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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18)
PRESENT SUFFERING VERSUS FUTURE GLORY” Romans 8:18-30 Theme: “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us” (8:18) Introduction An attitude of thanksgiving and unspeakable joy is exceptionally difficult to maintain ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:18-30
Denomination: Baptist
It is in His victory that we are made victorious.
THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS’ SUFFERING. 1 Peter 3:18-22. The example of Jesus’ sufferings is set before us as our paradigm (1 Peter 3:18): we suffer, just as Christ suffers. Yet His suffering is unique in that it is vicarious: He suffered for us to bring us to God. He was put to death as to this ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
No matter which direction you turn, it won't take long to come across someone who is suffering. And the common question that is asked in the midst of that suffering is, why me? Unfortunately, many individuals never get past those words.
Today we're going to try to answer the question why do we suffer. The very first class that I was able to take in seminary was entitled the problems of evil and suffering. That class raised the same question that we're going to try to answer today. Why do we suffer? No matter which ...read more
Scripture: Job 30:26-31, Job 42:1-6, 1 Peter 5:10-11
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
Scripture: Galatians 2:20
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
Scripture: Mark 6:30-34
A study of the book of Job chapter 1 verses 1 through 22
Job 1: 1 – 22 The Truth Behind The Scene 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. 2 And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 3 Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:1-22
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
How do we deal with struggle and suffering? What is the Biblical perspective on knowing if God cares as we walk through life?
Struggle: a biblical perspective to Maturity in Christ Matthew 8: 23 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. 24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep. 25 And they came to Him and woke Him, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 8:23-29
Denomination: Pentecostal
What does service to God look like? The cross, suffering, God’s glory, joy, self-denial, love, compassion, enduring to the end.
I. Paul sees the glory of God. (vs.3-9) A. “The Jesus that men want to see is not the Jesus they need to see.” – G. Campbell Morgan B. It was too much to handle with un-glorified eyes. C. It was humbling in a way not known by other means. D. Christians are called to share in Christ’s glory. (John ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:1-25
God points us through the cross to the wonder of his glory in order to understand evil and suffering in this present world.
Scripture Introduction Who killed Jesus? The Apostles’ Creed says he “suffered under Pontius Pilate.” Or maybe the blame belongs to the soldiers who drove the nails? Or should we condemn the Jews who demanded freedom for the criminal Barabbas and death for this one called, “Christ,” and then ...read more
Scripture: John 13:18-38
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This message focuses on the song "Pass Me Not" by Fanny J. Crosby.
Songs Of Our Faith Part 5 Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior Scriptures: Job 2:7-10; Introduction: The song that I have selected for this week is “Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior.” As before, I learned some things about how this song came to be written and even more about its author. As I ...read more
Scripture: Job 2:7-10
Hand-in-hand with God’s blessing there is always testing to deepen our bonds of intimate love and trust. Those two forces work together for our good.
We see in this familiar passage two of the foundational stories of the Gospel: Christ’s blessing by God, followed very closely by his temptation. These are also the two universal realities of the spiritual life: both blessings and trials. After his baptism, Jesus saw the Spirit descending on ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28
We may imagine that we could never resist a lion. But lions will cross our path and Peter tells us to resist them.
[N.B. Earlier in the service we had a short presentation on Rosa Parks.] Today we’re continuing our series of ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’ve had four talks so far. We’ve remembered that God will be with us. That he will strengthen those who wait on him. That there’s a glory to come ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11
This message portrays David's cry for help, moving from a sense of abandonment to a confident trust in God's steadfast love and salvation.
INTRODUCTION: Chippie, the parakeet, never saw it coming. He was peacefully perched in his cage singing his heart out to his companion in the mirror. The problems began when Chippie's owner decided to clean Chippie's cage -- with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end ...read more
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
Followers of Jesus Christ are loved conquerors. They walk in victory because of what Jesus did for them on the cross. They may suffer and face difficulty, but they are more than conquerors in the midst of it all. They can not be separated from the love
Followers of Jesus are Loved Conquerors The Good News of God By Greg Johnson February 7, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans 8:35-39 Followers of Jesus Christ are loved conquerors. They walk in victory because of what Jesus did for them on the cross. They may suffer and face ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:35-39
This sermon explores the significance of suffering through the story of Job, emphasizing the strength found in faith during trials and the understanding gained from them.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you, standing on the common ground of our faith and united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves at the foot of a mountain, ready to climb the steep path of understanding. We are here to seek wisdom and ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:8
Topics: Comfort, Suffering
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