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  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Why Do I Suffer Affliction?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 10,939 views

    Have you struggled with the thought, if I am a Christian why do I suffer affliction in my life?

    Have you wondered, if God is going to bring blessing into my life, why do I seem to have so many struggles? Church, we have seasons of struggles and testing, the Lord has a purpose in not allowing us to be fruitful at all times. The seasons of struggle work to destroy the pride we have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never Lose Heart

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,075 views

    A devotion for young believers

    16 “THEREFORE WE DO NOT LOSE HEART, BUT THOUGH OUR OUTER MAN IS DECAYING, YET OUR INNER MAN IS BEING RENEWED DAY BY DAY. 17 FOR MOMENTARY, LIGHT AFFLICTION IS PRODUCING FOR US AN ETERNAL WEIGHT OF GLORY FAR BEYOND ALL COMPARISON, 18 WHILE WE LOOK NOT AT THE THINGS WHICH ARE SEEN, BUT AT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Funeral - Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 685 ratings
     | 63,735 views

    There is a spiritual gift in the life of those who die in the Lord.

    Jars of Clay Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Treasures Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 10,118 views

    As Satan attacks on all sides, hold the gospel close

    INTRODUCTION… from barna.org 6 out of 10 Americans believe Satan is only a symbol and not real 47 % of Christians believe the same thing 1 out of 4 Christians believe it doesn’t matter what religion you are because all of them are the same and they all lead to God 31% of Christians believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrection Power, Now

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    A devotional for young believers

    "THEREFORE I ALSO, AFTER I HEARD OF YOUR FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS AND YOUR LOVE FOR ALL THE SAINTS, 16 DO NOT CEASE TO GIVE THANKS FOR YOU, MAKING MENTION OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS; 17 THAT THE GOD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE FATHER OF GLORY, MAY GIVE TO YOU THE SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND REVELATION IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Looking Up, When Life Has Got You Down

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 33,822 views

    No matter what hardships, mistakes or mishaps that can occur in life God allows us to Look up when Life has got us down. A message of encouragement during tough times...

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4: 7 – 10, 14 (4:7) “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” (4:8) “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair.” (4:9) “Persecuted, but not forsaken; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Beat Down? Series

    Contributed by Greg Huguley on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,898 views

    First in a series of sermons about the things in life that beat us down. Here we explore how other people beat us down and how we respond in a CHristlike and God-honoring way

    LifeBeaters: Taking Back The Life God Promised You (Wk. 1, 7/13/30) Beat Down? 2 Corinthians 4:8-10,17 Introduction—What’s A Life Beater? Lifebeaters? The things in this life that beat you down. There are a lot of them you know, Things like worry, stress, depression, anger, guilt . . . They have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    . This section is one of three sections in II Corinthians devoted to a listing of Paul’s sufferings. Paul was not afraid of suffering because he knew that God controls trials, and God uses trials for His own glory.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. “How can you now claim to have all these injuries?” asked the insurance company’s lawyer. “According to the police report, at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proposing A New Image For Old Age

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 23,828 views

    A message for "older members" month (May) that challenges myths about aging and what people can do in thier twilight years.

    Proposing a New Image for Old Age Sunday, May 5, 2002 TEXT: II Corinthians 4: 7, 16-18 You might find today’s sermon title a little funny. It’s a beautiful Sunday in May and we’re talking about getting old. What made me start thinking along this line was something in our Presbyterian ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Can You Imagine?

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    A sermon for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

    (Show video clip for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.) It wasn’t long after the church’s first Pentecost that the first follower of Christ was martyred for his faith. With furious opponents gathered around him, Stephen “looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God.” (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Narnia: It's Bigger Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    1st in a 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

    “It’s Bigger Than You think” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 1 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Introduction to the Series: (After :32 video intro) According to author, C.S. Lewis, “The Chronicles of Narnia” started very simply. “The Lion, witch and wardrobe began with a picture of a Faun carrying an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Can I See Beyond My Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,079 views

    Hope in suffering comes when we are able to focus, not on the troubles around us, but on God¡¦s hidden treasure within and before us.

    I¡¦ve noticed in counseling with people over the years that people lose their bearings when they get bad news. Perhaps you saw the story this week about a man in Hollywood, California. Three Marines came to his home to break the news to him that his son had died in the service of his country. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Perspective

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,936 views

    Three reasons we can have a better perspective when in difficult times.

    2 Corinthians 4:17 A New Perspective Woodlawn Baptist Church July 2002 Introduction A. During the course of the last several weeks, many of our messages have dealt with life’s problems and trials, the giants we face and how we are to deal with them. There has never been a time in history when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To A World Of Despair

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 335 ratings
     | 29,729 views

    1- Live your faith 2- Stand firm in your faith 3-Spread your faith

    INTRO.- ILL.- A grandmother overheard her 5-year-old granddaughter playing "wedding." The wedding vows went like this: "You have the right to remain silent, anything you say may be held against you, you have the right to have an attorney present. Now you may kiss the bride." ILL.- While enjoying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enduring Faith

    Contributed by Aaron Bryan on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,171 views

    Looking at the life of Paul we can see seven things that kept him going for God.

    Enduring Faith (2 Corinthians 4) By Bro. Aaron Bryan Paul not only was known to write about endurance, he lived it. In 1 Corinthians 9:24, it was a race to run, in Galatians 6:7-10, a field to sow, Ephesians 6:10-20, an armor to withstand, Philippians 3:12-14, pressing towards the mark, 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist