Sermons about Reason For Suffering

7 Reasons To Be Encouraged

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 20, 2012

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Our lives are filled with discouragements. Paul mentions "the encouragement of the Scriptures," Rom. 15:4. Here are seven reasons that every believer should be encouraged and positive about their lives and futures.

SEVEN REASONS TO BE ENCOURAGED [This is a reworked version of John Shearhart’s message, “20 Reasons to Be Encouraged.”] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Light Bulb jokes, 133 yrs old. (Reader's Digest) 1. How many divorced men does it take to change a lightbulb? Who cares? They never get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Reason To Run Out Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 13, 2012

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Have you ever heard about Christians running out of Gas? It happens. Nothing is more embarrassing or dangerous than believers running out of the fuel of the Holy Spirit. The believers in the book of Acts learned quickly the lesson of needing a refuelin

No Reason to Run Out Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Have you ever run out of Gas? I guess that I have been lucky, because I have only run out of gas once in my life. I can still remember what happened, because it was embarrassing and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015

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A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rendering Reasonable Service

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 28, 2007

based on 39 ratings

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When you reach a level of spiritual maturity you no longer ask what you can get from God, but what can I give God to show how much I love him.

“Rendering Reasonable Service” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalms 116:12 “What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me”. OPENNING: What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me. The 1st thing we notice or should notice about this particular ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12

Denomination: Apostolic

The Season The Reason The Gift

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 26, 2023

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Contrary to the cliche and tradition Jesus is not the reason for the season. Jesus is the ultimate gift.

The Season, The Reason, The Gift By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - This is truly a wonderful time of the year. One of my favorite Christmas songs is “At Christmas Time” by Luther Vandross, I love this song because it is true in so many ways, some of the words are “Ooh, every year at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Psalm 51:5, Genesis 3:6, Psalm 58:3 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Suffering For Jesus Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009

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This is the sixth in a series on Revelation dealing with the general teaching of Scripture on suffering.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus Pt 2” Review Several weeks ago we talked about the suffering church of Smyrna. Jesus encouraged them to not to fear the future suffering but to endure and be faithful to the end. Suffering, to one degree or another, has infiltrated the human ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 16, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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This sermon examines the suffering of Jesus Christ under Pontius Pilate.

He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means that Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Suffering For Jesus Pt 1

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009

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This is the fifth in the Revelation series dealing with suffering

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus - 1” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms the outline of the book. John wrote during a time of severe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Suffering And Tribulation Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

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Fifth in a series from Revelation dealing with Smyrna the suffering Church

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus - 1” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms the outline of the book. John wrote during a time of severe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Does God Allow The Innocent To Suffer Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 13, 2016

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How can a loving God allow innocent people to be hurt? This sermon uses 7 pillars of truth about God as the foundation to give 7 Reasons why God Allows Suffering.

GOD’S NOT DEAD PART I Unbeliever’s Question: A God who allows horrible tragedies to happen to innocent people is not a god to worship. How can a loving God allow innocent people to be hurt so badly? Question 1 has been asked so frequently by non believers that I cannot imagine there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

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The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 8, 2001

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The difference Jesus Christ makes at Christmas and in your life.

I heard repeatedly on the radio this week that depression is very common during the Christmas holiday. I’m usually not an armchair researcher, but I believe much of the holiday depression comes largely from a wrong focus. For many, the focus is placed on an overweight-white-beard, old man, who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: *other

Three Good Reasons

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 22, 2002

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What I’d like someone to share with me if they found out I was lost.

August 11, 2002 The man was awakened for the fifth time. “Get up. It’s time to get ready for church!” He replied grumpily, “I don’t want to; I don’t want to go to church today. Those people at the church don’t like me; I don’t want to go.” She rebutted, “You have to go.” Said he, “Give me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: United Methodist

Reasons To Go To War

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

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Fortantly we are on the side of God. We have confidence then to tackle anything that comes are way

I John 4:16b-21 Reasons to Go To War Introduction A. Remembering back to 9/11 I was at the lighthouse watching CNN. I was sitting there saying that no one attacks USA B. I was so upset that anyone would try such a thing C. I knew that enemy would have a problem right then and there though. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Reasons We Give

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 19, 2004

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To discuss the reasons that we should give to God. We should give our very best

SBC Philippi am 9/19/04 The Reasons We Give 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Primary Purpose: To emphasize why we give to the Lord and how we should give. When I worked in the nursing home, there was a fellow there named Mr.Tull. I was amazed to learn that Mr.Tull was 90 years old. He had Alzheimer’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

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