Sermons on Suffering Well:

Learning From God's Providence

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 22, 2017

Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered. Similarly, St. Paul learned from the Christ that he had persecuted, the things he would suffer as He followed the Christ. Living the Christ life, we will see how suffering aids in redemption.

Trinity 2 2017 Learning from God’s Providence The Collect O LORD, who never failest to help and govern those whom thou dost bring up in thy stedfast fear and love; Keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 3:13, Luke 14:6

Denomination: Anglican

I Exist For Others

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 3, 2013

Joseph understood that he existed not for himself, but for others. We would do well to understand and live that truth as well.

Genesis 45 I EXIST FOR OTHERS Friday 3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. 4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

I Have Not Seen The Righteous Forsaken??

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 1, 2002

Does a righteous will not forsaken? Does the righteous will not suffer?

I Have Not Seen The Righteous Forsaken?? In Psalms 37:25-26, there are four great blessings for the righteous. There are: 1. I have not seen the righteous forsaken, 2. Nor his descendants begging bread, 3. He is ever merciful, and lends (it means we show mercy instead of begging for mercy); ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-26

Denomination: Charismatic

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

One Of The Hardest Things

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 22, 2005

Funeral for a believer who suffered a long illness

ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS This is certainly not an easy time to go through. The death many times takes us by surprise, but it also can be an expected outcome. For *****, it was the result of a long illness. But that does not take away the hurtfulness of this time. This time is full of hard ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Violence In The Kinigdom Of God? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 5, 2011

What is behind the kingdom of God "suffering violvence"?

A few years ago, a major Multinational company was looking for a new Marketing Director. After much advertising and many applications, three candidates entered the final selection process: A mathematician, a statistician and a lawyer. The first to be invited in for the final interview was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Pain Our Gain (Easter 2011)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 22, 2011

Jesus suffered so we could live!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP (2nd service) • SLIDE #1 • This day is unique in the sense that we are celebrating something that changed the course of history and the destiny of mankind forever! • Christians come together not to mourn the death of our leader, but to celebrate the resurrection of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Is God Just?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002

There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Crisis To Crowns Of Victory

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 14, 2010

Revelation 6-7 answers some vital questions about what our journey toward glory looks like. The path is paved with tears, until we meet the one who wipes them all from our eyes!

From Crisis to Celebration Revelation 6-7 With each step into this book we see God at work in the events of history. Our text today covers the opening of the first six seals of a scroll that only Jesus can open. He alone is found worthy and he is acknowledged in heaven with worship and adoration ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Billy Blackmon on Feb 19, 2010

Four occasions when the Joy of the Lord is my strength

A young couple arrived in Kenya as newly appointed missionaries, and very quickly, the wife found out that the comforts of home were non-existent there. They lived in a village hut with no running water or electricity. They had to take a bath in a nearby creek. There was no air conditioning. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Baptist

Discouragement: Its Causes And Cure

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

David was a man of God who struggled with discouragement like all of us. He wrote our text amid great difficulties. The good thing was, not only did the Lord deliver him out of his discouragement, but He also used the resulting change in David’s heart as

Intro: David was a man of God who struggled with discouragement like all of us. He wrote our text amid great difficulties. The good thing was, not only did the Lord deliver him out of his discouragement, but He also used the resulting change in David’s heart as a good example for us to learn from. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

Denomination: *other

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 27, 2013

Called to live a beatitude kind of life, the hard reality is anyone who lives out the first seven beatitudes is guaranteed at some point to experience the eighth.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Jesus ends the beatitudes by saying “Blessed are those persecuted, reviled, and spoken against.” Would anyone care to get in “the blessed line?” Most of us prefer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lion's Den

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The faithfulness of Daniel displayed during testing

Daniel Chapter 6-‘The Lions Den’ I. Daniel’s Prosperous Position (v.1-3) A. The First President (v.1) B. The King’s Purpose (v.2) C. The Preferred President (v.3) II. The Presidents & Princes Plot (v.4-9) A. The Findings of the Princes & Presidents (v.4) 1. His ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible