Sermons on Why We Suffer:

The Christian And Suffering

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2020

Suffering can make us bitter but it can also make us better if we give it to God, asking him to use for our good, for the good of those we love and for the kingdom work of the church.

THE CHRISTIAN AND SUFFERING Message 1 THE MINISTRY OF SUFFERING - The “What Now?” of Suffering “We rejoice in our sufferings because suffering produces perseverance; perseverance produces character; and character produces hope. “(Romans 5:4) “In all things God works for the good of those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Job 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation And Suffering Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

As a believer we must rejoice in our salvation but also in our suffering

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 19, 2007 Date Preached: June 03, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Salvation and Suffering Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

With Friends Like These... Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Hearing about their friend Job, three of his closest friends show up: Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. As you’re going to see in the moments to come, if Job and his 3 friends were alive today, Job would surely “unfriend” these 3from his Facebook profile.

Job is one of the most unique stories you’ll hear – not just inside the Bible but anywhere. It’s the story of man named Job, a man whose character was tremendously strong but suffered exceedingly. But one day Satan says to God, “The reason Job follows you is you’re so good to him. Stop blessing him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering In Hope

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Life is filled with Suffering, but we as Christians know what lies ahead!

A pastor received a phone call late at night, it was a phone call from a member of his church who was a leader within the congregation as well as a good friend. His 16 year old daughter was coming home from her part time job when a drunk driver veered off into her lane hitting her head on and she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-25

Denomination: Methodist

Firm In Suffering Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As believers, we are called to stand firm in our faith despite suffering. We can find strength in our faith and the support of our fellow believers.

Hey guys! Today, we're into 1 Thessalonians. This letter was written by Paul to a group of Christians in Thessalonica who were having a really hard time because they were being picked on for their faith. You know, being a Christian wasn't easy back then. They had to deal with a lot of hate from ...read more

Topics: Endurance, Spiritual Strength, Hope Amidst Pain, Faithful Suffering

We Can!

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010

We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering Successfully

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003

In this sermon, we will learn how to profit from trials.

Text: James 1:1-8 ETS: This passage tells us how to suffer successfully. ESS: There are three keys to suffering successful. OSS: The people of Providence Baptist Church will suffer successfully. PQ: How can we suffer successfully? UW: Keys Title: How to Suffer Successfully I. A Good Attitude ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 19, 2016

What we need to do in order to sereve the Lord .

MINISTRY OF SUFFERING We must learn how to suffer and keep going 2nd Cor. 4: 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 10 Always bearing about in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sufferings Purpose Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 12, 2011

Is there a purpose in suffering? The earthquake and subsequent tsunami make us ask many questions especially if we have not trusted Jesus. Suffering reveals the good that we ignore before disaster. Suffeing calls us to examine the shortness of our life

Intro: Just three weeks ago we began the suffering portion of this study called incarnate. Today as we draw to a close on our teaching of suffering it is in the face of large scale disaster in Japan that will cause an extended period of suffering for many. If you remember we talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:15, Job 36:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Christian

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 18, 2003

When we see the bigger picture – our suffering isn’t so bad

Intro: (Start w/ Blank) DID YOU KNOW Persecution statistics: * More than 43 million Christians have been killed for their faith since the crucifixion of Jesus. * It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. * There ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering For Righteousness

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2020

Dealing with trials and adversity are a part of everyone's life - some more than others. We don't enjoy suffering, and yet the Word of God teaches us that we are to rejoice in them and even be happy as we suffer reproach. Peter explains this difficult doctrine in our text.

Suffering for Righteousness 1 Peter 4: 12-16 Peter had spent considerable time in the preceding verses dealing with Christian character and conduct in the midst of a fallen world. He was well aware of the struggles and persecution many within the church faced. Although they were forced to deal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Fail To Develop As Christians

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 18, 2015

We need to develop as Christians .

WHY PEOPLE FAIL TO DEVELOP AS CHRISTIANS Jeremiah 7: 25 Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of Egypt unto this day I have even sent unto you all my servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them: 26 Yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Suffer

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 30, 2001

Many times when we present the Gospel we fail to share that there will be times of suffering and persecution for our faith. In this message Pastor Steve shows how that is part of God’s plan.

INTRODUCTION Festo Kivengere, a leading evangelical minister in Uganda, wrote a book called I Love Idi Amin. In this book, he described the history of the church in Uganda, and in the following excerpt he told of the first Christian martyrs in the nation’s history: "Earlier that same year, 1885, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33-34, Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 16, 2012

What if I told you that for you to suffer and be uncomfortable was an important part of God’s will for your life? The more that we avoid it, build barriers to protect ourselves from it and invent theology to condemn it the more we miss out on becoming us

1972: Former pastor of mine stood at airport waiting for an evangelist to arrive. It was Tuesday and the revival had begun the past Sunday morning. The evangelist had been too sick to make the trip but now was arriving. Two flight attendants helped him that the music evangelist and pastor Tom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

The Advantages Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 16, 2010

An expository sermon of 2 Cor. 1:1-7, dealing with how we can benefit from suffering

Intro: 1. Since Paul’s first letter, to the Corinthian church, he has been attacked and ridiculed by false teachers. One thing for sure, you can’t have daily victory without experiencing a daily intake of stupidity from those who wouldn’t know God, if they met Him in a corn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist