Sermons on we will suffer persecution: showing 601-615 of 212,036

When You Suffer Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 2, 2013

Everyone suffers in our fallen world. Get used to it! It comes with the turf. But for God’s people, suffering is not merely a consequence of sin: it holds God’s eternal purpose,.

When We Suffer Romans 8:17-18 OUTLINE: Disciples of Jesus Christ, IF and WHEN you suffer, remember that... 1. Suffering with Christ is part of our inheritance. 2. Suffering with Christ demands sacrifice. 3. Suffering with Christ is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Christian Suffering Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 11, 2015

A sermon examining the reason that God's children face suffering, trials and tribulations in this life.

Understanding Christian Suffering I Peter 1:6-7 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ A Charlotte, North Carolina, pastor and his wife have been hit by unthinkable tragedy, losing their 2-year-old son and newborn child in just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Examining Our Suffering Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 10, 2014

Suffering for the Christian must be seen in the perspective of eternity. The glory of the Lord lies ahead. It is suffering & then glory. Not to have the suffering means not to have the glory.

1 PETER 4: 12-19 [Renewing Hope Series] EXAMINING OUR SUFFERING [2 Corinthians 4:11-18 / Psalm 31] What do you do when the rug is pulled out from under you? Do you panic? Do you get angry? Do you doubt the Lord¡¯s love for you? Do you trust God to get you through the tough times? Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Transfigured Through Obedience And Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 4, 2012

The transfiguration event offers us an opportunity to learn how we might achieve union with God in the pattern of Jesus on Tabor.

Monday of 18th Week in Course 2012 Transfiguration Verbum Domini “The word of God has bestowed upon us the divine life which transfigures the face of the earth, making all things new (cf. Rev 21:5).” These words of Pope Benedict’s letter, Verbum Domini, should frame our thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Surviving Your Suffering

Contributed by Kelly Grant on Sep 10, 2003

Surving the various hardships and trials of life is possible only when the Christians understands the overriding plan of God adn is committed to Him in sincerity and faithfulness.

Title: “Surviving Your Suffering” Text: I Peter 4:12-16 “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 1:8 (READ) 1. If you were about to be KILLED for your FAITH in Jesus, wouldn’t it be HEARTENING to know that the One you would DIE for had DIED for you and is ALIVE again? a. Getting a letter of encouragement from Jesus, the CRUCIFIED and RESURRECTED Christ, meant ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Smyrna - The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008

This sermon presents the church at Smyrna as the suffering church, and show God’s purpose in suffering.

Smyrna - The Suffering Church Text: Revelation 2:8-11. Introduction: In our first study of the seven churches we examined the church at Ephesus, the fallen church, this morning, we leave Ephesus behind and travel forty miles North up the coast of modern Turkey where we come to the ancient city of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

How We Love His Promise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 3, 2022

He keeps his promises, He answers prayers, he solves problems. But in our experience, there have been times when we weren’t sure about these things. Have you ever wondered, when things go wrong in life, if you can count on God?

How We Love His Promise John 11:17-44 Introduction Adrian Rogers said, “There is no promise God cannot keep, no prayer God will not answer, and no problem too hard for Him to solve.” That is a great expression of the life of faith in God. He keeps his promises, He answers prayers, he solves ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By His Stripes Were We Healed!

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Sep 18, 2019

Most of us believe that God heals, but how many of us operate in the faith it requires to obtain the blessing of physical healing?

1 Pet. 2:23-25 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are What We Say

Contributed by Vijay Masih on Nov 22, 2018

Mathew 12:33-37 /Expository Sermon.

Mathew 12:33-37 Pre Introduction: Thank you worship team, for your good worship. my brothers and sisters I greet you all in the name of Jesus Christ. First of all I give thanks to my God who enabled me to stand here to speak from his living word. And I like to give thanks to all of you. Before we ...read more

The Suffering Servant's Trust Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 1, 2008

The 3rd Servant Sermon teaches that obedient & faithful life is centered on obeying God’s Word. Through all the darkness & suffering the Servant holds to God’s trustworthiness. Then this Servant invites God’s disciples to trust God & walk in His Word.

ISAIAH 50: 4-11 THE SUFFERING SERVANT’S TRUST [Mark 15:16-20] Following God’s declaration that He will deliver His people from their transgressions and rebellions begins the third (42:1-9 & 49:1-7) Servant Sermon in Isaiah. This obedient and faithful Servant’s life is centered on obeying ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For The Sake Of Righteousness

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 26, 2022

The purpose of Job is to give a demonstration of the sovereignty of God and the value of true faith.

Undoubtedly, everybody has heard about Job at some point in time. The book was written to discuss the age-old question, “Why do the righteous always seem to suffer?” Introduction to the book of Job: • It is one of the five books of poetry: 1. Job 2. Psalms 3. Proverbs 4. Ecclesiastes 5. Song of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:7-8, Job 2:2-3, Job 38:1, Job 39:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Should We Do When Disaster Strikes? A Righteous Response To Disasters

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 3, 2012

Hurricane Sandy did not affect us, but it devestated millions of others. How should we respond? What should we think? What should we do? Jesus answers these questions from Luke 13:1-5

Here in South Jersey, we rode Hurricane Sandy Monday and Tuesday,. W were thankful that very few in our area were affected. Phone calls and visits on Tuesday revealed that this time, we did not have the damage and devastation like we did during July’s devestating dorecho storm that knocked out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-8, Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering From An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Nov 19, 2002

Understanding just who we are in Christ.

Suffering From a Identity Crisis (Ephesians 2: 4 – 10) Eph 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Example Of Jesus' Suffering.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2023

It is in His victory that we are made victorious.

THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS’ SUFFERING. 1 Peter 3:18-22. The example of Jesus’ sufferings is set before us as our paradigm (1 Peter 3:18): we suffer, just as Christ suffers. Yet His suffering is unique in that it is vicarious: He suffered for us to bring us to God. He was put to death as to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational