Sermons on Unjust Suffering:

Why Does God Allow Pain? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 8, 2010

If God really is there and loves me, why do I still hurt?

Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Jeremiah 15:18a It’s always helpful at the start of a journey to know where you’re headed! Let me share some of the “roadmap” for our series on ‘WHY’ – the questions people ask. The well-known artist and songwriter Bill ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:18

Denomination: United Methodist

Hope Does Not Disappoint

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2009

Suffering, endurance, character, hope: the formula is not automatic. All depends on whether we learn to live in the resurrected Christ.

One of my friends begins nearly every conversation with the phrase, "You just can’t win.” "You just can’t win." One day recently he was wearing a long, long face. He had just gotten his car repaired, but some inebriated partygoer had slammed into it. He had just worked off his debts, but suddenly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 15, 2009

In Ruth 1:19-22 we see a New Beginning moving from a 1) Total Loss to a 2) Total Gain.

The chalk cliffs of Beachy Head on England’s south coast are the British answer to the Golden Gate Bridge: a place of beauty and stillness that has a terrible allure, both practical and aesthetic, for suicidal people. Neil and Kazumi Puttick, a married couple jumped to their deaths on the evening ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Other

How To Handle Hardship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 18, 2010

God works His good through our trials when we pray and when we stay.

How to Handle Hardship James 1:2-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/18/10 I came across this response from a man who was asked for additional information from an insurance company. In blank #3 of the accident form, I put “trying to do the job alone” as the cause of my accident. You said in your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Purpose In Our Problems Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 25, 2010

God loves to bring out His purposes through our problems.

God’s Purpose in our Problems 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 7/25/10 Lydia and I went to the Demolition Derby at the 4-H Fair this past week and had a blast. I loved watching drivers take aim at each other with the attempt to demolish or disable one another. We saw some great smash ups ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Calling In The Wilderness

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 17, 2013

A sermon for the first Sunday of Lent

Luke 4:1-13 Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Romans 10:9-13 I’m told that it’s impossible to be hungry in the desert because of the sand which is everywhere. Today our readings take us into the desert, or the wilderness if you prefer (the words are the same in the Greek and Hebrew). Why is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Weighing God Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 25, 2012

God ought to be honored through our heart, words, and our body.This will be a testimony to the world of the glory of God.

Before he became president, Andrew Jackson was known for using violence in order to defend his honor. He survived 15 duels so that it was said that his body was so filled with lead that it "rattled like a bag of marbles." Duels are no longer held today. But in the past, they were fairly normal. A ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Glad Its Them And Not You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 26, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 1 – 5

Luke 13: 1 – 5 Are You Glad Its Them And Not You There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Do You Face Trouble?

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2012

Is there any good news for those who suffer? In times when trouble strikes, we need to take an inventory to see if there is any good news that can cheer us up and help us to bear the burden of pain. Trouble and suffering are facts of life that all of us

Title: How do you face trouble? Text: Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Observing Nature Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 30, 2009

In Jesus’ encounter with the Greek seekers, we see the Nature of the Savior, The Nature of Suffering and the Nature of the Servant.

20Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. * These are believed to be Jews living in Greece, visiting Jerusalem for the Passover Feast. * Philip is a Greek name. He probably spoke fluent Greek. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Twelve Purposes For Trials, Trouble, Testing

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 7, 2009

A survey of the Bible texts concerning trials

UNDERSTANDING THE TWELVE BIBLICAL PURPOSES FOR TESTING, TRIALS & TROUBLES 1. God allows trials so that we might become stronger Christians (James 1:3, 4) Reason #1 To Praise The Lord! “My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers generations; knowing this that the trying of your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In All Things God Works For The Good

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 21, 2009

God works for our good not just in some things but in ALL things! This verse was fulfilled in the lives of Joseph, Esther, and Jesus. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

In All Things God works for the Good Rom 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (KJV) Rom 8:28 – “And we know that in all things GOD works for the good of those who love him, who have been called ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Groaning In Hope Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Thank God that relief from suffering is coming through Jesus Christ!

1. Sin has done much more damage than we really realize. 2. We suffer in this world… because of sin. – Read 8:18 • We experience pains & problems in this world… because of sin. • Fears, anxieties, hurts & bitterness… because of sin. As we go back to the Garden of Eden. • Adam & Eve learned in an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did You Feel That?

Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Feb 17, 2009

So if you want God to order your steps, you must be ready for the shake up.

There is a word from the LORD from the book of Acts: Acts 16:26 (New King James Version) 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. Intro: About a month ago, God began to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:26

Denomination: Christian Church

When Our Faith Fails Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 4, 2010

Part 3 focuses on Paul's thorn in the flesh.

When Our Faith Fail – Part 3 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Joshua 13:11-13; Judges 2:3 Introduction: In my message last week I continued with the second and third faith equations: o Faith + Unbelief + Action = No Results o Faith + Wrong Belief + Action = Wrong Results Last week ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational