Sermons on the way of suffering: showing 76-90 of 187,402

Why Suffering Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

How can we explain the existence of suffering in a world made by a loving and omnipotent God?

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. Why do bad things happen to good people? Why ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Purpose Of Suffering

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2011

Why do we go through hard times? Is it because God is not pleased with us? Is it that we just must suffer in order to really be deserving of God's grace? Though the reasons might be many (and those two are not among them), Paul gives us one of the most im

Having received a very stern letter from the Apostle Paul, you’d think that God’s problem church, Corinth, would have gotten their act together. The church was rife with pastor worship, division, misuse of spiritual gifts and the Lord’s supper, class distinctions, tolerance of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Suffering King

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 15, 2004

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday

Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 Jer 23:1-6; Ps 46; Col 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 "The Suffering King" "And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Successful Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The lesson on how to suffer successfully involves the whole of one's spiritual life and relationship to God. In learning this lesson we will learn that which is necessary to be a complete and entire Christian.

Imagine the testing of the body in such a sport as football. To be on your feet and seconds later brought to the ground hard and fast. Then to get up and do it again, and again, and again, but constantly moving forward. All of that falling is not what wins the game, but whether or not you win ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Successful Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The difference between tragedy and triumph is all in how you count your trials. James says by an act of the will count it all joy when tried.

Imagine the testing of the body in such a sport as football. To be on your feet and seconds later brought to the ground hard and fast. Then to get up and do it again, and again, and again, but constantly moving forward. All of that falling is not what wins the game, but whether or not you win ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

The Joy Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002

Part 1 of a 3 part series on suffering.

The Joy of Suffering I preceded this series by examining the false view that God guarantees us health, wealth and a carefree lifestyle. This was absolutely necessary for a number of obvious reasons. We are to uphold truth. The belief that our inheritance is in this life distorts the scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19, James 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

God And Suffering Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

What's God really like? God is not political, he’s not Republican or Democrat, He is not stoic or uncaring, He’s not boring or lame, He’s not checked out or disengaged, and He’s not homophobic.

So hey there, so good to see you, welcome to this place that we call DCC, and before we say anything else, happy Mother’s Day to you. If you are a mom would you please stand? We want to appreciate you today. Let’s give it up for all of these awesome women in our lives. Okay, so moms stay ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Suffering Successfully Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 7, 2006

1st in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 1 SUFFERING SUCCESSFULLY JAMES 1:1-7 & 12 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Do you believe in God? According to a Fox News survey, 92% of Americans say they do. And since you’re here in church today it’s probably not too big a leap to think that most of you believe in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Blessing Of Suffering Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2011

Don’t fear people. Fear Christ and follow Him from grief to glory. Look to Jesus alone to keep your conscience clear even in the midst of your pain. Then you will enjoy the benefit of pain.

Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Suffering Is Not Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Suffering is not good, but thank God He will work with us, even in that which is not good, to bring forth what is good.

We have special seats as we watch the drama of Job unfold. God has, by this opening chapter, invited us into the balcony to watch the whole thing from a heavenly perspective. We get to see from the view of God and Satan, and who knows how many millions of celestial spectators. It is a sort of ...read more

Suffering For Christ Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009

All suffering that a believer endures in the path of obedience is suffering for Christ and with Christ.

INTRODUCTION Main emphasis: We should see all the hardship and suffering that comes to us in life as something that God brings to us to do us good, strengthening our trust in him and our obedience, and ultimately increasing our ability to glorify him. It seems to me that the suffering which God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-26

Denomination: *other

Suffering With God

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Oct 3, 2006

In the middle of intense suffering, Job proclaims that God knows and takes notice of our suffering. He also tells us that God is in control of the suffering. Lastly, we will see that God rewards endurance.

Job has gone through some tough times. In Job, we see him enduring all four major forms of suffering that humankind faces. He faces the loss of income and security, the loss of valued possessions, the loss of loved ones and the loss of health. Either one would be enough do deal with, but Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Ready To Suffer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2011

If we want to be ready to suffer for Christ, we must arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon our sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God's approval.

Recently, I read about a fictitious manual for Peace Corp volunteers headed for South America. It offers advice on how to handle a chance encounter with an anaconda (a large type of boa constrictor). The advice comes under the heading, “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda”: #1) If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Sufferings Of Life

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 20, 2006

Jesus had His Gethsemane and so will each one of His children. Yet, without those Gethsemanes, many times we do not pray and place our faith and our trust in Christ. There are BLESSINGS found in sufferings and hardships that cannot be found in the times o

Subject: The Sufferings of the Christain Life Scripture Reference: Luke 22: 44 ’And being in agony He prayed more earnestly: and His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground." ------------------------------------------------------ --------- <>< <>< <>< -- <>< <>< <>< ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:44

Suffering Of The Present Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Coping is made esier with the right perspective.

SUFFERING OF THE PRESENT By Chuck Hendrix A farmer was driving his pickup with his dog in the seat next to him and a horse trailer in tow behind him. On a dangerous curve, the farmer was forced off the road by a large truck. A highway patrolman happened upon the accident and quickly assessed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ