Sermons on Suffering For The Faith:

The Road To Maturity Is A Road Marked With Suffering Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011

As much as we might like to believe otherwise, the road to maturity is a road marked with suffering. We all pass through its stations and we cannot do so without being affected.

INTRO THE ROAD TO MATURITY. So far in this series we have looked at: * Focusing on our identity as children of the Father (Micah 6) [What does the Lord require?] * Taking care of ourselves so that we are in a place where we can hear God building us up (1 Kings 19) * Today we are going to ask ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls Us To Suffer Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

How does suffering fit into God’s good plan for my life?

When Life Gets Rough “Suffering” When God calls us to suffer 1 Peter 1:6-7 Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Here's How To Use Your Suffering

Contributed by Peter Walters on Apr 21, 2015

Don't waste your suffering - Use It to grow, comfort others and let your light shine.

On twitter a Pastor posted: "Two Sundays ago I preached on sickness. Since then half my congregation has fallen ill. Sunday I preach on sadness. Consider yourself warned." I tweeted back: "I preached on suffering and my car broke down and my wife has been in emerg twice. I gonna preach on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Resurrection Provides Victory Through Suffering Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Since Christ was victorious in His suffering, you can be victorious in your suffering and find comfort in Him.

Resurrection Job 19:1-29 PROPOSITION: Since Christ was victorious in His suffering, you can be victorious in your suffering and find comfort in Him. I. Look to the finished work of Christ on the cross for comfort. v. 1-22 A. Job is ridiculed by his friends (1-5). 1. They torment him with ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:1-29

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

Lesson 1: Some Answers To Suffering

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2006

“Behold, happy [is] the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty” (Job 5:17).

A. QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES 1. Human. Why do the innocent suffer? Answer: Sin. The answer Job’s friends gave. 2. Justify. What is the point in serving God if bad things happen? Answer: Can you keep your faith in a good, long, sovereign God when all around you fails? 3. Blame. What is God ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Must Be Prepared To Suffer For Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2019

The Prosperity movement has given Americans a wrong view of God -- that He won’t let Christians suffer. But the truth is that suffering is a vital part of Christianity. Suffering should be viewed as a blessing, a cause for rejoicing, and a sign of future reward.

CHRISTIANS MUST BE PREPARED TO SUFFER FOR CHRIST Matt. 24:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MAGIC AT THE PASTRY SHOP 1. Two broke and hungry best friends, Dave and John, went into a pastry shop. Dave suddenly whisks three cookies into his pocket with lightning speed. The baker didn't notice. Dave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9, Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

After You Have Suffered A While

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 18, 2025

The world will make you nervous, the world will try to unsettle you! BUT don’t put your trust in the things of this world! Put your trust in Jesus and He will settle you upon a sure foundation.

1 Peter 5:8-11 After You Have Suffered A While May 18, 2025 WE NEED TO STRENGTHEN OUR WALK WITH GOD! We are told that we need to be "sober and vigilant". Being watchful means that we need to get serious in the church. The Devil is Real - Here, he is called "Adversary". This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

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

A Suffering Servant Sermon In The Porch Of Solomon

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 5, 2015

Tap into the resurrection power which is yours in Christ Jesus.

A ‘SUFFERING SERVANT’ SERMON, IN SOLOMON’S PORCH. Acts 3:12-19. The occasion of this Sermon was after the healing of a crippled man who used to sit begging below a gate called ‘Beautiful’ – a huge brass gate which, according to Josephus, far outshone all the silver and gold in the Temple. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth Behind The Scene Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 7, 2016

A study of the book of Job chapter 1 verses 1 through 22

Job 1: 1 – 22 The Truth Behind The Scene 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. 2 And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 3 Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

While We Suffer (Covid And The Christian) Series

Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020

A word we don't like is submission. We certainly don't like it when we feel as if we're being wronged somehow. “Submission” is the key ingredient that enables a Christian to live a good life among the ungodly!

I’m confident that in the years that follow, there will be plenty of articles and books written about this chapter in world history and in church history. And they will address the question, “what lessons did we learn from all of this?” And I’m confident that much of that will be helpful. Looking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ: Our Model Of Suffering

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 20, 2022

In the eighteenth chapter of John's gospel, we are presented with the beginnings of the sufferings that the Lord Jesus would undergo for the sake of our redemption, paying a debt He did not owe for fallen humanity who could never pay it.

Several years ago, I came across a televangelist who peddled the ungodly "word-of-faith", or "prosperity" gospel that is poisoning the body of Christ in these last days. One of the "sales pitches" (and that is the only means by which I can define it) these folks ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:6, Isaiah 53:3, Zechariah 13:6, Luke 22:44, Hebrews 2:10, Hebrews 5:8, 1 Peter 2:21, 1 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

Sin, Suffering, Sickness And Our Savior Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 20, 2008

God redeems and will cure every disease, even death.

Introduction Over the last few weeks I have been rereading C. S. Lewis’ delightful Chronicles of Narnia series. I was struck by a scene in The Silver Chair in which the children’s faith is tested by an uncertain outcome. The children were given signs by which they could fulfill their mission in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed