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  • Chris McMillan avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

    Contributed by Chris Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,961 views

    It is inevitable in life that tragedies and pain will occur. However, if God is good why does He allow these bad things to happen to good people?

    Introduction: Many years ago, two prominent movie stars died in separate alcohol-related accidents. William Holden died in a drunken fall, hitting his head on a table; Natalie Wood drowned when she fell into the ocean from her yacht. A friend who was close to both of them, actress Stephanie ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Secrets To Joy In The Midst Of Trials (1 Peter 1:6-9) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
     | 15,331 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:6-9

    Secrets to Joy in the Midst of Trials In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,553 views

    We’re going to look at James’ outrageous proposal, why Christians - above all others - are destined for trials, and how Christians should respond differently to them than other people.

    COUNT IT ALL JOY James 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVOLUTION JOKE 1. Orangutan One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species. 2. Surprised, he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books?" "Well," said the orangutan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gratitude For Deliverance From The Grave

    Contributed by Charles Spurgeon on Nov 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,856 views

    A classic sermon delivered in 1892 encouraging believers to be comforted and even grateful for their trials and afflictions.

    In connection with the dedication of the Jubilee House, which commemorated the fifth year of a life often threatened by grievous sickness. [Will the reader kindly note the remarks at the end of this sermon, before he reads the discourse?—C.H.S.] "I shall not die, but live, and declare the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When The Going Is Tough Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 21, 2015
     | 6,178 views

    A first-person sermon of Joseph his life story and learnings with his brothers.

    “Getting Into Shape: When the Going Gets Tough” Gen. 45:1-8 & 50:15-26 Oh my dear brothers. As much as I have trusted God throughout these years, I admit I never envisioned such a glorious reunion, let alone being together to bury our father. It’s been so long since we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Present Joy Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,485 views

    After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

    1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spending Time In The Furnace

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Oct 30, 2012
     | 6,124 views

    God often puts us through various tests/trials to grow our faith in Him.

    Spending Time In The Furnace George Muller once said: “God likes to test the faith of His children in order to make them stronger so that they can eventually be winners! Yes, persecution, trials and tests, even sometimes suffering defeat, are spiritual food for our faith and helps us to grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Soul Thirsts For God - All Saints Day Memorial Service

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,174 views

    A short talk given at our annual Memorial Service where we invite family members to come and give thanks for the life of a loved one who has died recently.

    Throughout my life I have been encouraged by the faith and by the actions of some very unlikely people. During the summer I spent some time talking to people with a variety of disabilities and impairments and I have to say I found myself both inspired and uplifted. Watching the Paralympics was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Recipe For Success Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,340 views

    This is part 2... Joseph is our example of how to be successful under trials and temptations

    Recipe for Success Genesis 39:7-10 Last week I started a two part sermon series called Recipes from The Book… the Bible The Bible is truly God’s recipe book for happiness, success, joy, purity, eternal life, etc Last week we looked at the Recipe for Disaster, and our example was King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wounded, Weary And Warring

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    Christian life and ministry getting rough?

    When I was a new Christian I wanted to be like Peter and Paul. I wish I had been more specific because I have found that I have a lot of their weaknesses, but I was hoping for their strengths. Everyone has a hero in the Word that they wish they could be like and most of us while we want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running In The Valley

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 7, 2012
     | 3,573 views

    Jesus comes off the mountain and finds a heap of problems in the valley. It is like that for us many times as we look at seeming defeat in the face and cannot understand why.

    Down from the Mountain and Roaming the Valley Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Jer 42:6 Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pain And Pleasure Of The Pastor

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,881 views

    A person in ministry experiences both, pain and pleasure. From 2 Timothy 4 we can see that Pastor Paul experienced: Pain from Opposition, Pain from Disappointment, Pain from Abandonment and Pleasure of Partnership, The Pleasure of Restoration and The Plea

    We had a recital yesterday from our music school. I was looking around at our community, enjoying Sam’s performance. For those of you who do not know him, Sam is a student of the Bangalore Conservatory. He has autism, somewhat rare condition, in which his brain does not function like everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Overcoming Obstacles

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,809 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Are you facing obstacles? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To acknowledge GOD in everything therefore winning any obstacles or hindrances over to GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 7:3 (New Livi

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Are you facing obstacles? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To acknowledge GOD in everything therefore winning any obstacles or hindrances over to GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 7:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then Samuel said to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Redemption Carries On Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 5, 2012
     | 4,798 views

    Naomi and Ruth are astounded at the mercy and deliverance of God! At a low point in her life Naomi sees God's hand beginning to deliver her!

    TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 24, 2012 Date Taught: August 1, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 2:14-23 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: So far in our study we have learned about God’s redemption & last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Let His People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,419 views

    God “redeems” suffering through faith in his goodness and control.

    Scripture Introduction A guy from New York rented a car after landing at the Dallas airport and set out across Texas to a meeting. Suddenly a truck pulling a horse trailer swerved and collided with him. He waited over a month before trying to collect damages from his insurance company. When he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed