Sermons on Why Does God Allow Suffering:

Does God Really Answer Prayer?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

Prayer

Jonah 2:1-10 Does God really answer Prayer? 1. The Person of Prayer 1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God He was in trouble :- (a) Physically – ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

What Does God Require Of Us?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2011

Does the death of one person give us reason to rejoice? This message addresses what God requires of us, and how we should act ... even in the shadow of news that for some brings incredible celebration.

What Does God Require? Micah 6:6-8 Introduction - I left tonight open not knowing fully that God already had plans for this message - This weekend, there was what some would call tremendous news across the US - In the midst of all that was going on, many rejoiced at the killing of OBL - Chants ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does God Respond To Repentance?

Contributed by Johnny Moore on Jul 16, 2011

God is active in restoring us to the joy of salvation.

I. God Shows Compassion (20) A. He sees us from afar (he recognized his son thru the rags and filth) B.He loves us no matter what (compassion or pity) C. He comes to us (son walked, father ran) D. He is willing to restores us (hugged and kissed his son) II. God Responds to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Does Not Want Sacrifices And Offerings Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014

To show that GOD wants our salvation not our sacrifices and offerings.

I. EXORDIUM: What GOD wants from us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD wants our salvation not our sacrifices and offerings. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:5 (New International Version) 10:5 Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: "Sacrifice and offering ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does God Rub Off On You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 25, 2013

God is good and powerful that, even though we fought Him tooth and nail, He still saved us, cleansed us and now transforms us into His character. That wonderful work is something to behold, and the riches we receive are incredible.

Psalm 112 is about the character of people who have submitted themselves to be led by God. It follows on the heels of Psalm 111 which reveals the character of our God. In that psalm God is described as gracious and compassionate, a provider, Someone who makes promises and keeps them faithfully, and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Does What He Wants

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 6, 2019

What is not in God's plan shall not happen.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *GOD DOES WHAT HE WANTS* Romans 9:10-16 King James Version (KJV) 10 And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac; 11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:10-16

Denomination: Charismatic

God Does Not Waste Your Failure Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Mar 10, 2015

benefits of failure

God Does Not Waste Your Failure Luke 22:31-32 1. A word about awareness A. Jesus is not surprised by your failure B. Jesus does not prevent your failure 2. A word about authority A. Satan's petition - attack God's plan B. Jesus' intercession - faith is the priority 3. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

"God Does Still Speak Today”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 3, 2020

God is still speaking to us today. Here are some of my experiences.

“God DOES Still Speak Today” Exodus 3 1 Samuel 3 Don’t you wish God would speak to us like that today? The fact is that God speaking in such a spectacular way was highly unusual even in that day. When we read about it in the Bible it appears that God is talking like that all the time. But that ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Playing No Favorites--Like God Does Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2023

Jesus tells us today not just to forgive our enemies, something we heard earlier in the Gospel, but to wish them well, to do good to them, and, yes, to love them.

Saturday of the First Week of Lent 2023 One of the worst heresies of the past two thousand years, an opinion that keeps coming back with almost predictable regularity, is the error first heard in early times from Marcion. The idea is that the God of the OT was a harsh, vindictive judge, almost ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:16-19, Psalm 119:1-2, Psalm 119:4-5, Psalm 119:7-8, Matthew 5:43-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Does God Hate Your Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2023

If your church was built by the will of man causing division in the Body, you are not in the path of blessing.

These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19, Romans 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Does Exceedingly Abundantly Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2026

This sermon unveils the limitless ability of God to bless His children beyond imagination, expectation, and human limitation.

THE GOD WHO DOES EXCEEDINGLY ABUNDANTLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 3:20-21; 2 Corinthians 9:8 Key Verse:“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” — Ephesians 3:20 Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Will Of God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 4, 2017

God’s will is not some mysterious thing we SEEK regarding our future (like God’s will for a spouse or a career); rather, as this message reveals, it involves things we DO.

The Will of God Chuck Sligh March 20, 2022 NOTE: PowerPoint slide presentation is available upon request for this sermon at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 5:17 – “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” SUGGESTED SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17, Psalm 19:7

Denomination: Baptist

Transparent Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 27, 2008

We can be honest in expressing our feelings in pain and suffering.

Title: Transparent Pain and Suffering Text: Hebrews 5:7-10 Thesis: We can be honest in expressing our feelings in pain and suffering. The Series: This is the fifth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know Christ and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Others Suffer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

We’ve all been around people who are suffering. When someone around us is suffering, those can be some of the most helpless times of your life. What do you do? What do you say? How should you react? That is what we will look at today in this message

We have all had someone close to us have to go through suffering. Whether it was someone as close as a spouse or a child, or whether it was only a friend or even an acquaintance. We’ve all been around people who are suffering. And I don’t know about you, but those times can be some of the most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Picture Of The Suffering Messiah

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Picture of The Suffering Messiah

1. Psalm 22 - pictures the Good Shepherd dying for the sheep (Jn.10:11) 2. Psalm 23 - the Great Shepherd caring for the sheep (Heb.13:20-21) 3. Psalm 24 - the Chief Shepherd coming for the sheep (I Pet.5:4) The Picture of The Suffering Messiah - 22:1-15 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-15

Denomination: Holiness