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  • Jonathan Newlon avatar

    Ephesians 3 What Did Paul Suffer For?

    Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on May 15, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,325 views

    Paul suffered selflessly over the course of his ministry. Let's see how he suffered, what he suffered for, and ask ourselves if we are willing to do the same.

    Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 15 May 2020 What did Paul suffer for? Introduction In Ephesians 3, Paul mentions his suffering for the Lord, but more importantly, why he was willing to undergo that suffering. He was suffering for the sake of the Gospel. Over his ministry, he was beaten, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    How Shall They Know?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 29, 2013
     | 4,908 views

    They will know we are Christians by our love.

    How Shall They Know? John 13:31-35 Introduction Everyone has an opinion about love. It has been the topic of many a poem, song, novel, and ordinary conversation. For example, a Beatle’s song of what now seems eons ago says: “Love, love, love, all you need is love”. Is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why Does God Let His People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,509 views

    God “redeems” suffering through faith in his goodness and control.

    Scripture Introduction A guy from New York rented a car after landing at the Dallas airport and set out across Texas to a meeting. Suddenly a truck pulling a horse trailer swerved and collided with him. He waited over a month before trying to collect damages from his insurance company. When he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Was God? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,013 views

    When persecution and trial attack God’s people, even some of the most faithful ask: "Where Was God?"

    OPEN: Clarence Jordan, author of the "Cotton Patch" New Testament translation and founder of the interracial Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    The Death Of Christ – Csi – Christ’s Suffering Investigation

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020
     | 2,434 views

    For the next three lessons we will go on an investigative journey starting today with the death of Jesus Christ...

    1 Cor 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 1 Cor 15:2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 1 Cor 15:3 For I delivered to you as of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ellick Wu avatar

    Why Do Good People Suffer? Job 1

    Contributed by Ellick Wu on Mar 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,523 views

    In view of many church members’ personal problems that happened in a short period of time, this sermon is trying to find some insights for encouragement in answering the question “Why Do Good Righteous People Suffer?”

    1.0 Introduction: I think this will be a year of trial for our church. There is bad news everywhere! Our Children Ministry has been hard hit! Julie is off because of surgery, Pastor Byron has cancer, Alan So’s mother passed away and leaving for HK, Gladys has back and shoulder pain, Paul Hung’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • SAUMIMAN SAUD avatar

    Patient In Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful To The Truth

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 14, 2025
     | 296 views

    From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering

    Patient in Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful to the Truth From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering. Jesus never made grandiose promises to His followers. He did not give sweet hopes to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Paul Said, "This Is What I Want!”

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,360 views

    (Philippians 3:7-11) As I’m reading those words I can just picture Paul pausing in the midst of his writing. He leans back in his chair & begins to remember why he became a Christian, & what has happened since that day.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS OK TEXT: Philippians 3:7-11 Have you ever experienced an embarrassing memory loss? A number of times people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Buddhism Vs. Biblical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,676 views

    Looks at Buddhism and compares it to Biblical Christianity

    Buddhism vs. Biblical Christianity Intro Slide Good morning, if you are joining us today, we have begun a series called Faithology where we are looking at and comparing different religions of the world to Biblical Christianity. Easter – Biblical Christianity We started on Easter and saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    We All Suffer When Families Are Messed Up Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    As we look at marriage, we need to understand what is going on in the U.S. by contrasting God’s plan to man’s variations upon it.

    We All Suffer When Families Are Messed Up 1. When gospel singer Larnelle Harris and his wife Mitzy had their first big argument, they began to pray that God would teach them how to "fight fair." Larnelle wrote, "Why did we pray like that? Because for us divorce is not an option. We know that as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Making Sense Of Life Prt 2: Human Suffering

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 20, 2023
     | 1,084 views

    How do we speak to our own hearts or to someone else who has suffered greatly, who, out of that suffering begins to doubt the nature of God?

    Last week we spoke about the nature of moral and natural evil as we try to make sense of life. If there is a good, all-powerful, all-knowing God who created the world, why does evil also exist? In review, Augustine defined evil as: The absence or deprivation of good…the effects of evil tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 5, 2023
     | 2,342 views

    God wants us to: 1. Wake up to the suffering of our Savior (vs. 36-38). 2. Wake up to the seriousness of our sin (vs. 38-39). 3. Wake up to the strength we need from our Savior (vs. 40-46).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:36-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 5, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. By this time, the Lord and His disciples had finished their last Passover meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    How Could A Good God Allow Suffering (2025)

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 10, 2025
     | 1,253 views

    The presence of pain and suffering in the world do not take away from God's goodness or power. God's answer to suffering is the cross and the resurrection.

    Introduction: A. There is a movie scene in which a young brother and sister experienced the death of a beloved kitten. 1. The children had prayed fervently that the cat would get well, but unfortunately, it had died. 2. The children couldn’t understand why this had happened, so they decided that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Why Does Job Suffer? - Job Chapter Eight Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,547 views

    This is a study into Job chapter eight.

    Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #8 As we continue through the book of Job, I want us to do a quick review. In Job chapter 1 and 2 we are told how the suffering of Job comes about. There is a counsel before God and God allows Satan to put Job to the test. Remember Job is not given the insight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Christianity's Next Top Model Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,627 views

    Looks at what Paul tells the Thessalonians they are modeling and sees how we can apply that to our lives to be the model Christ wants us to be.

    Christianity’s Next Top Model 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Know if you are a Model of the Christian Life Are you Chosen? Have you believed the Gospel? Has the Gospel affected your Life? Know how to Model the Christian Life We model the Christian life by Following the Leaders Finding joy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational