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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 7,780 views

    How can a God of Love allow so much suffering?

    Why Does God allow Suffering? by Randy Croft We’re in a sermon series now on "Questions We’d Like to Ask God." I don’t think that God is afraid of our tough questions. Isaiah 1 "Come and reason together." One of the top questions asked by Christians and non-Christians alike deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Free To Choose - Suffering Over Sin Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 5, 2025
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     | 606 views

    How should we live in a world that is hostile to Christianity? Not by adopting the culture around us uncritically, nor by rejecting the world completely, but by engaging with the world while guarding against sin.

    This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, meaning that it was a letter written to Christians in general, rather than to a specific church body. The first verse of the letter tells us that it was written: “To God’s elect, exiles scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Must Be Prepared To Suffer For Christ

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2019
     | 5,778 views

    The Prosperity movement has given Americans a wrong view of God -- that He won’t let Christians suffer. But the truth is that suffering is a vital part of Christianity. Suffering should be viewed as a blessing, a cause for rejoicing, and a sign of future reward.

    CHRISTIANS MUST BE PREPARED TO SUFFER FOR CHRIST Matt. 24:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MAGIC AT THE PASTRY SHOP 1. Two broke and hungry best friends, Dave and John, went into a pastry shop. Dave suddenly whisks three cookies into his pocket with lightning speed. The baker didn't notice. Dave ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Miraculous Healing Of A Lame Man

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,529 views

    Nearly all of the miracles you read about in the Bible work to alleviate suffering. Nearly all the miracles deal with human suffering just as our story today.

    Today’s Scripture “And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. And Peter directed his gaze at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Gloom, Despair, And Agony On Me Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Aug 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,612 views

    What do you do when you have one of those days? Jesus' letter to Smyrna gives us great encouragement in suffering.

    How many of you remember the “Hee-Haw” Show in the 70’s-80’s? •How many would never admit to it if you did remember? “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. Gloom, despair, and agony on me”. Some of us have one of those days. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitudes In Times Of Suffering (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,884 views

    This morning we’re going to look at some of the attitudes we should have if we suffer for doing the right thing.

    Attitudes in Times of Suffering (Part 1) 1 Peter 3:13-22 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano at Lake Hills Community Church August, 2000 Introduction: We’ve come to the point in Peter’s letter where he begins to speak about the central theme of his message. From here on out, Peter will comfort, ...read more

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    I Know My Redeemer Lives

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 17, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,080 views

    Job faced struggles and pain in life that most will never encounter, at least in that magnitude. No doubt, he had more questions than answers. However, in the midst of his uncertainty, there were e few things of significance that Job knew without doubt.

    I know my Redeemer Lives Job 19: 25-27 Job is an interesting and somewhat mysterious character in the Bible. While most Bible readers are familiar with Job and the great trials he faced in life, little is known about his background. He is believed to have lived around the time of Abraham, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    How To Handle Hardship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,653 views

    God works His good through our trials when we pray and when we stay.

    How to Handle Hardship James 1:2-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/18/10 I came across this response from a man who was asked for additional information from an insurance company. In blank #3 of the accident form, I put “trying to do the job alone” as the cause of my accident. You said in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakthrough 2020 Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 21, 2020
     | 6,252 views

    In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in our lives we need to have 20 – 20 vision from the Lord.

    Video Transition: Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in our lives we need to have 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Suffer From Comparisonitis?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,914 views

    I don’t think that comparisionitis is actually a word, but boy did my congregation listen to it. Because we all have the tendcy to compare ourselves to someone or something. In this message we look at danger of the deadly disease I call "Comparisionitis"!

    DO YOU SUFFER FROM “COMPARISONITIS”? By: Pastor Ron Crandall INTRO: All of us have a dislike for diseases or illness’ or something that is like a destructive process in an organism. We do not like suffering, We do not like the bearing of pain or distress. When we have a deficiency in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Suffering Savior Becomes The Rewarded Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 60 ratings
     | 28,308 views

    Christ’s crucifixation brought about more than anguish to His soul. It openned the doorway to Heaven, where He returned victorious over sin, death & hell. He is raised on high & ready to share His victory & its glorious blessings with all who will follow

    ISAIAH 53: 10-12 "THE SUFFERING SAVIOR BECOMES THE REWARDED REDEEMER." Isaiah 53 is the doctrinal explanation of the crucifixion. As we look at such suffering we ask, why would God forsake the Son of His love? Why would He turn His back on the very One to whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Great Is Your Love

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,075 views

    Love is an uncommon force that copes with suffering. By enduring the pain, sorrow and anger we are exhibiting God’s unconditional love. People who are mature in love endure the pain of selfish, critical and immature scoffers.

    How Great is Your Love - I Cor. 13:4-7 Illustration: One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the religious right when he said, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shine Thomas avatar

    What To Do When It Hurts? Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,482 views

    We live in a world full of suffering and pain. Life has its own mix of joy and hurts. We can get hurt physically by a disease. Sometimes circumstances at job can be painful for us.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured 1 Peter 3:13-17 We live in a world full of suffering and pain. Life has its ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Smyrna: The Persecuted Church (Faithful In Suffering) Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 14, 2026
     | 101 views

    When faithfulness becomes costly, Jesus reminds His church that suffering does not have the final word. He knows our affliction, limits the enemy’s power, and calls us to stand firm in His victory — because those who remain faithful will share in His life beyond death.

    ## **INTRODUCTION — A CHURCH THAT KNEW WHAT IT MEANT TO DIE AND LIVE AGAIN** As we begin this morning, before we listen to what Jesus says to Smyrna, it is important to look back at where we have been. We started our study by stepping into Revelation chapter 1. Before Jesus corrects His church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ