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  • Shine Thomas avatar

    Where Is God When It Hurts? Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 7, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 57,657 views

    In this world of pain and hurts, where is God when it hurts? What is God doing when a believer is going through pain, trouble, and hurt in life? A powerful sermon to encourage believers in times of pain and brokenness.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: There is lot of suffering and pain in this world that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Badges Of Honor

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,733 views

    This message deals with one of the consequences of following Jesus: Suffering!

    I’m encouraged today by the fact that 12 of our Brethren were not side-tracked by the Success Syndrome. To the Apostles of the First Church of Jerusalem, SUCCESS WAS SUFFERING SERVICE. Which leads me to conclude that the Success of a Person or Church is not determined by Praise but by Pain; not by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Profit And Loss Phil. 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 18, 2019
     | 7,226 views

    We are searching for Joy in the journey this year and positioning ourselves to experience joy this year. Today we need to measure our lives in light of what is profitable for eternity and what is considered a temporary earthly loss.

    Funny Video: Michael Jr. (6 min) Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can I Be Happy When Life Is So Hard? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,914 views

    How can we be happy when life is hard? When we remember that God is good, and that every trial can cause us to grow and become more like Jesus.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #2: HOW CAN I BE HAPPY WHEN LIFE IS HARD? INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. • Happy reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending March 1, 2014. • The song has remained at the No. 1 position longer than ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Easy Street Preacher

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025
     | 106 views

    The gospel calls us from comfort to courage—leaving Easy Street to follow Christ on the narrow road where joy and purpose meet.

    1 · Welcome to Easy Street There’s a neighborhood in almost every town called Easy Street. Zillow says the homes are cozy, the lawns are trimmed, and the HOA guarantees peace and quiet—no barking dogs, no loud parties, and certainly no uncomfortable conversations. Everyone wants to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    What's Christmas Mean To You?

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Dec 13, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,755 views

    You want to know something… there are as many non-Christians celebrating Christmas, as Christians. Although many people have almost forgotten what Christmas really means, there are still plenty of people young and old around the world, who have a different take on what Christmas is.

    Christmas is once again upon us and people around the world are busy with their preparations for their own versions of a Christmas celebration. Christmas is a time for family reunions, for family bonding, renewing friendships, exchanging gifts and going on holiday trips. Christians around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Philippians Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 10, 2021
     | 3,939 views

    Paul's emphasis on Joy/Rejoicing

    December 11, 2021 Philippi was a Greek city founded in 350 BC. In 86 BC, it became a Roman colony. Although a relatively small city, Philippi had 2 significant advantages: it was a major seaport and it was located on a major trade route. In about 52 AD Paul came to Philippi and a church was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    When Life Tumbles In, What Then?

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,419 views

    It is normal to question God when life tumbles in and wonder “Why” this is happening to us, but such experiences can bring us closer to God if we make the right choices.

    WHEN LIFE TUMBLES IN, WHAT THEN? Job 1:1-22 Proposition: It is normal to question God when life tumbles in and wonder “Why” this is happening to us, but such experiences can bring us closer to God if we make the right choices. Objective: My purpose is to help people realize that God really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Defense Rests Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010
     | 5,418 views

    What does suffering reveal about how we view God?

    The Defense Rests Job 31:1-40 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 25, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year I want to begin this morning with a bit of a disclaimer – or perhaps a clarifier would be a more appropriate term. What you are about to hear in no way is a reflection upon this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Faithful

    Contributed by John Johnson on Oct 26, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 44,506 views

    Faithfulness to God is not always easy. Faithfulness to God may result in some problems.

    2 Tim. 2:2:3 II Timothy is Paul’s last will and testament to his spiritual son Timothy. Writing from a Roman prison cell, Paul imparts his final words of wisdom and encouragement to Timothy who is ministering in the midst of hardship and opposition in Ephesus. Paul stresses the importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    How To Conduct Yourself As A Christian

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 7, 2025
     | 496 views

    Series on Philippians

    Title: “How to Conduct Yourself as a Christian” Script: Phil. 1:27-30 Type: Series Where: GNBC 6-8-25 Intro: The last year and a half has seen far too many scandals in the American Evangelical church. Names such as Steve Lawson, Tony Evans Oak Cliff Bible, Josh Buice G3, Robert Morris Gateway ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 59,977 views

    A look at several biblical reasons for Christian suffering.

    WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? - Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 As we look at this passage, we wonder, "If God is in control, and He is; and if God is all powerful, and He is; why did He let all of this stuff happen to His man Paul? If God is in control, why do bad things happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Job's Final Appeal - Job Chapter Thirty One Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,624 views

    This is a study into Job chapter thrity one.

    Job 31 could be outlined: Job’s Integrity (Job 31:1-12) Job’s Mercy (Job 31:13-22) Job’s Hope (Job 31:23-28) Job’s Charity (Job 31:29-34) Job’s Final Appeal (Job 31:35-40) This will be the last time that Job will speak. Here he will make his last appeal before men and God. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    Job Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,393 views

    This is the 8th sermon on Bible Characters and this one is on Job. Outline is 1-Job's Identity, 2-Job's Adversary, 3-Job's Agony, 4-Job's Recovery.

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 8 – JOB This morning, we are continuing with our sermon series, entitled, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And we’ve been talking about the fact that if there’s ever been a time for us to have close encounters, it’s now And we’re going to be preaching on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Balancing The Books

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 2, 2019
     | 8,080 views

    Where is God’s justice and judgement? Why does God delay His judgment? Why doesn’t He vindicate His people now? Is He unable to, or does He not care? Some had seized on the ‘delay’ in the appearance of God’s judgment as an excuse to ignore or reject the idea of God’s judgment.

    A Study of the Book of 2 Thessalonians “Balancing the Books!” 2 Thess. 1:5-12 Does it pay to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist