Sermons on Why Do We Suffer:

We Exist To Evangelize

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

This is the fifth in a series of 5 on why our church exists.

June 3, 2001 John 4:1- 38 ¡§We exist to evangelize¡¨ INTRODUCTION [read Mat 28:19-20] Question ¡V what I just read ¡V is it a suggestion or a command? [command] What do we call it when we refuse to obey one of God¡¦s commands? [sin] What happens to the individual or the church that is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why?

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 19, 2001

Addresses some of the questions that arise from the tragedy of the 9/11/01 bombings

Introduction When I was a kid, I was afraid of a lot of things. Like many kids, one of the scariest times was that moment after my Mom tucked me in, and shut off the light and I lay awake in my bed, waiting for sleep to come. I had some serious concerns. I liked to lay on my stomach and hang my ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6, Job 38:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are We Going To Do With All This Love?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2017

A sermon for Good Friday.

“What Are We Going to Do With All This Love?” John 19:17-30 Last week’s chemical weapons attack in Syria is one of the latest reminders that human beings are capable of doing unspeakable evil to one another. One doctor who rushed to the hospital estimated there were 500 ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Why? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job does not offend God with his whys. Instead, he makes God proud of him, because of his patience and persistence in spite of having no answer to his whys.

Paul Aurandt shares this true story of James Macie. He was an illegitimate child, which is really a foolish idea, for it is the parents that are illegitimate, and not the child, but as is so often the case, the stigma of this followed him for life. The laws of England, in the 18th century, denied ...read more

Some Ask, "Why Does God Allow Evil And Suffering In The World?"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2002

God is so great that nothing happens without His permission, and in that permission His ultimate plan unfolds. In His plan He is able to use for good what man intends for evil. God is in control

Illustration:As C.S. Lewis wrote, "The greatest evil is not done in those sordid ’dens of crime’ that Dickens loved to paint...it is conceived and...moved, seconded, carried, and minuted...in clean, carpeted, warmed, and well-lighted offices, by quiet men with white collars and cut fingernails and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Do We Mean When We Say That Jesus Is A Burden Bearer?

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Mar 26, 2001

This sermon deals with the age old saying that Jesus is a "burden bearer." And yet so many people do not really know and understand what it means for Jesus to be their burden bearer. This is the transcript of the sermon.

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Subject: What Do We Mean When We Say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Why Would We Want To Settle For Less Than The Best?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

And so today I want us to see how sometimes we do indeed settle for less the best. I want to know, given where we are in life and the struggles we encounter, how we could ever allow ourselves to settle for anything less than the best – anything less than

Why Would We want to Settle for less than the Best? Am service March 8th 2009 Hebrews 1:1-4 Introduction The other day someone told me about the movie “City of Angels?” In the movie, an angel longs to become human so that he can experience the relationship between a man and a woman. My thought as I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When It Hurts? Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019

We live in a world full of suffering and pain. Life has its own mix of joy and hurts. We can get hurt physically by a disease. Sometimes circumstances at job can be painful for us.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured 1 Peter 3:13-17 We live in a world full of suffering and pain. Life has its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are We Going To Do With All This Love?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

The parents of a ten year old son was failing math in public school. After exhausting all efforts they decided to enroll their son into a private Catholic school.

What Are We Going To Do With All This Love? “So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. 17 Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha).25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

This is a funeral sermon that points to Jesus - He too asked "Why?"

Why? Today we are faced with a tragedy in our lives. We have felt disappointment and discouragement because we have come face to face with death - and we don’t like it. When these things happen we often ask the question, “Why?” Why has something like this happened? The problem is that we want ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Innocent And Good People Suffer At The Hands Of Scammers And Evil People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 8, 2024

In a world where evil and scams abound, it's natural to wonder why innocent and good people suffer at the hands of scammers and evil individuals.

In a world where evil and scams abound, it's natural to wonder why innocent and good people suffer at the hands of scammers and evil individuals. The Bible provides insight into this age-old question, offering guidance and hope for those affected. The Reality of Evil (Matthew 7:15-20) Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, James 1:2-4

Labor Day - Why Work?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2015

As we look at these two passages of Scripture this morning, I think we are going to discover three important facts about the work that we do.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I think Labor Day is a kind of strange holiday. And it's difficult for a preacher to know what to preach on Labor Day Sunday. It's not one of the major holidays. Relatives don't come. There is no turkey to eat or presents to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering And Humility Lead To Rewards

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 23, 2015

There are things in life that we can’t understand on earth, but we will understand them completely when we get to heaven. One of these things is God’s grace. Grace can’t be earned. It is the gift of God’s unconditional love.

In 1927, the silent film “Wings,” a World War I film about two American aviators, won the first Academy Award for Best Picture. When it was being filmed, production stopped for several days. Frustrated producers asked the director why. He replied, “All we have is blue sky. The ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

More To Do As Christians

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 27, 2019

Often there are two attitudes a Christian has toward serving Christ. The possibility of growing wearing and why do we have to do so much.

Most of the New Testament was written to the disciples of Christ. Jesus taught from every angle to build His disciples. These Jews knew the Old Testament. He wanted them to know that He did not come to destroy the moral laws of God, vs. 17. He actually came to add to them. His conversation went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

Why Remember

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 17, 2005

A sermon leading up to the Lord’s Supper explaining why we need to take it seriously and what we are really to remember

Why Remember Luke 23:13-54 This morning we are about to celebrate the Lord’s Supper. On the table these words are engraved “In Remembrance of me”. The question this morning that begs to be asked is two fold who are we to remember and why are we to remember? For many people the Lord’s Supper ...read more

Denomination: Baptist