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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Five Reasons To Respect Jesus As Our Leader

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,577 views

    Taking a military analogy off of the word "Captain," this sermon discusses the courage and bravery that Jesus displayed and the respect we should accord Him

    Big Idea: Jesus earned the right to be called our Captain by his courage under fire. - Hebrews 2:10. - Jesus is called the “captain of our salvation” in this verse and I want this morning to pursue the military analogy that that puts forward. - “Captain” is the Greek word “archegos” which means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Why Do I Suffer Affliction?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 10,735 views

    Have you struggled with the thought, if I am a Christian why do I suffer affliction in my life?

    Have you wondered, if God is going to bring blessing into my life, why do I seem to have so many struggles? Church, we have seasons of struggles and testing, the Lord has a purpose in not allowing us to be fruitful at all times. The seasons of struggle work to destroy the pride we have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Do You React To Suffering

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 14,802 views

    How Do You React to Suffering? - Rom. 8:18

    How Do You React To Suffering? - Rom. 8:18 Illustration:Contrary to what might be expected, I look back on experiences that at the time seemed especially desolating and painful, with particular satisfaction. Indeed, I can say with complete truthfulness that everything I have learned in my 75 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Suffering Savior Becomes The Rewarded Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 60 ratings
     | 28,182 views

    Christ’s crucifixation brought about more than anguish to His soul. It openned the doorway to Heaven, where He returned victorious over sin, death & hell. He is raised on high & ready to share His victory & its glorious blessings with all who will follow

    ISAIAH 53: 10-12 "THE SUFFERING SAVIOR BECOMES THE REWARDED REDEEMER." Isaiah 53 is the doctrinal explanation of the crucifixion. As we look at such suffering we ask, why would God forsake the Son of His love? Why would He turn His back on the very One to whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 1: Some Answers To Suffering

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,434 views

    “Behold, happy [is] the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty” (Job 5:17).

    A. QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES 1. Human. Why do the innocent suffer? Answer: Sin. The answer Job’s friends gave. 2. Justify. What is the point in serving God if bad things happen? Answer: Can you keep your faith in a good, long, sovereign God when all around you fails? 3. Blame. What is God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 3: Worship While Suffering

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 26, 2006
     | 923 views

    “Worship is giving to God the worth that is due Him” –Old Definition

    “Worship is giving to God the worth that is due Him” –Old Definition A. WHEN TO WORSHIP 1. Worship when the worst calamity hits. “Then Job arose and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground and worshipped” (1:20). a. Completely humbled. b. Completely prostrate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    "Why Does God Allow Suffering

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    Suffering is an all too common reality in our world. God permits suffering, obviously, but is He responsible for it?

    CATM Sermon - “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” September 12, 2004 Sometimes it’s too easy to find illustrations to a sermon. Sometimes as a preacher you search and struggle to find stories from the community and stories from other places that help to make what you’re trying to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donato Solano avatar

    His Joy Over Our Suffering

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,129 views

    Man’s suffering is only temporary, it will not last for eternity.

    INTRODUCTION Nehemiah 8:10 say, “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” I. I AM SURELY SEEING YOUR DILEMMA (SUFFERING), 7-9 A. I see your oppression B. I hear your cry C. I care for you (working to ease their sufferings) II. I AM SURELY SENDING YOUR DELIVERANCE, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Strobel avatar

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 237 ratings
     | 91,252 views

    “Why is there suffering in the world?" is the #1 question people would like to ask God. There are some answers we can give to that question.

    Faith Under Fire Part I Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lee Strobel Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . broken ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Suffering From Poor I Sight

    Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Oct 16, 2006
     | 3,882 views

    When we suffer from poor i sight we are never grateful to God.

    We suffer from poor I Sight. Not eyesight, a matter of distorted vision that lenses can correct, but I sight. Poor I sight blurs your view not of the world but of yourself. Some see self too hightly. Maybe it’s a PhD or predigree. A tattoo can do it, so can a new truck or the Noble Prize. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Suffering Saints Shall Surely Survive Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 16, 2007
     | 3,489 views

    We need to stop and remember that our forefathers suffered much for thier faith in Christ, yet they bore the affliction with grace and dignity and through their trials, they made it through to Glory Land. The record they left teaches us much.

    HEBREWS 10:32-39 SUFFERING SAINTS SHALL SURELY SURVIVE I. SUFFERINGS: Hebrews 10:32-34 A. Severity. B. Solidifying. C. Spoliation. II. SELFLESSNESS: Hebrews 10:34-37 A. Succor. B. Steadfastness. C. Surety. III. SUMMATION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    A Suffering Christ Left 43 Parables

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 19, 2014
     | 3,356 views

    Christ Jesus suffered to save us, died to save us for his time came but the 43 parables he taught us were left and still remain, hopefully, in them, we are reminded to be always ready for our time.

    A Suffering Christ Left 43 Parables by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 19, 2014) EASTER SUNDAY (APRIL 20, 2014) “My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready” (St. John 7:6, King James Version [Jesus reproveth his kinsmen]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Stephen Becker avatar

    Joy In Suffering: Only The Redeemed Will Walk There

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    A Christmas sermon of longsuffering and trust in God, through good times and in bad. A look at Christian suffering and how our walk with Christ changes our perspective, especially in light of Jesus’ suffering for us.

    Joy In Suffering “Only the redeemed will walk there” Isaiah 35 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA 3rd Sunday in Advent December 16, 2007—Evening Contemporary Worship In my secular job—my job outside of the church—I train people how to use some very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Stop Suffering Shipwrecks In Your Life

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
     | 2,898 views

    There comes a time when a believer must simply go into battle.

    Stop Suffering Shipwrecks in Your Life 1 Tim. 1:18-20 Sept. 7, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son , in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Did Jesus Suffer All Of That For This? Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on May 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,934 views

    We need to look at what we are involved in, what we think and do and say, and ask the question: Did Jesus suffer all of that for this?

    Did Jesus Suffer All Of That For This? Matthew 20:17-19 Our time together will not be long. We will all probably be most thankful for that before we are through. I don’t know what you thought you came to church for this morning, but God has an agenda for all of us. Let’s read our text for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational