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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Why Do I Suffer?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,004 views

    Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

    Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Taylor avatar

    Why Must We Suffer?

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,329 views

    Instruction on the handling of suffering falls short because it leaves us with the resounding question of why, and it is in this sermon we see four reasons that Paul gave on why we suffer.

    CBS News anchor Dan Rather admits he was always fascinated by the sport of boxing, even though he was never good at it. “In boxing you’re on your own; there’s no place to hide,” he says. “At the end of the match only one boxer has his hand up. That’s it. He has no one to credit or to blame except ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C Jordan avatar

    Not Home Yet: Rejoicing In Suffering

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 3, 2017
     | 8,241 views

    Suffering is going to come, but it doesn’t have to overcome you. We can cast our cares upon Jesus, because He cares for us, and experience God’s abundant hope, peace and joy.

    NOT HOME YET: REJOICING IN SUFFERING INTRO TO SPEAKER: It’s been a quiet spring break with Liza and Hannah on a mission trip in Mexico, and Austin on a mission trip in Uganda. Caleb’s at home but working most of the time. NOT HOME YET: Lyrics by Steven Curtis Chapman “To all the travelers, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Grace To You: Sufferings And Glories

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 21, 2022
     | 1,369 views

    The magnificent, marvelous, matchless grace of the gospel intended for us

    A. Opening illustration: “A good piece of chocolate is like a good piece of music. It contains something memorable that stays on your mind for the entire day.” -food technologist Darin Sukha, Smithsonian Magazine, “the Son of Man came to save people from their suicidal love affair with possessions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Why Jesus Had To Suffer Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 1, 2024
     | 1,058 views

    For Jesus to be the “the Lamb of God” meant the Messiah HAD TO suffer. Yet, to think that the Messiah would suffer was as preposterous as thinking you could swim across the Atlantic.

    Our series is devoted to enabling you to place your faith in the Lord Jesus. I invite you to find John 1 with me. Remember, John’s gospel was written in order that you would believe in Jesus Christ. That you would trust in Jesus. The word “believe” appears more than seventy times throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Jesus Suffered Once For You! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,810 views

    Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING.

    1. Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING. a. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he writes to Christians living in some of the most difficult times ever for Christians. b. Not unlike our brothers in Sudan, or China, or Indonesia. c. The price paid for being a Christian is sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Jesus Suffered In Our Place

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,091 views

    many people in those days died on a cross as that was the Roman way of the death penalty for every one that was not a Roman, but Jesus death on the cross was different, as He bore the sins of all mankind, passed present and future.

    ISAIAH 53: & psalms 22: JESUS SUFFERED IN OUR PLACE 4-26-08 As we think about how Jesus suffered and died on the cross, people have their own thoughts about what His crucifixion must have been like, but I’m sure that most of us really can not comprehend what He actually endured, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    Faith & Suffering; God's Gifts

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,919 views

    sermon on suffering for Christ

    FAITH & SUFFERING; GOD’S GIFTS PHILIPPIANS 1:29-30 01/19/95 When you think of Christian persecution & suffering what do you think of. Do you think of suffering for Christ is when someone called you a religious fanatic. Do think of suffering for Christ is getting up to go to church? Or perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    How To Grow Through Suffering Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,619 views

    Peter tells us there is no need to fear suffering for it is the path to blessing. It’s was that way for Jesus and He has appointed this the path for every believer.

    Zeus ordered the creation of a new goddess because of his sheer boredom. According to In Greek mythology, Zeus had run out of other goddess to seduce, so he had Pandora created. Pandora was given a mysterious box and was told that whatever she did, she was not to open this box. She resisted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Servant Suffers - He Is Rejected Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015
     | 5,341 views

    Seventh in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Suffers - He Is Rejected; Israel is guilty in their Convocation, Confrontation & Condemnation.

    The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 7: The Servant Suffers - He Is Rejected Mark 14:53-65 I. Introduction A. You know life is full of paradoxes, particularly 21st Century America. Daylight Savings Time - 1st two weeks can't stay awake to experience it! We spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Present Sufferings, Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2013
     | 7,117 views

    Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it?

    Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it? Only God can empower them to do so. One thing that keeps Christians going when faced with persecution is the knowledge that Christ also suffered more deeply than we can imagine. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Randy Sceroler avatar

    A Love That Will Not Let Me Go

    Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,743 views

    When confronted with the Cross and its crucifixion one must understand the love of Christ as He suffered and died for my sins. therefore I can say " i am crucified with Christ"

    A LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the {life} which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me. (NAS) 1. THE POWER OF THE CHRISTIAN’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    I Don't Want To Suffer Anymore

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,000 views

    We want two things when we suffer; for the suffering to stop, and for it to stop now. But the Bible has a different perspective

    Passage: James 5:7-12 Intro: 1. the typical and understandable response to suffering is to end it. Il) see suffering, we want to alleviate it, rescue the cat in the tree, the puppies stuck in the drainpipe, the horse that has fallen through the ice. ` 2. James in this passage is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Aneel Aranha avatar

    Real Compassion Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 5, 2021
     | 2,378 views

    Real compassion is not pity or empathy, but suffering with the sufferer. This often takes experience. [Watch video: https://youtu.be/McY-TyeB93s]

    Scripture Reading: Mark 6:30-34 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Guy Caley avatar

    The Do's And Don'ts Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,861 views

    Peter gives us instructions on how to deal with suffering.

    The Do’s and Don’ts of Suffering Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction In Basic Training, soldiers quickly become acquainted with two simple facts about suffering: 1. You will suffer 2. There is a right way and a wrong way to deal with suffering as a Basic Trainee. Ways that will only increase ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God