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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Suffering Successfully Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 7, 2006
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     | 4,753 views

    1st in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 1 SUFFERING SUCCESSFULLY JAMES 1:1-7 & 12 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Do you believe in God? According to a Fox News survey, 92% of Americans say they do. And since you’re here in church today it’s probably not too big a leap to think that most of you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,944 views

    There is no easy answer to the most taxing question of ’Why does God allow suffering?’- but we, as Christians, have the only answer.

    “Why does God allow suffering?” WBC 16/1/5pm Readings come during sermon THE PROBLEM This is, indeed the biggest problem - Though I have come to a point of peace and some understanding on it. For me. - but I don’t have a full ‘satiating’ answer to it o and you may not be able to, either o most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Must We Suffer

    Contributed by David Benson on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,880 views

    Why does God allow Christians to suffer?

    Why Must We Suffer Doesn’t God love us? Why does he allow us to suffer? These are common questions. Let’s look at the answers taken from God’s word. (We suffer because of the) Aging Process Since man no longer has direct access to the Tree of Life which was in the Garden of Eden, we must face ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 1: When Pain Comes

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,010 views

    Two kinds of pain. Physical pain. “Her pains came upon her” (I Sam. 4:19). Mental pain. “It was painful to realize the wicked purpose” (Ps. 73:16, ELT).

    1. The most obvious observation, pain hurts! 2. Definition from Webster, (1) “Localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder or disease or injury.” (2) Basic bodily sensation, induced by noxious stimulus, received by naked nerve endings, characterized by physical discomfort and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewed Vision

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 340 views

    This New Year’s Eve sermon challenges believers to reflect on perseverance through hardship and to anchor their goals not just in ambition, but in the eternal path, presence, and pleasures found in Christ.

    Not Giving Up As I was preparing for today, I just want to share with you where my heart was yesterday as I was preparing for this morning: we had a hundred opportunities this year to quit. We had a hundred opportunities to quit on Jesus. Maybe you were disappointed and you clung to him. Maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord Sent The Rain - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,400 views

    When God sends rain in our lives, it is always for a purpose.

    RAIN A rainstorm is a prerequisite to a rainbow. As I begin this chapter, it’s raining outside. It’s not a hard driven rain, but a relaxing steady rain. One of God’s greatest forces of nature is rain. Rain comes in many different forms. Depending on how, and what form rain comes has a lot to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Job - A Broken Man - Job Chapter Seventeen Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,940 views

    This is a study into Job seventeen.

    1 "My spirit is broken, My days are extinguished, The grave is ready for me. 2 Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation? 3 "Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. Who is he who will shake hands with me? 4 For You have hidden their heart from understanding; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Brook Runs Dry

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 189 ratings
     | 37,759 views

    This sermon uses Elijah’s experiences at the Brook Cherith to encourage believers who have run into dry spiritual times

    “When the Brook Runs Dry” by Matthew Everhard. 1 Kings 17: 1-16; Originally preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church on June 20th, 2004. Words: 2293 My message this morning is for those whose brook has run dry. If you’ve ever experienced lasting defeat; If you’ve ever had all that you’ve come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Was God?

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 8,270 views

    Addresses the Attack on America, September 11, 2001

    Introduction to Scripture Reading… A few weeks ago we started a series of sermons on Colossians. Today we were to begin to move into the second chapter of that book. But this week we have experienced a tragedy that eclipses anything we could have imagined. Among professors who teach seminary ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What We Learned From A Ping-Pong Marathon Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011
     | 3,183 views

    Paul says to dwell on those things that are excellent and worthy of praise. These encouraging words will help us all through any circumstance, any trial or any hardship, as we remember that “all things work together for good to those who love God.”

    How soon we forget, or how soon we don’t forget. I have cherished memories from long ago that I will never, ever forget. Way back in 1975 I learned a valuable lesson about time, and I learned how many hours are in a week. I also learned about the power of prayer and leaning on God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    It All Leads To Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,257 views

    It's The Message - NOT - the messenger

    Mid-week Message/Devotion June 6, 2018 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 It All Leads To JESUS! In this reading, a major point that Paul is trying to make has to do with what followers look at, concentrate on and take away. If we concentrate on the messenger more than the message, we will undoubtedly miss ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pressing On Despite The Circumstances

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 18,790 views

    You may be going through a winter but SPRING IS ON THE WAY!

    PRESSING ON DESPITE THE CIRCUMSTANCES INTRODUCTION: During the week Elaine and I attended a Pastors Prayer meeting As each one was sharing their needs we would be in prayer for those needs When it came to our fellowship Elaine and I were sharing how many in the fellowship had been under attack ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    How To Deal With Lifes Greatest Changes Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,074 views

    This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

    How to Deal with Life’s Greatest Changes Series: Surviving the School of Hard Knocks August 6, 2000 Show video clip, “Toy Story” ( start 25:05 “What is it?” – Stop 31:02 “They’ll see. I’m still Andy’s favorite toy.” Duration: 6 min.) Change is a tough thing to swallow. Whether you’re being ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John White avatar

    What Jesus Said About Pursuing Peace And Planning For Persecution Series

    Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,755 views

    A review of what a faithful Christian should expect in a world at war against God and His people.

    What Jesus Said About Pursuing Peace And Planning For Persecution Matthew 5:9-13 "Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when [men] shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deciding To Suffer?

    Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 7,613 views

    A look at the difficult area of suffering and how the Christian can begin to gain understanding of its purpose.

    INTRODUCTION These verses are one of the all-time best passages in scripture concerning how we live & work within the work place. Submission to the grueling boss for the sake of Jesus. There’s a great 3 point sermon in here concerning Christianity in the work place. But, instead, we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican