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  • Chris Zeller avatar

    The Time Has Come

    Contributed by Chris Zeller on Jul 18, 2008
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     | 5,029 views

    The Time Has Come for God’s Judgment which begins in the house of God and will continue till God judges every unbeliever.

    The Time Has Come 17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 Now "If the righteous one is scarcely saved, Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?" 19 Therefore let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008
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     | 4,080 views

    Suffering for the Kingdom of God.

    1. Paul was the kind of guy that didn’t quit. a. His heart LARGE, his energy levels HIGH, his love DEEP. b. His first calling was to GO INTO ALL THE WORLD and share the gospel. When speaking to Ananias Jesus says… Acts 9.15-16 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God's People Are Afflicted Series

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003
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     | 4,537 views

    A Godly leader must have a heart for the work of God. When God’s work is suffering reproach, it directly reflects upon God’s reputation.

    When God’s People Are Afflicted Nehemiah 1:1-11 Preached Wednesday, November 27, 2002 Introduction: When God’s people suffer affliction and reproach by the hand of Satan, it is God Himself whose reputation is smudged. The elect of God are called to victory over dark forces. They have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be An Encourager For God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2013
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     | 14,159 views

    Our encouragement: 1. Can help overcome suffering (vs. 19). 2. Can be sent to new places (vs. 20-23). 3. Can help people be saved (vs. 23-24). 4. Can help strengthen other Christians (vs. 23&26).

    Be an Encourager for God Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 17, 2013 *Everybody needs encouragement. The night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre, he was carrying: two pairs of glasses, a small velvet eyeglass cleaner, an ivory pocketknife, a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adoption

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 2, 2020
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    Christians are encouraged in this world of suffering because of our special privileges as God's adopted children.

    Paul Tournier, the famous Swiss physician and counselor, reported his surprise in his book Creative Suffering upon reading an article entitled “Orphans Lead the World.” The article appeared in a respected medical journal and surveyed the lives of 300 leaders who had an impact on world history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Prison Of God's Promotion

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2020
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    Your restriction, though onerous, may be God's means of bringing glory to His Name through promoting you. This becomes obvious through a study of Joseph's trials and promotion as God worked in his life.

    “Joseph’s master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Tough Love

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2018
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    If you want to grow to full maturity in life, respect God's discipline; don't reject it.

    A mechanic accidentally swallowed some brake fluid and really liked the taste. Before he knew it, he had finished off the whole bottle. One of his co-workers caught him sneaking a swig the next day. “Man, that stuff will kill you,” said his friend, “you've got to give it up.” “Don't worry,” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The God Who Delivers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
     | 379 views

    The God we serve is not passive in the face of human suffering—He is a God of deliverance. From the cries of Israel in Egypt to the bound and oppressed in Jesus’ ministry, God has consistently shown Himself mighty to save.

    THE GOD WHO DELIVERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 34:17 Supporting Texts: Colossians 1:13, Exodus 3:7-8, Luke 4:18, Psalm 107:13-16, 2 Corinthians 10:4 INTRODUCTION: The God we serve is not passive in the face of human suffering—He is a God of deliverance. From the cries of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 17 – How Can God Be Kind And Compassionate When He Allows Awful Suffering, Misery And Death? - Chapter 3:21-22 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 4, 2025
     | 200 views

    Jeremiah speaks of the LORD’S loving kindness and compassions yet all around is misery and suffering and death, even cannibalism, because of the Babylonian slaughter. How can this possibly be reconciled? Can abject suffering and death and a God of love be put together? Recall is important!

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 17 – HOW CAN GOD BE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE WHEN HE ALLOWS AWFUL SUFFERING, MISERY AND DEATH? - CHAPTER 3:21-22 We continue with Chapter 3, full of short verses and to the point. These are the laments of a defeated and ravished people. [19]. WITHOUT RECALL THERE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    John 17 - A Glorious Prayer Of Joy Through Immense Pain

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 23, 2010
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     | 3,426 views

    Jesus suffered and died for us. Jesus offers up a prayer in John 17 that shows His desire for us and His joy in obeying the Father through much suffering.

    (Note the Semi-Chiastic Structure of John 17) John 17 – A Glorious Prayer of Joy through Immense Pain Full Structure of John 17:1-26 A) Verses 1-3: The time has come: The Father will Glorify His Son; Eternal life is only through Jesus. B) Verses 4-8: Jesus' account: He has glorified the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 2: Why Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014
     | 777 views

    What was God thinking to create pain? Why am I suffering? What shall I do now?

    Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 2: Why Pain? A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price For Our Call To Grace

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2018
     | 3,442 views

    Suffering that comes from bad human choices is the price we all pay for the call and grace to be images of God.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent 2018 Back when I was teaching religion every school day, two questions kept rising in the minds of students, and occasionally were voiced. What brought the first to mind recently were the several multiple murders we have heard about in Florida, in Las Vegas and just last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Can You Say That God Is Good? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 19, 2012
     | 5,854 views

    Reflections on the massacre at Sandy Hook, Newtown Connecticut

    “How Can You Say that God is Good?” John 14:25-27; Rev. 1:4-8 Sandy Hook – Newton Connecticut. That’s all I need to say to get your attention. If I had said those words last Sunday, most, if not all, of you would have had no clue what I was talking about. But now you do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When You Can't, God Can Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 22, 2013
     | 12,428 views

    Probably all of us have faced times in our lives when we reach the end of our resources. Today I want to encourage you that the God’s help in your life is MOST RECOGNIZED when our circumstances are at the worst.

    Complete the following phrases …I am ready to throw in the… (towel). …I am at the end of my…(rope). …I am just a bundle of…(nerves). …I am at my wits…(end). …I am in over my…(head). Rick Warren, The Power to Change Your Life, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 20, 2015
     | 8,706 views

    We must remember that when bad things happen, God is in control. He loves us and wants us to be saved. He allows events for his good purpose.

    An old church building needed remodeling, so during his sermon the minister made an impassioned plea and looked directly at the richest man in town. At the end of the sermon, the rich man stood up and said, “Pastor, I will contribute $1,000.00” Just then plaster fell from the ceiling ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican