Sermons on Suffering Unfairly:

How Long O Lord? Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 11, 2013

19 times we find this phrase in the Psalms, and that same sentiment has been echoed by countless millions of others. We examine the depth and types of suffering summed up in that expression and close with encouraging thoughts.

How Long O Lord This morning I want to bring a message from a question we find repeated over and over again in the Psalms. I want to show you that it is one of the major themes of the book of Psalms and most of you have probably never even noticed it, (as a recurring theme) because we are too busy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gospel Of Adversity !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 16, 2014

With the Good Friday around the corner, Yours truly attempts to take a 360 degree view on the subject of Christ's and the Christian suffering

GOSPEL OF ADVERSITY With many ears itching (2 Tim 4:3) to hear only the Gospel of Prosperity, now how many takers would be there for the Gospel of Adversity and the plain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: *other

Transformed Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 22, 2014

Part 4 of 5 in a series on our identity in Christ based on the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8.

INTRODUCTION: What are your favorite toys, yes we all have toys, even the adults… though they may be slow to admit it. As a kid my favorite toys were Transformers, I just thought they were awesome; in fact they ranked right up there with my Hot Wheels and G.I Joe’s. What I liked about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17

Denomination: Christian Church

[insert Your Name Here] And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2014

Even though we don’t always understand why sometimes bad things happen to good people, God is always good, and His love for us never fails.

[INSERT YOUR NAME HERE] AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Christmas In Newtown

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012

What message can Christmas have for those who are going through their own private hell... like those in Newtown, Conn?

Christmas in Newtown Luke 2:8-14 Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way In the early hours of Friday morning, Adam Lanza shot and killed his mother. I’m Dreaming of a white Christmas… During the first period classes at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a gunman enters the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Trouble! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2013

God is always at work at we can trust Him, even when evil looks like it is taking over.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who had just undergone a very complicated operation on his intestines, but kept complaining about a bump on his head and a terrible headache. 1. Since his operation had been on his abdomen, he couldn’t figure out why he had such a headache, but he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptised Into His Death: 1 Peter 4:1-2 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 24, 2013

When we die to ourselves only then are we truly alive.

4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 2 As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. Since Christ Suffered Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

We Will All Havetroubles Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 29, 2013

We will all face troubles in this world; we must know why to deal with them or praise God for them!

One of the reasons I am here as a Pastor is because of a mature Christian woman who first encouraged Elsa and me to minister. But for over 2 years, I witnessed the suffering of this godly woman as she fought ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease); she lost her ability to walk but she always gave me an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Will Come To Pass

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 1, 2012

I heard of a Pastor who asks his congregation a question. He asks, in your time of trials and discouragement, what is your favorite scripture in the Bible that gives you strength and encouragement? A young man said, the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not

It will com e to pass. I heard of a Pastor who asks his congregation a question. He asks, in your time of trials and discouragement, what is your favorite scripture in the Bible that gives you strength and encouragement? A young man said, the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Grace: God's Favor Imitated By His People Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012

We are sharing the grace of God when we are imitating the God of grace. So, the question is, How did Christ display grace to us? There is no greater display of the grace of God than the Cross of Christ.

Purpose: To describe who Christ's real followers are. Aim: I want the listener to imitate Christ's willingness to give His life. INTRODUCTION: The grace of God is so complete and full that we could never exhaust all there is to know about it. In an attempt to learn more about God's grace as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 8, 2018

What does it mean to belong to the church, Jesus' physical body here on Earth?

The body of Christ. Just what does that mean to us? And why is it important? The Bible clearly teaches the body of Christ is the church. I was looking at few articles and blogs from people who say they love Jesus but hate the church. What an interesting concept. Is that possible? According to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sing A New Song To The Lord

Contributed by Peter Reece on Jan 1, 2017

Expounding on Isaiah 42: 1 - 10 - the character of the Suffering Servant. Christmas is over, now what? Or even, so what? What was the character of the young Jesus really like? What new thing will God do in our lives this year?

Isaiah 42: 1—10 Sermon notes Christmas is over and for many it is a time of recovery from the pressures of celebration, from the trials of family, from the financial expense of the 'Retail spirit of Christmas'. Instead of being tall upstanding oak trees, deeply rooted in the words of scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-10

No Whiners

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

Hard times come to Christians because our reactions in bad times, may be inspire others to turn to the Lord and seek forgiveness. Just as Jesus was a witness to the world through his suffering, we can be a witness and draw closer to him in ours.

There is a popular TV show called “Survivor.” It’s been on TV now for over 20 seasons. It’s syndicated all over the world. The show thrives on showing how individuals adapt to group dynamics and societal rules changes through horrendous conditions in the hope of receiving the big prize at the end. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-16, Romans 11:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2019

We are waiting with, in and through Material adapted from John Mark Hick's book called: Yet Will I Trust Him: Understanding God in a Suffering World

HoHum: There is a woman who is buried under a 175 year old oak tree in a cemetery of a church in rural Louisiana. According to this woman’s instructions, only one word is carved on the tombstone, “Waiting.” John Mark Hicks is a Church of Christ guy and he has been through loss- his first wife died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39, Psalm 44:9-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genuine Faith Is Marked By Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018

How’s your prayer life? Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances Genuine faith prompts us to learn to pray effectively

Genuine faith is marked by effective prayer 5:13-20 How’s your prayer life? 1. Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances. James 5:13-16a? a. In times of suffering v.13a suffer (kakopathei): suffering from any source b. In times of gladness v.13b c. In times of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist