Sermons on Suffering In Nigeria:

#1 - Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 11, 2025

This is a message on the letter to the Church at Ephesus. In this letter, Jesus commends this church for a lot of things, but also reprimands them for their focus on service to Him over a love for Him.

Letter # 1 – To the church at Ephesus Revelation 2:1-3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 5:27, Revelation 1:15, Revelation 1:20, Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 7:7, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Revelation 2:14-15, Galatians 5:25, Revelation 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise Of Advent Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 29, 2025

Find comfort, confidence, and cheer in the promise of Advent.

In the 1970’s, pet rocks were popular. Well, that kooky fad is making a comeback in South Korea according to the Wall Street Journal. They quote Lee So-hee, a 30-year-old office worker, who used to live alone in Seoul. That changed a couple of years ago, just before Christmas, when a friend gave ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Peter 1:23-25, John 10:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Solutions For Life's Problems Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore some of the biblical solutions that God offers for life's problems.

Life is full of challenges and problems that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and uncertain about the future. However, as Christians, we have access to the ultimate problem-solver – God. In this sermon, we will explore some of the biblical solutions that God offers for life's ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 103:2-3

Serving And Struggling Together Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

It’s worth it to live a worthy life.

Serving and Struggling Together Philippians 1:27-30 Rev. Brian Bill February 8-9, 2025 When we bought our house in Central Illinois, one of the things that came with it was an obnoxious doorbell chime. Not only was the unit big and ugly but when someone rang it, it would blast out Beethoven’s 5th ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Submission: Work Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 16, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet for this sermon.

"Submission: Work" 1 Peter 2:18-25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 2 “18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. 19 For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. 20 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25, 1 Peter 2:11-12, Romans 5:3-5, Matthew 7:13-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Woman At The Well. Part 2: For The Third Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 2, 2026

for the night service on the Third Sunday in Lent, year A March 8, 2026. A continuation from the morning sermon.

The Woman at the Well, Part 2 John 4:27–42 NKJV And at this point His disciples came, and they marveled that He talked with a woman; yet no one said, “What do You seek?” or, “Why are You talking with her?” The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, “Come, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:5-42, John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Did Sin? Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2026

This study examines the disciples’ question about the cause of suffering and reveals Jesus’ teaching that God can use difficult circumstances to display His glory.

WHO DID SIN? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 9:1-7 Key Verse: “And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?” (John 9:2) Supporting Texts: Exodus 4:11; Psalm 139:13-16; Romans 8:28; John 9:3 INTRODUCTION In John chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No, Nobody Ever Spoke Like This Man

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 16, 2026

Especially in the Gospel of John, the three-year battle between Jesus and the Pharisees echoes the whole reading from Wisdom. Jesus is the sore-beset just man.

Friday of the 4th Week in Lent 2026 When we hear the quotation from our first reading, we might shiver. The Book of Wisdom, a deuterocanonical scripture from the first century before Christ, has a number of lines that remind us of nobody but Jesus. “The wicked said among themselves, thinking ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-30, Ephesians 1:7, Psalm 34:17-22

Denomination: Catholic

1 Peter 2:18-25 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 7, 2023

In today's study we look at the issue of submission to our authorities in the work place, where Jesus Himself was a perfect example of submission to the point of death.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/Gs-GbN4Qe9A For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kbmxrgE7w2Lv3VAcw3y3S?si=c1bee78a6de34e16 1 Peter 2:18-20 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 3: Silence As Spiritual Refinement Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 21, 2026

Job sits in ashes demanding answers from God. But instead of anger, he declares: "When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold." This sermon unpacks what that means. God isn't punishing you in the silence. God is refining you.

The Shift from Lament to Hope Something shifts in Job 23:10. After pages and pages of complaint, after rounds of friends insisting, he must have sinned, after crying out into a silent heaven, Job suddenly changes direction. Picture him there. Sitting in ashes. Scraping his skin with a broken piece ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 5:3-4, Hebrews 5:8, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Altruistic Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

Altruistic love can be identified by asking whether one agrees with statements that define altruism, such as, "I’d rather suffer myself than let the one I love suffer," and "I’m willing to sacrifice my own wishes to let the one I love achieve his or hers.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Altruistic Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: A man received the following letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is a study of the truths revealed in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ namely SALVATION,SUBMISSION,SOVEREIGNITY,SACRIFICE,SUFFERING,SILENCE and STEPPING STONE.

THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************* OUTLINE 1.SALVATION 2.SUBMISSION 3.SOVEREIGNITY 4.SACRIFICE 5.SUFFERING 6.SILENCE 7.STEPPING STONE THE MESSAGE THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************* 1.SALVATION The crucifixion of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 28, 2001

I want to tell you this morning that the suffering and anguish Jesus Christ experienced was on Friday-- we live on the Sunday-side of the cross!

"In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. 2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Amanda: Loving Because She Was Loved

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2002

Funeral sermon for Mrs. Amanda Foye Jackson, who had suffered through two massive strokes and the loss of her son.

In Biblical times, a person’s name revealed something about who he was or what she was intended to be. In the creation story, there is Adam, meaning earth, and Eve, meaning mother. Their names told you who they were and what they were intended to be. Abraham, father of nations; Isaac, laughter; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Baptist