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  • Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World? Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 31, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,652 views

    It is a question that many people ask. This sermon helps us to explore the issues.

    Why is there so much suffering in the world? It’s a question that many people have asked, and as I’ve gone door to door visiting in various places it has been a question that people would want to ask God. Some people say to me, “Everything happens for a reason”; and whilst ...read more

  • Wayfaring Strangers Part 15-" Jesus' Blood Is Enough" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 5, 2018
     | 4,715 views

    Part 15 of our study of 1 Peter

    Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 15 “Jesus’ blood is enough” Have you ever had something in your life that no matter how hard you tried? You just could not figure it out A Rubik’s cube is one for me I finally solved mine by peeling off all the colored stickers and had a perfect all ...read more

  • Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,740 views

    There is no easy answer to the most taxing question of ’Why does God allow suffering?’- but we, as Christians, have the only answer.

    “Why does God allow suffering?” WBC 16/1/5pm Readings come during sermon THE PROBLEM This is, indeed the biggest problem - Though I have come to a point of peace and some understanding on it. For me. - but I don’t have a full ‘satiating’ answer to it o and you may not be able to, either o most ...read more

  • The Truth Behind The Scene Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,611 views

    A study of the book of Job chapter 1 verses 1 through 22

    Job 1: 1 – 22 The Truth Behind The Scene 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. 2 And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 3 Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three ...read more

  • Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 15, 2016
     | 17,687 views

    The text brings us face to face with one of the questions that we all have asked at one time or another, either concerning ourselves or someone else; “Why does God permit such suffering to occur.”

    “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” John 9:1-39 Our text brings us face to face with one of the questions that we all have asked at one time or another, either concerning ourselves or someone else; ...read more

  • Telling God What To Do

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 29, 2013
     | 5,007 views

    We get angry and disappointed with God, failing to see His purpose in life's hurts. We can learn to trust His will.

    Have you ever been angry at God? When people ask God to “damn” something, they’re usually making a strong point without breaking dishes. Deep down inside they’re disappointed with God, though their expletive is usually not a prayer at all. It is, however, a way of telling ...read more

  • Suffering, Carrying Your Cross And Denying Yourself.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 2, 2015
     | 7,513 views

    This sermon it is about suffering, and taking up our crosses, and denying ourselves, and loosing our lives. Where is the honour and hope and victory and glory in that one? Well you will be surprised!

    Welcome Grace and peace to you from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Today is the 2nd Sunday in lent; and the theme of today’s service is about suffering, … about taking up our crosses, … and denying ourselves, … while loosing our lives. This was a very difficult ...read more

  • Righteous Rain Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,547 views

    Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? Why does He allow His followers to suffer?

    You’ve probably heard the questions asked before: -->If Denny’s restaurants are, as their slogan says, "always open," why do they have locks on their front doors? Why do those locks exist? -->What is the purpose of those two lines between your nose and lip (by the way, their anatomical name: ...read more

  • To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,336 views

    When we focus on Jesus Christ in our day-to-day lives, we discover purpose and meaning that outweighs the fear of suffering and death.

    [Sermon preached on 16 September 2018, 17th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, the topic for our sermon gets really serious. No more and no less than a matter of life and death: “To live is Christ, to die is gain.” The apostle Paul is dead serious—forgive me the ...read more

  • Weak Grace Series

    Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019
     | 3,375 views

    Does grace cause you to endure?

    Grace is the greatest gift…in a world of greatest pain…What is the thing in your life that has hurt you the most? For some it’s a relationship (spouse or parents)…for others it was a sickness…some it was financial…and for many it was an emotional breakdown (depression)…Whatever you answer with…I ...read more

  • Living Life To The Fullest From The Womb To The Tomb Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2023
     | 1,896 views

    Logotherapy centers on 3 things: 1) Work 2) Relationships 3) Courage during difficult times

    HoHum: Billy Graham was talking to Art Linkletter when Art mentioned that after he went to heaven, the evangelist would need to find a new line of work, a new purpose. A bit taken aback, Graham asked why. Art replied, “Well, they don’t really need preachers in heaven, do they?” WBTU: This is ...read more

  • Do You Suffer From Comparisonitis?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,504 views

    I don’t think that comparisionitis is actually a word, but boy did my congregation listen to it. Because we all have the tendcy to compare ourselves to someone or something. In this message we look at danger of the deadly disease I call "Comparisionitis"!

    DO YOU SUFFER FROM “COMPARISONITIS”? By: Pastor Ron Crandall INTRO: All of us have a dislike for diseases or illness’ or something that is like a destructive process in an organism. We do not like suffering, We do not like the bearing of pain or distress. When we have a deficiency in an ...read more

  • God's Unique Design In Suffering: A Portrait Series

    Contributed by William Lollar on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,689 views

    Is there a "design" in suffering? Ask the sisters of Lazarus.

    God’s Unique Design in Suffering: A Portrait in the Lives of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (Part 1) John 11:1-16 This morning we come to examine the last of seven miracles performed by the Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. Each miracle reminds us that Jesus is God, sovereign in power, and that ...read more

  • Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 29,331 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people? Suffering gets our attention and reminds us that we cannot make it without God.

    Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-9 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve preached on suffering before. In fact, one lady wrote me a note reading, “Pastor, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some ...read more

  • Are Good People Exempt From Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 25, 2000
    based on 200 ratings
     | 5,656 views

    This is the first sermon in a series entitled, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse"

    We are beginning a new series this morning based on the book of Job. Even though the book of Job is probably the oldest book in the Bible, it is still very relevant for today. In fact, it will always be relevant as long as there is suffering in the world. You see, this book tackles one of life’s ...read more