Sermons on Trust In Suffering:

Which Would You Choose?

Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2011

It's better to keep our trust in the Lord than to have to play "Let's Make a Deal" with God like David did.

What Would You Choose? Sunday, January 09, 2011 - AM By Pastor James May David was known as a man after God’s own heart. What a wonderful thing it would be to know that God though of each of us in the same manner. I believe that I am looking out over a lot of people in the church who fit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Case Of Job: Divine Justice Revealed (Outline) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 15, 2023

In the depths of suffering, Job's story illuminates the enigma of divine justice. Join us as we explore life's profound questions and seek solace in God's mysterious ways.

I. Introduction In today's first sermon of our series, we'll establish the groundwork by introducing you to the major actors in this cosmic drama and the primary query that runs through the whole book of Job: Why do awful things happen to good people? We will go through the first few verses ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Story Never Ends With 'ashes.'" Series

Contributed by Timilehin Daniel Olabiyi on May 12, 2025

This powerful quote by Elisabeth Elliot reminds us that no matter what challenges or hardships we face, God's plan for our lives is always bigger and better than we can imagine.

"Of one thing I am perfectly sure: God's story never ends with 'ashes.'" This powerful quote by Elisabeth Elliot reminds us that no matter what challenges or hardships we face, God's plan for our lives is always bigger and better than we can imagine. Elisabeth Elliot, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Apostolic

My Help Comes From The Lord

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 27, 2018

Where do you go in time of trial and trouble? The psalmist tells us where and why in Psalm 121.

My Help Comes from the Lord Chuck Sligh September 15, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Psalm 121 INTRODUCTION Psalm 121 was written around three thousand years ago. You’ll notice that it’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lesson Of Agitation: Pearl

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 20, 2023

We have a basic trust that good comes out of bad. Whatever agitates us could bring us to the heart of heart. Are we building on sand or building on the rock?

AGITATION: WALKING THROUGH THE PEARLY GATES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( YouTube: Wade Hughes) *Agitation: anger, very worried, upset, a state of anxiety, nervous, to stir up, disturbing, restlessness, to argue, quickly frustrated. Severe agitation can be a mark of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:21, Matthew 13:45, 1 Corinthians 14:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holding On To My Faith Part 4 Series

Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Jan 13, 2022

Trials are a fact of living in this fallen world, so we all need to learn what God’s Word tells us about how to handle them. The problem is, the biblical approach to trials is just plain crazy!

Trials are a fact of living in this fallen world, so we all need to learn what God’s Word tells us about how to handle them. The problem is, the biblical approach to trials is just plain crazy! Paul says that he glories or rejoices in his tribulations. But it’s not just Paul. James says the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Demand This Thorn Removed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2016

THIS THORN HAS A PURPOSE. The real revelation of suffering. God has a plan and a purpose. Suffering can reveal the heart OF MAN, not just the heart of God. Suffering can be a door to Presence of God. Suffering can be fertilizer for love.

I DEMAND YOU REMOVE THIS THORN NOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THORNS HAVE A PURPOSE, FEW EVER LEARN OR UNDERSTAND THE PLAN OF THE THORN... 2 Corinthians 12:5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 6 For though I would desire to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope For Shipwrecked Lives

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 10, 2022

Troubles come to Christians. The answer is how do you find hope in the trouble?

Paul had been arrested. He had been tried in a false trial and he appeals unto Caesar as a Roman citizen. He was commanded to stand trial before Caesar. Troubles that place us in a no hope situation do come. From Paul’s life, we can see them come as a result of things that Paul had no control over. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 18, 2021

Having insight of this Psalm

This was a psalm of David. David is someone whom most of us can associate with. As we look at his life, He knew what it was like to be a lowly servant - as he served as a shepherd of actual sheep. He knew what it was like to be on the top of the social ladder - being the king and shepherd of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Charge Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 29, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Continued Encouragement [#2] GOD IS IN CHARGE 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Introduction: This was a Church worth bragging about. This Church was being persecuted on a regular basis, yet they continued on faithfully. The evidence of this, was how they allowed God to lead regardless of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Case Of The Ruined Woman Series

Contributed by Dan Hodge on Sep 6, 2019

We will learn that there are no hopeless predicaments with the Lord! 1) No situation is hopeless! 2) No storm is hopeless! 3) No sinner is hopeless! 4) No sickness is hopeless! 5) None of our lost loved ones are hopeless! b. Nothing is hopeless with the Lord!

Introduction A. The Bible is filled with impossible, hopeless cases. 1. Situations and circumstances appear in the Word of God, and many of them appear impossible. a. There seems to be no solution. b. Storms, needs, deaths, sicknesses, and many other situations appear impossible to the human mind, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Pleasant To Bitter Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 30, 2013

Upon Naomi's return home she said, "Don't call me Naomi [Pleasant] anymore. Call me Mara [Bitter]" This sermon examines her bitterness, now destructive bitterness is and how to deal with the trials in life.

From Pleasant to Bitter Chuck Sligh Series: Ruth July 28, 2013 TEXT: Ruth 1:19-22 – “So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 20 And she said unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

In Troubling Times Rejoice

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 12, 2021

While you are going through, you can still rejoice.

For quite of an extensive amount of years now I have longed to develop a serious inquisition concerning this physical disorder. This inconvenient element, this confused emotion, this transitive verb which had been photographed in my mind called trouble. For quite a while now I’ve been wondering ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by Melvern Mcroberts on Jul 21, 2008

This message demonstrates how powerful hope is when it is placed in Jesus Christ and there’s no reason to be without hope for a follower of Christ!

The Power of Hope Key Verses: For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:24-25 Romans 8:12-25 Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation--but it is not to the sinful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-25

Denomination: Methodist

No More Waiting, No More Excuse

Contributed by Stevan Bell on Feb 23, 2019

God laid the foundation for our victory. He desires for us, His children, to exercise our God given authority in whatever areas we are challenged.

(A portion of this Sermon was copied from David Henderson's Sermon, God's Waiting Room on Sep 30, 2013.)(1) John 5 A certain man had an infirmity for 38 years!! Jesus asked, "Do you want to be made well?" The man's reply, "I have no man to put me into the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:6