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Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People ? : Why Do The Righteous Suffer ?

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 18, 2007

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THIS SERMON IS ABOUT WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? AND WHY DO THE RIGHTEOUS SUFFER ?AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. SUFFERING 2. SURRENDER 3. SANCTIFICATION 4. SECURITY 5. SECRETS 6. SILENCE 7. STRENGTH

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? : WHY DO THE RIGHTEOUS SUFFER ? ******************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. SUFFERING 2. SURRENDER 3. SANCTIFICATION 4. SECURITY 5. SECRETS 6. SILENCE 7. STRENGTH WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? : ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29, Philippians 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Joy For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

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Happiness is rooted in human emotions. Joy is rooted in Jesus and is powered by God’s grace.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray silently and connect with Jesus. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: Finding joy does not involve making your circumstances better - it involves making your mind work like Jesus’ mind. Citation: Tom Fuller, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Session 8 "From Anxiety To Peace” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 18, 2006

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Week 8 of 13

Seismic Shifts Session 8 “From Anxiety to Peace” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) + Video - Domino Intro (1min) + Video - Raising the Sail – Women of Faith video drama (15min) Intro: + How many can relate to that video? Maybe it’s not an issue with your kids, or drugs, but we can all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Bible Church

In Our Anxiety

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Dec 18, 2006

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Christ who is the ultimate honorable, just, pure, and lovely truth worthy of praise will take our anxieties and fill us with what is honorable, just, pure, and lovely.

It’s Christmas time again, in a little over the week we will be celebrating Jesus’s birthday. Many of us will be visiting family, eating big belly busting dinner followed and maybe preceded by Christmas cookies. And of course ripping open presents. What a hectic time of year. I mean, how many of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

An Advent Message

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 20, 2006

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A short advent message.

St. Paul was writing to a Church under pressure; and St. Paul himself was writing from a situation of imprisonment. As he composed this letter Paul was “in chains” (1:13,17); so what we find is a letter written out of circumstances that most if not all of us have never experienced, to a Church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Anglican

Secrets To Joy And Peace Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Dec 24, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Make room in your heart for the coming of Christ by sweeping your stress away, based on Philippians 4:4-7

Secrets to Joy and Peace Stress Sweeping Strategies Series Samuel M. Stone Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoiceq in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.r 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be At Peace, The Lord Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006

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leading into advent

† In Jesus Name † May Grace, mercy and peace be yours, true gifts from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. The signs of Christmas are upon us! You see it as life begins to slow down, at least the traffic, as you approach a mall, or a target or a walmart. It also slows down as you stand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Can I Really Be Joyful In All Circumstances? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

based on 38 ratings

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How to put joy in places it is not often found in.

Great Mysteries of the Faith Am I Really To Be Joyful In All Circumstances? Philippians 4:4 Recently, I came across this little snippet about having a bad day. Let me share it with you this morning. You know it’s going to be a bad day when: 1. You call the phone company and they tell you to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice! Philippians 4:4-7

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 4, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Father Dave’s sermon on what it means to rejoice in the Lord always.

"Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice. Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

P.r.a.y. / P = Praise Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 8, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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When you start your prayers with praise, you will end them in peace.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6-7). Paul’s situation: Paul was in prison, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Proper Thinking Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Part 9 in a series on Philippians focusing on the mind of a Christian

The Joy of Proper Thinking Philippians 4:1-9 I. Introduction A. A Bright Future 1. In 1999 and 2000 Rick Ankeil was a sure fire star. a) He pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals. b) Some called him the next Sandy Kuafax. c) He seemed to be a natural. 2. A New Season a) The 2001 became a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

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Part 10 in a series on Philippians, focusing on contentment in Christ

The Joy of Contentment I. Introduction A. Learning Contentment 1. Russian couple lived in a very small hut with their two children. a) The husband’s parents lost their home and moved in with the couple. b) The conditions were crowded and unbearable. c) She went to the village wise man to seek ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 3

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 15, 2007

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I just found out this week that my brother Earl has Cancer. We all know that this is not a problem for God Pray for my brother with me please

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Victory In The Church Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

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Paul uses a conflict in the church to teach us how to gain victory over trials by giving them to God. Joyfully remembering how God has relieved us of our trials in times past, we are to present our needs to God, and continually focus on things of God!

INTRODUCTION A. The SITUATION Epaphroditus, pastor of the Philippian Congregation, has given Paul a report that laid out a difference between two leaders (two women) of the church which has begun to cause dissension in the church. Hard to believe in a church isn’t it?! 1. What do you do when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Be Content Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

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Paul shows that being content for a believer is different from the worldly definition. Are you Content in Your circumstance?

INTRODUCTION A. This past week has been confusing to say the least. 1. Heart – not THIS week! 2. Here I am – needing to prepare 2 sermons – and this! a. How do you prepare for Saturday when you don’t know the response b. How do you prepare for Sunday for same reason 3. Then the Question: How do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

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