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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    For Job's Comfort - Job 5:11

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2011
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    For Job's Comfort - Job 5:11

    For Job's Comfort - Job 5:11 Job 5:11 - He raises up the humble and makes sad people happy. I. The Humble Are Lifted Up II. Sad People Are Made Happy Whenever I'm very sad and unhappy about my life, I think of the greatest man, second to Jesus, that lived in pain, suffering and misery, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Live: Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009
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    Paul has joy even when life is hard because he focuses on Deliverance! Either your difficult times will come to an end, or you will, but it’s a win/win situation...because Paul knows Christ!

    TEXT: Philippians 1:12-30 TITLE: To LIVE: Deliverance SERIES: To Live TOPIC: Salvation OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 28, 2009 PROP.: in order to receive deliverance, you must wait for the Lord…but continue to read His word, continue with your mission, understand God’s plans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    1 Secret Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 5, 2013
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    We can find the “1 Secret” to contentment for:1) A Contented Person Is Satisfied with Little (Phil. 4:11), 2) A Contented Person Is Independent from Circumstances (Phil. 4:12) and, 3) A Contented Person Is Strengthened by Divine Power (Phil. 4:13)

    Philippians 4:11-13. [11] Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. [12] I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. [13] ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Why Do We Suffer?

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
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    Why do we suffer? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do are bodies give out on us only after we learn to appreciate what they are capable of? Why do we contract illness in our old age isn’t growing old enough to have to live through without a

    Why do we suffer? John Chapter 9:1-11 Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous Jonathan Winters, comedian Boris Yeltsin, former President, Russia Judy Garland, singer, actress Charles Dickens, writer Noel Coward, composer Rosemary Clooney, singer Robert Burns, poet John Bunyan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Gain The Proper Perspective On Suffering” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2009
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    If one is going to live according to the principles & promises laid out here by our Lord in the beatitudes, he will suffer rejection from the world. Yet, through it all, he can be doubly blessed.

    In the Beatitudes, Jesus describes the qualities found in the lives of those who are truly happy. Not in the temporary, circumstantial sense which the world talks about, but in the eternal, ultimate sense which the world knows nothing about. He tells us that true happiness comes when one gains the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
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    Why does God allow suffering Christians suffer while the lost thrive

    Why does God allow suffering? By Steve Keeler Scripture Job 1:8-22; "The Lord said to Satan, 'Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.' Then Satan answered the Lord, 'Does Job fear God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God's Gift To Us - Job 2:10

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2011
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    God's Gift To Us - Job 2:10

    God's Gift To Us - Job 2:10 Job 2:10 Job answered, "You sound like one of those fools on the street corner! How can we accept all the good things that God gives us and not accept the problems?" So even after all that happened to Job, he did not sin. He did not accuse God of doing anything wrong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Serving Up Joy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 16, 2013
     | 5,755 views

    God has given us everything to face this life with the joy of His presence and promises. Living in Joy comes no more naturally than not murmuring or grumbling. God offers us joy it is up to us to live in joy and peace.

    Intro: At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there is only one door into the sanctuary. Over that door is a hand lettered sign that reads, “Servant’s Entrance.” There isn’t any way in or out of that church except through the servant’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014
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     | 16,728 views

    We’re going to look at James’ outrageous proposal, why Christians - above all others - are destined for trials, and how Christians should respond differently to them than other people.

    COUNT IT ALL JOY James 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVOLUTION JOKE 1. Orangutan One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species. 2. Surprised, he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books?" "Well," said the orangutan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joy, Joy, Joy

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003
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     | 78,860 views

    The joy of the Lord is our strength. Weeping may endure for the night but JOY cometh in the morning.

    My subject today is joy!! Let me at the beginning this morning take a quick survey. How many of you have ever been discouraged. I know were all saying when are you talking about this morning or this afternoon. Okay I’m preaching to the right group today. You know it’s going to be a bad day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I'm Still Standing

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 7, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 71,619 views

    This is a sermon of encouragement to those who already experience suffering and even those who will experience suffering.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18 Title: I’m Still Standing Introduction: “Out of all the things I been through, I still have joy.” I have been hurt, but I’m still standing. I’ve been misunderstood, but I’m still standing. The devil has tried to knock me off ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Slow Computers And Waiting Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,896 views

    We must be patient in everything as we anticipate Christ's return if we want to be mature.

    SLOW COMPUTERS AND WAITING James 5:7-12 There are certain things in life I cannot live without. My computer is one of them. And of course I need to have internet access. Because what’s the first thing I do when I get up? Check my email and see if I have any messages. Especially with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • R. Escoanyelin Ortiz avatar

    Is God A Monster?

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 21, 2011
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     | 2,199 views

    TO TRY TO EXPOSE SOME MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT GOD

    IS GOD A MONSTER? DARWIN PRAYED THAT HIS DAUGHTER MAY SURVIVE THE TERRIBLE SICKNESS THAT SHE WENT THROUGH. HIS DAUGHTER DIED. DID HE BECAME ANGRY WITH GOD? MAYBE. THIS EMOTIONAL STATE COULD HAVE BEEN THE FUEL BEHIND THE THEORY OF EVOLOTION. (WELL IT IS JUST A THEORY, RIGHT?). ANYHOW, MANY PEOPLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From "Ow!” To "Ooh!”; "Arrgh!” To "Aaah!” Groaning Will Give Way To Glory

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 7, 2008
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     | 2,617 views

    The life of a Christian is often hot to handle that we may be tempted to even pack it in. But the Apostle Paul urges us not to do so for our groaning will give way to glory.

    I have a loonie here that I want to give away. Who wants it? Before I give it to you I want to burn off some of the germs that are on this coin. (Hold coin in candle flame with a pair of pliers for a couple of seconds.) Done. Go ahead. Take the coin. Did your fingers get burned? No? That’s good. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hope - Our Strength

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,589 views

    "while the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it." Helen Keller Today we will see that: Our Present Sufferings Will Not Last – (v. 18) Our Promised Future Will Not End – (v. 23) Our Patient Hope Will Be Our Strength (v. 25)

    Introduction: What are you going through today? Do you feel like giving up, throwing up your hands and quitting? Do you struggle with… · Financial Burdens – Can meet the bills · Physical Burden’s – Sick or struggling with addiction · Relational Burden’s – Broken marriage, friendship or ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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