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  • John Lowe avatar

    Why Do Good People Suffer?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,187 views

    This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

    11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Why Do The Righteous Suffer? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2017
     | 9,988 views

    Honor must be given to God when the righteous suffer patiently for Him. We can face trials with our heads up … knowing that God is at work in our lives!

    Why do the righteous suffer? Job, Part 1 Introduction (Job Slide) - The book of Job is going to be a very challenging study for us - Most people think of Job and look to define who he is by this book - However, we fail to focus on the main character … God - The book of Job asks many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Waste Your Sorrows Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,835 views

    One reason God allows suffering is so we will depend on him. Suffering shows us the value of God’s grace. Sometimes we think grace was just something way back yonder when we got saved. But we forget that God’s grace is active right now, present tense.

    INTRODUCTION I felt the tugging of the Holy Spirit this week telling me to go back and look at verses 3 and 4 of Romans 5 because I know some of you are going through some very difficult times right now, struggling with suffering and pain and tribulation. I hope the Holy Spirit will use this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    Harvest Thanksgiving, Even In Suffering

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,188 views

    A reflection on the appropriateness of thanksgiving and glorifying God, even in the midst of intense personal suffering. Contrasted with the First World expectation of self-actualization.

    Genesis 2:4-25, Ps 126, Matthew 6:25-33 “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, —What shall we eat?’ or —What ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Why Do I Suffer?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,004 views

    Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

    Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Of The Valleys Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
     | 223 views

    The valleys are not places of abandonment but of encounter. They are part of our spiritual journey where God’s faithfulness is revealed in deeper ways.

    GOD OF THE VALLEYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 20:23-28 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:4, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Hosea 2:14-15, Joel 3:14, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: The valleys of life often symbolise low points—moments of pain, discouragement, loss, and uncertainty. While many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Faith, Salvation, And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,261 views

    Paul's letter to 1 Peter has words for us in our time today. Today, we hit Faith, Suffering, and Salvation

    Our scripture today comes from 1 Peter, I am reading 1 Peter 1: 3-9 (International Children’s Bible) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God has great mercy, and because of his mercy he gave us a new life. He gave us a living hope because Jesus Christ rose from death. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Suffering A Cry For Help

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,820 views

    A sermon on Psalm 130 Suffering

    Psalm 130 "Suffering, A Cry for Help!!" Psalm 130 begins with these words:"Out of the depths I cry to thee, O Lord!! Lord, hear my voice!! Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication!!" Out of the depths, out of the inner reaches of his soul, the psalmist ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Suffering That Brought Salvation

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 2, 2013
     | 2,575 views

    Examining the suffering of Jesus that paved the way for salvation

    The Suffering of Salvation John 3:16 Easter Morning Service Quick Facts about the resurrection Did it happen? The resurrection is not some fairy tale or wishful thinking. It is an historical fact. The resurrection is not only recorded in the New Testament, the most reliable ancient document in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hope Beyond Suffering Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2021
     | 4,624 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Hope” in times of suffering, loss, crisis and trauma situations because there is hope beyond the suffering. It’s found in the living hope Jesus – who is also the anchor of our soul.

    Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” Sermon: Hope Beyond Suffering Question: When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Is suffering from God? Why do I hurt? Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Hope” in times of suffering, loss, crisis and trauma situations ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Welch avatar

    Exalt Christ In Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018
     | 6,928 views

    Third exposition of Philippians dealing with suffering

    REVIEW We recently began a new series of messages drawn out of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. He wrote to this church that he established some 10 years prior to this writing. Paul wrote the letter from a prison in Rome along with Ephesians and Colossians known as the “Prison Epistles (letters). ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Reasons For Our Suffering

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,510 views

    Suffering can teach us that we may have to realign our priorities, values and sense of what is essential vs. non-essentials

    Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    Was It Necessary For The Christ To Suffer?

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007
     | 3,054 views

    Many know that Jesus died for our sins, but a number still ask the question: why was it necessary for Christ to suffer? Let’s find out!

    Was It Not Necessary for the Christ to Suffer? Theme: Christ’s suffering allows believers to have fellowship with God INTRODUCTION A. In a recent lesson we looked at the necessity of following in the footsteps of our Lord and that such would entail suffering as a Christian. 1. Peter said, if any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Right Reactions To Suffering

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 5, 2018
     | 4,303 views

    Christians are not exempted from sufferings. But, how could we react properly and different from the people in this world who are not believers?

    “As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him — you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For in Scripture it says: ‘See, I lay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Called To Suffering And Glory Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,256 views

    We are called to suffering: but we are also called to glory.

    V. SUFFERING AND GLORY. A. CALLED TO SUFFERING. 1 Peter 2:19-21. The Apostle Peter uses his address to domestic servants (1 Peter 2:18) to illustrate the calling of all Christians to share in the sufferings of Christ. “For this is grace,” he quite literally says (1 Peter 2:19): this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational