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  • David Haun avatar

    Moving Beyond Life's Pain Series

    Contributed by David Haun on May 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 21,884 views

    Each of us has times when pain attacks us. It may be physical or emotional, but it crashes against us like an avalanche. This sermon suggests how to move beyond the pain that comes.

    Moving Beyond Life’s Pain Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, May 23, 2004 Introduction All of us face times in our lives when we feel pain and hurt. We wish it never would happen. We wish we might move from birth to the grave free from all discomfort. However, that just doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Jailhouse Rock"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    Turning opposition into opportunity.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Jailhouse Rock” Contrary to the opinion of some, Christians are not immune from pain and disappointment. The idea of a cotton-candy theology that promises all health and wealth and no turmoil or tribulation melts away with every tragedy that reeks havoc in our lives. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Dry Brook

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 31, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,056 views

    How to turn your times of dicouragement {spiritual dry brooks}into times of victory.

    “The Dry Brook” I Kings 17:1-24 1KI 17:1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word." 2 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: 3 "Leave here, turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Big Is God?

    Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,957 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
     | 4,150 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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    Three Groans

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 83 ratings
     | 11,945 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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    Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,959 views

    This sermon considers several aspects of persecutions and trials: author, purpose, assurances, response.

    Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials The Church’s Reaction To Adversity Introduction 1. Since the establishment of the church God’s people have endured various persecutions and trials. Even in times of comparative rest a church may face discouraging trails from a variety of circumstances and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Your Past

    Contributed by Kevin Bockus on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,961 views

    There are negative things from our past that hold us back, we can overcome the past and experience a great today and tomorrow.

    Text: Philippians 3:12-14, Luke 15 - Prodigal Title: Overcoming Your Past Subject: Overcoming sin and faults Proposition: You can overcome your past. Interrogative: How can I overcome my past? Transition: Scripture shares with us several truths to help us overcome our past. Objective: ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Wicked Love Darkness - Job Chapter Twenty Four Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,741 views

    This is a study on Job chapter twenty four.

    Job continues to speak. Here he takes a good look at those who practice wickedness. Chapter twenty-four could be outlined: Job 24 - The wicked often go unpunished. (verses 1-12) The wicked love darkness. (verses 13-17) The judgment of the wicked. (verses 18-25) 1 "Since times are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jars Of Comfort Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,588 views

    We are jars of clay through whom God comforts others.

    Title: Jars of Caring Text: II Corinthians 1:3-7 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” through whom God works. We are stewards of the presence of God… we exist so that others may see the glory of God in us and working through us. We are also stewards of the God’s comfort. We exist to share from our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can A Man Be Righteous Before God? - Job Chapter Twenty Five Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,162 views

    This is a study into Job chapter twenty five.

    This is now Bildad’s time to speak. Job has claimed his innocence throughout the debate. Bildad’s comments will be brief and to the point. Remember Job has just made the statement, “If what I am saying is not true – prove me a liar. If you can prove me a liar – then my words are worth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Has A Purpose For Every Problem

    Contributed by Victor Ortiz on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 30,206 views

    An incouranging word that our GOD is in control.

    God has a purpose for every problem! • How many are here this morning that are experiencing some type of • Problem, (let be honest this morning, lets be for real,) • some sort of trouble, • in some type of pain? Isn’t it true? That all of us here today have come to Christ when we were * ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Quick, Get The Umbrella Series

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
     | 6,545 views

    Tonight we are going to look at the first 18 verses of James chapter 1. We’ve called it, “Quick, go get the umbrella” because James is trying to get them prepared for the storm.

    The Perfect Storm: Quick, get the Umbrella Opening Illustration: In October of 1991, the "Andrea Gail" left Gloucester, Mass. and headed for the fishing grounds of the North Atlantic. Two weeks later, an event took place that had never occurred in recorded history. A storm stronger than any in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Mitchell avatar

    Perspectives On Suffering, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,215 views

    Focuses on how God uses the comfort He gives to us in our afflictions so that we might comfort and encourage others in their faith.

    PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING, Part 2 January 27, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- C.S. Lewis said that God speaks to us our well being, but shouts to us in our sufferings… I don’t think he means that God raises his voice… I think he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laboring To Enter Into That Rest

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 1, 2008
     | 3,956 views

    Be cause of Jesus we can find rest in the midst of toil, trouble, and conflict.

    Laboring to enter into that Rest I. Need For Rest In The Twenty Four Hour Society, Martin Moore-Ede says our most notorious industrial accidents in recent years—Exxon Valdez, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, the fatal navigational error of Korean Air Lines 007—all occurred in the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God