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  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    Ten Biblical Reasons For Suffering

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 6,168 views

    Why do the righteous suffer? I have found ten reasons. (If you know of any others revealed in scripture, contact me -- doc.drc@juno.com)

    INTRODUCTION. A. The problem of suffering. B. Job’s plight. C. God is not guilty. 1. Satan = cause for suffering. 2. Law of sin = cause for suffering. D. Suffering is not God’s perfect will. E. Because of our flesh natures, suffering does have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Swift avatar

    Why God Allows Suffering

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 133 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

    Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Owen Lukins avatar

    Making Sense Out Of Suffering

    Contributed by Owen Lukins on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,226 views

    Making sense out of suffering as a result of an unexpected disaster. While we are helpless Christ comes to the rescue.

    17th August 1997 Tathra/Bega UCA SCRIPTURE: Romans5:1-8 SUBJECT: Making sense out of suffering INTRODUCTION: I will never forget the scene …. I had just entered the Thredo Alpine Hotel which had been transformed into the Disaster Welfare Centre. I was not really that sure of what my role as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Glorifying God Through Suffering

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 15,396 views

    Job's suffering brought glory to God. This evening we see how his and our suffering glorify God.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Fred had lived a long and successful life. But time had caught up with him. He knew he was dying and he accepted that. But he sent along time reflecting back over his life. 2. He had been blessed with a good wife, children, and friends. His work did not make him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Benson avatar

    Why Must We Suffer

    Contributed by David Benson on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,932 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

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Finding Strength In Times Of Suffering

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 16,212 views

    How do you deal with suffering and traumas in life? The Apsotle Peter gives several helpful teachings for those going through times of crisis and suffering.

    Finding Strength in Times of Suffering I Peter 4:12-16 A year ago on September 11th every American was in a state of shock when war came to America in the form of the Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center. Since then many individuals and families have suffered and grieved due to the loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rick Thiessen avatar

    Mark (Jesus Suffering Servant) Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,454 views

    An overview of the gospel of Mark for seekers, looking at his specific view of Jesus as hard working, suffering Son of God, ransom for the world.

    SE120504 GOSPEL TRUTH 1. Mark WHAT’S “GOSPEL” We’ve all heard this phrase: It’s the GOSPEL truth, man! Which means we think something is absolutely true, there’s total veracity… but that’s not what it meant to the people who coined the term. The Greek word we get it from is actually a compound ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Petticrew avatar

    Genesis 3 As A Response To Suffering

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    A look at suffering as the result of sin, which arises from free will which is necessary for true love, in the light of Genesis 3.

    Introduction Adam was walking around the Garden of Eden feeling very lonely, so God asked him, "What is wrong with you?" Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to. God said he was going to give him a companion and it would be a woman. He said, "This person will cook for you and wash your clothes; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,700 views

    This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

    For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kenneth Mitchell avatar

    Perspectives On Suffering, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,305 views

    Focuses on the wonderful comfort that God gives to us in the midst of our afflictions, and suggests five ways He ministers to us in such times.

    PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING January 20, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- In his book The Pressure’s Off, psychologist Larry Crabb tells this story from his childhood. One Saturday afternoon, I decided I was a big boy and could use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Mitchell avatar

    Perspectives On Suffering, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,330 views

    Focuses on how God uses the comfort He gives to us in our afflictions so that we might comfort and encourage others in their faith.

    PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING, Part 2 January 27, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- C.S. Lewis said that God speaks to us our well being, but shouts to us in our sufferings… I don’t think he means that God raises his voice… I think he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Jesus Suffered Once For You! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,969 views

    Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING.

    1. Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING. a. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he writes to Christians living in some of the most difficult times ever for Christians. b. Not unlike our brothers in Sudan, or China, or Indonesia. c. The price paid for being a Christian is sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David McGowin avatar

    Why God Allows Suffering

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,860 views

    Why would God, who is good and full of love, allow suffering?

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? John 16:33 02/05/06 (with help from author Lee Strobel) When a doctor prescribes medication, it is supposed to be for our good and to help us with whatever may be ailing us. But have you ever noticed all the side effects that come with the prescriptions? You take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Glory Rises Out Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,563 views

    One subject that few care to talk about is suffering, but yet none can avoid the reality of it. Suffering is a part of the life we live here on earth and none of us are immune to it. A truth that we can always hold on to is that glory rises out of sufferi

    Glory Rises out of Suffering Good News of God By Greg Johnson January 7, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans 8:16-27 One subject that few care to talk about is suffering, but yet none can avoid the reality of it. Suffering is a part of the life we live here on earth and none of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    A Supplicating Supplicant Suffers Shame Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    He came running to Jesus, fell at the Master’s feet, and professed great spiritual hunger. When asked about his lateral dealings with his fellow man, he assured Jesus he was spotless and holy regarding these issues of his life.

    MARK 10:17-22 A SUPPLICATING SUPPLICANT SUFFERS SHAME I. THE SUPPLICANT: * MARK 10:17, 20 A. Show. Mark 10:17 B. Sincere. Mark 10:20 C. Successful. Mark 10:20 II. THE SAVIOUR: ** MARK 10:18, 19, 21 A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist