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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Christmas did not eliminate evil and suffering, but it gives us the hope that one day God will eliminate evil and suffering.
Title: What Christmas Did Not Do Text: Matthew 2:13-23 Truth: Christmas did not eliminate evil and suffering, but it gives us the hope that one day God will eliminate evil and suffering. Aim: hope and encouragement (Outline: lifeway.com, Jeff Griffis) INTRODUCTION Christmas Sunday the pastor ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
Denomination: Baptist
Today we talked about living the Victorious Christian life, by showing our desire for the Attitude of Jesus, showing our desire for Gods will and showing our desire for the eternal hope.
1 Peter 4:1-6 (Peter’s description of the victorious Christian Life) August 7, 2012 Introduction: Prayer: Well I hope that you all had a wonderful week and I hope that as we look at this passage this morning that you would be ever the better. We have been studying through 1 Peter now for ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Fourth in the Revelation series focusing on the church at Smyrna-- the Suffering Church
REVIEW I.PROLOGUE 1:1-20 II.Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) A. The Message to the church in Ephesus 2:1-7 The passionless church 1. Characteristic The one who guards the leadership in each church as He walks among them. 2. Commendation Jesus commended their ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Like Paul, we must be prepared to suffer to present others perfect in Christ
Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 Richard Wurmbrand was a Christian pastor in Romania in the middle of the communist era. In 1945 there was great conference run by the communists where one by one the church leaders of Romania got up and pledged allegiance to Stalin and the communist system. Although ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
How to be patient and joyful in pain and trials.
I want to thank everyone for all the e mails yesterday. Over the past 13 years of writing I have lived my life out through what God has enabled me to write. My doctor’s appointment went well. My depression is severe but all I can tell you is that 1. God does not make mistakes 2. God has ...read more
Scripture: Job 2:10
How to be patient in affliction and faithful in prayer
1 Peter 4:12 “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.” I have a doctor’s appointment this morning to see what is going on. I am tried all the time, can hardly move with pain and a host of other ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12
The question why does God allow suffering and evil is one of the most significant questions of this or any other time.
Why does God allow suffering and evil? Why are babies born blind? Why is a promising life snuffed out as it is on the rise? Why are there wars in which thousands of innocent people are killed, children are burned beyond recognition and many are maimed for life?. There may be times when you find ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28-39
Denomination: Pentecostal
No answer can completely answer this most difficult question of life. I this sermon we consider some things about God and the world He created, we consider the reasons for suffering, and we consider how to cope with suffering.
Introduction: A. There is a scene in a British movie where a young brother and sister had experienced the death of their beloved kitten. 1. The children had prayed fervently that the cat would get well, but unfortunately, it had died. 2. The children couldn’t understand why this had ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-5
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We get so busy doing other things that we forget the main things. But God has great goals for our lives. Today we will focus on the fellowship of His sufferings.
God’s Greatest Goals for Your Life Part 3: To Know the Fellowship of His Sufferings 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 8, 2009 *Last week I mentioned The Beverly Hillbillies to you. But when it comes to goals, Eric Thomas makes a good point from the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
This sermon explores how suffering is an integral part of Christian life, serving as a tool for spiritual growth and deepening our relationship with Christ.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! It's a joy to be with you all today, standing together in the house of the Lord, united by our shared faith and love for our Savior. You know, it's not always sunny skies and smooth sailing on this voyage of faith we're all embarked upon. There ...read more
Topics: Growing In Christ, Suffering
The lesson on how to suffer successfully involves the whole of one's spiritual life and relationship to God. In learning this lesson we will learn that which is necessary to be a complete and entire Christian.
Imagine the testing of the body in such a sport as football. To be on your feet and seconds later brought to the ground hard and fast. Then to get up and do it again, and again, and again, but constantly moving forward. All of that falling is not what wins the game, but whether or not you win ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-8
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
God gives joy to those who abide in Him which is not dependent on circumstances but is actually compatible with pain.
Years ago I spent the last four months of seminary in the Clinical Pastoral Education program or CPE as a chaplain on the third floor of Central Baptist Hospital. It was a great experience, but not one that suited me too well. I was assigned to the respiratory ward where people were mostly ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23
Denomination: Disciples Of Christ
1st in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.
RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 1 SUFFERING SUCCESSFULLY JAMES 1:1-7 & 12 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Do you believe in God? According to a Fox News survey, 92% of Americans say they do. And since you’re here in church today it’s probably not too big a leap to think that most of you believe in ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-12
Denomination: Christian Church
God needs to shake things up in the church and free us from our self-imprisonment.
Making the Jail House Rock Acts 16:16-34 The text we read this morning has been a popular one for Vacation Bible Schools for many years. The cardboard props of the wall of the jail house and the barred windows has “imprisoned” many a child or saint in the skit. someone pulls the string, and the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:16-34
Denomination: Independent/Bible
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