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  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Suffering

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,784 views

    Suffering, no one likes it. However, it is something we all experience at sometime or another. Here is what the Scriptures say concerning it.

    SUFFERING 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations [vs. 1-6], for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me – to keep me from exalting myself! Concerning this I implored the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Out Of The Dumps

    Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,990 views

    In a self oriented society that couldn’t care less where should the believer turn? and what should he do?

    Yesterday, I took my son and 3 years old grandson to the city dump with a load of my wife’s accumulated ’treasures.’ As I was waiting to give this message I associated that experience with the person who has the feeling that nothing is going right, problems are everywhere, coping is impossible, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helping People Get Up Off The Mat When Life Gives Them A Body Slam

    Contributed by David Haun on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,503 views

    The sermon has two purposes: 1) It is possible to get back up when life slaps you down, and 2) to present a booklet we prepared to use in crisis calling. (Booklet subject enclosed)

    HELPING PEOPLE UP OFF THE MAT WHEN LIFE GIVES THEM A BODY SLAM John 14:1-3 Hope Christian Church, February 22, 2004 Dr. David L. Haun Years ago I had a friend who loved nothing more than to go to wrestling matches. What he loved most was when one wrestler picked up his opponent and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 23,789 views

    Many people have questions they would like to ask God. One of the biggest questions is why does God allow bad things to happen to good people. We will examine why God allows bad things to happen.

    “Questions For God: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Introduction: John was just 31 years old; he was a new father, and a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. John had a great family, a beautiful wife, and he loved them dearly. One day on his way to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Big Is God?

    Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    God is abundantly able to help those who obey Him and put their trust in Him. This message gives hope to those who are facing the trial of life. No matter how big the trial, God is bigger than it all.

    How Big is God? (Matthew 19:26) But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. (KJV) I. God is bigger than your whale <problems of your own making> Jonah was the cause of his own problem. If he had only obeyed God in the first place ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,276 views

    Lent Mid-Week 2: When death comes close, it is painful. The faithful mourn. Even in this, the Lord tells us, we are blessed because He will draw close to bring comfort.

    ‘Blessed are,’ says Jesus as He speaks each of the Beatitudes. ‘Blessed’ means more than ‘happy.’ Happiness is an emotion that is dependent on how well things are going. It is an emotional reaction based on outward circumstances. But ‘blessed’ in the Beatitudes refers to much more. It speaks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fly With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    This is the first of 5 messages on flying; how to fly when your spiritual engine fails.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA 1st of a series of 5 on flying FLY WITH JESUS BACKGROUND: A. There is a great old favorite hymn of mine called "I’ll Fly Away." 1. I¡¦ll fly away O glory,I¡¦ll fly away, When I die hallelujah, fly away 2. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Groans

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 83 ratings
     | 12,136 views

    We can take comfort and renew our hope when we suffer in the knowledge that God understands and suffers with us

    Three Groans Romans 8:18-27 A MINISTER WAS CALLED TO THE BEDSIDE OF A DYING MAN. When he arrived at the house, the man’s wife said, “I’m sorry, but you’re too late. He lapsed into unconsciousness and I don’t think he will come around again.” The minister said, “Well, if you don’t mind, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Help For Discovering Your Dreams Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,945 views

    Self-help exercises for developing a promising future, based on Daniel chapter two.

    A friend of mine was recently given a business card from a "minister" who came into his store. It read: "Rev. ________, Associated Minister _______________ Church Rev. ________, a prophet of Jesus Christ, healer, and miracle worker: will bring marriages together, destroy devils, bring loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 21,888 views

    In a world of injustice, it is appropriate to pray a prayer of anguish; God gives us memories of His grace to sustain when He seems absent, and may force us to rock bottom so that we can heal fully.

    There is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. People have felt from time immemorial that they were not being treated fairly. Just about everybody thinks that they deserve a better deal than they’re getting. There is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beat Down? Series

    Contributed by Greg Huguley on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,887 views

    First in a series of sermons about the things in life that beat us down. Here we explore how other people beat us down and how we respond in a CHristlike and God-honoring way

    LifeBeaters: Taking Back The Life God Promised You (Wk. 1, 7/13/30) Beat Down? 2 Corinthians 4:8-10,17 Introduction—What’s A Life Beater? Lifebeaters? The things in this life that beat you down. There are a lot of them you know, Things like worry, stress, depression, anger, guilt . . . They have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Love That Keeps Series

    Contributed by David Phaneuf on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 16,243 views

    There are times in each of our lives when it seems God has all but forgotten us. The story of Moses in the bulrushes is a reminder that God does not forget us, but continues to work for us in ways we may not always imagine.

    A GREAT STORY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: THE LOVE THAT KEEPS (Moses in the Bulrushes) EXODUS 2:1-10 A mother was putting her little four-year-old daughter to bed for the night. The child was afraid of the dark, and the mother, on this particular occasion, with her husband away, was fearful also. When ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    Say No To Sickness

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,921 views

    Learn how to receive healing from God in this message of hope for anyone who has ever experienced sickness.

    Say No To Sickness How to Receive Your Healing I. Introduction Barney wore coke-bottle glasses and a perfect bowl haircut. He knew the answers to everything and was the teacher’s pet. This really ticked everybody off. One day, after an uncharacteristic absence from school, Barney showed up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Not To Do When Low Series

    Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    If you get into the spiritual lows, among the things you should not do is get angry and play the blaming game. Another thing you should not do is get comfortable with it.

    I don’t feel in touch with God anymore. I have to drag myself and my family to worship. We have been coming less and less. I feel apathetic about my Lord. I rarely pray. I hardly ever read my Bible or anything else that might stimulate my spirituality. I always seem to be unhappy with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Right Man In The Right Place At God's Right Hand

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,967 views

    What does it mean for the church today to believe that Jesus is sitting at God’s right hand?

    That power is like the working of his mighty strength, {20} which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, {21} far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran