Sermons on Why Does God Allow Suffering:

Three Ways God Helps Us Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 28, 2018

This passage teaches that God is the one who ultimately allows us to stand firm. Paul shares three ways that God does that.

An Encouraging Truth For Weak Moments: Standing firm is ultimately not a matter of our strength; God makes us stand firm. - 2 Corinthians 1:21. - Certainly it needs to be said that we need to do our part in standing firm. We are instructed at various points in the New Testament to stand firm. A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have It And Does It Have You? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 23, 2010

Have you lost it? Here's how to get it back.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get it and Keep it) “DO YOU HAVE IT AND DOES IT HAVE YOU?” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN We pick back up this morning in our series: IT: Finding It, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does Jesus Love Us? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2011

I love you! These are 3 words that we all long to hear. Can you remember when you first heard these words? We all want to be loved! Did you know that God loves you? How? Let's look at Scripture and see the ways God loves us...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 21, 2011 Date Preached: January 23, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: How Does Jesus Love Us? Sermon Text: John 3:14-17 [ESV] Introduction: I love you! ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Why Of Cheerful Giving Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on Nov 14, 2013

Why worship God with our wealth?

THE NEXT LOGICAL QUESTION. Having looked at what the Scriptures say to us regarding the “what” of cheerful giving, the tithes and offerings, the next logical question that would come to the curious mind is “Why give?” We have heard over and over again that the Lord owns it ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph-Thriving Through The Valley Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2025

God works all things—even calamity—for his glory and our good.

Joseph-Thriving Through the Valley of Suffering Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Feels / Suffering / Genesis 39–50 INTRODUCTION OPENING TITLE SLIDE • As we continue in our Feels series, the message today will cover what I believe is one of the most difficult valleys in life we will discover ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Response To Suffering Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 12, 2018

Message 26 expands on the last message. It serves as an overview of Biblical teaching on suffering.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Suffering” Pt 2 REVIEW James issued some instructions to his readers regarding suffering and persecution. How would someone with strong trust in God respond to trials and suffering no matter the source? As we have observed throughout ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is Watching Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 14, 2019

Holiness and fear of God seem to go hand in hand in this passage. But why should I "fear God" and what difference does it make when I do?

OPEN: You may have heard the story of some children at a Catholic school who were lined up for lunch at the cafeteria. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. A nun had made a note: "Take only one, God is watching." At the other end of the table was a large plate of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 1, 2018

What happens when you are so upset at God that you actually tell Him you are upset with Him and that He doesn’t care? When you feel upset … and disappointed … and hurt by God … what do you do? This message wrestles with these questions.

Message Psalm 69:1-3 Forgiving God You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/forgiveness/ Over the past months we have kind of been working our way through a mini sermon series. The topic of this series was FORGIVENESS. So far we have talked about … ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-3, Psalm 88:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Does An Elder Eld? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2010

Titus and Timothy are both told to select appropriate men to lead the church as Elders. But what does God expect of these leaders and how can we (as the congregation) assist them in their role?

OPEN: In one medical school, the students were complaining that they didn’t see why a class in Physics was necessary for them to be doctors. Finally one student actually challenged the teacher with that question. The teacher thought about that for a moment and then said “Well, we study Physics ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why Did This Happen"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 3, 2011

Have you ever wondered "Why" things happen. Hopefully this passage out of John Chapter 9 will help answer those questions.

In the new book I have coming out in late December “Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re a Failure” one theme rings true throughout the book. The theme pertains to the first part of John Chapter 9. John 9:1-3 “As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

What Does It Mean To Be Commissioned?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 6, 2023

Isaiah’s perspective on God in the initial four verses gives us a feeling of God’s significance, power, and mystery. Isaiah's case of perceiving his sin before God urges us to admit our own wrongdoings.

Isaiah 6:1-13 The image of absolution that Isaiah gives advises us that we are pardoned as well. At the point when we perceive how incredible God is, how guilty we are, and the degree of His absolution, we get the strength to accomplish His work. How does our idea of the significance of God match ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Baptism Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Baptism explained from a Methodist theology

Why Baptism Romans 6:1-11 Since the beginning of time, water has played a significant role in the lives of human beings. It has determined where people lived, impacted how and where people planted crops. And it has had a role in the religious life of people as well. In he Old Testament, water was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Reflection B.10 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Jeremiah 16:10-11, Forsaking God, Going After Idols

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Why did God judge the Israelites? Forsaking him, following idols

In 2008 we went to China to watch the Olympics. Our two children were 10 and 8 and it really was a once-in-a-lifetime family holiday. When we first visited the main stadium – the ‘Bird’s Nest’ – I remember thinking, ‘It’s like a temple!’ At the Olympics, the flame, the oath, the hymn, the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

When God Makes You Wait

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 11, 2009

Why does God make those who are trying to serve Him wait indefinitely for Him to answer?

- Luke 1:5-7. - Zechariah was a priest, an insider. - Elizabeth was also of Aaronic descent (v. 5), so they were the insider family. - They were both righteous people (v. 6). - But they were childless and old (v. 7). - Now, we know that God has a miracle in the form of the birth of John the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Suffers - He Is Condemned Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Eight in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Suffers - He Is Condemned. Pilate's condemnation of Jesus stands as a stark warning to our country & churches.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 8: The Servant Suffers - He Is Condemned Mark 15:1-20 I. Introduction A. A Southern Baptist pastor was walking down the street when he came upon a group of about 12 boys, all of them between 10 & 12 years of age. The group had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist