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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Coping With The Coronavirus

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 30, 2020
    based on 7 ratings
     | 56,468 views

    In the midst of our problems, let’s pause, pivot and praise God!

    Coping with the Coronavirus Psalm 46 Rev. Brian Bill March 28-29, 2020 In the sermon I preached in the days right after 9/11, I referenced a question from former NATO Supreme Commander General Wesley Clark after the towers tumbled and parts of the Pentagon were pulverized. Here’s what he asked: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Trouble Comes Your Way

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,066 views

    A message given to single adults but not limited to singles. An answer to the question of why trials and problems come into out lives.

    When Trouble Comes Your Way II Cor. 1:8-9 and 4:8-10 Introduction People react to trouble in different ways: Some Grumble – Some Gripe – Some Groan – Some Grieve – Some Growl - and SOME GROW. Trouble will never leave a person the same. It will either leave you “bitter” or “better”. A poet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vain Aspiration For Utopia

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 4, 2022
     | 1,062 views

    You may be the only one on earth who can walk with them and for them on their journey toward the Father.

    Homily Let’s take a moment to do a thought experiment. We do that a lot in the physical sciences to make our hypotheses and plan our real experiments. So let’s do that with society. (After all, politicians experiment with society all the time, don’t they, even if the thought behind it is totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 4, 2022
     | 3,249 views

    If your church is experiencing division or has gone through a difficult split, this message offers hope and encouragement.

    Sunday a.m. - January 20, 2008 “Beauty For Ashes” (NOTE: This message was the first one I gave to a church that had just gone through a split and the congregation was hurting and confused how such a thing could happen) I. Background: The church in Antioch has gathered together. A word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Efe Oluwatosin avatar

    How To Use Troubles To Your Advantge Series

    Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Aug 4, 2023
     | 2,566 views

    Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? Many a time, troubles can be overwhelming. We feel burdened and don't know what to do.

    Troubles in life are a challenge to every person. But when you take the time to understand how trouble works, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy. WHY ARE WE HERE ON EARTH We are sent to the earth to replicate the nature of God in all that we do and to prepare for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Sorrow Turned Into Joy

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,533 views

    When sorrow feels overwhelming, remember that in Christ, joy is never far away—read "My Sorrow Turned into Joy" and discover the unshakable hope found in His resurrection!

    My Sorrow Turned into Joy John 16:16-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine being one of Jesus’ disciples and hearing Him say that He would only be with you a little while longer. You can still recall the first time you met Him—the moment He searched your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of The Uncertainties Of Life Series

    Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 17,954 views

    This sermon deals with the problem of suffering and pain.

    The book of Ecclesiastes deals with the toughest questions in life including the problems associated with suffering and evil. Chapter 8:14 says "Here’s something that happens all the time and makes no sense at all: Good people get what’s coming to the wicked, and bad people get what’s coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing The Cross

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,025 views

    As the farmer must suffer to attain the joy of harvest, so we must embrace our crosses in life to attain the joy of union with the Father.

    Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Word and Suffering I always encourage my students to plant gardens. The reasons are many, but one of the biggest is that one cannot understand Scripture without knowing something about agriculture. It’s only been in the past couple of hundred years that Catholics have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Crushed Expectations

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,413 views

    Here’s a word that will help the body deal with pain, sufferring, and disappointment. A big blessing to our church!

    Crushed Expectations Text: Psalm 6:1-7 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled.3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long? 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Do We Deal With Suffering And Loss?

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,965 views

    This sermon was written after my wife birthed our third child stillborn. It came from my heart and I hope that it will help you prepare to help others or even begin to heal you hurt.

    Intro: In a world starved for life. Life without aging, life without pain, life without hurt, how do we as Christ followers respond to loss? Do we scream and yell because we don’t understand, sometimes, do we talk it out, sometimes, do we tell God we’re angry and we want to know why, of course. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No More Tears!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,779 views

    The good, bad and end of tears.

    6On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. 7And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rev. #30~ 9:1-12 The 1st "Woe” Trumpet Judgment # 5 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,590 views

    What the earth dwellers will witness as these demons from the abbys is turned loose on them has never been thought of are seen, it will be a time of agonizing pain and suffering, people will wish they could die and can’t.

    Rev.#30~9:1-12 THE 1ST “WOE” TRUMPET JUDGMENT # 5 ~ 11-14-09 Today we’ll continue to talk about Trumpet Judgment # 5. Once again let me say in case there might be people listening for the first time; there are 3 sets of judgments, the seals, the trumpets, and the vial or bowl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Suffer?

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,793 views

    Why do we suffer? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do are bodies give out on us only after we learn to appreciate what they are capable of? Why do we contract illness in our old age isn’t growing old enough to have to live through without a

    Why do we suffer? John Chapter 9:1-11 Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous Jonathan Winters, comedian Boris Yeltsin, former President, Russia Judy Garland, singer, actress Charles Dickens, writer Noel Coward, composer Rosemary Clooney, singer Robert Burns, poet John Bunyan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faithful Wounds

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,037 views

    God is working through everything that happens in the lives of those who love Him to help us become more like Jesus.

    Faithful Wounds Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend…. [NIV: Wounds from a friend can be trusted….] Romans 8:28-29 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love Myths Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    God's definition of love is also counter-cultural.

    Love Myths: How then should we love? January 10th, 2010 Intro: Let’s begin by working together on some verbal pictures of love. I’m inviting you to describe the image or images that pop into your head that picture what you think of when you hear the word “love” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist