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  • Christian Jones avatar

    From Pain To Comfort: God's Healing Embrace In Times Of Suffering

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 3, 2023
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    Each one of us, at some point in our lives, experiences pain, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual. However, we can find solace and hope in the arms of our loving Heavenly Father.

    Point 1: God is Our Source of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) In our moments of anguish, it is essential to remember that God is the ultimate source of comfort. The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, writes, "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Climbing Mount Everest

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2020
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    Mount Everest is Beautiful – but the climb requires TENACITY, Yes, the climb up the mountain involves many stages though, finally only perseverance succeeds.

    Mount Everest - Camp 4 – Valley of Silence! 2 Corinthians 4:8” We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What Is God Waiting On?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 7, 2017
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    One of the hardest things to do is wait on God. But what if God is waiting on you? This message pivots off of Isaiah 30:18 and explores that possibilities and its implications for us.

    Isaiah 30 12/7/14 During the last few months I have been waiting on the Lord for some things. And to be honest with you, I have felt frustrated that answers were not coming more quickly. I know God is omnipotent—so if the answer is not coming, it’s not because He’s unable to do it. The problem is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lighting The Way Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2025
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    David wrote that God's word is the lamp for our feet and the light for our path. What does this mean and how do we put that to use in our lives? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    The alphabet has always been foundational to learning. If you’ve ever watched The Sound of Music, you probably remember the scene where Maria is teaching the children to sing. She tells them, “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read, you begin with A B ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Effective Praying

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 4, 2012
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    Eljah prayed and his prayer was very effective. God is still willing to do even greater things in our days provided He can see those qualities He saw in Elijah in us today.

    EFFECTIVE PRAYING STUDY TEXT: James 5:13-18 is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Revive Us Who Love Your Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2014
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     | 7,142 views

    The psalmist suffers affliction. He is dogged by the wicked, persecutors, enemies, & treacherous people. His crises cause him to beseech God to step in and renew him in the Spirit of the Lord (CIT)

    PSALM 119: 153-160 [The Ministry of The Word Series] REVIVE US WHO LOVE YOUR WORD In this section [Resh the 20th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist draws still nearer to God in prayer, and gives reasons why the Lord should answer him. With boldness he pleads his intimate connection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dreams Come True! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2017
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     | 15,625 views

    In the place of your affliction, trust Him to use you for His glory, to make you forget your pain, and to make you fruitful as you live your life for Him.

    In 1969, in a science lab in New Jersey, Canadian physicist Willard Boyle and his colleagues invented the concept of an electronic eye. Using their knowledge of mathematics and the behavior of light they provided the science behind digital cameras known as a charged-coupled device or CCD. The CCD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fire And Knife

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 19, 2020
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    FIRE burns out all the impurities in our life, and the knife chops out all the thoughts of ‘flesh’ in us. The challenges, afflictions and sufferings in our life are the FIRE that purifies us

    FIRE AND KNIFE! Genesis 22:6 “Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son, and he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So the two of them walked on together.” The opening words “Now it came about after these things”, takes us back into the previous chapter where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessing Through Suffering.

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013
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    It does not make sense, but how could there be a blessing in suffering? Our light affliction will not last forever, it is just for a moment, because one day it will all be over when we see Jesus.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, June 5th, 2011 Let us pray Welcome......... Saints, I have some good news for you. "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord..." or "It is appropriate to give thanks unto the Lord," or it is alright to give thanks unto the Lord. Why? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
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     | 6,807 views

    The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

    Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    Deliverance: The Power To Command Appears Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 15, 2023
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    According to the Bible, where many demon-possessed people were delivered and healed of their afflictions, part of what Jesus did on earth was to free individuals from physical, mental, and spiritual oppression.

    DELIVERANCE: THE POWER TO COMMAND APPEARS Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, February 15, 2023 Mark 5:1-20 INTRODUCTION According to the Bible, where many demon-possessed people were delivered and healed of their afflictions, part of what Jesus did on earth was to free ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sheep Of His Flock, Formed In The Image Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 6, 2025
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    How do we become a community of men and women formed in the image of Jesus? Remember that we are still weak human beings, afflicted by the effects of original sin. We are like sheep.

    Fourth Sunday of Easter 2025 Who is called to follow Jesus in His assembly, His Church? If we look carefully at our psalm, which is numbered one-hundred, we can see the beginning of an answer: “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the lands!” All the lands, all the peoples. Go back to the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Breaks Ancestral Curses Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 328 views

    God does not intend for anyone to remain under the weight of generational affliction. Jesus Christ came to redeem us from every curse of the law, including those rooted in our ancestry.

    THE GOD WHO BREAKS ANCESTRAL CURSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 18:1-4 Supporting Texts: Galatians 3:13-14, Colossians 2:14-15, Lamentations 5:7, John 8:36, Numbers 23:23 INTRODUCTION: Many families today suffer from invisible chains of bondage passed down from generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 16 – Restlessness And No Peace In Defeat. Remembering Is The Start To Return. Strength, Hope, Affliction - Chapter 3:16-20 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025
     | 252 views

    The defeated nation, Judah, is without hope or strength, and has its teeth broken by gravel. There is prayer for God to remember. We see a contrite spirit being expressed by a people without strength and hope, where peace is rejected, and in affliction.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 16 – RESTLESSNESS AND NO PEACE IN DEFEAT. REMEMBERING IS THE START TO RETURN. STRENGTH, HOPE, AFFLICTION - CHAPTER 3:16-20 We are in a descriptive passage of the sorrows of Judah. This great devastation resulted from the nation’s foul sins in the departure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confidence In Ministry Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 7, 2018
     | 8,147 views

    This passage highlights what is permanent, something on which believers can plant their feet. It will always be there, no matter what changes. It is the gospel message that is preparing all believers for eternity with their loving Creator.

    May 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.b: Confidence in Ministry. (4:16-18) 2nd Corinthians 4:16-18 (NKJV) 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist