Sermons on Suffering Of Saints:

Sufferings Purpose Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 12, 2011

Is there a purpose in suffering? The earthquake and subsequent tsunami make us ask many questions especially if we have not trusted Jesus. Suffering reveals the good that we ignore before disaster. Suffeing calls us to examine the shortness of our life

Intro: Just three weeks ago we began the suffering portion of this study called incarnate. Today as we draw to a close on our teaching of suffering it is in the face of large scale disaster in Japan that will cause an extended period of suffering for many. If you remember we talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:15, Job 36:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For Jesus Series

Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010

Final message in Approved series through the Beatitudes explores the idea of being persecuted for righteousness sake.

Suffering for Jesus • Matthew 5:10-12 Two Common Approaches re: Suffering for Jesus: Too Light-hearted about it… Confuse Temptation and Trials with persecution… Introduction: Persecution is more about our spiritual preparation than it is about our personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For The Suffering

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

This message looks at the though of "being thankful in the midst of suffering".

THANKS FOR THE SUFFERING 1 Peter 4:12-19 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Suffer Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 2, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

Continue series on SOTM- Mtt 5-7- Called to Suffer. SOTM begins w/beatitudes-last time-looked at 1st four Lets review the beatitudes (slide for each one) Clarify something I said about the 3rd beatitude- Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. V5 Talked about- individually, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Salvation And Suffering Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

As a believer we must rejoice in our salvation but also in our suffering

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 19, 2007 Date Preached: June 03, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Salvation and Suffering Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Savior

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007

Three rewards for being a faithful follower of Jesus Christ

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 2:10-15 The Suffering Savior Introduction You’re driving down Route 11 from Berwick to Bloomsburg. You’re zipping right along, doing 55 miles an hour. As you approach Bloomsburg, you come to a posted speed limit sign of 45 miles an hour. Your lovely wife—who is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salvation And Suffering Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007

The dynamic of salvation and the reality of suffering in the believer’s life

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 01, 2007 Date Preached: June 03, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Salvation and Suffering Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In Suffering Series

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Jul 12, 2008

Christians must rejoice when they suffer for christ

Rejoice in suffering 12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 21, 2008

The Servant is not a helpless victim of circumstance, but One who in His submissiveness & innocence fulfills the greater purposes of God. Thus in the end He will prosper & be victorious, for His vicarious suffering is God’s plan to accomplish His purpose

ISAIAH 53: 7-9 THE SUFFERING SERVANT [Matthew 27:57-60 / Acts 8:26-40 / 1 Pet. 3:8-18] Pascal, one of the greatest and most influential scientific minds of all time, wrote these meaningful words: "The greatest of the proofs of Jesus Christ are the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9, Isaiah 53:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Questions Of A Sufferer

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 21, 2003

Discover the questions sufferers have asked and the answers they have sought throughout the history of mankind.

THE QUESTIONS OF A SUFFERER Job 9-10 Have you ever seen an angel or heard from an angel? They are all around us, but they don’t often take on physical forms for us to see and hear. This morning, however, you’ll have a chance to see and hear one of God’s angels. His name is Observare. Let me ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Suffering Christian

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 18, 2003

When we see the bigger picture – our suffering isn’t so bad

Intro: (Start w/ Blank) DID YOU KNOW Persecution statistics: * More than 43 million Christians have been killed for their faith since the crucifixion of Jesus. * It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. * There ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering For The Church

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 9, 2003

Are we willing and able in this time of death ,to suffer for Jesus?

Suffering for the Church 2nd Timothy 2:1-21 In a land of plenty, are we willing to suffer for Christ? There are many in the world that are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confronting Suffering

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 15, 2008

Maturely coming to grips with suffering requires moving from the "Why" level to a level of understanding the realities of suffering.

CONFRONTING SUFFERING Text: 2 Cor. 12:7-10, And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cup Of Suffering

Contributed by Robert Ganglfinger on Feb 29, 2008

The cup of suffering our Lord drank of has been passed down through time to each of us, and He has given us the example of how we should partake.

INTRO: 1. Nobody wants to talk about suffering. a. Many people who are suffering don’t want to talk about what they are going through. 2. Suffering takes on many forms: a. It comes in the form of sickness. b. It comes at the hands of others. c. It comes at the hand of the enemy of our soul. d. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoicing In Suffering Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 29, 2008

In this sermon we see a fourth blessing of justification, which is rejoicing in suffering.

Scripture In Romans 5:1-11 we read of several blessings of justification. Let’s read Romans 5:1-11, paying special attention to verses 3-5, which is our text for today: "1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed