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  • Kelly Grant avatar

    Surviving Your Suffering

    Contributed by Kelly Grant on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,859 views

    Surving the various hardships and trials of life is possible only when the Christians understands the overriding plan of God adn is committed to Him in sincerity and faithfulness.

    Title: “Surviving Your Suffering” Text: I Peter 4:12-16 “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beautiful Letdown

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,977 views

    In our text today – Peter as he continues to talk to believers (who were undergoing some serious; trails, hardships, suffering and letdowns…) Is going to try to get them to see these letdowns from a different perspective. (Living God’s Way - 8)

    The Beautiful Letdown Living God’s Way – part 8 1 Peter 4:12-19 One day – a tough, strong fisherman leaned up against a wall, grabbed a pen, a piece of paper and guided by the Holy Spirit, wrote the words that we as a church 2,000 years later have been studying – for 8 weeks now FRIENDS – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Suffering Of A Christian

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
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    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Trust Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,624 views

    This is the 9th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at trusting in God even when it seems He is not there.

    LIVING IN TRUST 1 Peter 4:12-19 Does it ever feel like God is on vacation? Like God has abandoned you? Most of the time, when a believer is having problems they automatically assume that God is mad at them and has abandoned them. As believers, we must learn how to live in trust. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,925 views

    This is the 1st study in the study "God Is On The Job". This is a study from the book of Ruth and this study looks at God’s presence even when we don’t realize it.

    GOD’S PRESENCE Ruth 1:1-22 It is hard to see that God is working in our lives sometimes. In fact it seems sometimes as if God is not there at all. How could God allow bad things to happen to good people? How is it that evil people seem to prosper? The devil is a master at focusing us on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nine Facets Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    A message on encouragement in the midst of suffering.

    Nine Facets Of The Christian Life I Peter I. The Christian Life Is Salvation 1 Peter 1:18-19 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Be Prepared To Suffer

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    Introd.: motto of Boy Scouts = "Be Prepared" God's message to Joseph in Egypt = help the nation to be prepared for 7 years of famine doctors take much more time today than they used to to make sure patients understand and are prepared for the operation Illust.

    Introd.: motto of Boy Scouts = "Be Prepared" God's message to Joseph in Egypt = help the nation to be prepared for 7 years of famine doctors take much more time today than they used to to make sure patients understand and are prepared for the operation Illust. of not being prepared: Peter wants his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,252 views

    There is opposition on every journey of faith, and it seems impassable.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED! 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: 1. There is opposition on every journey of faith. It is enough to cause many to become discouraged and quit. It is enough to give pause to everyone – is it worth it? It is enough to seem impassable. It is enough to be classified as a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Let God Do It His Way

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 41,027 views

    This sermon looks at the life of David, and how he allowed God to handle the problem of Saul in his life.

    Let God Do It His Way 8/1/99 1 Samuel 24:1-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 1 Samuel 26:1-25 When a woman is pregnant, she is going to have a baby. A normal baby takes about nine months to get here. Now what would you think if the woman became so excited about the baby coming into the word that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Suffering For God Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 9, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,824 views

    The honor of suffering for God.

    Suffering for Being A Christian 1 Peter 4:12-19 Have you ever watched a fire walker? Looks painful doesn’t it? But that is how the Bible describes the suffering and persecution that we at times must face because of our faith in Jesus. Let’s spend some time this morning talking about being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How To Face Life's Challenges Iv Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,780 views

    This sermon is a continuation of the series in the beatitudes. Being persecuted for taking a stand in our society on issues as abortion and homosexuality are presented.

    How To Face Life’s Challenges Part IV. NLF 6/10/2001 2 Chron 24;17-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 Text Matt 5:10-12 We have previously looked in our Bibles at Matthew chapter 5 verses 1-9. These verses have been called the Be-attitudes. Someone has said these are the attitudes that should be in us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Playing Hurt

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,181 views

    We have to play game of life even though we get hurt.

    PLAYING HURT I Peter 4:12-16 INTRO..- ILL.-A college football coach walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I’m not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we need you in this game. So, what I have to do is ask you a math question and if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Guy Caley avatar

    The Do's And Don'ts Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    Peter gives us instructions on how to deal with suffering.

    The Do’s and Don’ts of Suffering Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction In Basic Training, soldiers quickly become acquainted with two simple facts about suffering: 1. You will suffer 2. There is a right way and a wrong way to deal with suffering as a Basic Trainee. Ways that will only increase ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    Butterfly

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,762 views

    This is about the struggles that makes us grow.

    Butterfly A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours, as it struggled to force its body through the little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Wise avatar

    How Can I Count My Blessings?

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 305 ratings
     | 21,258 views

    Keeping my perspective when times get tough.

    How Can I Count My Blessings? I Peter 4:12-19 So, how was your Thanksgiving this year? Consider Job. He has come to represent the epitome of suffering. His children were killed in an accident. He is financially ruined. He has been stricken with an incurable illness--and is in such constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational