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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Joy, Even With No Pleasure

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 1, 2013
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    St. Paul gives us the clue to living in joy even if we are afflicted with pain and suffering.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2013 Extraordinary Form From the epistle of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians: Brethren: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. 6 Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Our Present Joy Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013
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    After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

    1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cistern Of Christ

    Contributed by Filipe Remelgado on Jul 19, 2008
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     | 5,398 views

    The suffering of the innocent and how God helps us through it.

    Title: The Cistern of Christ. Text: Lamentations 3:52-57 Introduction: “Coca-Cola was the result of an accident. In 1886 a pharmacist named John Pemberton cooked up a medicinal syrup in a large brass kettle slung over an open fire, stirring it with an oar. When he was done, he figured he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I Didn’t Deserve It"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 4, 2012
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    The sermon explains how suffering is not deserved nor are the blessing we receive from God. The sermon helps us to cope with suffering.

    Job 1:1, 2:1-10 I didn’t Deserve It 1. Consider Job and his character: Blameless, upright, faithful, long-suffering, steadfast, honest ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Cross Of Suffering... See Through It! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 5, 2012
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    We are invited to willingly take up our crosses and follow Christ completely, fully aware that eternal gains far out weigh earthly suffering and loss.

    Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 Title: The Cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter Of Unending Joy

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 15, 2022
     | 1,302 views

    Christ’s transfigured body is the template for our own, just as His resurrected body is.

    Easter of Unending Joy In one of my favorite Lenten hymns, the congregation sings “O Lord, with us abide.” The final verse, then, prays “Abide with us so when this life of suffering is past, an Easter of unending joy we may attain at last.” That unending, joyful Easter is what we all aim for at ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rainbow Through The Rain

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 28, 2009
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    God allows suffering in our lives to bring us closer to Him.

    Rainbow Through The Rain – I Peter 3: 18 - 22 Intro: In Scotland in the 1800s there lived a man of great promise and potential. He was engaged to be married and suddenly was discovered to have a degenerative eye disease which eventually left him blind. His fiancée refused to marry him and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bringing In The Kids Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 20, 2010
     | 4,298 views

    Exposition of Heb 2:10-18 regarding the purposes of Christ's incarnation and death

    Text: Hebrews 2:10-18, Title: Bringing in the Kids, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/19/10, PM A. Opening illustration: Erika going out to get the kids and they are in their winter coats and rain boots, but in characteristic fashion, she doesn’t tell them what she thinks. B. Background to passage: after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Just Isn't Fair Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010
     | 8,945 views

    From this episode in Joseph's life, we learn that God is always with us, God can help us grow through our suffering, and we learn that there is a better day coming.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a statement that I think that all of us can agree on – “Life just isn’t fair!” 1. Can we all agree on that? 2. Do any of us need proof that life isn’t fair? 3. Look at this cartoon – “Life is unfair…for proof ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christians Are To Live In Hope Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2010
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     | 4,701 views

    Christians are to live in elpizo hope; always expecting and anticipating the glory of God to happen!

    How many of you have heard the term “Health and Wealth Gospel” or “Prosperity Gospel”?? This type of “gospel” basically states that once you believe in Jesus Christ, everything will go well with you. This “gospel” will state that if you’re poor or sick, you must be weak in your faith! This ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Tea Bag Experience In A Hot Water World

    Contributed by Russell Lee on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,709 views

    The thing in life that causes you the most pain can be your greatest gift from God!

    2 Corinthians 12: 7Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 33 ratings
     | 40,862 views

    The promises of God are certain, complete, collective, constructive and conditional.

    HOLDING GOD’S PROMISES Back in 1921, a missionary couple named David and Svea Flood went from Sweden to the heart of Africa to what was then called the Belgian Congo. They met up with another young Scandinavian couple, the Ericksons, and the four of them sought God for direction. In those days ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Christian's Highest Honor

    Contributed by Noah Martinez on Mar 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,676 views

    One of the greatest shocks a saint will ever know is to realize that other saints can be cruel. A shattering realization. As terrible as this is, full recovery is possible! Even better, some have more than recovered, they were able to minister to others.

    THE HIGHEST HONOR ISAIAH 53 10 One of the greatest shocks a saint will ever know is to realize that other saints can be cruel. A shattering realization. I would even go as far as to say this can be more damaging and even more painful than loosing a loved one. Some Christians will never recover. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Letter #2 "Dear Smyrna: Keep On Keeping On!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
     | 3,190 views

    Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

    Two Things: Commends Commands The History of Smyrna: Acts 17:5-8 Smyrna--means bitter which origins come from "myrrh" that is a perfume that comes from being crushed and beaten. Polycarp--was the pastor at Smyrna and martyred, burned alive in A.D. 155. 1) Jesus Commends Smyrna: Vs. 9-10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Christmas When Tragedy Strikes Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 18, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,479 views

    How do we celebrate Christmas when we face tragedies in life?

    Celebrating Christmas when Tragedy Strikes! The birth of Christ did not eliminate Evil The birth of Christ provides hope for eternity The birth of Christ provides Comfort through his presence Intro Slide Christmas is one week out. For some, the excitement of gift giving, of gathering with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational