Sermons on Unjust Suffering:

The Lamentation Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2024

A warning, and the long-suffering of God.

THE LAMENTATION OF JESUS. Matthew 23:34-39. 1. Context. Matthew 23:13-33. Jesus spares not to warn those who are on the path to ‘the damnation of hell’ (cf. Matthew 23:33), using such expressions as ‘woe unto you’ (eight times), ‘hypocrites’ (seven times), ‘blind guides’ or ‘fools and blind’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Living Witness Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 20, 2007

Peter’s purpose is to tell his audience how to respond and stand fast in the Godly loving lifestyle in the midst of suffering and persecution of their faith. Living for God and not your circumstances! Living a life of hope, holiness and love in the mids

Be A Living Witness (1 Peter 2:11-3:12) Be a Witness: Personally (Holiness) (the key Center, Verse 2:12) 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Where Is God When I Hurt?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 14, 2025

Is there purpose in our suffering if we are Christians? What can God accomplish through our sorrow?

“As they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ And when he had said this, he fell asleep. “And Saul approved of his execution. “And there arose on that day a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Truth About Trials And Temptations? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Today from this passage the Apostle Peter is going to tell us the truth about trials and temptations.

What is the Truth about Trials and Temptations? Am service July 13th 2008 1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction As I began preparing this message I began to really think deep into the thought the “Truth about Trials and Temptations”, and I thought this about life. Life should come with a list of side ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Innocent Jesus Receives The Sentence Of Death” - The First Station Of The Way Of The Cross - Jesus Is Condemned To Death

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 10, 2026

The Beginning of the Way of the Cross

________________________________________ “The Innocent Jesus Receives the Sentence of Death” The First Station of the Way of the Cross Jesus Is Condemned to Death ________________________________________ 1. Introduction – The Beginning of the Way of the Cross Dear brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:15-16

Peace In Our Storms

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007

This is a sermon on suffering from The Exchanged Life perspective which seeks to bring believers to victory and peace through such suffering.

Every Christian knows what it’s like to be in a storm. We’ve all heard the saying – we’re either IN a storm, just came OUT of one, or you’re headed INTO a storm. In fact, our storms are tailor made for us. Our storms are designed to show the sufficiency of our Lord Jesus Christ for our lives. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

21 Thoughts For Meditation On The Crucifixion Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the nature of the sufferings of Jesus Christ and it often reflects the sufferings we face in our own life.

21 THOUGHTS FOR MEDITATION ON THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST 1) JESUS SUFFERED FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHERS: Often we are willing to suffer for our own benefit but let us learn to suffer for the benefit of others. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE ********************************** Isaiah 53:4-6 Surely he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth In Advertising The Christian Life

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 14, 2006

Suffering for the gospel is an indispensable part of the gospel. Faith that perseveres through suffering is rewarded with the victory of Christ’s resurrection.

Psalm 16, Genesis 22:1-14, Romans 8:31-39, Mark 8:31-38 There is a body of legislation on the books in most states today that we might call “truth in advertising laws.” They were enacted by state legislatures over the past several decades in order to protect consumers from false advertising ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Groan And The Glory Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 24, 2004

Our suffering in this life is a prelude to glory. God will end suffering and decay and give us new and immortal bodies.

The Groan and the Glory Rom. 8:18-25 INTRO.: Charlie Brown illustration. Charlie was about to kick a field goal and Lucy held the ball. When Charlie kicked, she moved the ball. He kicked so hard that he flew into the air and landed flat on his back with a groan, "Aaaaargh." We all groan while in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can Those Who’ve Never Heard The Gospel Be Saved?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 3, 2016

Opponents accuse God of injustice for sending people to hell who never had the chance to hear the Gospel. That would be unjust if it were true, but God gives everybody a chance to be saved & judges them on a different basis.

CAN THOSE WHO’VE NEVER HEARD THE GOSPEL BE SAVED? Rom. 2:12-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IMPORTANCE OF REPUTATION 1. A guy was going 89 MPH. A cop pulled him over. 2. “Let me see your driver’s license.” “Don’t have one.” “Let me see your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Loves You.

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 6, 2015

God loves you. Suffering is difficult to understand, but God suffers to show His love and We may have to suffer as well to show His love but the main point is God loves you

I only have one point to make today. God loves you. (there will be two sub-points, but that’s the only point). I love to tell the story . . . I love to tell the story of unseen things above Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus & His love I love to tell the story because I know tis true It ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Wounds That Heal Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 14, 2008

the Suffering Servant of Isaiah is God’s salvation plan and provision

WOUNDS THAT HEAL Isaiah 52.13-53.12 ‘Wounds that Heal’ – may seem a very strange title to a sermon. It may not even seem to make sense to you. How could a wound bring healing? Psalm tells us that the words of a friend may wound but they may also bring healing. This morning it is not the words ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Seek And Save The Lost Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus seeks and saves the lost, transforming their lives from being unjust to living righteously, and we are called to follow his example by building relationships with others and experiencing salvation in our daily lives.

Today, we're going to talk about a story from the Bible that shows us how Jesus can change our lives. It's about a guy named Zacchaeus, who was a tax collector and not very popular because of it. But when he met Jesus, everything changed. What I want you to walk away from this with is that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Divine Salvation, Modern Faith, Jesus' Teachings, Spiritual Redemption

That One Sermon About Compassion Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 7, 2022

Compassion is sympathy and empathy for distress or suffering and the action to help.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID THAT ONE SERMON ABOUT COMPASSION 1 Samuel 30:18-31 #kingdavid STORY PART 1 Once upon a time, there was a woman whose job it was to carry rocks from the rock pile outside of her village all the way into her hometown. She had a large basket on her back that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Speaks From The Cross: "Woman, Behold Thy Son! And Behold Thy Mother!” & "My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?”

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 16, 2024

This is part of a series on the 7 last sayings of Jesus on the cross.

Sermon for March 17, 2024 - 7 Last Sayings of Jesus: “Woman, Behold Thy Son! And Behold Thy Mother!” & “My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” We are still in the season of lent, and we are continuing today to look at the very last things that Jesus said while he was on the cross, as he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 19:26-27, Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational