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  • Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. avatar

    The Problem, The Pain, The Promise: The Choice Is Yours

    Contributed by Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. on Aug 20, 2016
     | 12,304 views

    One of the great challenges of life is learning what to do about the choices we make. The purpose of this lesson is to help the listener grow away from problems and pain to believe and receive the promises of God.

    I. Introduction A. The Word of the Lord 1. Exodus6: 1. Moses sorrowed because his demand for freedom ironically had increased his people’s burden, not eased it. 2. So the Lord comforted and reassured his messenger, speaking to Moses twice (indicated by the word “also” in v. ...read more

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  • Robert Travis avatar

    The Thorn

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,087 views

    God can deliver you from the pain you are feeling.

    THE THORN And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Experience God’s Grace In Pain

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 13, 2024
     | 1,621 views

    What could happen, if the Sovereign God extends His grace to someone? Or, what would you do, if the Supremely Good God works favorably in your life, even when you are pain?

    “The LORD said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him, ‘Lift up your eyes and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward, for all the land that you see I will give to you and to your offspring forever. I will make your offspring as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When It Hurts?

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,211 views

    Check out five practical tips to handle pain and suffering. When it hurts: Be flexible in suffering. Don’t be afraid. A pure conscience when it hurts.

    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 WHAT TO DO WHEN IT HURTS? 1 Peter 3:13-17 We live in a world full of suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Harvey avatar

    Every Scar Tells A Story Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 23,848 views

    How to allow the painful things in life to be used for God’s glory.

    Dare to Pursue “Every Scar Tells a Story” October 22, 2006 ME: Pain is a part of life. In fact, it is one of the very first parts of life. In childbirth, there is pain and it is a difficult experience. Unfortunately, that is not where the pain ends in our lives. We deal with pain everyday in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Let God Heal Your Painful Past" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,533 views

    We become changed people when Christ touches our life and we have a new identity

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 12, 2003 Let God Heal Your Painful Past How to: Take on a New Identity Judges6:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture talks about the most unlikely person in the world to be a leader and deliverer of Israel. Gideon at this point had a painful past that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lesson 2: Why Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014
     | 828 views

    What was God thinking to create pain? Why am I suffering? What shall I do now?

    Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 2: Why Pain? A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pain That Produces Peace: God’s Loving Discipline In The Life Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 229 views

    We live in a comfort-driven culture. Everything in the 21st century whispers, “Avoid pain. Escape discomfort. Protect your preferences.” Yet Scripture speaks a very different language. The Bible tells us that pain, in the hands of a loving Father, is not pointless—it is productive.

    The Pain That Produces Peace: God’s Loving Discipline in the Life of a Disciple Introduction: When It Hurts Let me begin with a simple, honest truth: following Jesus is glorious—but it is not always easy. We live in a comfort-driven culture. Everything in the 21st century whispers, “Avoid pain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Perfect Storm Of Job Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,334 views

    Job experienced what we might call the "Perfect" storm of life... we can learn how to handle these times by looking to his example.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 21, 2010 Date Preached: January 24, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: The Perfect Storm of Job’s Life Sermon Text: Job 30:26-31 [NLT] 26 So I looked for good, but evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Respond To God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
     | 8,084 views

    When we experience suffering and pain our first reaction is usually one of striking out, but Job teaches us how we are to respond to God during the trying times of our lives...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 22, 2010 Date Preached: January 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: How To Respond to God Sermon Text: Job 42:1-6 [HCSB] 1 Then Job replied to the LORD: 2 I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Pain, Your Gain

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,515 views

    The Christian can maintain a positive attitude in the face of trials because they provide opportunities to prove God's faithfulness.

    Why do you go through trials? If God really loves you, wouldn't he protect you from the bad things that everyone else goes through? We have many blessings because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Because of your faith in Christ, you know that your sins are forgiven. Your faith in the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Turning Your Pain Into Gain

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 265 ratings
     | 29,401 views

    The Prayer of Jabez gives us insight into how we don’t have to hang onto the past but press forward into the future.

    Turning Your Pain into Gain Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs April 22, 2001 The top selling Christian book recently is “The Prayer of Jabez”. How many of you have read the book? It is written from the perspective of an obscure prayer found in 1 Chronicles 4. Everything written in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop W. D. Scott Sr avatar

    Turning Your Pain Into Gain Series

    Contributed by Bishop W. D. Scott Sr on Jul 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,770 views

    Take the Jabez Challenge and see if God won't enlarge your territory.

    Turning Your Pain Into Gain I Chronicles 4: 9-10 Billy Graham was in a revival some years ago. There was a man there, who had gone through many problems and difficulties. When the invitation to Christ was extended he accepted Christ as his savior. Soon his life began to change and he felt like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Beginning Of… Pain Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,248 views

    God curses the universe for our rebellion, but in discipline there is hope.

    Scripture Introduction In certain segments of Jewish culture, there is a way of pretending to say something nice, then adding a twist that turns it into a curse. Alan King lists a number of these in his Great Jewish Joke Book: • May you inherit a hotel and die in every room. • May ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Pain Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2011
     | 8,436 views

    Pain creates difficulties and problems for people on a continual basis

    When Pain Gets Tough Isaiah 53:3-5 July 10, 2011 Morning Service Introduction There are a number of different names or titles that Jesus is known by. Many of these relate some nature of His character or some type of strength. Here are a few examples: Lion of Judah, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God