Sermons on suffering for years: showing 856-870 of 150,642

Where In Lies The Value Of A New Year?

Contributed by Richard Overman on Jan 4, 2014

2014 This morning as we examine the Word of God I hope to share with you that, it is not what man produces for himself but rather what God gives that will determine the value of this year 2014.

Where In lies the Value of a New Year? This morning as we examine the Word of God I hope to share with you that, it is not what man produces for himself but rather what God gives that will determine the value of this year 2014. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Tribulation Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 8, 2018

Promises of God leads to Tribulation. Tribulation leads to Blessings. God directed Jacob to go to Egypt and he said that he would be with him. Then they stayed for 430 years. Then redemption came.

Exodus 1:1-12 Introduction: The Book of Exodus has two records of the travel history of Israelite. First was the travel from Canaan to Egypt. Then from Egypt to Canaan. First journey was by Jacob and his sons went to Egypt as small group with seventy members. The second journey from Egypt to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004

“Why is there suffering in the world?" is the #1 question people would like to ask God. There are some answers we can give to that question.

Faith Under Fire Part I Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lee Strobel 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 . . . broken ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: *other

New Years According To Proverbs Series

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

The first of the new years resolution series.

WHATS GONE IS GONE Last year at this time, some of you were saying, "This year, things are going to be different! I’m going to change! I’m going to be a better spouse. I’m going to spend more time with my family. I’m going to spend more time reading my Bible. More time praying to God. More ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

A Renewed Ear

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 15, 2014

A New Years message on having a listening heart.

Title: A Renewed Ear Topic: New Years Message Theme: Prolonging the Days of Christ A truth worth grasping today is found in Isaiah 53:10. I love the way the New American Standard Bible translates it, “But Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief. If He would render ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"what Would The Lord Have Us Remember Or Forget At New Years?"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 30, 2021

This is a New Year's message.

Title: What Would the Lord Have Us Remember and Forget at New Year? Where: GNBC 1-2-22 Script: Is. 46:9; Is. 43:18-19 Type: Thematic/Topical Intro: Robert Garrett lists several items that if they are to happen to you may be foreboding of a bad year to come: You see a “60 minutes” news team ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happy New Year…maybe!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 23, 2022

I want to wish each of you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! But my wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR is not a gurantee that you will have one.

What will guarantee you a HAPPY NEW YEAR is the things I want to share with you from God’s Word. Illus: For example, when President Bill Clinton was going through a sex scandal in the White House the pundits in Washington could not figure out how he could survive this scandal MENTALLY. That is, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Resolution Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 30, 2017

A short teaching on Jesus' Resolution for us as we move onto the year.

The Lord's Resolution Jesus' resolution is, "This is to My Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples." (John 15:8) The Bible gives clear instructions on how to live a life that is surrendered to the enabling of the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. "Love must ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should You Do Next Year?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Dec 27, 2018

what should you do next year

What should you do next year, make resolutions, review the past year, or just resign from doing anything? In Philippians 3: 13 & 14, the Apostle Paul tell's us three things you should do next year. What should you do next year, (first, second, third), you should: 1. Forget ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s Your Vision Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 27, 2018

The best resolution is to be able to say, “…we have the mind of Christ.”

What’s Your Vision Grasping God’s New Year’s Revelation The Bible says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Another translation says, “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear And Pharoah

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 20, 2023

To quote Master Yoda - “Fear is the path to the dark side…fear leads to anger…anger leads to hate…hate leads to suffering.”

Preached Sunday 23rd August 2020 Text - Exodus 1.8-2.10 A video of this sermon is available at https://youtu.be/kEV4_dkjmXE Two advertisements - “If you don’t switch to our cheaper mortgage, by the end of your mortgage period you will have thrown £20,000 down the drain. Do you want to be ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

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

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

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

God's Unique Design In Suffering: A Portrait Series

Contributed by William Lollar on Feb 11, 2003

Is there a "design" in suffering? Ask the sisters of Lazarus.

God’s Unique Design in Suffering: A Portrait in the Lives of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (Part 1) John 11:1-16 This morning we come to examine the last of seven miracles performed by the Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. Each miracle reminds us that Jesus is God, sovereign in power, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational