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  • Carl Willis avatar

    Suffering For God Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 9, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,841 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
     | 6,791 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

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Suffering Christian

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,650 views

    When we see the bigger picture – our suffering isn’t so bad

    Intro: (Start w/ Blank) DID YOU KNOW Persecution statistics: * More than 43 million Christians have been killed for their faith since the crucifixion of Jesus. * It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. * There ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rejection Test

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,073 views

    It is completely unnatural, painful and difficult to risk friendships when you are truly about God’s work, but Jesus never flinched in His pursuit of God’s will - in the end you will discover those who are there for the show and those who show Christ-like

    As I was reading in I Peter 4:1-19 from The Message I came across some passages that appear to be very timely: Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Your Unique Journey To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    This is the third sermon in a series on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness from the perspective of The Exchanged Life."

    As we continue to move on down the path of “Your Unique Journey to the Cross,” I want to share with you just a little of the theological and Scriptural foundation for what I’m trying to communicate to you. So let’s call this first half of the sermon: I. POSITION verses CONDITION I could call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trial By Fire Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,035 views

    These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God

    This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Suffering For Christ

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,286 views

    Understanding the functions of suffering in the Christian life would help us cope with them.

    SUFFERING FOR CHRIST 1 PETER 4:12-19 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION One of my children asked why we don’t practice fasting or flagellation during the observant of Lent. Flagellation is the practice of a person to whip himself or herself as a public penance. iblically speaking, the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anticipatory Pain And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2008
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     | 3,526 views

    Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians... and knowing that, we prepare for it.

    Title: Anticipatory Pain and Suffering Text: I Peter 4:12-19 Thesis: Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians. The Series: This is the sixth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Persecution Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,100 views

    The believer’s suffering is in the will of God. Do not be supprised and rejoice!

    PREPERATION OUTLINE INTRODUCTION: If you would like to follow along with me, I will be reading a passage out of 1Peter 4:12-19. Before I do, I’d like to give a brief couple of facts about Peter’s life. Peter was a fisherman, businessman and an Apostle. The Apostle Peter became a disciple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Are You A Christian Weirdo? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 4:12-19

    Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19, Title: Are you a Christian Weirdo? Date/Place: LSCC, 2/26/06, AM A. Opening illustration: talking the other day to someone down south who asked about the snow. Piper talking the other day about the anomaly of the American church for the past 300 yrs and the 164K martyrs this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Fire And Judgment" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,465 views

    Sermon 15 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • James May avatar

    Distressed But Not Defeated

    Contributed by James May on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,689 views

    A sermon of encouragement to Christians and prayer for our country and those who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

    Distressed But Undefeated! Victory Temple Wed., 9/12/01 – Day after the World Trade Center Attacks Our hearts are heavy on this day. Yesterday, September 11, 2001, the peace, safety and security of our nation were shattered when a group of terrorists attacked several important targets is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Discipline Anyone?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,685 views

    A Church without discipline is in serious trouble. God has a few words to say about this that need to be heard today.

    A young lady came to visit our services in Lancaster, NH. She was living with a young man. When we studied with her, she saw that she was living in a sinful relationship. She was resistant, but she continued to visit our services. Then one day she came and said she was ready to be baptized into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Goodwin avatar

    Where Judgment Begins

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,156 views

    It has always been God’s plan to have a holy people. Those that would stand for Him no matter what happened in their lives.

    Where Judgment Begins (1 Peter 4:17) 1 Peter 4:17 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? KJV Introduction: I want to tell you right of the bat that this is not one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joshua Pinto avatar

    Una Razón Para… Sufrir - Parte 8 Series

    Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,320 views

    ¿Por qué cosas malas les suceden a las personas buenas? Esta es una de las preguntas mas hechas durante las edades. De Hecho es posible que usted se haya hecho esta pregunta recientemente. Y desafortunadamente, parece ser que nunca recibimos una respue

    ¿Por qué cosas malas les suceden a las personas buenas? Esta es una de las preguntas mas hechas durante las edades. De Hecho es posible que usted se haya hecho esta pregunta recientemente. Y desafortunadamente, parece ser que nunca recibimos una respuesta satisfactoria a esta pregunta. Mas sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God