Sermons on The Cup Of Suffering:

His Joy Over Our Suffering

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

Man’s suffering is only temporary, it will not last for eternity.

INTRODUCTION Nehemiah 8:10 say, “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” I. I AM SURELY SEEING YOUR DILEMMA (SUFFERING), 7-9 A. I see your oppression B. I hear your cry C. I care for you (working to ease their sufferings) II. I AM SURELY SENDING YOUR DELIVERANCE, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Suffering Savior Becomes The Rewarded Redeemer Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 28, 2008

Christ’s crucifixation brought about more than anguish to His soul. It openned the doorway to Heaven, where He returned victorious over sin, death & hell. He is raised on high & ready to share His victory & its glorious blessings with all who will follow

ISAIAH 53: 10-12 "THE SUFFERING SAVIOR BECOMES THE REWARDED REDEEMER." Isaiah 53 is the doctrinal explanation of the crucifixion. As we look at such suffering we ask, why would God forsake the Son of His love? Why would He turn His back on the very One to whom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12, Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering And The Human Condition: Where Was God? Series

Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009

The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses the topic of suffering and God’s place in it and through it.

I was in a room close to 7:00 AM playing Jazz with my High School Jazz Band. We had band practice at 6:00 AM Monday to Friday mornings. (What kind of deranged person came up with that idea?) As I was sitting there at the drum set playing along half-asleep, the intercom began to come on and off. It ...read more

Denomination: *other

Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 31, 2012

It is a question that many people ask. This sermon helps us to explore the issues.

Why is there so much suffering in the world? It’s a question that many people have asked, and as I’ve gone door to door visiting in various places it has been a question that people would want to ask God. Some people say to me, “Everything happens for a reason”; and whilst ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Anglican

The Cross Of Suffering... See Through It! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 5, 2012

We are invited to willingly take up our crosses and follow Christ completely, fully aware that eternal gains far out weigh earthly suffering and loss.

Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 Title: The Cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Struggling With Sin Within During Suffering

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 24, 2009

Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward spirit.

STRUGGLING WITH SIN WITHIN DURING SUFFERING--Job 23:1-7, 15-17; 24:1, 4-6; 42:3-4 Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Suffer All Of That For This? Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on May 24, 2008

We need to look at what we are involved in, what we think and do and say, and ask the question: Did Jesus suffer all of that for this?

Did Jesus Suffer All Of That For This? Matthew 20:17-19 Our time together will not be long. We will all probably be most thankful for that before we are through. I don’t know what you thought you came to church for this morning, but God has an agenda for all of us. Let’s read our text for this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

Why does God allow suffering Christians suffer while the lost thrive

Why does God allow suffering? By Steve Keeler Scripture Job 1:8-22; "The Lord said to Satan, 'Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.' Then Satan answered the Lord, 'Does Job fear God for ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah Predicts Christ's Suffering For Us

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 10, 2014

Hundreds of years before Christ came, Isaiah recorded the event of Jesus' sacrificial suffering, death, and resurrection.

Isaiah Predicts Christ’s Suffering for Us Isaiah 53:1-12 Introduction When Jesus walked with two of His disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24, He asked them why they did not believe what the prophets had spoken about Jesus, that Jesus would suffer and then enter into His glory. He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Suffering Christ Left 43 Parables

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 19, 2014

Christ Jesus suffered to save us, died to save us for his time came but the 43 parables he taught us were left and still remain, hopefully, in them, we are reminded to be always ready for our time.

A Suffering Christ Left 43 Parables by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 19, 2014) EASTER SUNDAY (APRIL 20, 2014) “My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready” (St. John 7:6, King James Version [Jesus reproveth his kinsmen]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-53

Denomination: Friends

The Road To Maturity Is A Road Marked With Suffering Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011

As much as we might like to believe otherwise, the road to maturity is a road marked with suffering. We all pass through its stations and we cannot do so without being affected.

INTRO THE ROAD TO MATURITY. So far in this series we have looked at: * Focusing on our identity as children of the Father (Micah 6) [What does the Lord require?] * Taking care of ourselves so that we are in a place where we can hear God building us up (1 Kings 19) * Today we are going to ask ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Have To Suffer?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jul 1, 2011

The world cries why when terrible things happen. Here is God's answer

WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO SUFFER? Time after time I’ve heard people ask the question “WHY?”.When the tsunami happened, many people throughout the world asked “Why?” and came up with some very strange answers. When someone we love very much suffers greatly throughout a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Stop Suffering Shipwrecks In Your Life

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

There comes a time when a believer must simply go into battle.

Stop Suffering Shipwrecks in Your Life 1 Tim. 1:18-20 Sept. 7, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son , in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist