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  • David Welch avatar

    Response To Suffering Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 12, 2018
     | 3,445 views

    Message 26 expands on the last message. It serves as an overview of Biblical teaching on suffering.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Suffering” Pt 2 REVIEW James issued some instructions to his readers regarding suffering and persecution. How would someone with strong trust in God respond to trials and suffering no matter the source? As we have observed throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Making Sense Out Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,500 views

    WE often make mistakes about suffering simply because we do not understand suffering. This messge gives 5 reasons for suffering

    MAKING SENSE OUT OF SUFFERING Acts 28:1-16 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2  The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3  But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 18, 2011
     | 5,686 views

    How do we balance our own pursuit of meaning and happiness with the call to live as Kingdom people? What role does suffering have in the Christian life and why in the world are we called not only to believe in Jesus but to suffer for him? A little bait an

    This dates me, I know, but I can sometimes relate to Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Individual Purpose Vs. Corporate Purpose

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    Doesn’t God have a purpose for mankind in general or for the church as a whole? Isn’t focusing on individual purpose a little self-serving? Aren’t we pushing individualism at the expense of the Body of Christ?

    Up to this point, Purpose Weekly has focused on individual purpose. But what about corporate purpose? Doesn’t God have a purpose for mankind in general or for the church as a whole? Isn’t focusing on individual purpose a little self-serving? Aren’t we pushing individualism at the expense of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Purpose Of Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,174 views

    This sermon explores our need for Christ, the cost of discipleship, and the eternal value of our souls as taught by Jesus in Mark 8:31-38.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in His name, to bask in His love, and to be nourished by His Word? Indeed, we are here to celebrate the incredible gift of salvation that has been bestowed upon us through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we prepare our ...read more

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    Called For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,366 views

    Why has God called called us? What is His purpose for us?

    2 Timothy 1:8–12 (NKJV) According to Julie Iovine in the New York Times, in the 1990s many owners of small farms in America began to reduce their wholesale farming to a mere sideline and instead started using their property for another purpose: entertainment farming. Other terms for this new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Greater Purpose Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    Part of an extensive study in Philippians, we are reminded here that God has a greater purpose for our trials.

    Content in Christ: A Study in Philippians A Greater Purpose Phil. 1:12-14 Illus. Old mule fell into a ditch. “Shake it off and step up”. What do you do when the “stuff” of life piles up on you? Phil. – Content in Christ. Review (love, encouragement, prayer) Memorize? Up to this point, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Temptation

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 239 ratings
     | 14,413 views

    Our immediate reaction to a heartache, or a successful achievement that took years to overcome, must be one of getting ready for the next hurdle. If you don’t have any hurdles to jump in your life – if there aren’t any goals set for you right now – if yo

    The Purpose of Temptation Chris Smith Matthew 4:1-2 Oscar Wilde once said that he could resist everything except temptation. An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other with a caption below them saying, “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,228 views

    A review of Paul's challenge to the church regarding its purpose and the importance of pressing forward to serve Christ by serving others.

    BACKGROUND TO PHILIPPIANS LOVE LETTER WRITTEN TO A CHURCH encouraging them of their purpose. Q: What is the Purpose of the Church? Q: What is Your Purpose to the Church? KEY VERSE: PHILIPPIANS 3:12 READ VERSE 12 1. ‘not that I have already obtained all this’ (3.12) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose For Delay PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,076 views

    Explore and understand God's perfect timing, the power of faith, and the purpose of delay in our lives.

    Good morning, family! We've got an exciting exploration before us today, as we dive into Mark 5:22-41, a passage teeming with truth about God's perfect timing, the power of faith, and the purpose of delay. As Germany Kent once said, "With God, there’s always an appointed time for things, and when ...read more

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    New Purpose Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,780 views

    Serving God even when it

    I guess we all know the difference between a pessimist and an optimist. A pessimist is someone who describes a glass as half empty while an optimist sees it as half full. A pessimist is someone who, on your birthday, will say: "May your day be better than it probably will be!" Some people are born ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Prepare For Persecution

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,442 views

    Have you ever noticed how much the Bible teaches about suffering for the cause of Christ? Are you ready to walk with Jesus through the valley of suffering in order to receive a crown of life? Let’s get ready.

    Preparing for Persecution A couple of years ago we had a bad wind storm and afterward, as Jenny and I walked around our block we saw where a huge tree had fallen on top of a neighbor’s van. The van looked like a new one, but it was totaled by the tree. There were lots of other big trees in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Genesis 3 As A Response To Suffering

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,058 views

    A look at suffering as the result of sin, which arises from free will which is necessary for true love, in the light of Genesis 3.

    Introduction Adam was walking around the Garden of Eden feeling very lonely, so God asked him, "What is wrong with you?" Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to. God said he was going to give him a companion and it would be a woman. He said, "This person will cook for you and wash your clothes; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Purpose Of Healing Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 6, 2017
     | 7,803 views

    The woman was healed to teach about on going faith!

    Let us worship our God now by listening to His sacred Word, the story of Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Mark. Open your Bibles to Mark 5…………… Let us read and listen carefully to what our Creator God wants to tell us; Mark 5:21-34………. Today, we will focus on the healed woman. We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,802 views

    Exhortation to church on our purpose on a membership Sunday.

    We will be a church deeply in love with God. We will fervently worship God with our whole heart, soul, mind, strength, time, and finances. We will avoid the complacency of lukewarm, status-quo religion. We will pursue a deeper relationship with God through committed prayer, fasting, studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God