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  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,542 views

    The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

    GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Pain Of Reproach Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,361 views

    THE PAIN OF REPROACH CAN BREAK THE HEART OF THE RIGHTEOUS, BUT GOD CAN STILL DELIVER

    BIG IDEA: THE PAIN OF REPROACH CAN BREAK THE HEART OF THE RIGHTEOUS, BUT GOD CAN STILL DELIVER INTRODUCTION: Certainly David experienced the pain of much unjustified persecution; but this psalm has clear Messianic implications throughout (with the exception of v.5 which acknowledges some ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Pain

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 43,221 views

    Pain can work in many different ways in our lives. It can protect, purify, etc. We can actually profit in pain. Christ prevailed over pain. In eternity, for the saint there will be no more pain; for the sinner there will be nothing but pain.

    THE POWER OF PAIN SCRIPTURE: Romans 8:22 “For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.” INTRODUCTION: All nature suffers at the present time with the strong injuring the weak, the rich charming the poor, the wild animals destroying the weaker ones, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pain At The Threshold Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,703 views

    Interactive sermon on the anxieties involved in sharing our faith and on the power of being prepared, both intellectually and emotionally.

    Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Closed doors intimidate me. If your door is closed, I want to leave it alone. I don’t like to knock and ask for admission. I want somebody to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Pain Of The Cross

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,724 views

    Four aspects of Jesus’ pain on the cross.

    Matthew 26:36-38 The Pain of the Cross INTRODUCTION In his book titled, Systematic Theology, writer Wayne Grudem outlines four aspects of Jesus’ pain on the cross that I would like to share with you today. I want us to turn our hearts and thoughts to the sacrifice that Jesus made for each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A Painful Lesson Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 14,861 views

    A call to repentance based on Achan’s sin

    A Painful Lesson - Joshua 7 Intro: A scientist, unjustly accused and convicted of a major crime, found himself sentenced to hard time in a prison out in the Arizona desert. His cellmate turned out to be another scientist. Determined to escape, the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power And Pain Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,692 views

    This is the fifth in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issue of spiritual goals. Paul’s wer to know Christ in the power of His resurrection and in the fellowhsip of His suffering.

    Going Deeper Pt 5 - Power and Pain Phil. 3:10 We have spent the last few weeks looking together at this idea of developing a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. How many of you are still on board? How many of you are still pressing toward a deeper walk with God? Over the last weeks we have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Painful Privilege

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    Motherhood for Mary was a painful privilege. It was a privilege for her to be chosen to bear the Son of God, but so very painful to have to witness his death.

    A Painful Privilege I Thessalonians 5:16-24 Luke 1:46-55 Advent 3 December 11, 2005 I read a very interesting comment about motherhood the other day. One commentator said that motherhood is a painful privilege. I guess that it is easy for me to say, being a man, but I like that. A painful ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Painful Parting

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,830 views

    Sometimes it is hard to say good bye

    A PAINFUL PARTING Ac 20:18-38 I. THE CHARACTER OF HIS OWN MINISTRY (18-27) 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Releasing The Pain

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,454 views

    Jesus teaches us how to release the pain of unforgiveness through his prayer on the cross in which he is able to forgive his enemies.

    I'll never forget the rejection and loss of the wonderful friendship I had with Shawn. At eleven years old we were best friends and did everything together - biking all over town, listening to music, playing games. Nothing could separate us until one day Shawn turned his back on me and began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Perry Greene avatar

    No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,027 views

    Trials are inevitable and become beneficial. James helps us prepare for what IS coming.

    1. I like what one man wrote about God’s curriculum for life: • He has a course entitled, “Testing 101” • The Class Yell is “Ouch!” • The school colors are Black and Blue • The class motto is: This too shall pass 2. Testing is a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. George Calhoun avatar

    No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,986 views

    C.S. Lewis wrote: “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.”

    Luke 8: 40-56 What motivates you to make changes in your life? Think back to a time when you made a change in your life and ask the question, “What motivated me to make that change?” I’ve always been interested in what motivates people to make changes in their lives so this past week I did a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    No Pain, No Gain

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,820 views

    Church of Smyrna

    NO PAIN, NO GAIN (REVELATION 2:8-11) A farmer said to God, "For 50 years I have not stopped praying..." The Lord replied, "5o years you have been praying, what did you actually pray for?" The farmer said, "I always pray that the winds and rains be smooth, pray that there would be no rain or wind ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Surratt avatar

    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,941 views

    When facing a challenge, learn from God’s Word, see it as an opportunity to grow, be clear about who God called you to be, pick the right people to help, and then release them to solve the problem.

    How many of you have ever had a problem? Let’s just stop there. How many of you have ever had a problem? Okay. All right, good. We’re all in. We’re all in. How many of you have ever had a problem, and it was urgent, and because of the urgency, you came up with a solution, and it ends up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,680 views

    Stuggles and Temptations face all Christians. The church at Thessalonica serves as a great source of encouragment to those of us today facing persecution.

    Growing Pains 1 Thess. 2:13-20 Intro It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonica Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist