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Why Does God Allow The Innocent To Suffer Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 13, 2016

How can a loving God allow innocent people to be hurt? This sermon uses 7 pillars of truth about God as the foundation to give 7 Reasons why God Allows Suffering.

GOD’S NOT DEAD PART I Unbeliever’s Question: A God who allows horrible tragedies to happen to innocent people is not a god to worship. How can a loving God allow innocent people to be hurt so badly? Question 1 has been asked so frequently by non believers that I cannot imagine there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:25

Denomination: Baptist

"I Don’t Have That Kind Of Time”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2017

Paul is unconcerned about his horrific situation, but his concerned is more about the spreading of the gospel.

In an interview for Clarity magazine, writer Anne Lamott tells of an incident that helped her. One day, Anne visited her friend Pammy who was going through chemotherapy. Anne pointed to the dress she herself was wearing and asked Pammy if it made her look fat. Pammy looked at her and said, "Annie, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Fugitive Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 16, 2016

When we are going through hardships, remember God is in you and with you. Keep the line with God open. Keep faith with Him through submission.

David is on the run for his life. He received a clear signal from his friend Jonathan that his father King Saul is bent on killing him. [Read] 1 Sam 21:1-9 – NOB David went to NOB and met a priest Ahimelech. He has nothing with him so he requested for bread and for a weapon to defend ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004

We need to remember that we are children of God and how special that makes us.

REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE Begin by asking the kids to tell you the story of the movie "Lion King." Have fun with it. Get them to tell you as many things as they can remember. Then get them to talk about the part where Rafiki goes to see Simba and Simba has the vision of his father. (Remind them that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7, 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sustaining Grace: God's Favor Shown To His Suffering People Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012

We can joyfully endure suffering through God's grace, not through our ability to endure it

Purpose: To see suffering from God's viewpoint. Aim: I want the listener to apply God's solution to suffering. INTRODUCTION: Many times, when people are suffering they will say "I know that God has promised to never give you more than you can handle, but this time I think He may have given me more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan's War Against God's Followers Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 8, 2009

The American church has been mostly exempt from persecution for more than 200 years. Could it be that we too have become lazy along the way? The fifth seal talks about those who have died for the Lord rather than live for the world. If you were given th

Revelation 6:9-11; 12:10-17 Purpose: To describe how and why martyrs die. Aim: I want the listener to accept persecution as a privilege. INTRODUCTION: The early church suffered much persecution. But from the death of Severus in 211 until the reign of Decius in 240, about 30 years, the church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Am I?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 8, 2005

This is a simple sermon that deplicts the question of who am I and the right answer as far as having the right relationship with God.

Who am I? 5/8/2005 John 14:6 There use to be a TV game show that I liked to watch where you would have different celebrities that would put on blindfolds and then someone would come out and the job of the celebrities was to ask questions to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: *other

The Lord Who Comforts

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 26, 2001

God is in control of time and circumstances to achieve His purposes, and He understands your life hurts and sorrows.

Today we are going to look closely at one particular event in Jesus’ ministry. This event helps us understand the heart of Jesus for us. It had happened suddenly. In the town of Bethany, Lazarus, brother of Mary and Martha and friend of Jesus, fell sick. The sisters tried their best to help him ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Like The Lord?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 7, 2007

Pentecost 8(A) - Who is like the Lord? Our Lord is the Redeemer, our Redeemer and our Lord is the only Rock, our only Rock.

WHO IS LIKE THE LORD? (Outline) July 22, 2007 - PENTECOST 8 - Isaiah 44:6-8 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Who is the best? Our nation is obsessed with the best. Just look at the many award shows that seem to flood our airwaves. Every occupation tries to award ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Has The Answer? Series

Contributed by David Cramer on May 11, 2004

A series of messages to help you overcome the past.

This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have I can do what is says I can do Today I will be taught the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same I am about to recieve the incorruptible, Indestructible ever-living seed of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 7, 2011

God made us who we are to show the world who He is.

WHY AM I HERE? 1 Peter 2:4-12 9But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. INTRODUCTION: God made us who we are to show the world who He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's The Boss? Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

Who's your boss? Some denigrate God by calling Him "the man upstairs" or some other such nonsense. he is the Holy God of Israel. He is our Savior and Redeemer. He revealed Himself to us through Jesus Christ. Let's revere Him for who He is...THE Creat

Exodus 20:1-3 Who’s the Boss? As I prepared this series, I realized how little we actually preach the Ten Commandments as if they are neither important nor relevant. They are both. It was very enlightening to me to preach through the Ten Commandments. I trust this series will encourage ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Because Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 28, 2010

Why do we suffer because of Righteousness?

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of Righteousness Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Do You Fear God For Nothing?” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 1, 2019

Introduction to the book of Job - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Rough Guide to The Book of Job: FOUR THINGS TO NOTE: • The book of Job is unique. • The book of Job is poetic • The book of Job is hazardous • The book of Job is history TWO KEY THEMES: • Patience. • Suffering. THREE Acts: • Act #1: The character of Job (vs 1-5) • Act #2: The conversation ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

In Due Time

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 9, 2014

God presently relents in destroying evil to permit more people time to turn to Him and to not harm those who already have accepted Him.

Back in early February, I was feeling…unusual. Something wasn’t quite right. I made an appointment to see the doctor and, without undue scrutiny he declared that I had a hernia. Having received the diagnosis…it didn’t go away. I had to make an appointment with another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Anglican