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  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Innocent Suffering Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 8,415 views

    In today’s psalm, first lesson and gospel, the theme of innocent suffering gives us the opportunity to ponder what this means for us today.

    Sermon for Palm/Passion Sunday, Year C Based on Ps. 31:9-16; Isa. 50:4-9a; Lk. 23:1-49 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Innocent Suffering” Preaching on Palm/Passion Sunday is like trying to see and appreciate the details of a beautiful landscape, while, at the same time, you’re traveling 500 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Suffering Servant

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 5,875 views

    Year C. Passion/Palm Sunday April 8th, 2001 Isaiah 50 : 4-9

    Year C. Passion/Palm Sunday April 8th, 2001 Isaiah 50 : 4-9 Title: “Suffering Servant” In Isaiah Chapters 40 – 55, there are four “songs” or poems, 42: 1-7; 49: 1-7; 50: 4-9; 52: 13 – 53: 12 that stand out as having a distinct character. In fact, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Suffering For God Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 9, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    The honor of suffering for God.

    Suffering for Being A Christian 1 Peter 4:12-19 Have you ever watched a fire walker? Looks painful doesn’t it? But that is how the Bible describes the suffering and persecution that we at times must face because of our faith in Jesus. Let’s spend some time this morning talking about being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Suffering And God's Will

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,395 views

    SUFFERING (FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILS GOD'S WILL AND FINDS VINDICATION AND VICTORY (3:13-4:19) A.

    SUFFERING (FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILS GOD'S WILL AND FINDS VINDICATION AND VICTORY (3:13-4:19) A. INTRODUCTION -- TRIUMPH OF SUFFERING (3:13-17) 1. Suffering Should Be the Exception Rather Than the Rule in the Context of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Acceptance Of Suffering

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,214 views

    THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING -- COMPLETE DEDICATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Introd.

    THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING -- COMPLETE DEDICATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Introd.: Don't shrink back from total commitment to the will of God even though you see that it will bring some suffering. Peter has already encouraged us regarding the Triumph of Suffering and the Assurance of Triumph. Now he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,832 views

    The church was suffering, but Jesus was with them.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  What would you do if not too long after you became a Christian, bad things started happening to you?  What would you do if when you became a Christian, people started persecuting you, you lost your job, you lost all of your possessions, and people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Suffering With God

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,247 views

    In the middle of intense suffering, Job proclaims that God knows and takes notice of our suffering. He also tells us that God is in control of the suffering. Lastly, we will see that God rewards endurance.

    Job has gone through some tough times. In Job, we see him enduring all four major forms of suffering that humankind faces. He faces the loss of income and security, the loss of valued possessions, the loss of loved ones and the loss of health. Either one would be enough do deal with, but Job ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Jesus And Suffering

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,765 views

    Nothing proves our faith like suffering for it. Jesus calls us to follow him and face suffering in ways that are purely kingdom ways. Can we do it?

    Does our Christian ethic or moral position change with situation and circumstance? Not long ago James Dobson stated that he could not vote for any candidate for office who endorsed abortion or homosexual relationships. There was a backlash against Dobson that came from many supporters that used ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Ganglfinger avatar

    The Cup Of Suffering

    Contributed by Robert Ganglfinger on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,458 views

    The cup of suffering our Lord drank of has been passed down through time to each of us, and He has given us the example of how we should partake.

    INTRO: 1. Nobody wants to talk about suffering. a. Many people who are suffering don’t want to talk about what they are going through. 2. Suffering takes on many forms: a. It comes in the form of sickness. b. It comes at the hands of others. c. It comes at the hand of the enemy of our soul. d. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Rejoicing In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,497 views

    In this sermon we see a fourth blessing of justification, which is rejoicing in suffering.

    Scripture In Romans 5:1-11 we read of several blessings of justification. Let’s read Romans 5:1-11, paying special attention to verses 3-5, which is our text for today: "1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Sufferers On Trial Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
     | 3,221 views

    Crisis and Choice, Pt. 1

    SUFFERERS ON TRIAL (LUKE 13:1-5) On the day the terrorists struck New York and Washington D.C., I received an e-mail from a friend that hinted strongly that America was under attack for forsaking God. Two days later, Jerry Falwell commented harshly: “I really believe that the pagans, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sufferers On Trial Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
     | 2,790 views

    Friend of Sinners, Pt. 3

    SUFFERERS ON TRIAL (LUKE 13:1-5) On the day the terrorists struck New York and Washington D.C., I received an e-mail from a friend that hinted strongly that America was under attack for forsaking God. Two days later, Jerry Falwell commented harshly: “I really believe that the pagans, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Ministry Of Suffering

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,819 views

    When is suffering ministry?

    19For God is pleased with you when you do what you know is right and patiently endure unfair treatment. 20Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you. 21For God called you to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Suffering Servant Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 30,065 views

    The Servant is not a helpless victim of circumstance, but One who in His submissiveness & innocence fulfills the greater purposes of God. Thus in the end He will prosper & be victorious, for His vicarious suffering is God’s plan to accomplish His purpose

    ISAIAH 53: 7-9 THE SUFFERING SERVANT [Matthew 27:57-60 / Acts 8:26-40 / 1 Pet. 3:8-18] Pascal, one of the greatest and most influential scientific minds of all time, wrote these meaningful words: "The greatest of the proofs of Jesus Christ are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Suffering Sovereign Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009
     | 4,540 views

    If we want our lives to count for eternity, then we must recognize our sin, recognize the Son and repent. That is we must trust Christ with our lives and follow Him to a whole new way of living.

    The Suffering Sovereign (Mark 1:1-20) Some time ago (1996), the staff at the Bridger Wilderness Area in the Teton National Forest in Wyoming received the following responses on comment cards from hikers on their trails. These are actual responses! Trails need to be wider so people can walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free