1 Peter 1:3-12– Suffering is a reality in the life of every believer. In this passage, Peter answers some vital questions Christian ask when undergoing trials and testing. What does it accomplish? And when will it end?
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Sermons on suffering (Page 2)
Psalm 30–In this beautiful psalm King David reaches three specific points of clarity in his understanding of God.
Psalm 42– Times of depression can be a reality even among Christians. And the Bible is not silent on this subject. In this important message, Pastor Mark points us to a biblical response for our struggles and provides some practical action steps to counteract depression.
Navigating through Seasons of Adversity–Philippians 1:12-18–When we encounter spiritual roadblocks in life, it is important to remember Who is in control. Trials are part of God’s plan to redirect and reorient us.
Jeremiah 15–Jeremiah complains to God that it is tough to be His follower. In response, God reminds Jeremiah that it is all happening the way He said it would. And it would continue according to God’s plan. Judgment will come but repentance will lead to restoration.
Psalm 6 Alone at night and in deep despair and anguish, David cries out to God. He confesses his hope that God not only hears his pleas for help, but that help is on the way.
Lamentations 3:19-66 In the midst of despair, Jeremiah remembers God’s faithfulness. He instructs the people how to get back to the place where their prayers can be heard by God and they can hear God’s voice once again.
Lamentations 3:1-30 Like his nation, Jeremiah is experiencing God’s fierce discipline because of sin. As he laments the pain, the prophet remembers that God is faithful. He responds by deciding to accept God’s discipline because God’s ways are always good.
Lamentations 2 All sin has consequences whether it is individual, personal sin or corporate sin. In this passage, the writer of Lamentations (believed to be Jeremiah) confesses that God has kept His promise to bring the consequences of sin upon the people who are guilty. “Cry out to the Lord!” he exhorts God’s people. But…
Lamentations 1:1-3; Jeremiah 29:1-23 During the next several weeks of Black History month we will be focusing on a series we’re calling “Voices of Lament”. Lament is defined as the language of suffering and in this opening passage of the Book of Lamentations, the writer takes a harsh but realistic look at the condition of…