suffering Archives - Michael Easley InContext

Sermons

Temporary Suffering, Eternal Joy (1 Peter 4:12-19)

Peter teaches Christians not to be surprised by suffering, but to endure faithfully, rejoice in Christ, and entrust themselves to God.

Listen

Sermons

Armed For Battle (1 Peter 4:1-11)

Peter calls believers to face suffering like Christ, love fervently, serve others, and use God’s gifts for His glory.

Listen

Interviews

How to Finish Strong in Every Season of Life

Transitions aren’t wasted time. Learn how Caleb’s story challenges us to release, refine, re-enter, and finish strong for God’s purposes.

Listen

Sermons

Suffering With Hope (1 Peter 3:13-17)

When suffering comes, don’t fear or retaliate. Set apart Christ as Lord, hold onto hope, and let faithful suffering display Christ to others.

Listen

Sermons

Christ’s Suffering, Our Sanctification (1 Peter 2:21-25)

We may not know why we suffer, but Christ shows us how: faithfully, without sin, and trusting the righteous Judge.

Listen

Sermons

Faithful Living in a Hostile World (1 Peter 2:11-20)

Peter calls believers to excellent behavior, humble submission, and faithful living when suffering, reminding us that our conduct matters.

Listen

Interviews

How Do You Keep Trusting God Through Chronic Pain?

How do you find joy in chronic pain? Glenna Marshall shares how prayer, gratitude, and God’s daily grace sustain believers through suffering.

Listen

Sermons

The Salvation the Prophets Longed to See (1 Peter 1:10-12)

The prophets longed to understand salvation. Through Christ’s suffering and glory, believers receive grace and are called to live for others.

Listen

Sermons

Finding Joy in the Midst of Suffering (1 Peter 1:6-9)

True Christian joy doesn’t ignore suffering—it trusts God’s refining work, knowing every trial prepares believers for eternal glory.

Listen

Sermons

Psalm 13: How Long, O Lord?

Dr. Michael Easley teaches Psalm 13, showing how believers cry “How long, O Lord?” in suffering yet trust God’s covenant love without answers.

Listen

suffering

Abortion (14)

Anxiety (20)

Biblical Teaching (555)

Blog (38)

Career and Calling (48)

Christmas (20)

Church (148)

Climate Change (7)

Complementarianism (7)

Death and Dying (60)

Depression (15)

Discipleship (101)

Doctrine of Christology (109)

Doubt (24)

Easter (4)

Entertainment Industry (19)

Evangelism (52)

Forgiveness (76)

Generosity (15)

God's Will (315)

Grief (29)

Gun Control (4)

Health Care (13)

Heaven and Hell (45)

Homosexuality (29)

Hope (73)

Identity (73)

Immigration (2)

Inspiration and Inerrancy of Scripture (208)

Israel (47)

Judgment (43)

Justice (36)

Law Enforcement (4)

Leadership (86)

Love (33)

Marriage (69)

Masculinity (19)

Mentors (15)

Missions & Service (30)

MJE Resources (4)

Money (23)

Orphans (2)

Orphans and Widows (8)

Pain and Suffering (100)

Parenting (49)

Personal Growth (143)

Politics (52)

Prayer (58)

Predestination (19)

Prophecy (18)

Race (8)

Relationships (46)

Rest (3)

Retirement (10)

Salvation (204)

Sanctification (127)

Sanctity of Life (13)

Satan (25)

Science and The Bible (41)

Sex Trafficking (1)

Sexuality (30)

Social Media (19)

Stewardship (70)

Submission (111)

Suicide (6)

Technology (12)

Thanksgiving (14)

The Holy Spirit (213)

Theology (331)

Trust (175)

Uncategorized (1)

Who is God? (165)

Wisdom (176)

Worship (137)

Yoga (1)