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  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Why To Suffer Is To Reign With Christ

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 22, 2024
     | 790 views

    This sermon delves into a profound and often challenging aspect of our Christian journey: suffering. The idea that suffering is an integral part of reigning with Christ can seem paradoxical, yet it is a recurring theme throughout the New Testament.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we delve into a profound and often challenging aspect of our Christian journey: suffering. The idea that suffering is an integral part of reigning with Christ can seem paradoxical, yet it is a recurring theme throughout the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Jesus Suffered Once For You! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,768 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

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    Why Do Christians Suffer?

    Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021
     | 3,662 views

    The only thing I can think of is this, we who have been called to this great purpose of conformity to the image of Christ will for that reason also be called to suffer with Christ.

    Intro: When writing this message, not to long ago, I had a conversation with a lady who lives here In the trailer park where I live. I was cutting her yard for her because she was hurt 2 weeks ago and could not do so and asked me to cut the lawn for her till she gets better. When she came to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Suffer?

    Contributed by Dan Willis on Sep 30, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,909 views

    This sermon is intended for teens to challenge them in regards to persecution and suffering and how that affects the call of the Great Commission on their life.

    The body of Christ is massive. Stretching over the whole planet and adapting itself to every unique culture and tribe while remaining true to the Gospel of Christ. There are many nations where people are in an ongoing state of suffering and persecution. To some picking up the Cross may literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Joy In Jesus Despite Suffering PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 827 views

    This sermon encourages believers to find joy and strength in God amidst trials, knowing that personal suffering can advance the Gospel and draw us closer to Christ.

    Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in a world that often seems to be spinning out of control. We face trials and tribulations, heartaches and hardships, and sometimes, it feels like there’s no end in sight. But, my dear brothers and sisters, I want to remind you ...read more

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  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    The Suffering Savior's Concern For Sinners Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 9, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,179 views

    God’s Purpose was to save the lost

    Luke records one of the turning points in Jesus’ life: “When the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem” (9:51). We should steadfastly set our faces toward the cross that we might appreciate what Christ accomplished and what God offers to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Revelation To Smyrna - Words To The Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,833 views

    Letter to the Church at Smyrna who were amidst suffering

    The Revelation to Smyrna - Words to the Suffering. A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. ¡§Why this isn¡¦t a path at all,¡¨ the little girl complained. ¡§Its all rocky and bumpy.¡¨ Her little brother kept on up the mountain, pausing just long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 30,955 views

    A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

    Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing To Build - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,897 views

    Good Intentions vs Genuine Commitment

    Seeing The Vision Good Intentions vs Genuine Commitment Today, we are continuing in our series, Preparing To Build…Seeing The Vision…Living The Dream! Today we are getting very close the completion of our building project. We are getting closer and closer to that final product, to that dream, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Home Yet: Rejoicing In Suffering

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 3, 2017
     | 8,145 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

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    Warning To The Rich And Patience In Suffering PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 857 views

    Warn against the dangers of wealth and self-indulgence, while encouraging patience and perseverance in the face of suffering, as we await the Lord's return and judgment.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of James. In James 5:1-12, we find a warning for the rich, an encouragement for those suffering, and a reminder of God's judgment on the wicked. As we begin to unpack these verses, let's keep in mind this thought ...read more

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    My Attitude Toward Suffering

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,423 views

    Everyone is going to have suffering. But our understanding of it and attitude toward it determines if it destroys us or makes us.

    James 1:1-8 “My attitude toward suffering” May 16, 1999 - morning 1. We have someone who can identify with us in our pain (1:1-2a) someone who is on our level - “a bondservant” someone who understands our pain - “scattered abroad” someone who cares about our pain - “My brethren” NOTE: Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Prolonged Suffering | Job Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 8, 2020
     | 6,204 views

    At some point, every thinking person is faced with this question: If God is the Sovereign Creator, who loves his creation and desires

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=repentance Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/light-in-a-dark-world Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Suffering For Jesus Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,096 views

    This is the sixth in a series on Revelation dealing with the general teaching of Scripture on suffering.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus Pt 2” Review Several weeks ago we talked about the suffering church of Smyrna. Jesus encouraged them to not to fear the future suffering but to endure and be faithful to the end. Suffering, to one degree or another, has infiltrated the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Response To Suffering Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 12, 2018
     | 3,369 views

    Message 26 expands on the last message. It serves as an overview of Biblical teaching on suffering.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Suffering” Pt 2 REVIEW James issued some instructions to his readers regarding suffering and persecution. How would someone with strong trust in God respond to trials and suffering no matter the source? As we have observed throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance