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  • Suffering Of The Innocent

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 280 ratings
     | 15,879 views

    We ask "why do innocent folks suffer?" but do we dare to hear Jesus’ answer?

    Suffering of the Innocent By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Luke 13:1-5 An airliner was having engine trouble, and the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and prepare for an emergency landing. A few minutes later the pilot asked the flight ...read more

  • Confronting Suffering

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 15, 2008
     | 2,529 views

    Maturely coming to grips with suffering requires moving from the "Why" level to a level of understanding the realities of suffering.

    CONFRONTING SUFFERING Text: 2 Cor. 12:7-10, And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of ...read more

  • Why Does A Loving God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Jun 21, 2024
     | 1,585 views

    We all have ask the question of how a God who loves and is omnipotent could allow certain events that result in suffering to occur. In this message, I try to answer that question and bring hope to people who may be suffering.

    Biblical Answers to Life’s Tough Questions: Why Does a Loving God Allow Suffering? Romans 8:22 1 Peter 5:10 How many of you have ask this very question before? I know that I have. I have questioned why an omnipotent God doesn’t stop certain events from happening. We realize and have faith that ...read more

  • Reasons For Suffering

    Contributed by Israel Volau on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 8,072 views

    A lot of people have asked "Why do we suffer" and I have tried to answer this question through this sermon.

    Israel Volau Crossroads Full Gospel Woodland, CA August 18, 2000 REASONS FOR SUFFERING TEXT: ROM. 8:28 “FOR I KNOW THAT ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER TO THEM THAT LOVE GOD, WHO ARE THE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE” ALL THINGS: a. the good and the bad b. the favorable and the unfavorable c. the ...read more

  • Why Do Innocent People Suffer?

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,078 views

    Beloved Saints, the attacks on our faith are designed to conform us into the image of God’s Son, making us to become humble servants because they teach us to learn how to apply the truth of God’s word in greater ways to our situations, therefore God's love is without question toward his people.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Habakkuk 1:13) NASB "Your eyes are too pure to approve evil, And You cannot look on wickedness with favor. Why do You look with favor On those who deal treacherously? Why are You silent when the ...read more

  • Why Do Godly People Suffer

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022
     | 1,441 views

    The difference between happy Christians and unhappy ones is not the absence of trouble.

    1. Many suffer physically. 2. Many suffer financially 3. Many suffer mentally. 4. Many suffer inwardly. There are three ways to gather material for a message. 1. To read about it. 2. To be told about it. 3. To experience it. The difference between happy Christians and unhappy ones is not the ...read more

  • Why Does God Allow Suffering!

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,148 views

    Satan isn’t omnipotent. He can only do what God allows. So why does God allow Satan to continue to roam the earth seeking whom he can devour? Why does God delay judgment of the wicked while we suffer?

    a. The Lord waited so that Noah could be saved. … In the days of Noah, God waited with long-suffering while Noah prepared the ark in which eight souls were saved from the flood. 1 Peter 3:20 Seeing the wickedness of man and knowing that the imagination of his heart was only evil continually, the ...read more

  • Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 12,548 views

    Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

    Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

  • Why Do I Suffer Affliction?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 10,476 views

    Have you struggled with the thought, if I am a Christian why do I suffer affliction in my life?

    Have you wondered, if God is going to bring blessing into my life, why do I seem to have so many struggles? Church, we have seasons of struggles and testing, the Lord has a purpose in not allowing us to be fruitful at all times. The seasons of struggle work to destroy the pride we have in ...read more

  • Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,937 views

    A short talk for our Older Folks Service to deal with the requested topic of suffering.

    ¡§Why does God allow suffering?¡¨ WBC Silver Service (older folks). 3 Feb 2005 This talk is a ¡¥request¡¦. What a request! - but a good and right one as this is, to me, THE issue of life o precipitated by the Tsunami FALL The first thing I want to say is that we should not be surprised by these ...read more

  • "Why Does God Allow Suffering

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,669 views

    Suffering is an all too common reality in our world. God permits suffering, obviously, but is He responsible for it?

    CATM Sermon - “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” September 12, 2004 Sometimes it’s too easy to find illustrations to a sermon. Sometimes as a preacher you search and struggle to find stories from the community and stories from other places that help to make what you’re trying to say ...read more

  • Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 237 ratings
     | 90,723 views

    “Why is there suffering in the world?" is the #1 question people would like to ask God. There are some answers we can give to that question.

    Faith Under Fire Part I Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lee Strobel Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . broken ...read more

  • Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 29,321 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people? Suffering gets our attention and reminds us that we cannot make it without God.

    Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-9 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve preached on suffering before. In fact, one lady wrote me a note reading, “Pastor, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some ...read more

  • Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,730 views

    There is no easy answer to the most taxing question of ’Why does God allow suffering?’- but we, as Christians, have the only answer.

    “Why does God allow suffering?” WBC 16/1/5pm Readings come during sermon THE PROBLEM This is, indeed the biggest problem - Though I have come to a point of peace and some understanding on it. For me. - but I don’t have a full ‘satiating’ answer to it o and you may not be able to, either o most ...read more

  • "Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World?"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,692 views

    God is able to use the mystery that suffering often brings. Yet, some people quickly reach the end of their rope when they encounter adversities. The Lord’s grace is sufficient for any weakness, confusion or problem.

    "Why is There So Much Suffering in the World?" John 9:1-9:38 "It was neither that this man sinned or his parents, but in order that the works of God might be displayed in him." (John 9:4) Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the ...read more