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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Suffering & The Sovereignty Of God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,465 views

    Is God to blame? We find in Job that this life is often unfair, but there is a difference between the unfairness of this life and the just character of God.

    Sovereignty And Suffering, Job 1:13-20 Introduction A minister’s son was caught skipping school for three days. His father reprimanded him and prayed for him and though the boy wept and was truly contrite, he was still punished. “Son, one of the facts of life is that where there is sin, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Suffered For You! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2010
     | 5,751 views

    Jesus suffered for you because He loves you. There are times when we will be called to suffer for Him.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A couple of weeks ago we started to look at the basic issue that sometimes life is not fair. • We see it all around us; it is something that gets us angry at times. • How we deal with unjust suffering says a lot about us, it says a lot about how our faith impacts our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Leadership In The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,461 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1-4

    Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Title: Leadership in the Suffering Church, Date/Place: LSCC, 3/5/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Quoted from Pastoral Life magazine: One Sunday morning a pastor got up in the pulpit and apologized for the Band-aid on his face. He said "I was thinking about my sermon while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fifth Word: Suffering Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 45,428 views

    Jesus uttered seven short phrases on the cross before he died. This sermon briefly examines the fifth word that Jesus uttered, which was a word of suffering, found in John 19:28.

    Introduction It is often profitable to study the last words of dying men. Many sermons have been preached on the last words of Jesus. As he hung on the cross on that first Good Friday he uttered seven short sentences or phrases. We usually call these “the seven last words of Christ.” For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clair Sauer avatar

    Why Is There Suffering And Evil? Series

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jan 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,190 views

    Everyday people face hardship. But we believe in a good God who has made a good creation, so why is there so much suffering and evil?

    We live in a world where the answer to nearly every question is right at our fingertips. All we have to do is log on to Google, type a question, and in a matter of milliseconds, we have hundreds and sometimes even hundreds of millions of answers to our query. Or, if it’s a little too ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Nature And Purpose Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,242 views

    How many times do you question whether God causes suffering as a judgment? There are really four causes for suffering. Find out how God uses them for good.

    Luke 13:1-5 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? 3 No, I tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Side Effects Of Suffering

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Dec 27, 2012
     | 5,189 views

    Redeem your suffering by searching for understanding, asking the right questions, comforting others, developing a teachable spirit, identifying with Christ, and by becoming sensitized to other’s suffering.

    The psalmist asked; Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain (Psalm 73:13-14 NLT). After shooting his mother in the head four times while she lay asleep, Adam Lanza dressed himself in black, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Overcomes Suffering

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Apr 7, 2010
     | 3,582 views

    Jesus' resurrection does not erase suffering or its effects, but it does overcome our suffering. He engages in all the friendly actions necessary to bring about healing and hope.

    Dawn and I talk while we're driving quite often. Sometimes these turn into our best conversations. We've hashed out many of the world's worst problems in those talks. Talking during travel is one of the world's oldest past times. The Canturbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is a record of a chat along ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    How To Be Patient In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,197 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. I like to see a show of hands: How many of you struggle with a LACK of PATIENCE? 1. I want you to answer this question aloud: What are some things that test your PATIENCE? a. Busy TRAFFIC. b. Long lines at Wal Mart. c. Know-it-all people. d. I’m just glad that no one said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Suffering Servant For Me! Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    The Apostle’s Creed - suffered under Pontius Pilate

    There’s no doubt that Mel Gibson’s film, "The Passion of the Christ" has been widely criticised in the media and elsewhere. But what’s surprising is the issue that most of the criticism has been about. It isn’t that it’s anti-Semitic, although that was the accusation before it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Our Present Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 45,578 views

    Paul tells us why we must not let our present suffering get us down. 1- We recognize that suffering is a part of this world 2- We relish our hope of something better 3- We receive help for our weaknesses

    INTRO.- Our present sufferings. ILL.- An old man goes to his doctor and says, "I don't think my wife's hearing is as good as it used to be. What should I do?" The doctor replies, "Try this test to find out for sure. When your wife is in the kitchen doing dishes, stand 15 feet behind her and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Suffering Servant's Trust Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,830 views

    The 3rd Servant Sermon teaches that obedient & faithful life is centered on obeying God’s Word. Through all the darkness & suffering the Servant holds to God’s trustworthiness. Then this Servant invites God’s disciples to trust God & walk in His Word.

    ISAIAH 50: 4-11 THE SUFFERING SERVANT’S TRUST [Mark 15:16-20] Following God’s declaration that He will deliver His people from their transgressions and rebellions begins the third (42:1-9 & 49:1-7) Servant Sermon in Isaiah. This obedient and faithful Servant’s life is centered on obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    In The Face Of Human Suffering

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,353 views

    We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond.

    INTRO.- We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond. The Living Sermon. I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day, I’d rather one would walk with me than merely tell the way, The eye’s a better pupil and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freed From Suffering Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,807 views

    Do you understand that that is what Jesus wants to do for you? He wants to heal the disease of your heart that alienates you from his Father and leads you to your eternal death. He wants to make you whole, not just feel better.

    Introduction There was a series of commercials that featured particularly embarrassing moments for individuals, followed by an announcer saying, “Need to get out of town fast?”, and a camera shot of an airplane flying overhead. The main character in our passage this morning (at least for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Glory Of God In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,626 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people?

    Glory of God Series June 1st, 2008 Glory of God in Suffering How are you doing? Bunch of liars. Now I am sure that for some of you that is true. Life is good and you are happy. By some of you are liars. When someone asks you at church: “How are you?” You know the proper Christian answer is: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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