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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Why, God, Why?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 42,581 views

    The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Morley avatar

    A Cross And Christ Of No Effect

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,398 views

    When we neglect the truth of the cross we are left with empty religion and a powerless Christ.

    A CROSS AND CHRIST OF NO EFFECT "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God;" (2 Corinthians 3:2,3) This verse is pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Douglas Swift avatar

    Why God Allows Suffering

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 133 ratings
     | 4,822 views

    Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

    Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Power For Pressures

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,394 views

    This Sermon Is An Easter Sermon Dealing With the Pressures We Face In Life As The Disciples Did Just Before Easter.

    Power For Pressures Easter Psalm 46:1-11 Matthew 28:1-20 There were pressures of all kinds hanging around after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Mary was dealing with the pressures of grief and anger over the death of her first born ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Must We Suffer?

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,543 views

    Instruction on the handling of suffering falls short because it leaves us with the resounding question of why, and it is in this sermon we see four reasons that Paul gave on why we suffer.

    CBS News anchor Dan Rather admits he was always fascinated by the sport of boxing, even though he was never good at it. “In boxing you’re on your own; there’s no place to hide,” he says. “At the end of the match only one boxer has his hand up. That’s it. He has no one to credit or to blame except ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Trials Prove The Sufficiency Of God's Comfort

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,520 views

    1. The Comfort is Sufficient Because it is From God (:3-4a) a.

    1. The Comfort is Sufficient Because it is From God (:3-4a) a. Father of Mercies b. God of all Comfort 2. God's Comfort is Fully Known Through Trials (:4a-7) a. Meaning of Trials b. Purpose of God's Comfort c. Certainty of Trials d. Confidence of God's Comfort 3. Personal Testimony (:8-11) a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can The Lord Help Us In Times Of Affliction?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,280 views

    The following are some suggested responses to afflictions: 1.

    The following are some suggested responses to afflictions: 1. Let the Lord take away the pain of your afflictions. Paul writes, "Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sincerity In Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,520 views

    SINCERITY IN MINISTRY LEADS TO THE TESTIMONY OF A CLEAR CONSCIENCE 1.

    SINCERITY IN MINISTRY LEADS TO THE TESTIMONY OF A CLEAR CONSCIENCE 1. He has been sincere in dealings with them (:12) 2. The more they know him, the more they will see his sincerity (:13-14) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Change Of Plans And Compromise

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,518 views

    A CHANGE OF PLANS DOES NOT NECESSARILY COMPROMISE ONE'S SINCERITY AND COMMITMENT 1.

    A CHANGE OF PLANS DOES NOT NECESSARILY COMPROMISE ONE'S SINCERITY AND COMMITMENT 1. Paul made plans to visit Corinth (:15-16) 2. He made them with commitment (:17) -- with the commitment which characterizes God, who fulfills all His promises (:18-22) a. He is faithful b. His promises are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Goal Of Church Discipline

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,870 views

    (with Tom Schetelich) THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE IS FORGIVENESS AND RESTORATION 1.

    (with Tom Schetelich) THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE IS FORGIVENESS AND RESTORATION 1. Warning Against Over-Punishing -- this punishment had already been sufficient (:5-6) 2. Instruction regarding how to forgive and reaffirm love (2:7-8) 3. The Example of the Apostle Paul (2:9-11) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Apple avatar

    God Guarantees Victory In Proclaiming Christ

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    1. Appreciating the Victory Requires being Burdened with the Conflict -- "The Concern of the Gospel Ministry" (:12-13) a.

    1. Appreciating the Victory Requires being Burdened with the Conflict -- "The Concern of the Gospel Ministry" (:12-13) a. The Reason for Paul's Concern b. The Severity of This Concern c. The Setting for Paul's Concern 1. the focus of Paul's ministry 2. the favorable circumstances for the preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Commendation For Ministry Is..

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,920 views

    THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES 1.

    THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES 1. Unnecessary types of Commendation a. Personal boasting b. Lifeless words on a piece of paper (cf. academic degrees) 2. The only valid Commendation for effective ministry = Changed Lives a. Evident to all b. Accomplished by the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Glory Of The Ministry Of..

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 78 ratings
     | 3,316 views

    (with Tom Schetelich) THE GLORY OF THE MINISTRY OF THE NEW COVENANT 1.

    (with Tom Schetelich) THE GLORY OF THE MINISTRY OF THE NEW COVENANT 1. God makes us adequate ministers of the New Covenant 2. God supplies the surpassing glory of the New Covenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Rags To Riches

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    Explain to the process of God in fulfilling the promises of God.

    I. PROMISES OF GOD MUST BE UNDERSTOOD WITH THE PROCESS OF GOD A. ENEMY WANTS TO DESTROY/DISCOURAGE YOU IN THE PROCESS SO YOU DON’T INHERIT THE PROMISES B. PROCESS HELPS US TO BECOME WHAT GOD HAS PREDESTINED US TO BE SO WE ARE PREPARED TO BE GOOD STEWARDS WITH THE PROMISE C. EXPENSIVE TO BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ralph Mendez avatar

    El Proposito Del Sufrimiento

    Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 468 ratings
     | 49,704 views

    Alguien preguntó porque sufre el justo... para muchos parece ser una incógnita sin repuesta.

    EL PROPÓSITO DEL SUFRIMIENTO. Y para que la grandeza de las revelaciones no me exaltase desmedidamente, me fue dado un aguijón en mi carne, un mensajero de Satanás que me abofetee, para que no me enaltezca sobremanera; 8respecto a lo cual tres veces he rogado al Señor, que lo quite de mí. Y me ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic