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  • Carl Willis avatar

    Suffering For God Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 9, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    The honor of suffering for God.

    Suffering for Being A Christian 1 Peter 4:12-19 Have you ever watched a fire walker? Looks painful doesn’t it? But that is how the Bible describes the suffering and persecution that we at times must face because of our faith in Jesus. Let’s spend some time this morning talking about being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redemptive Suffering.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    Year C. The Holy Trinity Sunday June 10th, 2001 Romans 5: 1-5

    Year C. The Holy Trinity Sunday June 10th, 2001 Romans 5: 1-5 Title: “Redemptive suffering.” Paul has been making the case for his doctrine of “justification by faith.” Thus far it has been both a theological and a legal argument and rather technical. Now, he puts the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Suffering Of The Innocent

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 280 ratings
     | 15,970 views

    We ask "why do innocent folks suffer?" but do we dare to hear Jesus’ answer?

    Suffering of the Innocent By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Luke 13:1-5 An airliner was having engine trouble, and the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and prepare for an emergency landing. A few minutes later the pilot asked the flight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Saved To Suffer

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 30, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,180 views

    Many times when we present the Gospel we fail to share that there will be times of suffering and persecution for our faith. In this message Pastor Steve shows how that is part of God’s plan.

    INTRODUCTION Festo Kivengere, a leading evangelical minister in Uganda, wrote a book called I Love Idi Amin. In this book, he described the history of the church in Uganda, and in the following excerpt he told of the first Christian martyrs in the nation’s history: "Earlier that same year, 1885, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Suffering Of A Christian

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,406 views

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Patience In Suffering

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,540 views

    To learn how to endure hardships.

    Patience in Suffering Text: James 5.1-12 Thesis: To learn how to endure hardships. Introduction: (1) We live in an age of impatience (2) Christians will face hardships (2 Tim. 3.12). Discussion: I. Warning to the Oppressors (vv. 1-6): A. General warnings to the rich (vv. 1-3) 1. It is hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Suffering Successfully

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,687 views

    In this sermon, we will learn how to profit from trials.

    Text: James 1:1-8 ETS: This passage tells us how to suffer successfully. ESS: There are three keys to suffering successful. OSS: The people of Providence Baptist Church will suffer successfully. PQ: How can we suffer successfully? UW: Keys Title: How to Suffer Successfully I. A Good Attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Suffering Servant Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 4, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    #4 of the Servant Songs of Isaiah: The Suffering Servant. 1. The Divine Proclamation 2. The Servant’s Life 3. The Servant’s Vicarious Suffering 4. The Servant’s Silent Suffering 5. The Servant’s Victory

    March 7, 2004 Title: Servant Songs of Isaiah #4: Suffering Servant Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Introduction 1. There are 5 "Servant Songs" in Isaiah. We started with the Introduction of the Servant in Isa_42:1-4... Where God says, "Here is My Servant, whom I uphold. My Chosen One in whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    In Our Sufferings

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,308 views

    I have decided it’s time to blow the whistle on the devil. I caught him red handed trying to sew seeds of discouragement. I am not here to embarrass any of you that have fallen to this lie. I am here to rebuke the devourer and serve him notice.

    Text: Philippians 4:6 thru 8 Prayer: I want to tell everyone this morning how pleased I am with what the Lord has been doing with this church. Does that come as a surprise to anyone? The fact is I see many people here today that are certainly not the same people my wife and I met a year ago. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Called To Suffer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,609 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 2:18-25

    Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Title: Called to Suffer Date/Place: LSCC, 9/25/05, AM A. Opening illustration: As parents we are all called to a special time of suffering for the whole family called potty training. Therefore with a baby on the way, and much discouraging news from older parents of toddlers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Ganglfinger avatar

    The Cup Of Suffering

    Contributed by Robert Ganglfinger on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,327 views

    The cup of suffering our Lord drank of has been passed down through time to each of us, and He has given us the example of how we should partake.

    INTRO: 1. Nobody wants to talk about suffering. a. Many people who are suffering don’t want to talk about what they are going through. 2. Suffering takes on many forms: a. It comes in the form of sickness. b. It comes at the hands of others. c. It comes at the hand of the enemy of our soul. d. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Don Jones avatar

    Suffering Patiently Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,510 views

    The message deals with patience in the face of suffering and how belieders react and act.

    "Suffering Patiently" James 5:7-11 Introduction We are looking at a passage today that has two words I personally would prefer to avoid. One word is suffering and the other is patience. These are not my favorite topics but they are very real to life. All of us will suffer to a degree or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Jesus And Suffering

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,651 views

    Nothing proves our faith like suffering for it. Jesus calls us to follow him and face suffering in ways that are purely kingdom ways. Can we do it?

    Does our Christian ethic or moral position change with situation and circumstance? Not long ago James Dobson stated that he could not vote for any candidate for office who endorsed abortion or homosexual relationships. There was a backlash against Dobson that came from many supporters that used ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Lyon avatar

    The Suffering Savior

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,208 views

    Three rewards for being a faithful follower of Jesus Christ

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 2:10-15 The Suffering Savior Introduction You’re driving down Route 11 from Berwick to Bloomsburg. You’re zipping right along, doing 55 miles an hour. As you approach Bloomsburg, you come to a posted speed limit sign of 45 miles an hour. Your lovely wife—who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Confronting Suffering

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 15, 2008
     | 2,551 views

    Maturely coming to grips with suffering requires moving from the "Why" level to a level of understanding the realities of suffering.

    CONFRONTING SUFFERING Text: 2 Cor. 12:7-10, And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God