Suffering
98 itemsThe Christian's experience of trial, pain, and loss, and how God uses it.
Sermons (91)
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Acts 28:1-16 - Three Thoughts for Moving Forward After the Storm
June 21, 2026From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move
Life rarely goes according to plan, and neither did Paul's. Shipwrecked, stranded, and then snake-bitten the moment things seemed to be looking up, the Apostle Paul had every reason to despair. Yet in Acts 28, we discover three timeless truths for moving forward after the storm: God's promises outlast the chaos, His purposes are often found in life's detours, and He uses His people to carry us through.
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Acts 27:27-44 - Letting Go and Trusting God
June 14, 2026From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move
"Those who have a why to live can bear almost any how." Acts 27 demonstrates this truth through Paul's shipwreck experience. Facing certain death, Paul didn't just survive, he led others through the crisis with supernatural calm. The difference? He knew he belonged to God. Challenges will either reveal the emptiness of self-reliance or deepen our trust in Christ's sufficiency.
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Acts 27:1-26 - Prepared for the Storm
June 7, 2026From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move
"A storm reveals the strength of a tree's roots." Paul's shipwreck in Acts 27 becomes a masterclass in spiritual resilience. While experienced sailors panic, this prisoner-apostle brings calm to chaos. Why? Because he understood that whether we cause our storms or they're beyond our control, God's faithfulness remains constant. The answer to every storm isn't better circumstances, it's always Jesus.
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Acts 25 - How Do I Find Patience?
May 24, 2026From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move
What if patience isn't about waiting longer, but about trusting deeper? Paul's imprisonment teaches us that patience is the spirit-produced ability to endure difficult people and delayed outcomes without losing faith, love, or self-control. When we remember God's patience toward us, we discover the strength to honor Him even when circumstances don't change.
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Acts 23 - Resting in God’s Providence
May 10, 2026From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move
Ever wonder if God truly sees you in your struggles? In Acts 23, we discover the beautiful truth of being "chosen" by God, the same transformative love that worked in Paul's life extends to you. Your adversity isn't evidence of God's absence; it might be the very place where His providence unfolds, orchestrating circumstances for His glory and your ultimate good.
Blog posts (6)
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To the Anxious Christian
April 2, 2020Anxiety was one of the most common mental health conditions before the COVID19 pandemic, and I can only imagine that it has exponentially increased over the last several weeks. Because anxiety is so…
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God is bigger than our Struggles. Romans 8
April 22, 2016Where is God when life is hard? The first-century Romans wrestled with the same question. How Romans 8 answers it with hope rather than despair.
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Psalm 12 Pure Promises
February 11, 2016In the middle of real trouble, David clings to one thing: the Lord's words are pure, like silver refined seven times. A devotion on Psalm 12.
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How to Complain God's Way
May 23, 2013The following article was written By Andrew Rodgers Human suffering, trial and pain have been part of our everyday lives since that horrible day recorded for us in Genesis 3. Naturally, we want to…
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I Can't Do "All Things" through Christ Who Strengthens Me
November 20, 2012Philippians 4:13 is one of the most quoted and most misused verses in the Bible. A closer look at what doing all things through Christ actually promises.
