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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Pain And Suffering

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 24, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,242 views

    Today's sermon looks at the reasons why humanity goes through pain and suffering.

    Spiritual First Aid Pain and Suffering Introduction This is probably one of the more difficult sermons or teachings I’ve had to present, because how can I bring comfort and peace to those who are in pain and going through a time of suffering? But then I realized that I can’t, only God can, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Causes Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,377 views

    Helping Christians during suffering

    WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 1 THE CAUSES OF SUFFERING Romans 8:18 Introduction: Over the years that I have been a pastor, I have been asked various questions. One question that I have never been asked is where did Cain get his wife. I have a good answer for that one. He got his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Church Christ Crowns Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,604 views

    THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES ON THE SEVEN CHURCHES IN REVELATION. SMYRNA WAS A SMALL BUT FAITHFUL CHURCH IN THE FACE OF OVERWEALMING PERSECUTION.

    THE CHURCH CHRIST CROWNS 1 REVELATION 2:8-11 MAY 12, 2019 TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT THE SECOND OF A SERIES OF SEVEN LETTERS THAT GOD DICTATES TO JOHN IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION. WE RECENTLY COMPLETED A STUDY FROM REVELATION CONCERNING THE EVENTS THAT OCCUR AFTER THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH, THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Share In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 26, 2015
     | 4,596 views

    God calls His people to stand firm in the face of trials and suffering.

    “Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.” [1] The call of Christ is not as is commonly presented in contemporary church life. We preachers do issue a call for our hearers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    The Meaning Of Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,784 views

    5th of 5 on life after life. This was preached on Easter Sunday. Credit for the main illustration goes to Matthew Rogers. Sermon Central contributor.

    It was a windy but sunny spring day in May of 1986… Matt was a part of the team but the best runner was John Waller. John was somewhat of a living legend at that time in boys track. He was an incredibly gifted runner who had consistently placed in the top 5-10 spots in the mile run at the state ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Meaning Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,035 views

    For many people, baptism is shrouded in such great mystery that they fear giving their heart and life to Christ because they don’t want to go through being baptized. This message seeks to clear up some misconceptions.

    Allow me to begin with a cute illustration. “The six-year-old grandson of Ruth Kirby told his mother that he had been baptized. Well, mom knew he hadn’t been formally baptized, so she probed a little further into the matter. She asked him to explain what he meant by ‘baptized.’ Little Blake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Meaning Of Easter

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2021
     | 2,117 views

    Jesus will give existence to your decomposed bodies. He allows no one to go out of existence.

    Had you chosen to visit the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem today to celebrate Easter, you would no doubt want to visit the central shrine that is all probability the place of Jesus' death, burial, and Resurrection. And while no one is absolutely certain that this is indeed the location of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    The Gospel Should Mean Everything To Us.

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019
     | 2,191 views

    While we are comfortable in our homes and pews there are people around the world who are suffering and dying for the sake of the gospel. This should embolden us to preach the gospel ever more.

    I. Stephen’s death seems to instigate the persecution of the church. A. The stoning was likely illegal. B. It was a result of the crowd’s emotions being stirred up. C. It seems to have emboldened Saul carry out his persecution of the church. II. The church persecuted. A. This portion of this verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Meaning Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 21, 2024
     | 858 views

    This is a message for Pentecost Sunday that teaches about the person of the Holy Spirit, the liturgical calendar and year, the fruit and gifts of the third Person of the Trinity.

    Sermon for Pentecost Sunday - May 19, 2024 Today is Pentecost Sunday. That might mean a lot to you, or not much at all. If you come from a mainline church background, Anglican or Catholic for example, there was more than likely some celebration of Pentecost Sunday as an important part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Search For Meaning Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,278 views

    Principally and introduction to the study and the exposition of first eleven verses

    A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Joy In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,223 views

    In this message we see the Biblical truth about suffering.

    Philippians 1:27-30 Sunday, February 10, 2002 It was June 1995. It was a typical day in the Todd household. Marlene and David were up and off to work and school respectively. I was in the shower and Melissa was paddling in the water in the kitchen sink to keep her occupied so I could finish my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Bannister avatar

    Suffering Successfully

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,689 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

  • 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

  • Steve Moore avatar

    Deciding To Suffer?

    Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 7,471 views

    A look at the difficult area of suffering and how the Christian can begin to gain understanding of its purpose.

    INTRODUCTION These verses are one of the all-time best passages in scripture concerning how we live & work within the work place. Submission to the grueling boss for the sake of Jesus. There’s a great 3 point sermon in here concerning Christianity in the work place. But, instead, we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ryan Johnson avatar

    A Grip On Suffering

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,481 views

    Message to help hurting people deal with suffering

    A Grip On Suffering (Job 23:1-11 (OT)) (Hope, Memorial Day, Suffering) (Deductive) INTRODUCTION: Have you ever asked God the question: Why God are you allowing me or my loved ones to suffer like this? If you have ever gone through some type of emotional, spiritual, or physical pain, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ