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  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Picture Of The Suffering Messiah

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 4,578 views

    The Picture of The Suffering Messiah

    1. Psalm 22 - pictures the Good Shepherd dying for the sheep (Jn.10:11) 2. Psalm 23 - the Great Shepherd caring for the sheep (Heb.13:20-21) 3. Psalm 24 - the Chief Shepherd coming for the sheep (I Pet.5:4) The Picture of The Suffering Messiah - 22:1-15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Proclamation Of The Suffering Messiah

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 3,824 views

    The Proclamation of the Suffering Messiah

    Psalm 22:15-31 The Proclamation of the Suffering Messiah - 22:22-31 FOR THE JOY SET BEFORE HIM Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Called To Suffering And Glory Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016
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     | 9,475 views

    We are called to suffering: but we are also called to glory.

    V. SUFFERING AND GLORY. A. CALLED TO SUFFERING. 1 Peter 2:19-21. The Apostle Peter uses his address to domestic servants (1 Peter 2:18) to illustrate the calling of all Christians to share in the sufferings of Christ. “For this is grace,” he quite literally says (1 Peter 2:19): this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Suffering To Hope

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 15, 2020
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     | 3,684 views

    God calls us as disciples and uses us just as we are to bring God's kingdom to a world in need.

    June 14, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 9:35-10:8; Romans 5:1-8; Exodus 19:2-8a From Suffering to Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. While they still weak, at the right time, Christ sent his apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Faith, Salvation, And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 18, 2020
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     | 3,490 views

    Paul's letter to 1 Peter has words for us in our time today. Today, we hit Faith, Suffering, and Salvation

    Our scripture today comes from 1 Peter, I am reading 1 Peter 1: 3-9 (International Children’s Bible) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God has great mercy, and because of his mercy he gave us a new life. He gave us a living hope because Jesus Christ rose from death. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Terry Denis avatar

    Patience In The Midst Of Sufferings

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Aug 5, 2019
     | 5,867 views

    A common definition of Patience: “Patience is the capacity to accept or endure trouble or suffering without getting angry or upset”

    I - Introduction: 1. We learned about the Long Suffering of God a. The long suffering of God leads to repentance. 1. Romans 2:4 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? 2. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Focus On The Ministry Not The Suffering

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 21, 2018
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     | 3,961 views

    There is suffering as a consequence of sin AND of doing good. Understanding helps ministering to the hurting around us.

    Mid-week Message/Devotion February 21, 2018 Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22 Focus on the Ministry NOT the Suffering The first thing that came to mind, as I was reading 1 Peter 3:18-22 was that Jesus could very well have coined that phrase “No good deed goes unpunished”. Jesus did so much good for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Making Sense Of Suffering

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 9,328 views

    There is suffering all around us. How do we make sense of all the suffering ? Especially the suffering that good people go through? Where can we turn to when we need to make sense of our suffering.

    Allow me to start with a well-known and (may be poor) joke about marriage. You all know about the three rings of marriage right, It starts with the engagement ring, it gets solemnized with the wedding ring and then continues with… suffering. Right? Leslie and I of course have the privilege of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Suffering Servant Messiah Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 10, 2017
     | 7,520 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 1: 19-34

    John 1: 19-34 The Suffering Servant Messiah 19 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Evil, Suffering, & The Mind Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018
     | 5,046 views

    Discover why evil is a problem, the differences between evil and suffering, physical and moral evil.

    So I bet you don’t have a problem with this one – temptation. Yeah. Yeah, you’ve got a problem with this one. This one’s worthy of being discussed. And I know you’ve got a problem with it, because I do. All you’ve got to do is ask yourself this question. And it’s – this is the hay maker of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Sword, Suffering, And Shame

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,749 views

    It is not easy following Jesus. We can lose friendships, our family, and endure hardships and heartache. Jesus tells us in Matthew 10 that these things will happen, and that we look to Him when they do.

    In High School, one of my favorite teachers was Mr. Smith. I enjoyed his humor, his teaching styles, and his supportiveness. I also really enjoyed him as a soccer coach. I know I was one of his favorite students too, as he once said that in a class. He was instrumental in getting me a $2,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    No Power Without Suffering

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2019
     | 3,244 views

    You must walk the walk to get the power.

    Php 3:10 That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death; Every Christian wants to walk in the power of His resurrection, but few want the sufferings and death that came before the resurrection. Dump your easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Faith's Response To Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 12, 2018
     | 5,223 views

    Message 25 in our James exposition. This message explores Jame's instruction for those suffering 5:7-13.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Suffering” REVIEW James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. How we respond to the various events of life reveal the state of our faith. True trust in God’s provision enables us to respond according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Love Suffers Long! Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,074 views

    As idealistic & beautiful as this love is, you & I can experience this kind of love. In a world that is complicated - in a world of pain & sorrow - this kind of love can & should exist.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. A movie pictures 2 people in a canoe in the middle of a lake, with a beautiful moon shining above. The sky is filled with twinkling stars. In the background a thousand violins are playing softly as he sings to her. And the song writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Victory Of The Suffering Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,017 views

    In His victory we are made victorious, even when we suffer unjustly, and for His cause.

    THE VICTORY OF CHRIST’S SUFFERING. 1 Peter 3:13-22. Who will harm us if we do that which is good (1 Peter 3:13)? The question is rhetorical. If God be for us, who can be against us (Romans 8:31)? Yet even if we do seem to suffer for righteousness’ sake (1 Peter 3:14), we have the blessing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational