Sermons on Why Suffering:

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.

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Scripture: Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having A Problem?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 13, 2019

a study in the book of Psalms 3

Psalm 3: 1 – 8 Having a problem? 1 LORD, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. 4 I cried to the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Four) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 3, 2019

Today we finish up the beatitudes. They all work together-being poor in spirit causes me to have godly sorrow. Being meek allows me to be merciful and thus-a peacemaker. If I hunger and thirst for righteousness I will be pure in heart. All of these are important in dealing with persecution.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part four) Matt. 5:10-12 Today we finish up the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 2:19-21, Luke 17:20-21, 1 Corinthians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:12-16, Hebrews 10:32-36, Hebrews 11:36-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Sustaining Grace” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 9, 2017

God's grace can sustain us in the midst of our pain.

We live in a painful world. Turn on the news and you’ll hear a long list of stomach churning and tear jerking events, such as the evil we saw on display recently with the Las Vegas shooting. "People are born for trouble as readily as sparks fly up from a fire." - Job 5:7 (NLT) Job says as surely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Man Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 25, 2008

the measure of man as viewed in the light of his suffering

THE MEASURE OF A MAN Acts 21:27-40 In looking at this passage tonight, I was more prone to call it the measure of the man than I was to say this is the arrest of Paul. It is the arrest of Paul, but it is the measure of the man who is seen in the midst of the circumstance that interests me. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

The View From Here

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 25, 2014

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us -- a communion sermon.

The View from Here Romans 8:18-39 Big Idea: I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Lectionary Readings: • Old Testament: Genesis 29:15-28 • Psalms: Psalm 128 • Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52 • Epistle: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Psalm 73 O God, Why Do The Wicked Prosper In Their Wickedness And Enjoy Life While I, The Righteous, Suffer? Series

Contributed by Ellick Wu on Jan 15, 2024

This is a study of the psalmist's faith struggles as a spiritual leader and eventual enlightenment serves as a lesson for believers facing similar challenges.

Psalm 73 O God, why do the wicked prosper in their wickedness and enjoy life while I, the righteous, suffer? Intro Can you imagine a scenario where a renowned preacher from a national church or a well-known evangelist loses faith in God? As the spiritual leaders of our church, at some point, we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Jan 20, 2017

It is of vital importance for all of us to understand what being a christian is all about

BACK TO BASICS #1 “WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN?” Ephesians 1:3-6 January 8th, 2016 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION I’ve been preaching the Gospel since December 1999. One of the things I’ve noticed is the way we assume all those who have attended for a while ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Shepherd And The Valley"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Christ the Good Shepherd can lead us through the dark valleys because He’s been there. He laid down His life for His sheep.

Funeral Service Meditation, “The Shepherd & the Valley” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Psalm 23:4, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil; for Thou art with me.” These words were written by a shepherd—David lived with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Congregational

How Long, Lord?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Psalms

HOW LONG, LORD (PSALM 13) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Pains

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009

Stuggles and Temptations face all Christians. The church at Thessalonica serves as a great source of encouragment to those of us today facing persecution.

Growing Pains 1 Thess. 2:13-20 Intro It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonica Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble Up Ahead

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 25, 2020

Having hope when we face the storms of life

Trouble Up Ahead Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 25-06-2020 Sermon Outline Introduction E.M. Bounds said : “Trouble and prayer are closely related. Trouble often drives men to God in prayer, while prayer is but the voice of men in trouble.” 1 G.K. Chesterton said: “Jesus promised the disciples three ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enduring Pressure Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

How God used Persecution to bless the church

Acts 8 - 3/19/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 8.  The book of Acts is the transitional book, leading us from the life and ministry of Jesus and taking us into the church age.  As Jesus ascends back up to heaven, he said to his disciples, "But you will receive power when the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cup I Must Also Drink From

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 15, 2019

We as followers of Jesus would surely face persecutions, slander and some form of attacks. We have to pray for strength to endure and overcome

*May the peace of the Lord be with you* *Topic:* *THE CUP I MUST ALSO DRINK FROM* Philippians 1:29 "For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;" KJV Beloved, Christ came to drink the from the cup of suffering for our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29

Denomination: Charismatic

Life With God In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 11, 2016

Message 11 Following 1 Corinthians 10 and Revelation 12 this message shows how Israel's forty years in the wilderness is comparable to our lives with God today. There are struggles but in them God is with us and uses them to make us trust and obey Him

Moses 11 LIFE WITH GOD IN THE WILDERNESS Exodus 15:22 - 19:1 1 Cor. 10:5-6 / 11 “God was not pleased with most of them because they were overthrown in the wilderness. These things are warnings to us, not to crave evil things like they did / These things happened to them as warnings to us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist