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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Christian’s Heart - Introduction

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    As we begin this New Year, I’d like to share with you what our vision and goal will be for 2023, PLUS, a word that the Lord gave me for this new year. And it all begins with an inside work through the type of heart Christians are to possess.

    A Christian’s Heart - Introduction As we begin this New Year, I’d like to share with you what our vision and goal will be for 2023, and what we’ll be looking at in our time together. And it all begins with an inside work through the type of heart Christians are to possess. And what I’d like to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Kenneth Mitchell avatar

    Perspectives On Suffering, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,332 views

    Focuses on how God uses the comfort He gives to us in our afflictions so that we might comfort and encourage others in their faith.

    PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING, Part 2 January 27, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- C.S. Lewis said that God speaks to us our well being, but shouts to us in our sufferings… I don’t think he means that God raises his voice… I think he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Temporary Suffering And Eternal Glory

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 13, 2025
     | 290 views

    Pain and Suffering are real. When we minimize it, we miss the message God is telling us. When we mask it, it just comes right back. But God's Glory is Eternal.

    Good Morning. As we begin, I will ask you to remember to pray for our sister in Christ, Lori Crosson. She lives across the street, but hasn’t been here much at all this year, because she’s suffering from cancer of the esophagus. Not just the cancer but her treatments wreck her body, leaving her ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Finding Jesus Through Suffering

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006
     | 3,090 views

    The Problem of Evil asks "How can evil co-exist in a universe with an all-good, all-powerful God?" Pastor Jon looks at this difficult problem, drawing from the doctrine of free will, the tarnishing of creation at the fall of man, and the simple fact that

    Last week we spoke of the difference between campaigns and callings—highlighting that Jesus did not campaign for his position as the Great High Priest, but was called to that position like the priests of old. He fulfilled his calling and was obedient to his Father, even though that calling led Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Trusting God In The Midst Of Suffering”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
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     | 5,425 views

    When you suffer know that the Lord is watching, and He will turn it around for good

    I Peter 4:12-19 October 8, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Trusting God in the midst of suffering” I. (vs. 12-13) Suffering Should be Considered as a Reason for Joy A. Don’t be surprised 1. Like something is strange and abnormal 2. When a fiery trial comes upon you B. Don’t Grumble, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Jesus, The Same Yesterday, Today And Beyond

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 1, 2008
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    This is a sermon tailored to a group of soliders, sailors, airmen and marines deployed to Afghanistan. Jesus doesn’t change and we can count on that fact no matter where we are or what we are doing.

    24 Apr 2008 Isaiah 40:1-8 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8, ESV) Jesus Christ: The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever Throughout history, mankind has depended upon great people for guidance, leadership, hope, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Two P's Of Christian Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,818 views

    To see a change in our world today, we need to PRAY and PROCLAIM Christ. Pray is to talk to God for men, and proclaim is to talk to men for God.

    2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Counted Worthy To Suffer Shame

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 12, 2022
     | 1,646 views

    We must boldly proclaim Jesus even if we suffer for it. And when we do suffer, we need to take joy that the Lord has counted us worthy to suffer for Him.

    Counted Worthy to Suffer Shame Acts 5:33-42 As we continue our study in the Book of Acts, let us review some things we have already learned. First of all we remember that the mission of the church is to continue what Jesus began to do and teach (Acts 1:1). Acts 1:8 defines the outward spiral of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Waiting For Blessings Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,781 views

    Blessings come after obedience. We are blessed when we obey but we don't always see it right away.

    Waiting for Blessings Haggai 2:15-19 Rev. Brian Bill 2/19/12 We all have important dates in our life. I know my birthday is coming up but I’m not telling you when because I just want to slide by this one. The date of our wedding was July 13, 1985. Beth’s birthday is marked in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Example Of Jesus' Suffering.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,076 views

    It is in His victory that we are made victorious.

    THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS’ SUFFERING. 1 Peter 3:18-22. The example of Jesus’ sufferings is set before us as our paradigm (1 Peter 3:18): we suffer, just as Christ suffers. Yet His suffering is unique in that it is vicarious: He suffered for us to bring us to God. He was put to death as to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    Suffering While Having Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 17, 2020
     | 6,715 views

    KNOWING THAT YOU CAN MADE BY THE HELP OF THE LORD!!!!

    It is my plea that in this instructional lesson this morning that it will comfort us, even in the mist of the adversary that is trying to conquer us.” As we visit this text this morning, we will see that the Jews to whom this book of Hebrews were speaking of, were experiencing much misfortune and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Is Our Suffering Servant

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,461 views

    Pentecost 22(B) - Christ is our suffering Servant: Christ died for the sins of the world and Christ rose for the life of the world.

    CHRIST IS OUR SUFFERING SERVANT (Outline) October 12, 2008 -- PENTECOST 22 -- Isaiah 53:10-12 INTRO: In our day-to-day activities we may look at certain decisions as life or death. From time to time we may think about weighty matters such as our own life and mortality. Today we gather ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    True Passion - Suffering For Jesus

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    This sermon looks at the nature of true passion for Jesus which involves suffering. The doctrine of suffering is covered with the teaching of the Apostle Peter on suffering being referred to.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: The word used for ’suffer’used here in the Greek is ’pascho’ which is where we get the word ’passion’ from. Indeed, Christ’s suffering is often called ’The Passion’. We must ’arm ourselves with the same mind’ - that is a mind that joyfully endures suffering for the sake of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "finding God's Presence In Your Suffering."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 826 views

    As we journey through life, we inevitably encounter moments of pain, heartbreak, and struggles. Yet, what if these experiences, far from being signs of God's absence, are actually evidence of His deep presence and transformative power, that can lead us to a brighter future.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-13) [12] Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: [13] But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Long Suffering Patient God Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 30, 2018
     | 6,309 views

    Thank you Lord for your long-suffering patience for me!

    So far in the book of Exodus, we have already noted that through Moses and Aaron, God told Pharaoh the King of Egypt to let God’s People go at least 6 times! We will note this morning that God asked Pharaoh again 2 times to let God’s People go in Exodus 9; please open your Bibles there as Tim ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible