Sermons on Suffering (Page 2)
Psalm 30 – Let’s Praise God
In Psalm 30, we see how David praised God in the good times. He was saved from a difficult situation so David praised God. However, in the second part of the Psalm, we see that David went through a difficult time. Yet even in the difficult time, David still praised God! Therefore, we can learn that it is important to praise God in the good AND in the bad. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle shows us why this is so…
Mark 5:25-34 – Jesus Cleanses Us
Guest speaker Mark Sohmer preaches from Mark 5:25-34 on how the difficult topic of suffering. Mark is a missionary in New Hampshire and shares the gospel at various locations all around the area. You can learn more about his ministry here. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church from surrounding cities such as Chester, Sandown, Danville, Kingston, Fremont, Plaistow, Atkinson, Derry, Londonderry, Salem,…
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 – The Problem of Time
In this famous part of Ecclesiastes that was put into pop culture by the 1965 Byrds song, “Turn, Turn, Turn,” the author lays out a big problem that every human has: time. It is not on our side. We cannot control it. Since it is out of our control, how do we live in a way that makes an impact with our life? The answer is to put your trust and hope in the one who is in control of…
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 – Why Is There Suffering?
Why does God allow suffering? This is the first question that will be addressed in the series “Tough Issues.” In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains how suffering started in the world, why God does not immediately take it away, and some things to remember while going through suffering. One day, all the consequences of sin will be reversed! Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the “save” button. Island Pond Baptist Church…
Judges 14-15 – Samson (part 2) – God-Ordained Pain
Why would God use a sinful man like Samson? Multiple times in our passage it says that the “spirit of the Lord” was upon him, even when he was in fits of rage, killing other people. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle talks about how God used sinful Samson for a bigger purpose… to stir up conflict between Israel and the Philistines. This conflict started the process of breaking Israel free from captivity even when they did not want to be…
James 5:7-12 – Patience In Suffering
None of us like to be patient, but it is even harder when we have to be patient during difficult times. In this passage, Pastor Kyle preaches in James and talks about the importance of being patient during suffering and waiting for the return of Jesus. While you are suffering, James tells us to be kind and honest so that we will not lose our witness. Sermon Clip MESSAGE Notes James 5:7-12 – Patience During Suffering Pastor Kyle Lewis …
Romans 8:28-31 – For Our Good
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States, Pastor Kyle talks about the well-known passage about God working for our good. What does it mean for God to do that? How can it be “good” when people die or get sick? This questions and more will be discussed in the sermon. When life gives you lemons, let God be the one to make the lemonade! Full Service Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet can be downloaded by clicking on…
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 – Responding To Scary Times
The coronavirus is rampant and people are scared. Even if you are not scared of the virus, there are scary things going on in your life. How do you deal with these kinds of situations? Why would God allow us to go through something like this? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at 2 Corinthians 12 to answer these questions. Even if the virus kills every one of us, if we have put our faith in Jesus Christ, then we…
James 1:1-12 – Having Faith During Trials
Due to a camera problem, the video quality is not as good as usual. We apologize for the inconvenience. Is it possible to have faith while going through trials? Is it possible to thrive spiritually during these trying times? Pastor Kyle begins a new message series through the book of James and in this message, he shares why trials are important for a Christian and the mindset we should have when going through them. God is more concerned about your…
Psalm 23:4 – The Shepherd Keeps Me Safe
This world is filled with a lot of scary things. Therefore, it seems strange for someone to declare that he can walk through “the valley of the shadow of death” and “fear no evil.” How can someone not fear in the midst of scary times? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle examines Psalm 23:4 and shows how the shepherd keeps us safe in the midst of scary times. However, we are not immune from every pain and suffering. Why is that?…
Ruth 1:1-22 – When Tragedy Strikes
In this first sermon through the book of Ruth, Pastor Kyle explores how tragedy hits Naomi’s family in chapter 1. Some of the family responds to the tragedy poorly, while one responds well. Let’s learn from both sides and be better prepared when tragedy hits our own lives. “Naomi’s husband made decisions that brought tragedy on the entire family. May we also remember that our decisions impact our lives and the lives of those we love .” Sermon Clip (The…
Hebrews 12:4-11 – Are You Ready To Be Trained?
Just as we would expect our sports coach to prepare us for the big game, we should expect God to prepare us to make it through this life. And that involves hard training! SERMON CLIP (The teaching sheet can be downloaded by clicking on the above “save” button)