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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    "Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World?"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2006
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    God is able to use the mystery that suffering often brings. Yet, some people quickly reach the end of their rope when they encounter adversities. The Lord’s grace is sufficient for any weakness, confusion or problem.

    "Why is There So Much Suffering in the World?" John 9:1-9:38 "It was neither that this man sinned or his parents, but in order that the works of God might be displayed in him." (John 9:4) Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Carrots, Eggs, And Coffee Beans

    Contributed by Corey Arnold on Dec 2, 2003
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     | 10,008 views

    A children’s sermon about how we deal with adversity. It includes the props of fresh carrots, cooked carrots, hard boiled eggs, coffee beans, water, pot of coffee and possibly coffee candy.

    Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee Beans INTRO: Call kids up. “Does anyone know what adversity is?” It is when something comes into your life which is not fun. Like someone being mean to you for no reason. Or when bad things come into your life whether you expect it or not. Give out some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does God Bring Trouble?

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Nov 25, 2006
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     | 6,485 views

    But if we believe that it is the Sovereign God who gave good things and bad things – adversity, or whatever trial and difficulty, should we not accept whatever He allows or even causes to happen in our life?

    “On another day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before him. And the LORD said to Satan, ‘Where have you come from?’ Satan answered the LORD, ‘From roaming through the earth and going back and forth in it.’ Then the LORD said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Milk Cows

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2019
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    God watches our faithfulness in our adversity and how we keep our stability, when everything around us is shaking! This sermon is specially submitted for people serving in the Lord's Vineyard!

    Two milk cows 1 Samuel 6:10”Then the men did so, and took two milk cows and hitched them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home.” NOTE: I write this for all Pastors, preachers, Youth leaders, Prayer cell leaders, Sunday Class teachers, Christian ministers, Bible College students, Women ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    But God Meant It For Good Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2020
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    New Sermon Series, "But God ..." on how God intervenes in human history. Today's message is how God uses adversity and suffering for our good and His glory.

    Ever since the Garden of Eden, there have been those that question the existence of God. Many who acknowledge that God exist, will say that God is distant. He set the universe in motion and then stepped back to see what happens. A few years ago (1990) there was a popular song sung by Bette Midler ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unleashing The Potential Of Belief SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Today's sermon explores the transformative power of faith. It outlines a four-step journey to fully realize this power: embracing God's vision, daring to take risks, fostering high expectations, and persisting in the face of adversity.

    Today's sermon is about the power of faith. It explores four steps or phases to see that faith realized: believing in God's dream, being willing to take a risk, having great expectations, and refusing to give up. The power of faith is crucial, especially during this critical time with the new ...read more

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    #18 The Parable Of The Soils Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 31, 2020
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     | 9,183 views

    One of Jesus’ most famous parables was the Parable of the Soils. In this parable, Jesus explains why people do or do not respond to God’s Word.

    #18 The Parable of the Soils Series: Mark Chuck Sligh A sermon on the Parable of the Soils NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Returning To The Source

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 25, 2012
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     | 3,521 views

    NLT: Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, "The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow. It promises prosperity and sends adversity. It promises happiness and sends misery

    Returning to the Source Ephesians 5:18NLT It was said that Francis d’Assisi once invited a young man to join him on a trip to town to preach. Honored to be given the invitation, the young man readily accepted. All day long he and Francis walked through the streets, byways, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Elijah’s Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2011
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     | 15,814 views

    Elijah gave all to serve God and to be His prophet to a lost generation. His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to be.

    Elijah’s Story Opening Video Illustration from sermonspice.com/sermoncentral.com “Elijah” Thesis: Elijah gave all to serve God and to be His prophet to a lost generation. His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discovering Your True Strength

    Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024
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    Today, we’ll discover that true strength comes from within, rooted in our faith in God. Through the examples of Moses, David, and Jesus, we’ll learn to overcome doubt and embrace the power He has placed in us.

    Opening Bible Verse “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man.” – Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis 43-45 God In The Middle Of The Mess.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 2, 2024
     | 306 views

    Joseph's journey from favoured son, to slave, to servant, to prisoner, to prophet, to Prime Minister. Why because God had a plan. God has a plan for your life also.

    Genesis 43-45: God in the middle of the mess. We have been journeying with Joseph through his sale into slavery, imprisonment, interpretation of dreams and then into the role of what we could describe as the Prime-Minister of Egypt appointed because of his wisdom by the Pharoah. His brothers had ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Control Your Stress Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 11, 2015
     | 6,492 views

    How do you respond , what do you do when tribulation, trials, or difficult times attach themselves to your life? Do you tribulate or rejoice?

    “Living a Joy-full Life: Control Your Stress” Phil. 4:1-9 I love the old story about a devout servant who was agonizing excessively over a certain experience when she was asked by her mistress, “Why do you agonize so long and so deeply over your misfortune? After all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Believer’s Walk

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,025 views

    How are we to live our daily lives? What is the impact of a relationship with Christ in the life of a believer? How does the Lord provide wisdom and guidance for the daily struggles believers’ face? How do believers overcome the adversities of life and attacks of the enemy?

    The Believer’s Walk Ephesians 4: 1-6 As we come to the fourth chapter of Ephesians, it is evident that Paul has shifted his focus and is now ready to offer beneficial application for the reader. The opening chapters dealt heavily with theological truth and biblical doctrine. The reader has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When A Had Needs Help

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,196 views

    This is a sermon that gives an understanding of how believers should respond to someone who has fallen into sin within their church.

    “When a Had needs Help” 1/23/05 a.m. service Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Introduction Read: Galatians 6:1-5 Expound on the following phrase: “Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin” NIV “Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian is overcome by some sin” NLT “Brethren, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Christmas Complicates Things

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,212 views

    How you respond to Christmas depends on how you view Jesus as well as how you view yourself.

    ILL. THE DANGERS OF CHRISTMAS Dr. Mateen Elass grew up in Saudia Arabia. In his youth he associated Christmas with reindeer, stars, colorful lights, sleigh bells, parties, and decorated trees. He remembers being told that the deeper meaning of Christmas was love and good will shown by giving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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