Sermons on Why God Allows Suffering:

"Why Should I Give?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 3, 2009

Why should I give to the support of God’s work through my local church?

Over the last several weeks we have been taking a “Dragnet” approach to the subject of giving to God’s work. We have considered what the Bible tells us about the way God works. We have seen that Scripture teaches that God is at work in our world today to accomplish His purposes through His people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Strong In The City

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2023

Never look at trials and sufferings as something that was sent to break you, instead God allows them to build, mould and construct us.

Strong in the city???? 1 Samuel 2:9”For by strength shall no man prevail.” “My brother is very strong in this city” said a born-again believer, who attends church and reads the Bible. What does that mean? She meant that her brother had muscle-power in the city, men who were strong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of Love, God Of Justice: A Future Heaven, A Future Hell

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

God's works are many in the world and of particular beauty. Yet there is also the proclivity of man toward evil. God allows for free will, which opens the doors to almost any possibility. Which explains why the world is so messed up.

“There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, "Thy will be done," and those to whom God says, in the end, "Thy will be done." All that are in Hell, choose it. Without that self-choice there could be no Hell. No soul that seriously and constantly desires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Are We Here? Series

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 20, 2000

Fourfold purpose of the church: 1)Worship God 2) Show love for others 3)Proclaim the Gospel 4)Help Christian grow in their faith.

A few weeks ago a woman called the church office. She said she had heard some real good things about our congregation and was interested in attending, but she had one concern. Someone had told her that you had to pay money, annual dues, if you wanted to come to this church. Barb, the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are To Live In Hope Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2010

Christians are to live in elpizo hope; always expecting and anticipating the glory of God to happen!

How many of you have heard the term “Health and Wealth Gospel” or “Prosperity Gospel”?? This type of “gospel” basically states that once you believe in Jesus Christ, everything will go well with you. This “gospel” will state that if you’re poor or sick, you must be weak in your faith! This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thank God For Committed Christians

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008

In our text, we see something of what a committed Christian is. 1- They receive the Word of God 2- They imitate other Christians 3- They suffer for Christ

INTRO.- ILL.- How many electrical engineers does it take to change a light bulb? None. They simply redefine darkness as the industry standard. This sounds similar to many things/jobs in life. Many people don’t know how to do the job they are supposed to do or else they don’t want to do the job ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2009

Jeremiah was called by God to bring a message of redemption to the people of Israel. We are called to those that are around us.

Why have you forsaken me Jeremiah 2:20-29 Introduction- What would God say to the president of the United States concerning the relationship we have with the Lord? Wouldn’t he say why have you forsaken me? I have told everyone how much I hate roller ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:20-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Do You Involve Me?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 23, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Here's a good word for Eve, if Adam have said it to her before the fall. Also good for husbands if you find your wife acting as head. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that CHRIST is the Head of the Chu

I. EXORDIUM: Here's a good word for Eve, if Adam have said it to her before the fall. Also good for husbands if you find your wife acting as head. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that CHRIST is the Head of the Church, as Husband is the head of the wife. IV. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Geat Sermon Of Hope And Encouragement In Times Of Pain And Trouble.

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 7, 2017

In this world of pain and hurts, where is God when it hurts? What is God doing when a believer is going through pain, trouble, and hurt in life? A powerful sermon to encourage believers in times of pain and brokenness.

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 Introduction: There is lot of suffering and pain in this world that we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why The Armour Of God, Has No Back Covering!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 15, 2016

A sermonette on the armour of God, whose armour it is, and why it has no back. Please note the correct English spelling of armour. :)

Why the armour of God, has no back covering. Ephesians 6:10-18 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pondering Why The Wicked Prosper

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004

Just like many of us, Asaph wrestled with the conflict between the love of God and the many seeming injustices of life. But God eventually helped him to to get a grip on this conflict.

PONDERING WHY THE WICKED PROSPER Text: Ps.73: 1-3, 12 & 13 Intro: As you may or may not know, not all of the psalms found in our Bible can be attributed to King David. Though David is credited with about seventy-three of the psalms, there were a number of other men who contributed to this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-3, Psalm 73:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

It's All So Simple Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2009

To the issue of why bad things happen to good people, Eliphaz’s answer is spiritually lazy and assumes that we can earn God’s favor. Job’s response is to have faith in a God who will ultimately accept responsibility for sin.

You and I are about to enter the realm of mystery together. I know of nothing which challenges the mind and the imagination quite so much as the mystery of human suffering. Why men and women should have to suffer physically or emotionally – that has never been answered completely. In recent weeks ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Storm: Trusting God Amidst Chaos And Conflict

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 15, 2025

This sermon helps us in our trust in God in the middle of all the chaos that is going on in the world today...

Matthew 24:6-8 “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Romans 8:22, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Misrepresenting God? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 8, 2021

there was a reason why God was angry at Job's friends and there's a reason why there will be God's wrath in the future!

We are now at the last chapter of the Book of Job. Open your Bibles to Job 42… Let us remind ourselves of the story of Job. Job was a godly man, wealthy, and had a nice family. The devil Satan challenged God that if Job lost just about everything including his family and health, that Job would ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Powerful Display Of God's Plan Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 10, 2013

Difficulties are not designed to destroy us. God's plan is to glorify Himself. Whether that includes suffering or success or significance is up to God. It is up to us as how we respond to what we face.

Intro: When Trouble Strikes (Our Daily Bread) Dave Dravecky had pitched with remarkable success for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants baseball teams. But his pitching arm developed an unusual soreness. Medical tests identified the problem--cancer. Surgery and months of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist