Sermons on Why Does God Allow Suffering:

My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Chris Binion on Mar 30, 2014

Jesus words on the cross teaches us about trusting in God and our identity found in Him

Psalm 22 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning? 2 O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; And in the night season, and am not silent.3 But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel.4 Our fathers trusted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-45

Denomination: *other

If God Is Love, Why Did He Hate Esau?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 4, 2024

“Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have HATED, and I have turned his mountains into a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals’” (Malachi 1:2-3 NIV - emphasis mine)

The Bible is very clear that God’s essence is love (1 John 4:7-10). He has always been love, even before He created the first human beings. He has always sought to have a close relationship with them because they were made for this love. The entire story of humanity is wrapped up within it. Love is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13, Genesis 27:29, Proverbs 6:16-19, Malachi 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running With A Limp

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Sep 9, 2011

4 Points on learning how to deal with the "Wilderness Seasons" of our lives. 1. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP A STEADFAST HEART WITHIN ME. 2. God leads us into seasons of growth and not gratification. 3. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP THE COURAGE OF A WARRIOR. 4

Running with a Limp The Role of the Wilderness When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18

Denomination: Other

Why Did God Put Me On Planet Earth?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2017

The Bible teaches we have a definite purpose. It's to influence the people around us to make the choice to serve Jesus Christ. A C.S. Lewis quote captures to eternally critical job that we dare not neglect for the lost's sake!

WHY DID GOD PUT ME ON PLANET EARTH? Ps. 138:8, TLB. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There were three guys who wanted to be in the Olympics, but didn’t know how to enter. So they went to the gate of the Olympic Village to see how other athletes got in. 2. Soon a big, hulking guy walked up with bulging ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Wept! Why? Series

Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 8, 2012

An attempt to show how Christ can identify with us in time of need. He took our sins and sorrows and made them his very own.

Jesus Wept! Why? As we look to the word of God for comfort and instruction, I want to turn your attention to the shortest and one of the most beautiful verses in the Bible. “Jesus wept” ( John 11:35). Why those tears on the face of one who is the resurrection and the life and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Baptist

My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 16, 2003

The fourth of the seven last words of Christ on the cross.

Matthew 27:46, ?Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? That is to say, My God, my God why hast thou forsaken me?? This scripture really made me think. It made me think because of the statement mentioned by Christ Himself about the Father. And it is an interesting statement because if you think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 30, 2019

Please keep in mind this sermon was written for residents in an ALF memory care facility.

Sermon On Joy Market Street ( A memory care facility in Tarpon Springs, FL) December 1 2019 Welcome the church that meets at Market Street. Review gift of the Holy Spirit and who the church is. Talk about the woman at the well. Discuss again and we have the gift of the Holy Spirit and we truly are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Daniel

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2006

There was a supernatural ability that allowed Daniel to have knowledge, skill and wisdom,Knowledge, skill and wisdom are the things that you need, to help you get to the top.

Luke 21:15: “For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist”. Daniel 1:8-9: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:15, Daniel 21:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is God?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 31, 2005

A child suffers horrific abuse for years, where is God? A woman is raped, where is God? An evil dictator goes on the rampage and commits genocide, where is God?

30, October 2005 Dakota Community Church Where is God? A child suffers horrific abuse for years, where is God? A woman is raped, where is God? An evil dictator goes on the rampage and commits genocide, where is God? 1. God is there. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Mennonite

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

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

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

God’s Protection Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 24, 2023

The devil took this passage to entice Jesus to jump off the pinnacle. The devil used or misused this text as though it provides unconditional security in any and every circumstance. Jesus own experience shows that even faithful ones suffer, have emotional anguish and physical pain.

The theme of this Psalm is God’s protection. There is a sense that Psalm 91 stands alone from all other passages of the Bible. It contains the only passage of the Bible quoted by the devil. Scripture teaches us that God protects those who love him and will help them in their trouble. The devil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ridiculous Patience: Parable Of The Vineyard - Mark 12:1-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 18, 2024

Why does Jesus tell such a farfetched story? The answer will help you in times when you're afraid God is losing patience with you.

Mark 12:1 He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. 2 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12, Matthew 21:33-46, Luke 20:9-19

Morning Is Coming

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 26, 2018

No difficulty should prevent you from anticipating the emergence of morning joy.

I. End of God's Anger 2. Endless Favor of God 3. Expiration of Weeping 4. Emergence of Joy Conclusion: Hold on, your morning is coming ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Its Who Instead Of Why Series

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Nov 21, 2002

An encouragement to trust in God, no matter what the circumstances look like!

IT’S "WHO" INSTEAD OF "WHY" Exodus 5:21-6:9 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES WHEN WE WANT GOD TO MOVE EXACTLY AS WE WANT HIM TO MOVE. BUT GOD MOVES IN HIS OWN TIME, AND IN HIS OWN WAY. A STORY IS TOLD OF PHILLIP BROOKS, A FAMOUS PASTOR OF THE 19TH CENTURY WHO WAS IN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 9, 2001

What does the title "Mighty God" tell us about Jesus?

This morning, we continue our Advent sermon series, in which we are studying the names of Christ found in the prophecy of Isaiah chapter nine: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist