Sermons about Unjust Suffering

The Mystery Of Pain And Suffering

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2012

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Christians have a problem with suffering that non-Christians don’t have. Christianity proclaims that God is love and that He loves the whole world. But, if this is true, why does He permit undeserved suffering?

May 1, 2003 Title: The Mystery of Pain and Suffering Text: “And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things?” Scripture Reading: Luke 13:1-5 Some people see no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

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There is suffering all around us. How do we make sense of all the suffering ? Especially the suffering that good people go through? Where can we turn to when we need to make sense of our suffering.

Allow me to start with a well-known and (may be poor) joke about marriage. You all know about the three rings of marriage right, It starts with the engagement ring, it gets solemnized with the wedding ring and then continues with… suffering. Right? Leslie and I of course have the privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-22, Matthew 20:17-22, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Peter 4:12-18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Patient In Suffering Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

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A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. I like to see a show of hands: How many of you struggle with a LACK of PATIENCE? 1. I want you to answer this question aloud: What are some things that test your PATIENCE? a. Busy TRAFFIC. b. Long lines at Wal Mart. c. Know-it-all people. d. I’m just glad that no one said, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

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Jesus suffered for us; how should we respond to suffering

Jesus the Suffering Servant – Is. 42:1-7; 52:13-53:12 Steve Simala Grant, January 12/13, 2002 Intro: Oswald Chambers wrote: “Suffering is the heritage of the bad, of the penitent, and of the Son of God. Each one ends in the cross. The bad thief is crucified, the penitent thief is crucified, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Compensation : God Is Not A Debtor To Any Man

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

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This sermon is about how God compensates for everything that we suffer for His sake as He is not a debtor to any man.

GOD’S COMPENSATION : GOD IS NOT A DEBTOR TO ANY MAN OUTLINE 1.REJOICING 2.REDEMPTION 3.REWARD 4.RECOMPENSE 5.RESTORATION 6.REVENGE 7.RENOWN THE MESSAGE GOD’S COMPENSATION : GOD IS NOT A DEBTOR TO ANY MAN 1.REJOICING Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Suffering Servant Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 14, 2022

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You can’t really appreciate the cross if you don’t know how bad you are every day, how guilty. The cross doesn’t mean anything if you’re a good person, comfortable and at ease with yourself. Do you know how much you need the work of Christ?

Imagine what it was like for the Ethiopian man in Acts 8. He’s traveling south through the countryside, having just been to Jerusalem to worship. He’s a foreigner, but he’s devoted to the Israelite faith—for he knows it is God’s truth! Now on his way home, the LORD is still very much on his mind. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Suffering & The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 27, 2009

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Is God to blame? We find in Job that this life is often unfair, but there is a difference between the unfairness of this life and the just character of God.

Sovereignty And Suffering, Job 1:13-20 Introduction A minister’s son was caught skipping school for three days. His father reprimanded him and prayed for him and though the boy wept and was truly contrite, he was still punished. “Son, one of the facts of life is that where there is sin, there is ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Is God Unjust To Ask Such A Sacrifice Of Ezekiel And His Wife? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 20, 2024

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The tragic death of Ezekiel's wife is caused by God as a sign for Israel. Is God unjust to ask such a sacrifice?

WHAT DO WE DO WITH THIS? Is God unjust to ask such a sacrifice of Ezekiel and his wife? - Ezekiel 24:15-27. - This is just a tough passage, but it’s one that points us to an important truth that often gets overlooked in the American church. Let’s start by unpacking this passage and then we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are Our Priorities?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 17, 2019

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If we are offered grace, it is a sin to not offer it to others

Luke 16:1-13 As you might have noticed, we have been hearing a lot of parables from Luke in the last few months; this is Year C in the revised common lectionary. . . the year of Luke. And Luke seemed to concentrate on Jesus and his parables as teaching tools for his disciples and anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 19:24, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Episcopal

Don't Ever Give Up

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 15, 2001

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We should pray persistently

Don’t Ever Give Up Our scripture reading for today is called the parable of the persistent widow. The widow is persistent. Now let’s see, just what does persistent mean? According to the dictionary, persistent means to be insistent in a statement or request, to stand firm permanently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer That Gets Results

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 9, 2004

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Is our praying just routine or simply a ritual ? This message deals with "Prayer That Gets Results"

Prayer That Gets Results Luke 18:1-8 Joke: A woman invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I don’t know what to say," the little girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the woman said. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

And The Winner Is...jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 20, 2016

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How Jesus wins over Satan the accuser

Text: Mark 3:22-30 Title: And the Winner is…Jesus! The Teachers of the Law walk 100 miles to take on Jesus. Their attack will be two-fold. First they accuse Jesus of being demon-possessed and secondly they accuse him of driving out demons by the power of demons. V23 “So Jesus called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Unjust Steward) #11

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

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We have heard it said many times, in many places, by many people, “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.”

This would be a great place to live if everyone lived by this Bible principle. The fact is, many among us would be irate, to say the least, if others treated us the way we treat others. Illus: Have you ever been on the side of the road trying to get someone to allow you to enter the traffic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2021

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1 Peter 4:12-19 prepares us to 1) Expect suffering (1 Peter 4:12), 2) Exult in suffering (1 Peter 4:13-14), 3) Evaluate suffering (1 Peter 4:15-18), and 4) Entrust suffering to God (1 Peter 4:19).

1 Peter 4:12-19. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Ordered Steps-Numbered Days Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 24, 2010

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1) Life before Death (Job 14:1-6) 2) Life after Death (Job 14:7-14)

One of the most difficult situations to deal with is the time of suffering and death. Not only is the situation difficult to comprehend, it can be difficult to help others in distress. Currently, the Bothwell’s are dealing with the apparent immanent death of Scott’s mom. We have been praying for ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-14

Denomination: Other

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