Sermons on Why Does God Allow Suffering:

How Well Does Jesus Know You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 6, 2005

We may not realize it, but we all need a guide - someone to take us into the dangerous presence of God. Many of us feel ashamed because of our own failures. But Jesus knows our weaknesses through and through, yet willingly guides us to the Father.

The family in America is changing. Recent statistics show that the "typical" American household no longer mirrors Ozzie and Harriett - with two married people at home with the kids and the dogs and the Beav. The most common household in America now is a single parent. We’ve gotten used to going it ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Relationship Vs. Religion ... Just How Does All That Work? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 2, 2015

This sermon is from James 1:26-27 and 2:14-26 as they both seem to be talking to the same topic of deeds and how those deeds proceed from true faith.

James 1:26-27 “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Nazarene

What Does It Mean To Have Freedom? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

We throw around many words and cliches in the church. One of those is that we are free in Christ, but what does that freedom mean? Many assume it means a freedom to do more things, but that is not what freedom in Christ is all about.

“What Does It Mean to Have Freedom?” Introduction: Martin Luther King, Jr. in his famous “I Have a Dream” speech said some beautiful words that he quoted from an old Negro spiritual, “free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty we’re free at last…” Patrick Henry famously said in a speech to the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Jews? Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 3, 2004

6 reasons why the land of Israel belongs to the Jews. Learn why the word "Zionism" or "Zionist" is such a hated word today. America has blessed the people of Israel for over 200 years now and why is that so important?

“Why The Jews?” Pt. 2 Zechariah 8 In 518 B.C. the prophet envisioned a day when Zion or Israel would be a place of: · The return of God’s passion. Vs. 1-3 · The repentance of God’s people. Vs. 4-8 · The reliance on God’s prosperity. Vs.12 · The realization of God’s Promise. Vs. 13 Well this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Were The Wisemen Wise?

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 15, 2008

Why were the wisemen wise? This sermon reveals three characteristics of their lives and exhorts us to apply them to our lives.

WHY WERE THE WISEMEN WISE? Matthew 2:1-12 1. THEY SOUGHT GOD FIRST Matthew 2:1-2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor - Part 4 Of A Series Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017

Many times the workings, methods, and ways of God seem to make absolutely no sense. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to why God does things the way He does.

Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “Reduction for Victory” Part 4 of a Series We could also call this series The Life and Times of Gideon. In the previous three messages in this series, we have been studying the transformation of a man. He started out as a fearful man of low confidence and no ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Do We Sing?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 16, 2022

On the occasion of dedicating new hymnals, it is fitting for us to think about why we sing, and how important singing hymns is to our spiritual health and growth.

This morning we are dedicating new hymnals for use in our worship. Lord willing, these hymnals will bless our congregation for many years to come. We are thankful to have them. We are thankful to the committee which compared and evaluated several hymnals before choosing this one. And we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Headship Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 21, 2018

There are some who will object by saying, “Why should I suffer, why should I burn in hell for Adam’s disobedience to God’s command?” You will not! If you burn in hell it will not be because of Adam’s transgression.

Headship of Christ Romans 5:15-21 15 But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man’s offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. 16 And the gift is not like that which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Your Light Shine? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 16 through 21

Luke 1: 16 – 21 How Does Your Light Shine? 16 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light. 17 For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dialogue With Faithful Judaism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2016

We must always remember that the Church's first mission was to the Jews, the brothers and sisters of Jesus.

Thursday in the Octave of Easter Joy of the Gospel As we bask in the warm light of the Resurrection, we hear again the stories of the reaction given by various Jewish groups to the Passion, death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. We do this for another forty days, and actually fifty up until ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48

Denomination: Catholic

But God

Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011

We hear about grace all the time in church, but what is the purpose of grace? What does grace show us? Through grace we see our past, present and future in the kingdom of God.

Introduction: When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day’s pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives appropriate recognition for his long service or high ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Iv: Inexplainable Suffering Is Redeemable Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when answers are hard to come by and the extremity of pessimism has been reached, mature Christians renew confidence in the Lord God Almighty to redeem that which at the moment begs to be explained.

CHRISTIANS CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT INEXPLAINABLE SUFFERING IS REDEEMABLE Nothing hurts worse than the emotional experience of watching a child suffer . . . “being there” for someone whose loved one has committed suicide . . . holding the hand of a dying person ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-8, Job 42:1-6, Job 19:25

Why Hast Thou Done This?

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

A sermon to show the foolishness of running from God.

WHY HAST THOU DONE THIS? Jonah 1:1-3,10 A Message on "Running From God" I. THE MOTIVE 1.) Disobedience 1:2 "Arise, go to Nineveh.." a.) Displeasing 4:1 "But it displeased Jonah..." b.) Difficult 1:2 "cry against it for their wickedness..." II. THE MANNER ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Not Move Up And Do Something?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 25, 2019

God saved us to do something for him.

Why not move up and do something? Acts 3: 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022

Trouble comes to every life in some way and at some time with some consequences. When it dies it is important to know that God has not forsaken, nor forgotten you.

There are three w’s to consider in trouble: 1. The “w” of when, James 1:1-5 2. The “w” of why a. Job had trouble, Job 14:1 1) Job testing shows our faith. 2) 1 Peter 1:6-7 b. Jesus 1) Jesus suffered or had trouble because he was godly. 2) 1 Peter 4:12-16 3) John 15:18-19 c. Jonah 1) Jonah had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist