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Suffering

5 sermons from churches across the network

Thomas Slager Highlands Church

Deceived or Devoted?

Feb 9, 2026 · 41 min

Preaching through James 1:16-18, Thomas Slager urges believers not to be deceived by the world's lies about sin, God's character, or the source of good things, but instead to remember that every good and perfect gift comes from an unchanging God who calls us His first fruits.

Suffering Identity in Christ Goodness of God
Thomas Slager Highlands Church

Joy in Trials

Jan 12, 2026 · 37 min

Pastor Slager teaches from James 1:2-4 that trials are inevitable. Believers should acknowledge pain honestly, choose deep joy rooted in God's character, endure rather than seek distraction, and fix their eyes on Jesus who endured the cross for us.

Suffering Joy in Trials Endurance
Thomas Slager Highlands Church

Boasting in Weakness

Nov 24, 2025 · 38 min

Pastor Slager teaches from 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 that Christians should boast in weakness rather than strength, because God's grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect through our limitations and thorns.

Suffering Grace Pride
Kevin Yule Highlands Church

Living for the Glory to Come

Nov 3, 2025 · 39 min

Pastor Kevin Yule teaches from 2 Corinthians 4 that believers are fragile jars of clay carrying the gospel treasure, called to endure light momentary afflictions with eyes fixed on eternity rather than settling for temporal comfort.

Suffering Hope Eternity
Ed Lutz Highlands Church

God of All Comfort

Oct 28, 2025 · 38 min

Pastor Ed Lutz introduces 2 Corinthians by exploring God as the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, showing that affliction becomes a ministry to others and that believers have unshakable hope through prayer and community.

Comfort Suffering Hope