Sermons on Suffering For Jesus:

Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2022

Jesus wants to help us understand... 1. His Scripture (vs. 9-13). 2. The spiritual dimension of sickness (vs. 14-18). 3. The miraculous power of faith in God (vs. 17-21). 4. The suffering of our Savior (vs. 9-12, 22-23).

Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 17:9-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 17. By this time Jesus was in the 3rd year of His ministry, and J. Vernon McGee estimated that the Lord was only six months ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: When Faithfulness Isn't Safe Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026

Faithfulness does not deny suffering; it refuses fear’s authority, trusting Jesus with loss, future, and life itself when allegiance becomes costly.

Smyrna is the second letter, and it immediately feels different from the first. Ephesus dealt with something quiet — love thinning over time. Smyrna deals with something loud — pressure that does not pretend to be gentle. This letter is not about erosion from within; it is about weight pressing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Matthew 10:28, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Know The Man Jesus - Palm Sunday Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 21, 2008

Why did Jesus have to come down to earth and suffer a death just like any other human being? The Book of Hebrews offers some interesting answers

Today is celebrated as Palm Sunday in traditional Churches. BBF (www.bangalorebiblefellowship.in )is not a traditional Church, and hence we do not specifically celebrate Palm Sunday. Most of us know what happens during Palm Sunday. The celebration is to remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living And Dying In The Light Of Eternity

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017

Eternal Life

"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, work for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lutheran/Biblical Mind Finds Joy In The Cross Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 16, 2017

We not only find joy in the cross of Christ, but also in the cross God calls us each to carry. Find out why.

We’re smackdab in the middle of another Alberta summer. There isn’t anywhere else I’ve lived that serves up summer as well as this part of the world does. We have long hours of sunshine that stretch well into the evening letting you get more done outside. Even when temperatures reach the upper 20’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:21-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing Pains

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009

Stuggles and Temptations face all Christians. The church at Thessalonica serves as a great source of encouragment to those of us today facing persecution.

Growing Pains 1 Thess. 2:13-20 Intro It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonica Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble Up Ahead

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 25, 2020

Having hope when we face the storms of life

Trouble Up Ahead Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 25-06-2020 Sermon Outline Introduction E.M. Bounds said : “Trouble and prayer are closely related. Trouble often drives men to God in prayer, while prayer is but the voice of men in trouble.” 1 G.K. Chesterton said: “Jesus promised the disciples three ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Knew

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 19, 2019

A study of Psalm 22: 1 - 31

Psalm 22: 1 – 31 He knew To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Deer of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. 1 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning? 2 O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; And in the night season and am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Partnering With One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the interconnectedness of partnering with God in proclaiming the Gospel, fellowship in suffering, and the joy of knowing Christ, emphasizing that our joy, purpose, and strength come from our union with Christ.

Good morning, family! We're going to be diving into a passage from the book of Philippians today – a passage that speaks about partnering with God in proclaiming the Gospel, fellowship in suffering, and the joy of knowing Christ. It's interesting how all these elements are interconnected, and as we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-8

Topics: Fellowship, Suffering

How Can I Believe In A Good God In A Suffering World? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 14, 2018

How Can I Believe in a Good God in a Suffering World? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 13, 2018

How Can I Believe in a Good God in a Suffering World? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 13, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: How Can I Believe? We are engaging the questions that can be a natural part of the process of faith. So in the recent past weeks we have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enduring Pressure Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

How God used Persecution to bless the church

Acts 8 - 3/19/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 8.  The book of Acts is the transitional book, leading us from the life and ministry of Jesus and taking us into the church age.  As Jesus ascends back up to heaven, he said to his disciples, "But you will receive power when the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The View From Here

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 25, 2014

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us -- a communion sermon.

The View from Here Romans 8:18-39 Big Idea: I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Lectionary Readings: • Old Testament: Genesis 29:15-28 • Psalms: Psalm 128 • Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52 • Epistle: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding Comfort When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 12, 2001

This sermon is designed to encourage people during a time of personal or national crisis.

Finding Comfort When Tragedy Strikes September 12, 2001 / Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church / Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net Introduction: Confusion ..... Shock .... Despair...... Disbelief ...... permeated the nation yesterday as we watched the reports from the attack on the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Job PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of suffering through the story of Job, emphasizing the strength found in faith during trials and the understanding gained from them.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you, standing on the common ground of our faith and united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves at the foot of a mountain, ready to climb the steep path of understanding. We are here to seek wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Topics: Comfort, Suffering

You Are Never Alone

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 8, 2015

Job's experience reminds us that God will never abandon us.

When was the last time you felt alone because nothing seemed to be going your way? Maybe it was when your playing time on the team was cut and the coach never really gave a good explanation of why. Or perhaps it was the time you were stuck in a job that was neither fulfilling nor particularly well ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran