Sermons on Suffering For Years:

God Fills Our Hearts With Joy

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Dec 29, 2006

Is it possible to experience great joy in the midst of sufferings?

"But the angel said to them, ’Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people’" (Luke 2:10, NIV). Is it possible for God’s people to experience great joy in the midst of difficulty and pain? We read in God’s Word, "Do not fear..." (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Tlc

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 22, 2007

The message looks at the Lord’s provision in suffering.

Suffering and TLC 2 Corinthians 1:3 T is for Trials For some reason people actually believe that if you are a believer or even a good person you shouldn’t or won’t experience pain and suffering in this life. From personal experience I can tell you this is not true. Suffering is one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: Past. Present. Future

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

Suffering Servant. Sovereign Savior. Severe Sentencer.

Christ: Past. Present. Future. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Is Not Bound Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Oct 14, 2007

in the midst of suffering, and challenges, the word of OGod is not bound!

† In the Lord Christ’s Name † May Grace, Mercy and Peace strengthen you, for the are gifts from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Strengthened by Grace – but how are we strengthened Praying for Faith and Patience Illusion that I can conquer all The word is not bound What is your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessing, Lament, And Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 26, 2020

The blessing and suffering of God's people.

BLESSING, LAMENT, AND BLESSED ASSURANCE. Psalm 41. This is a Psalm of David. It is quite possibly about David. It is also about our Lord Jesus (except that Jesus has no personal sin to confess, unlike Psalm 41:4). It is even quoted by Jesus (Psalm 41:9; cf. John 13:18). It is also about His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 5, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent About Suffering

Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13:1-9 "Why God?" "There were some present at that very time who told him of the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

An Unfinished Symphony

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2010

We start the new year thinking it will be much like the last and that we will not finish all those things we have started. But there is more beauty in being unfinished than in being complete; for in Christ we can grow and become what He wants us to be.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC December 29, 1985 I have told you before, I believe, that I am an inveterate list-maker. I believe I have mentioned that my way of working and of setting daily work priorities is to build lists, long, elaborate, detailed lists of things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Strong Beginning

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 15, 2019

Today's Sermon is so that we can have a great and a strong start for the New Year.

A Strong Beginning {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!rV1gBYpB!rnrWY6Ty-WQFLyenNr8gOebiU_ezsJM8xudzI_bGn6o} As we ended our time last week in our previous sanctuary, I talked on our need to have a great ending. And my opening statement was, “A good start needs a better ending, and a good ending needs a ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Consequences Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2023

The curse of Adam’s sin brings suffering to everyone.

The Consequences of Sin Genesis 3:16-19 Rev. Brian Bill March 18-19, 2023 When Keith Stonehouse received a flurry of orders from Grubhub, it didn’t take him long to realize what had happened. Stonehouse had allowed his six-year-old son Mason to play on his phone before bed. Mason rewarded his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Permit Evil On Babies At Birth?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

Why should children suffer from pain or loss?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Thalidomide was introduced in 1957 and over 7,000 children were born without limbs (deformity). Forty percent died. 2. Birth problems, 1,500 deaths per 100,000 births. 3. Abortion. 4. Child starved and beaten by mother’s lover. 5. Birth Hypoxia, lack of oxygen at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Patience: Inheriting The Promises Of God

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jan 3, 2025

Faith gives us the vision to see God’s promises, and patience gives us the strength to wait for His perfect timing. Together, they helps us remain anchored during the storms of life and focused when the answers seem delayed.

Even as we start the new year, we probably have mixed emotions. On one side we are grateful to God for the year 2024 for God has given us life and protected us throughout this year. On the other side, we might be perplexed about the year 2025. Is the year 2025 going to be better than 2024? Is it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-12, Romans 15:13, Hebrews 4:2, James 1:3-4, Romans 8:24-25, Revelation 2:2, Hebrews 6:13-15, Zechariah 9:12, Romans 4:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Hope Through Doubt Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 11, 2019

There is hope, even when we suffer from doubt

April 10, 2019 - Lenten Service Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 14; Mark 9:17-29 Hope through Doubt Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Mother Teresa was a giant in the faith. She dedicated her life to her mission in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wounds Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2015

A message that explores the Suffering Servant as described in Isaiah 53.

The Wounds of God - March 8, 2015 - Isaiah 53 Do you ever feel you're just scraping by in this life? I don’t just mean financially, although that is an issue as well. But scraping by…because of our wounds. Because of being paralyzed by our fears. We’re racked with doubts about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Continuing The Journey"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 28, 2017

A sermon for the New Year.

“Continuing the Journey” Philippians 3:4b-15 What do you want more than anything else in the world? Is it a higher paying job? Is it a bigger house? Is it some “perfect career”? Is it to be the envy of your friends, co-workers; classmates? Is it to “know Christ and the power of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Defeat For Israel, Victory For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 20, 2003

ALthough Israel suffers a defeat, God is still in control

How can we tell the difference between a real God and a false god? How can you know that the God you worship is real? The Israelites and the Philistines both believed with great sincerity that the Gods they worshipped were real. The Israelites thought that if they brought the ark of the covenant ...read more

Denomination: Anglican