Sermons on Why God Allows Suffering:

When God Doesn’t Make Sense

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 20, 2012

There are some Biblical realities that we need to come to grips that will help us answer the question of where is God when life hurts?

Last Sunday I received a phone call from a man wanting to test drive our 2002 Ford Excursion that we had for sell. It was parked in Augusta and I told the man that I could meet him in about 15 -20 minutes. I met the man and he seemed like a really nice fella that wanted to surprise his wife with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Romans 7:6

Denomination: Other

Why Me? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 12, 2012

Don’t blame God in your disappointment. Instead, believe in Him and get back to work.

A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.” The woman below replied, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Give Thanks? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 27, 2021

How often do we proclaim God who is King eternal, invisible, and Only God?

We continue to worship our Lord by growing our faith in Him by hearing His Word. The Letters to Timothy were written by the Apostle Paul called by God to give instructions. Timothy was called to lead and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Ephesians living in a pagan society. The Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do Bad Things Happen? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

It’s easy to think that bad things happen because God is out to get us. That’s not true. The Bible establishes some reasons why things don’t turn out they way we’d like – personal sin, corporate sin, and evil influences. While we can’t insulate ourselv

Why Do Bad Things Happen? Brian Bill 4/22/01 I like puns. Here are two are my favorites. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

God Works All Things For Good Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

CALL TO SEE GOD'S HAND BRINGING GOOD OUT OF EVERY LIFE SITUATION

Romans 8:18-28 – God Works All Things 18. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20. For the creature ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Worship?

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Nov 9, 2001

It explores what the Bible says about worship & why we should worship God.

TEXT: Deuteronomy 6:1-15 “Why Worship?” All across the globe this morning, people have gathered together in buildings like this one. Some arrive in formal clothes; others arrive in more casual attire. Some arrive in Lincoln Continentals; others arrive in Yugo’s or Gremlins. Some meet in a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did God Destroy The Earth? Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 4, 2003

Message written in contemporary conversational language with an easy to p.p.t. outline. Discussing God’s plan for the destruction of the earth in the days of Noah.

"Why did God destroy the earth?" Gen. 5-9 (The beginning of destruction) Pastor Bob Hunter Springwater Church Today I want to put the wraps on the first segment of our series called "The Beginning." We’ve been studying the book of Genesis. Also known as the book of origins. The world as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-41

Denomination: Holiness

God's Super Glue

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 26, 2011

The knowledge of the love of God who sent Christ Jesus into the world to rescue sinners such as you and me is the super glue that can hold our lives together through any adversity.

Romans 5: 1 – 11 / God’s Super Glue Intro: Billy Crystal’s monologue as Mitch in the movie City Slickers: “Value this time in your life, because this is the time in your life when you still have your choices, and it goes by so quickly. When you’re a teenager, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Mary? Why The Virgin Birth? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 17, 2018

Why Mary? why not Mary? God can do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We have been looking at the Why’s of Christmas. We considered first of all, why Christmas at all? Why did Christ come? We then looked at the timing of Jesus’ coming, why did God pick out that particular time in history 2,000 years ago for Jesus to come? The fact is I have a lot a questions. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why Praise God For His Forgiveness?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 24, 2006

Do we also praise God for forgiving our sins? Do we regard ourselves “blessed” for the forgiveness we received from Him?

“Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits -- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Purpose In Our Pain Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 1 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

One of our pastors shared a story with me Thursday about a bittersweet moment that he experienced on Wednesday as he attended the funeral visitation of the mother-in-law of one of our former staff members. I wasn’t able to travel to the visitation myself but I have genuinely been praying for his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Why We Pray Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 3, 2024

Prayer is more than a religious duty; it is the heartbeat of our relationship with God. Understanding why we pray can transform our prayer lives, making them more vibrant and meaningful.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, I want to delve into an essential aspect of our Christian walk: prayer. Prayer is more than a religious duty; it is the heartbeat of our relationship with God. Understanding why we pray can transform our prayer lives, making them more ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Care? Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Nov 14, 2014

We are to share God's passion for reaching the nations.

Title: Why Care? Text: Jonah 4:1-11 Truth: We are to share God’s passion for reaching the nations. Aim: I want believers to express this passion by praying for missionaries and giving to missions. Life Question: Why should I care whether others hear God’s message of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006

Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag Jesus into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He said, "This blind ma

How Jesus Used Healing in His Ministry John 9:1-9:38 Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag Jesus into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Protection Of Paul In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 2, 2024

- Ever wonder why God allows you to walk through things & gain strength? Have you ever seen God at work in your life and wonder how you survived? Why would we think he would do any less for His Apostle to the Gentiles?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 33 God’s protection of Paul in Jerusalem Acts 21:15-40 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we saw Paul’s commitment to Jesus; even willing to die if needed - Today, I’d like us to see the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-40, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational