as long as there is suffering in the world. You see, this book tackles one of life’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Suffering Shipwrecks In Your Life

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

There comes a time when a believer must simply go into battle.

Stop Suffering Shipwrecks in Your Life 1 Tim. 1:18-20 Sept. 7, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son , in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

How can a God of Love allow so much suffering?

Why Does God allow Suffering? by Randy Croft We’re in a sermon series now on "Questions We’d Like to Ask God." I don’t think that God is afraid of our tough questions. Isaiah 1 "Come and reason together." One of the top questions asked by Christians and non-Christians alike deals ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Happinessduringtrials Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2020

God will use every opportunity—good or bad—to spread the message of Jesus.

Maintaining Happiness During Trials Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Suffering; Happiness / Philippians 1:18–30 God will use every opportunity—good or bad—to spread the message of Jesus. INTRODUCTION • One of the things we dread in life is facing trials and experiencing suffering. • When we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Others

Contributed by Keith Etheridge on Sep 9, 2022

What if God doesn't send you a miracle? What if God doesn't change your circumstances? Will you still be faithful?

Hebrews 11:1-34 takes us through the Old Testament and reminds us of all the miracles that God did on behalf of His people. He delivered Noah and his family from the flood. He delivered Moses and the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. He saved Rabab from the destruction of Jericho. He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Suffer Affliction?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Have you struggled with the thought, if I am a Christian why do I suffer affliction in my life?

Have you wondered, if God is going to bring blessing into my life, why do I seem to have so many struggles? Church, we have seasons of struggles and testing, the Lord has a purpose in not allowing us to be fruitful at all times. The seasons of struggle work to destroy the pride we have in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17, Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Joy Over Our Suffering

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

Man’s suffering is only temporary, it will not last for eternity.

INTRODUCTION Nehemiah 8:10 say, “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” I. I AM SURELY SEEING YOUR DILEMMA (SUFFERING), 7-9 A. I see your oppression B. I hear your cry C. I care for you (working to ease their sufferings) II. I AM SURELY SENDING YOUR DELIVERANCE, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Claver--Open To Black Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2011

Like Peter Claver, we can be means of helping others to escape the slavery of sin.

September 5, 2011 Testimony of the Saints Labor Day I sometimes ask my students what occupation God would put on his tax return, if He had to file one. That usually brings puzzled looks until I say 45-2093, farming. God’s original occupation on earth is planting a garden. In it he put a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15

Denomination: Catholic

Why Does God Allow Suffering!

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 21, 2022

Satan isn’t omnipotent. He can only do what God allows. So why does God allow Satan to continue to roam the earth seeking whom he can devour? Why does God delay judgment of the wicked while we suffer?

a. The Lord waited so that Noah could be saved. … In the days of Noah, God waited with long-suffering while Noah prepared the ark in which eight souls were saved from the flood. 1 Peter 3:20 Seeing the wickedness of man and knowing that the imagination of his heart was only evil continually, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:7, Genesis 6:3, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Matthew 13:38-39, Matthew 13:27-30, Matthew 13:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph-Thriving Through The Valley Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2025

God works all things—even calamity—for his glory and our good.

Joseph-Thriving Through the Valley of Suffering Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Feels / Suffering / Genesis 39–50 INTRODUCTION OPENING TITLE SLIDE • As we continue in our Feels series, the message today will cover what I believe is one of the most difficult valleys in life we will discover ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoicing In Suffering: Building Character In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Our trials and tribulations are not in vain. They serve as opportunities for us to grow in endurance, develop strength of character

Rejoicing in Suffering: Building Character in Christ Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) - "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering For Christ/Identity Check Part 11 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

Suffering for Christ is most beautiful when it leads to serving others

We're going to continue with our series, Identity Check. We're in part 11. We have another message or two and we'll be done with that series. This morning, if you have your Bible, I would like for you to turn to the book of 2 Timothy. I want you to go to chapter 3 of 2 Timothy, and I want you to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did Jesus Die? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 30, 2004

Many people wonder why God would allow his own son to suffer in the way that he did. We will in this message examine why Jesus had to die.

Introduction: We are approaching the time of year in which Christians look and remember the death of our Lord Jesus. The movie “the Passion” has stirred a renewed interest in the death of Jesus. Many people after watching that movie and contemplating the life and death of Jesus ask the question, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ